Fruit is Coming on Wednesday December 2nd More Info to Come

Student Pics!

Students if you have any band pictures please send them to njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us

Winter Pep-Band

Any student who signed up for Winter Pep-Band will receive extra credit for being in attendance at the basketball game.

We will perform at the following games in December:

 December 11th

December 15th

Call time is 5:30pm in the band room

Game starts at 6pm 

Students will be done approx. by 7:15pm

*Schedule is subject to change. Please be flexible. 

Step Up Instrument Opportunity

Invitation to Play a

Step Up Instrument

We are continuing to improve the quality of our band organization through proven teaching techniques, student participation and Quality instruments.  It is the latter that truly accomplishes the first.  A first quality Step-up instrument affords a world of advantages to a student.

Almost all students start their band career with a beginner or student grade instrument.  Although these instruments are designed to last the student a long time many students will “outplay” them.  If this is the case then it’s time to step up to an Intermediate or Professional grade.  While there are many brands on the market today, there are a limited number of QUALITY NAME BRANDS.  Therefore, we invite you to support our local vendor who stocks fine musical instruments at discount prices.

On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd  between 5 and 7:30PM you and your student are invited to stop by Howren Music Company at 929 E. Garrison Blvd. 704-867-2359(across from Hillbillys Barbecue) to view the instruments, play them as much as you wish and ask any questions.  Bring your current instrument so you can compare first hand.  You will be amazed at the difference.  We hope to see you there.

Musically yours,

Nicholas Gibson

Director of Bands,

Forestview High School

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Flute, Clarinet, Alto sax, Tenor sax, Baritone sax, Soprano sax, Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Euphonium, and Oboe will be on Display

ALL County/ All District Rehearsal this Friday After school.

Schedule 11-30-15 - 12-6-15

The FHS Marching Jaguars will be performing in two parades this week.  Both Parades are mandatory for all band members.  All band members will be wearing their full band uniform for both parades. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Thursday December 3rd Cramerton Christmas Parade:

The band will depart during 4th period ( 2pm) to head to Cramerton.

The parade will start at 4:00pm.

The route we will be marching is down 8th avenue and end at the railroad tracks.

ETA back to FHS is 5:15pm

Sunday December 6th Gastonia Christmas Parade:

Call time will be 12:00pm  in the band room.

The bus will leave at 12:30pm to down town Gastonia.

The parade route is straight down main-street and end at the shrimp boat.

The parade starts at 2pm.

ETA back to FHS is 4pm.

Class 11-30-15

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Jazz fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse O bonnie Doon(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Sleigh Ride (4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Activity March (4th period)
SWBAT : Rehearse Believe (4th Period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Folk Song Suite (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dusk (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Symphonic Suite from Frozen (4th pd)
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: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Sight read pep music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)

Finish Up Playing Tests in 4th Period

All students are responsible for all the music/warm-ups and scales we go over in class. There will be a playing test today. Either the students know the material and receive a 100% or they do not know the material and receive a 0%.  

This test will also determine placement in 3rd period Concert Band or 4th period Symphonic Band in the spring semester. 

Class 11-24-15

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Jazz fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse O bonnie Doon(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Sleigh Ride (4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Activity March (4th period)
SWBAT : Rehearse Believe (4th Period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Folk Song Suite (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dusk (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Symphonic Suite from Frozen (4th pd)
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: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Sight read pep music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)

NO Indoor Drumline Rehearsal Today from 4pm-7pm (CANCELLED)

Playing test today in all classes.

All students are responsible for all the music/warm-ups and scales we go over in class. There will be a playing test today. Either the students know the material and receive a 100% or they do not know the material and receive a 0%.  

Class 11-23-15

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Jazz fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse O bonnie Doon(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Sleigh Ride (4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Activity March (4th period)
SWBAT : Rehearse Believe (4th Period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Folk Song Suite (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dusk (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Symphonic Suite from Frozen (4th pd)
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: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Sight read pep music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)

Class 11-19-15

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Jazz fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse O bonnie Doon(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Sleigh Ride (4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Activity March (4th period)
SWBAT : Rehearse Believe (4th Period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Folk Song Suite (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Dusk (4th Pd)
SWBAT: Rehearse Symphonic Suite from Frozen (4th pd)
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.
SWBAT: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Sight read pep music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)

STUDENTS BE RESPONSIBLE AND GET ALL MISSING WORK IN BY TOMORROW

Class 11-18-15

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

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Jazz fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Marching Band Music Mov. 1(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Marching Band Music Mov. 2(4th period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Marching Band Music Mov. 3(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.
SWBAT: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Sight read pep music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)