Wednesday, March 28, 2018

I NEED TO MEET WITH ALL BAND/GUARD STUDENTS THURSDAY DURING SMART SESSION

Students,

This Thursday I need to meet with all guard and all band members during smart session. If you are in 3rd period I will have a pass for you to go back to 4th period smart review. 

No Percussion Ensemble this Friday.

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

Class 3-28-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON INSTRUMENT WITH BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th 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 Concert Band music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Wind Ensemble music! (4th pd)

Monday, March 26, 2018

I NEED TO MEET WITH ALL BAND/GUARD STUDENTS THURSDAY DURING SMART SESSION

Students,

This Thursday I need to meet with all guard and all band members during smart session. If you are in 3rd period I will have a pass for you to go back to 4th period smart review. 

No Percussion Ensemble this Friday. We are going to try on Thursday More Info TBA

Jazz Band and Combos Today After School

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

Class 3-26-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON INSTRUMENT WITH BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th 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 Concert Band music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Wind Ensemble music! (4th pd)

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

No Percussion Ensemble This Friday

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

CWEA CHAMPIONSHIPS AT WINTHROP COLISEUM SAT. MARCH 24TH

3-17-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill SC on 3-24-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 24th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 7:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 8:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Winthrop Coliseum at 9:36am. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 1:00pm.
- Students can leave after awards.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Winthrop Coliseum:

 701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, SC 29733

All guard members can leave with their ride after awards.  The award ceremony is at 1:00pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Guard Practice Thursday

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson.

Class 3-21-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON INSTRUMENT WITH BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th 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 Concert Band music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Wind Ensemble music! (4th pd)

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

No Percussion Ensemble This Friday

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

CWEA CHAMPIONSHIPS AT WINTHROP COLISEUM SAT. MARCH 24TH

3-17-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill SC on 3-24-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 24th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 7:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 8:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Winthrop Coliseum at 9:36am. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 1:00pm.
- Students can leave after awards.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Winthrop Coliseum:

 701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, SC 29733

All guard members can leave with their ride after awards.  The award ceremony is at 1:00pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Guard Practice Thursday

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson.

Class 3-20-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON INSTRUMENT WITH BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th 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 Concert Band music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Wind Ensemble music! (4th pd)

Monday, March 19, 2018

Jazz Band Today After School

CWEA CHAMPIONSHIPS AT WINTHROP COLISEUM SAT. MARCH 24TH

3-17-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Winthrop Coliseum in Rock Hill SC on 3-24-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 24th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 7:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 8:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Winthrop Coliseum at 9:36am. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 1:00pm.
- Students can leave after awards.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Winthrop Coliseum:

 701 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, SC 29733

All guard members can leave with their ride after awards.  The award ceremony is at 1:00pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Guard Competition Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum Times TBA

Guard Practice Thursday

No Percussion Ensemble this Friday

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

Friday, March 16, 2018

Percussion Ensemble Today After School 3:30pm-6:30pm

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

Smart Session Schedule This Week 3-12-18 - 3-16-18

Monday - Flute Choir
Tuesday - Clarinet Choir
Wednesday - Saxophone Choir
Thursday - Wind Ensemble (MPA Sectionals)
Friday - Brass Ensemble


Students must have a note from their teacher to come to these rehearsals. Students will have to report to their teachers first before coming down to the band room.

Winter Guard Competition at Rock Hill High School Saturday 3-17-18

3-12-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill SC on 3-17-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 17th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 8:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 11:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Rock Hill High School at 1:08pm. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 4:45pm.
- Students can leave after the performance with a note from their parents.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Rock Hill High School:

320 W Springdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730

All guard members can leave with their ride after the performance. IF LEAVING EARLY A NOTE WILL BE REQUIRED BY THURSDAYS REHEARSAL. The award ceremony is at 4:45pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

Winter Guard Rehearsal Today 7pm - 9pm

Leadership After School

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch. 

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Thursday, March 15, 2018

STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING BAND FEES

Students with outstanding band fees will need to turn in their fees ASAP.  If fees are not paid or a payment plan is not set up, students WILL NOT be allowed to perform on any of our spring concerts and WILL NOT be allowed to come to the band banquet.  This will result in your child RECEIVING a grade of 0% for all performances missed.  

If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.  If you have any questions about your invoice contact Mrs. Kaylor at forestviewbandtreasurer@gmail.com 

Smart Session Schedule This Week 3-12-18 - 3-16-18

Monday - Flute Choir
Tuesday - Clarinet Choir
Wednesday - Saxophone Choir
Thursday - Wind Ensemble (MPA Sectionals)
Friday - Brass Ensemble


Students must have a note from their teacher to come to these rehearsals. Students will have to report to their teachers first before coming down to the band room.

Winter Guard Competition at Rock Hill High School Saturday 3-17-18

3-12-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill SC on 3-17-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 17th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 8:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 11:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Rock Hill High School at 1:08pm. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 4:45pm.
- Students can leave after the performance with a note from their parents.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Rock Hill High School:

320 W Springdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730

All guard members can leave with their ride after the performance. IF LEAVING EARLY A NOTE WILL BE REQUIRED BY THURSDAYS REHEARSAL. The award ceremony is at 4:45pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

Winter Guard Rehearsal Thursday AND Friday 7pm - 9pm

Leadership After School on Friday

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.  

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Smart Session Schedule This Week 3-12-18 - 3-16-18

Monday - Flute Choir
Tuesday - Clarinet Choir
Wednesday - Saxophone Choir
Thursday - Wind Ensemble (MPA Sectionals)
Friday - Brass Ensemble


Students must have a note from their teacher to come to these rehearsals. Students will have to report to their teachers first before coming down to the band room.

Winter Guard Competition at Rock Hill High School Saturday 3-17-18

3-12-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill SC on 3-17-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 17th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 8:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 11:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Rock Hill High School at 1:08pm. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 4:45pm.
- Students can leave after the performance with a note from their parents.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Rock Hill High School:

320 W Springdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730

All guard members can leave with their ride after the performance. IF LEAVING EARLY A NOTE WILL BE REQUIRED BY THURSDAYS REHEARSAL. The award ceremony is at 4:45pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

Winter Guard Rehearsal Thursday AND Friday 7pm - 9pm

Leadership After School on Friday

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.  

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Monday, March 12, 2018

Jazz Band Today After School

Smart Session Schedule This Week 3-12-18 - 3-16-18

Monday - Flute Choir
Tuesday - Clarinet Choir
Wednesday - Saxophone Choir
Thursday - Wind Ensemble (MPA Sectionals)
Friday - Brass Ensemble


Students must have a note from their teacher to come to these rehearsals. Students will have to report to their teachers first before coming down to the band room.

Winter Guard Competition at Rock Hill High School Saturday 3-17-18

3-12-18

Parents,

The winter guard will perform at Rock Hill High School in Rock Hill SC on 3-17-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 17th:

GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 8:00am
- Students will rehearse before we depart.
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 11:00am.
- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.
- Guard performs at Rock Hill High School at 1:08pm. ($10 admission for parents)
- Award ceremony for Guard is at 4:45pm.
- Students can leave after the performance with a note from their parents.
- Admission is $10 for adults ($8 children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free



Address to Rock Hill High School:

320 W Springdale Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29730

All guard members can leave with their ride after the performance. IF LEAVING EARLY A NOTE WILL BE REQUIRED BY THURSDAYS REHEARSAL. The award ceremony is at 4:45pm. If you have any questions please email or call.

Winter Guard Rehearsal Thursday AND Friday 7pm - 9pm

Leadership After School on Friday

Percussion Ensemble Friday After School 3:30pm-6:30pm

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.  

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Clarinet Choir Today During Smart Session

Winterguard Rehearsal Friday 1pm-4pm

Winterguard rehearsal Thursday 7pm - 9pm

Percussion Ensemble and Leadership will be moved this week more info to come tomorrow.

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.  

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

Winter Guard Competition Saturday at Ardrey Kell High School Charlotte NC





3-5-18

Parents,


The winter guard will perform at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte NC on 3-5-18. We will be carpooling to the event. Again, I am very proud of all of the students accomplishments in this ensemble. Here is some important information about the event on Saturday March 10th:


GUARD

- Students will meet at the school at 8:00am

- Students will rehearse before we depart.

- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 11:30am.

- Bring money for concessions. We will go out to lunch/dinner after we perform.

- Guard performs at AK High School at 2:50pm. ($10 admission for parents)

- Award ceremony for Guard is at 6:30pm.

- Students can leave after the performance with a note from their parents.

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



Address to Ardrey Kell High School:

10220 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277



All guard members can leave with their ride after the performance. The award ceremony is at 6:30pm. If you have any questions please email or call.


Monday, March 5, 2018

Percussion Ensemble and Leadership will be moved this week more info to come tomorrow.

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.  

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm

8th Grade Recruitment Performance (4th Period Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band)

The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform for all rising freshman on Tuesday 3-6-18.  This performance is during school.  All students should wear concert black for the performance. All Jazz and Wind Ensemble students should report to the band room 1st period. If you have any question email Mr. Gibson.

Jazz Band Today After School

Friday, March 2, 2018

4th Period Wind Ensemble and Gaston Symphonic Band Concert March 23rd 7:30pm in the FHS Auditorium

4th Period Wind Ensemble will perform with the Gaston Symphonic Band on March 23rd.  The concert is here at FHS.  It starts at 7:30pm.  All students will need to report to the band room by 6:30pm in concert black attire. All 4th period students will receive a grade for this performance. If you have any questions email Mr. Gibson. 

4th Period MPA Performance March 22nd at North Lincoln High School

4th Period Wind Ensemble will be performing for the state festival this year at North Lincoln High School.  All students should be in concert black attire and report to the band room 1st period. This is a mandatory performance and all students will receive a grade. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

The bus will leave at 8:45am
The band performs at 11:10am

This concert is free and open to the public. Students will need money for lunch.  

ETA back to FHS will be 3pm


Leadership Meeting Friday After School

8th Grade Recruitment Performance (4th Period Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band)

The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform for all rising freshman on Tuesday 3-6-18.  This performance is during school.  All students should wear concert black for the performance. All Jazz and Wind Ensemble students should report to the band room 1st period. If you have any question email Mr. Gibson.

Percussion Rehearsal after school on Friday 3:30pm-6:30pm

No Guard Competition/Practice on Saturday

Optional Guard Rehearsal Friday 7pm-9pm

Class 3-2-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON INSTRUMENT WITH BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th 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 Concert Band music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Wind Ensemble music! (4th pd)

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Leadership Meeting Friday After School

8th Grade Recruitment Performance (4th Period Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band)

The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform for all rising freshman on Tuesday 3-6-18.  This performance is during school.  All students should wear concert black for the performance. All Jazz and Wind Ensemble students should report to the band room 1st period. If you have any question email Mr. Gibson.

Percussion Rehearsal after school on Friday 3:30pm-6:30pm

No Guard Competition/Practice on Saturday

Smart Session Schedule This Week 2-26-18 - 3-2-18

Monday - Flute Choir
Tuesday - Clarinet Choir
Wednesday - Saxophone Choir
Thursday - Wind Ensemble (MPA Sectionals)
Friday - Brass Ensemble


Students must have a note from their teacher to come to these rehearsals. Students will have to report to their teachers first before coming down to the band room.

Optional Guard Rehearsal Friday 7pm-9pm

Guard Rehearsal Tonight 7pm-9pm

Class 3-1-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON INSTRUMENT WITH BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th 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 Concert Band music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Wind Ensemble music! (4th pd)