Friday, March 31, 2017

Guard Spring Training 4-6-17 3:30pm-6:30pm

Guard Info Meeting 4-5-17

All County Band April 7th and 8th (Select Student Only)

Students must be at Ashbrook High School by 8:15am on Friday morning and 8:45am on Saturday morning in your designated area. (APRIL 7th and 8th)

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A RIDE TO DROP THEM OFF AND PICK THEM UP AT ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL.

All-County Band Clinic= 4/7-8/17 
8:15am-3:30pm Friday
9:00am- 1:00pm Saturday (THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN at 1:00PM on SATURDAY)

Students should receive their music sometime this week. It is expected to practice before you arrive at Ashbrook. All students will receive their permission forms today that will need to be signed and returned by Monday. If forms are not in by Monday the student WILL NOT ATTEND THE CLINIC.

Mr. Gibson will not be in attendance at All County Band this year do to one of our band students making the All State Jazz Band. He will be in Durham NC during this time. 

It is expected that all FHS students represent well at the All County Band Clinic. If there is any problems with any students for any reason students will be removed from the band program.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 
njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us

Band Booster Meting April 11th at 6pm

NY Trip Info Sign Up Sheets for Students will be done today During Class(Bus/Hotel Room/Groups)

Leadership Meeting After School Today

Congratulations Symphonic Band for your Superior at MPA!!

Class 3-31-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

APRIL 3rd and 4th NY TRIP REHEARSAL 5pm-7pm (ONLY STUDENTS GOING ON THE NY TRIP)

Band Booster Meeting April 11th at 6pm (NY TRIP)

Leadership Training After School On Friday

MPA Festival Thursday 3-30-17 (4th Period Students Only)

4th period band students will be performing at the NC MPA festival held at Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg NC. This is a free concert. All students will be required to wear concert black for the performance. 

Students will report to the band room at 2nd period for rehearsal (9:30am)

The bus will leave at 11am from FHS

The band will get lunch at 12pm

Arrive at Hickory Ridge at 1pm

FHS Symphonic Band performs at 2:45pm 

ETA Back to FHS is 5pm

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

All County/ All State Jazz/ Personal Practice on Instrument All This Week During Smart Review

Saxophone Choir After School Today

Class 3-29-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

MPA Festival Thursday 3-30-17 (4th Period Students Only)

4th period band students will be performing at the NC MPA festival held at Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg NC. This is a free concert. All students will be required to wear concert black for the performance. 

Students will report to the band room at 2nd period for rehearsal (9:30am)

The bus will leave at 11am from FHS

The band will get lunch at 12pm

Arrive at Hickory Ridge at 1pm

FHS Symphonic Band performs at 2:45pm 

ETA Back to FHS is 5pm

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

All County/ All State Jazz/ Personal Practice on Instrument All This Week During Smart Review

Clarinet Choir After School

Class 3-28-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Monday, March 27, 2017

NC Music Performance Adjudication Festival At Hickory Ridge High School This Thursday 3-30-17

4th period band students will be performing at the NC MPA festival held at Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg NC. This is a free concert. All students will be required to wear concert black for the performance. 

Students will report to the band room at 2nd period for rehearsal (9:30am)

The bus will leave at 11am from FHS

The band will get lunch at 12pm

Arrive at Hickory Ridge at 1pm

FHS Symphonic Band performs at 2:45pm 

ETA Back to FHS is 5pm

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

Brass Ensemble After School Today

Jazz Combos After School Today

Jazz Band After School Today

Class 3-27-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Friday, March 24, 2017

ALL COUNTY BAND INFORMATION (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)

Students must be at Ashbrook High School by 8:15am on Friday morning and 8:45am on Saturday morning in your designated area. (APRIL 7th and 8th)

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A RIDE TO DROP THEM OFF AND PICK THEM UP AT ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL.

All-County Band Clinic= 4/7-8/17 
8:15am-3:30pm Friday
9:00am- 1:00pm Saturday (THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN at 1:00PM on SATURDAY)

Students should receive their music sometime this week. It is expected to practice before you arrive at Ashbrook. All students will receive their permission forms today that will need to be signed and returned by Monday. If forms are not in by Monday the student WILL NOT ATTEND THE CLINIC.

Mr. Gibson will not be in attendance at All County Band this year do to one of our band students making the All State Jazz Band. He will be in Durham NC during this time. 

It is expected that all FHS students represent well at the All County Band Clinic. If there is any problems with any students for any reason students will be removed from the band program.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 
njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us

Percussion Practice Saturday 10am - 6pm

We will need to pack the Trailer at 5pm on Saturday due to the Elevation Church service on Sunday.  If parents can help please contact Mr. Gibson or Mrs. Zeccola.

Winter Guard Championships Tomorrow 3-25-17

We will meet at Winthrop Coliseum at 8:30am this Saturday for Championships. 

Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29732

The Guard Performs at 9:52am.   

Awards for class AAA are at 1pm

After awards you may leave.


TICKET INFORMATION

Adults (ages 13 and up): $15.00
Youth (ages 6 to 12): $12.00
Children (ages 5 and under): Free

Indoor Drum Line Championships SUNDAY 3-26-17

Meet at FHS at 7am
Leave at 7:15am
Arrive at Winthrop Coliseum by 8am
Rehearse at Winthrop Coliseum from 8am - 10:15am

We perform at 11am at Winthrop Coliseum.

Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29732

All students are expected to stay for awards. 
Awards are at 6:15pm

TICKET INFORMATION

Adults (ages 13 and up): $15.00
Youth (ages 6 to 12): $12.00
Children (ages 5 and under): Free

Winter Guard Rehearsal Today

No Flute Choir After School Today

Leadership Training After School Today

Class 3-24-17

Class 3-23-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Thursday, March 23, 2017

DRUM LINE PRACTICE 10am - 6pm This Saturday

We will need to pack the Trailer at 5pm on Saturday due to the Elevation Church service on Sunday.  If parents can help please contact Mr. Gibson or Mrs. Zeccola.

All County Band 4-7-17 - 4-8-17



Students must be at Ashbrook High School by 8:15am on Friday morning and 8:45am on Saturday morning in your designated area.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A RIDE TO DROP THEM OFF AND PICK THEM UP AT ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL.

All-County Band Clinic= 4/7-8/17 
8:15am-3:30pm Friday
9:00am- 1:00pm Saturday (THE CONCERT WILL BEGIN at 1:00PM on SATURDAY)

Students should receive their music sometime this week. It is expected to practice before you arrive at Ashbrook. All students will receive their permission forms today that will need to be signed and returned by Monday. If forms are not in by Monday the student WILL NOT ATTEND THE CLINIC.

Mr. Gibson will not be in attendance at All County Band this year do to one of our band students making the All State Jazz Band. He will be in Durham NC during this time.

It is expected that all FHS students represent well at the All County Band Clinic. If there is any problems with any students for any reason students will be removed from the band program.

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.
njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us

MPA at Hickory Ridge High School Next Thursday 3-30-17 (4th Period Band Students)

4th period band students will be performing at the NC MPA festival held at Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg NC. This is a free concert. All students will be required to wear concert black for the performance. 

Students will report to the band room at 2nd period for rehearsal (9:30am)

The bus will leave at 11am from FHS

The band will get lunch at 12pm

Arrive at Hickory Ridge at 1pm

FHS Symphonic Band performs at 2:45pm 

ETA Back to FHS is 5pm

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

Percussion Championships SUNDAY 3-26-17

Meet at FHS at 7am
Leave at 7:15am
Arrive at Winthrop Coliseum by 8am
Rehearse at Winthrop Coliseum from 8am - 10:15am

We perform at 11am at Winthrop Coliseum.

Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29732

All students are expected to stay for awards. 
Awards are at 6:15pm

TICKET INFORMATION

Adults (ages 13 and up): $15.00
Youth (ages 6 to 12): $12.00
Children (ages 5 and under): Free

Winter Guard Championships

We will meet at Winthrop Coliseum at 8:30am this Saturday for Championships. 

Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29732

The Guard Performs at 9:52am.   

Awards for class AAA are at 1pm

After awards you may leave.


TICKET INFORMATION

Adults (ages 13 and up): $15.00
Youth (ages 6 to 12): $12.00
Children (ages 5 and under): Free

Winter Guard Rehearsal Tomorrow

Leadership Meeting Tomorrow After School

Indoor Rehearsal Tonight

Class 3-23-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Leadership Meeting Friday After School

Concert Band Rehearsal During Smart Session (All 3rd and 4th Period Students)

Saxophone Choir After School

Drum Line Rehearsal After School

Class 3-22-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)
SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Percussion Championships are SUNDAY 3-26-17

We perform at 11am at Winthrop Coliseum.

Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29732

All students are expected to stay for awards. 
Awards are at 6:15pm

TICKET INFORMATION


Adults (ages 13 and up): $15.00
Youth (ages 6 to 12): $12.00
Children (ages 5 and under): Free

More information on what time we will meet at the school will be decided by Thursday.  

Winter Guard Championships Saturday

We will meet at Winthrop Coliseum at 8:30am this Saturday for Championships. 

Winthrop Coliseum
1162 Eden Terrace
Rock Hill, SC 29732

The Guard Performs at 9:52am.   

Awards for class AAA are at 1pm

After awards you may leave.


TICKET INFORMATION

Adults (ages 13 and up): $15.00
Youth (ages 6 to 12): $12.00
Children (ages 5 and under): Free

Flute Choir During Smart Review Today

Winter Guard Rehearsal Tonight

Front Ensemble After School

Clarinet Choir After School

Class 3-21-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Monday, March 20, 2017

Indoor Championships

Schedules should be released with in the next 2 days for guard and percussion.  Please remember guard will perform on Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum and Percussion will perform on Sunday at Winthrop Coliseum. 

Smart Review Sessions This Week

It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. - William Shakespeare
Monday - Gibson Planning

Tuesday - Flute Choir

Wednesday - Combined 3rd period and 4th period (ALL)

Thursday - 4th period Symphonic Band

Friday - Advisory 

Brass Ensemble After School

Jazz Combos 5pm-5:30pm

Jazz Band Today After School

Class 3-20-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Students who are allowed to come to Cramerton on Friday

The following students will meet in the band room 2nd period and take a bus to Cramerton Middle School for recruitment:

Kaley Zeccola
Leo Pichardo
Grace Le
Sarah Gaston
Matthew Diale
Issac Phillips
Brooke Iman
Brayley Meeks
Josiah Williams
Alejandro Pichardo
Isaiah Sturgis
Sam Kaylor
Riley Bramwell
Leah Snyder
Matthew Shelly
Aaron Gigliotti
Dalton Putnum
Emily Faust
Sydney Glenn

All students will be responsible for all work missed.

Indoor Drum Line Schedule For Saturday



The indoor drum line has a performance on 3-18-17. The drum line will perform at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill SC. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in these ensembles. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 18th:

DRUMLINE
- Drum- line students will rehearse from 7:00am – 8:15am.
- Drum-line students will load the trailer at 8:15am.
- Drum-line students will car pool to the event.
- We will leave FHS at 8:30am.
- Drum-line performs at Northwestern High School at 10:00am.
- ETA back to FHS is 12:00pm to unload the trailer.
- All drum-line students will leave after they perform and practice at the school until 6pm.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free

If you have any questions please email or call.

Combined rehearsal today during smart session. 4th period get a pass from Mr. Gibson

Drum Line Practice After School

Saxophone Choir After School

Class 3-15-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Monday, March 13, 2017

Indoor Drum Line Schedule For This Saturday Will Be Posted By Tomorrow

Smart Review Schedule This Week 3-13-17 - 3-17-17

Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue. - Plato

Monday - WW Sectionals

Tuesday - Flute Choir

Wednesday - Combined Concert Band 3rd and 4th periods

Thursday - 4th Period Symphonic Band

Friday - Advisory

Clarinet Choir After School Tomorrow

Front Ensemble Rehearsal Tomorrow

Winter Guard Rehearsal Tomorrow

Jazz Combos 5pm-5:30pm

Brass Ensemble After School Today

Jazz band After School Today

Class 3-13-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Friday, March 10, 2017

Percussion Practice has Been Cancelled for Tomorrow

Guard Competition Tomorrow at Northwest Gilford



The winter guard has a performance on 3-11-17. The winter guard will perform at Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro NC. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in these ensembles. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 11th:

GUARD

- Guard students will rehearse from 8am-10:00am

- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 10:30am.

- Bring money for concessions.

- Guard performs at Northwest Gilford High School at 3:40pm

- Award Ceremony is at 7:45pm.

- Guard students can leave early from the event with a note from their parents.

- ETA back to FHS is 10:30pm.


- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free





Students can leave after they perform. If you have any questions please email or call.

Guard Practice After School Today 3pm-4:30pm

Flute Choir After School Today

Leadership Training After School Today

Class 3-10-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Drum Line Students Rehearsal Tonight 4:30pm-7:30pm

4th Period Music Performance Assessment at Hickory Ridge High School on March 30th

4th period band students will be performing at the NC MPA festival held at Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg NC. This is a free concert. All students will be required to wear concert black for the performance. 

The bus will leave at 11am from FHS

The band will get lunch at 12pm

Arrive at Hickory Ridge at 1pm

FHS Symphonic Band performs at 2:45pm 

ETA Back to FHS is 5pm

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson. 

Smart Review Session

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain
Monday - PIT REHEARSAL

Tuesday - FLUTE CHOIR

Wednesday - 3rd and 4th period Concert Band

Thursday- 4th period Symphonic Band

Friday - Advisory 

Saxophone Choir After School Today

PIT REHEARSAL TODAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 9:45pm

Class 3-8-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Band Booster Meeting Tonight at 6pm

Guard Rehearsal 7pm-9pm

Flute Choir During Smart Session Today

Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness. - Maya Angelou
Monday - PIT REHEARSAL

Tuesday - FLUTE CHOIR

Wednesday - 3rd and 4th period Concert Band

Thursday- 4th period Symphonic Band

Friday - Advisory 

Front Ensemble After School

Clarinet Choir After School

PIT REHEARSAL AFTER SCHOOL

Class 3-7-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)

Monday, March 6, 2017

Congratulations Sophia Raspanti for Making the All State Jazz Band on Piano

Smart Review Schedule This Week 3-6-17 - 3-10-17

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Monday - PIT REHEARSAL

Tuesday - FLUTE CHOIR

Wednesday - 3rd and 4th period Concert Band

Thursday- 4th period Symphonic Band

Friday - Advisory 

Front Ensemble Rehearsal Tomorrow

Guard Rehearsal Tomorrow

Brass Ensemble After School 3pm-3:30pm

Band Booster Meeting Tomorrow at 6pm

PIT REHEARSAL ALL WEEK

Jazz Combos Today After School 5pm-5:30pm

Jazz Band Today After School 3:30-5pm

Class 3-6-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals of Band.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music( 3rd and 4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Rehearse United Nations March . (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Chorale and Shaker Dance (1-M)(M-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Emperata Overture (1-L) (L-end)
SWBAT: Rehearse Elements (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Flight of The Piasa (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse At Dawn They Slept. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Novo Lenio (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dancing at Stone Henge (All)
SWBAT: Rehearse Metroplex ( ALL)
SWBAT Rehearse an America Celebration (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Fantacy on a Japanese Folk Song (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse The Ascension. (ALL)
SWBAT: Rehearse Arabesque (All)SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)