Friday, January 5, 2018

Class 1-5-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Band Music!

Thursday, January 4, 2018

ALL COUNTY BAND TUESDAY 1-9-18 AT ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL

All students auditioning for all county band are listed below.  Students will need to be dropped off at Ashbrook High Schools auditorium by 3:30pm on TUESDAY 1-9-18.  Auditions start around 4pm.  No Parents can be in the hallways while students are auditioning. Please have your child sign out on Mr. Gibson's sign out sheet and call/text the band cell phone once you have picked up your child. 

AGAIN ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN OUT ON THE FHS SHEET IN THE AUDITORIUM AS WELL AS CALL/TEXT THE BAND CELL PHONE TO NOTIFY MR. GIBSON THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED UP AFTER AUDITIONS. ( Band Cell - 803-619-9834)

Students once you have completed your audition your ride can take you home.  If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.
Isaac Phillips
Kevin Giang
Manny Ninyeh
Megan Kinstler
Brooke Iman
Grace Le
Sarah Gaston
Bailey Marquand
Sophia Raspanti
Brayden Farmer
Tara Hiscox
Aaron Gigliotti
Tyler Zentarski
McKinney Tweed
Zach Dubinsky
Landon Bramwell
Kaley Zeccola
Christen Bryant
Phillips Albright
Sam Kaylor
Riley Bramwell
Steven Giang
Ally Koone
Daniel Farquharson
Jarett Crooks
Samantha Gigliotti
William Buzzeo
Sean Kelly
Josh Gluck
Gracin Simmons
Carlos Azicorbe
Leah Snyder
Jenna Thompson
Dalton Putnam
Hannah Long
Lydia Bolick
Matthew Shelley
Dylan Brown
Elizabeth Covington

ALL DISTRICT BAND SATURDAY 1-6-18 AT SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your child has been selected to audition for All District Band. All district auditions are when the best student players from around the Charlotte metro area come together to audition for a spot in the All District Band. Your child has worked very hard the past couple of months preparing for this audition. If they make the All District Band they will be performing at Stewart Cramer High School on January 26th and January 27th. I will notify all students of their results within a week of their audition.

Please arrive at South Point High School in Belmont NC by 8:30AM on Saturday January 6th 2018. Once you arrive at South Point please call the band cell phone to notify Mr. Gibson that you have arrived. I will meet with you and your child to hand out audition information. (9/10 meets in auditorium, 11/12 meets in aux. gym) Parents are to stay in the warm up area waiting for their child to complete their auditions. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS WHERE AUDITIONS ARE TAKING PLACE!

9th-10th grade student warm up area is in the auditorium.

11th-12th grade student warm up area is in the auxiliary gym.

I will take each student to the audition rooms to sign in. We will not know the students audition times until the day of the audition.

After your child has completed the audition you may take them home. Please call/text the band cell phone before you leave and leave a message saying you are leaving and your child is with you.

This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and grow as a young musician. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call or email. 


The following students will audition on January 6th at South Point High School:

ALL 9th-10th GRADE STUDENTS WILL WARM UP IN SOUTH POINTS AUDITORIUM.  


High School 9th-10th Grade Band

Kevin Giang 10 Trumpet
Megan Kinstler 10 Trumpet
Bailey Marquand 10 Flute
Tyler Zentarski 10 Clarinet
William Buzzeo 10 Tuba
Zachary Dubisky 9 Clarinet
Landen Bramwell 9 Alto Sax
Steven Giang 10 Alto Sax
Sean Kelly 10 Trumpet
Jarrett Crooks 9 Mallet
Daniel Farquarson 10 Snare Drum
Brooke Iman 10 Flute

Senior High School 11th-12th Grade Band

ALL 11th-12th GRADE STUDENTS WILL WARM UP IN SOUTH POINTS AUX. GYM.
Isaac Phillips 11 Clarinet
Grace Le 12 Flute
Ally Koone 11 Trombone
Sophia Raspanti 11 Flute
Aaron Gigliotti 11 Trumpet
Sarah Gaston 12 Clarinet
Phillips Albright 11 Trumpet
Sam Kaylor 11 Tuba
Riley Bramwell 11 Trombone
Matthew Shelley 11 Trumpet
Carlos Azicorbe 12 Clarinet
Elizabeth Covington 12 Mallet
Samantha Gigliotti 11 Mallet
Ori Agnew 11 Timpani
Brayley Meeks 11 Snare

Nicholas Gibson 

Director of Bands 
Forestview High School 
704-861-2625 (high school) 
803-619-9834 (band cell) 
njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us 
www.forestviewband.blogspot.com

Class 1-4-17

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Band Music!

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

FINAL EXAMS

2nd period exam  1-12-18 (Written music theory exam)
3rd period exam 1-16-18 (Playing exam/improvisation,written solo on Jazz Combo Tune/spring jazz band music)
4th period exam 1-17-18 (Playing exam/small ensemble music/spring concert music)

GUARD PRACTICE ON SATURDAY 1-6-18 11am - 3pm

ALL DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS ARE THIS SATURDAY AT SOUTH POINT HIGH SCHOOL



Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your child has been selected to audition for All District Band. All district auditions are when the best student players from around the Charlotte metro area come together to audition for a spot in the All District Band. Your child has worked very hard the past couple of months preparing for this audition. If they make the All District Band they will be performing at Stewart Cramer High School on January 26th and January 27th. I will notify all students of their results within a week of their audition.

Please arrive at South Point High School in Belmont NC by 8:30AM on Saturday January 6th 2018. Once you arrive at South Point please call the band cell phone to notify Mr. Gibson that you have arrived. I will meet with you and your child to hand out audition information. (9/10 meets in auditorium, 11/12 meets in aux. gym) Parents are to stay in the warm up area waiting for their child to complete their auditions. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS WHERE AUDITIONS ARE TAKING PLACE!

9th-10th grade student warm up area is in the auditorium.

11th-12th grade student warm up area is in the auxiliary gym.

I will take each student to the audition rooms to sign in. We will not know the students audition times until the day of the audition.

After your child has completed the audition you may take them home. Please call/text the band cell phone before you leave and leave a message saying you are leaving and your child is with you.

This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and grow as a young musician. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call or email.

Nicholas Gibson 
Director of Bands 
Forestview High School 
704-861-2625 (high school) 
803-619-9834 (band cell) 
njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us 
www.forestviewband.blogspot.com

ALL COUNTY BAND AUDITIONS ARE TUESDAY 1-9-18 AT ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL

All students auditioning for all county band are listed below.  Students will need to be dropped off at Ashbrook High Schools auditorium by 3:30pm on TUESDAY 1-9-18.  Auditions start around 4pm.  No Parents can be in the hallways while students are auditioning. Please have your child sign out on Mr. Gibson's sign out sheet and call/text the band cell phone once you have picked up your child. 

AGAIN ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN OUT ON THE FHS SHEET IN THE AUDITORIUM AS WELL AS CALL/TEXT THE BAND CELL PHONE TO NOTIFY MR. GIBSON THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED UP AFTER AUDITIONS. ( Band Cell - 803-619-9834)

Students once you have completed your audition your ride can take you home.  If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.
Isaac Phillips
Kevin Giang
Manny Ninyeh
Megan Kinstler
Brooke Iman
Grace Le
Sarah Gaston
Bailey Marquand
Sophia Raspanti
Brayden Farmer
Tara Hiscox
Aaron Gigliotti
Tyler Zentarski
McKinney Tweed
Zach Dubinsky
Landon Bramwell
Kaley Zeccola
Christen Bryant
Phillips Albright
Sam Kaylor
Riley Bramwell
Steven Giang
Ally Koone
Daniel Farquharson
Jarett Crooks
Samantha Gigliotti
William Buzzeo
Sean Kelly
Josh Gluck
Gracin Simmons
Carlos Azicorbe
Leah Snyder
Jenna Thompson
Dalton Putnam
Hannah Long
Lydia Bolick
Matthew Shelley
Dylan Brown
Elizabeth Covington

Class 1-3-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Band Music!

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Class 1-2-18

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR 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 Jazz Ensemble Music . (3rd period)
SWBAT: Practice beginning band instruments!(2nd)
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: Practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Concert Band Music!

Monday, January 1, 2018

GUARD PRACTICE ON SATURDAY 1-6-18 11am - 3pm

ALL DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS SATURDAY 1-6-17 (8am SOUTH POINT)

The following students will audition on January 6th at South Point High School:

ALL 9th-10th GRADE STUDENTS WILL WARM UP IN SOUTH POINTS AUDITORIUM.  


High School 9th-10th Grade Band

Kevin Giang 10 Trumpet
Megan Kinstler 10 Trumpet
Bailey Marquand 10 Flute
Tyler Zentarski 10 Clarinet
William Buzzeo 10 Tuba
Zachary Dubisky 9 Clarinet
Landen Bramwell 9 Alto Sax
Steven Giang 10 Alto Sax
Sean Kelly 10 Trumpet
Jarrett Crooks 9 Mallet
Daniel Farquarson 10 Snare Drum
Brooke Iman 10 Flute

Senior High School 11th-12th Grade Band

ALL 11th-12th GRADE STUDENTS WILL WARM UP IN SOUTH POINTS AUX. GYM.
Isaac Phillips 11 Clarinet
Grace Le 12 Flute
Ally Koone 11 Trombone
Sophia Raspanti 11 Flute
Aaron Gigliotti 11 Trumpet
Sarah Gaston 12 Clarinet
Phillips Albright 11 Trumpet
Sam Kaylor 11 Tuba
Riley Bramwell 11 Trombone
Matthew Shelley 11 Trumpet
Carlos Azicorbe 12 Clarinet
Elizabeth Covington 12 Mallet
Samantha Gigliotti 11 Mallet
Ori Agnew 11 Timpani
Brayley Meeks 11 Snare

Percussion Master Class Times TBA Later in The Week

ALL COUNTY AUDITIONS AT ASHBROOK HIGH SCHOOL STARTING AT 4PM TUESDAY 1-9-18

All students auditioning for all county band are listed below.  Students will need to report to the Ashbrook High School  auditorium by 3:30pm on TUESDAY 1-9-18.  Auditions start around 4pm. 

ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN OUT ON THE FHS SHEET IN THE AUDITORIUM AS WELL AS CALL THE BAND CELL PHONE TO NOTIFY MR. GIBSON YOU HAVE BEEN PICKED UP AFTER AUDITIONS. ( Band Cell - 803-619-9834)

Once you have completed your audition your ride can take you home.  If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Isaac Phillips
Kevin Giang
Manny Ninyeh
Megan Kinstler
Brooke Iman
Grace Le
Sarah Gaston
Bailey Marquand
Sophia Raspanti
Brayden Farmer
Tara Hiscox
Aaron Gigliotti
Tyler Zentarski
McKinney Tweed
Zach Dubinsky
Landon Bramwell
Kaley Zeccola
Christen Bryant
Phillips Albright
Sam Kaylor
Riley Bramwell
Steven Giang
Ally Koone
Daniel Farquharson
Jarett Crooks
Samantha Gigliotti
William Buzzeo
Sean Kelly
Josh Gluck
Gracin Simmons
Carlos Azicorbe
Leah Snyder
Jenna Thompson
Dalton Putnam
Hannah Long
Lydia Bolick
Matthew Shelley
Dylan Brown

Elizabeth Covington

Guard Practice Tomorrow 7pm-9pm (NO PRACTICE THURSDAY)