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Pep Band Info!
Pep band information was distributed today. Sign ups are open on my office window through Friday 11/13. Tshirt information will be available later this week! Click images to enlarge.
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FMS/FES Conferences
I will be in the band room and available for walk-in conferences from 3-6pm on Thursday, November 12. Parents of band and general music students are welcome to come in your leisure if you need to discuss your child's progress.
Sincerely,
BK
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Sincerely,
BK
(Pardon the brevity...I'm on my Blackberry :-) Read More!
FMB: Party Reminder
I was reminded to tell all FMB members that you should come to the gathering on Saturday at 5pm at Buck Ridge Golf Course to celebrate the end of the season. Apparently there are surprises involved.
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FHSCB: Listen to Christmas Fantasia
The FHSCB will be sight reading A Christmas Fantasia today in rehearsal and it will serve as our concert opener. You can listen to it by visiting the Stanton's Sheet Music site and clicking on "listen". I think it will be a quick and fun way to start off our portion of the December 14 concert! Read More!
FHSCB: Listen to "I Wonder"
FHSCB will be sight-reading "I Wonder As I Wander" in class today. If you would like to listen in advance, or listen to prepare for rehearsal, please click here then click on the "listen" button. It's a "Wonder"ful arrangement of one of my favorite carols. It's going to be tough, though...an intonation nightmare if you will. You can do it, though! Read More!
FHSCB: Handbook Available
The FHSCB handbooks are now on the blog for your perusal. Please return the handbook form ASAP!
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FHSCB Initial Seatings
Auditions are complete! Here are initial seatings and part assignments. Click to enlarge.
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Quote for Today: Dare Mighty Things
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
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Pep Band Dates Published
With marching season nearly over, the Fairbanks Basketball Pep Band will be in full swing before you know it! The official calendar of events has been updated with all of the pep band rehearsals and games, so please plan ahead if you are participating this year. All band members in grades 7-12 are eligible for pep band. Sign ups will begin the week of November 9, and full details about the season will be published at that time as well.
Here's the tentative schedule:
Monday, November 30 - Full Rehearsal - 3:15-5:15
Wednesday, December 2 - Full Rehearsal - 3:15-5:15
Friday, December 4 - Triad - Call 6pm
Saturday, December 12 - Bishop Ready - Call 5pm
Friday, December 18 - Lima Perry - (Alumni and Seniors Only) - Call 6pm
Tuesday, January 12 - Olentangy Orange - Call 6pm
Friday, January 15 - Lima Temple - Call 6pm
Friday, January 29 - Marion Catholic - Call 6pm
Friday, February 5 - Waynesfield - Call 6pm
Saturday, January 20 - Madison Plains - (senior night) - Call 6pm Read More!
FMB: Updates for Friday 10/30
* Contrary to past practice, students will not only be allowed to stay after school on Friday before the game, but will be ENCOURAGED to do so :-) The Fairbanks Music Boosters will be hosting a tailgate for band members and families from 3:15-5:15. Bring some food to share if you are able. This has all come about because...
* Anthony Rothman from channel 6/28 will be at FHS from 5-6PM and doing live broadcasts throughout the 5pm newscast. Since we rehearse 5:15-5:45, you can get your chance to be on TV as a fan from 5-5:15. At 5:50, immediately after rehearsal, the band will be featured!
* Please be prepared for either uniform option as I would like to be in full uniform for senior night if at all possible. If the weather is inclement, we may opt for jeans and raincoats, but this is only as a last resort. If I have to get pants washed for State, then it's what I have to do. Also, please wear a red band shirt under your layers on Friday so we can at least look spirited during our feature TV spot (and since we won't be in uniform yet).
* If weather permits, we will perform our contest show after the football game for fans who want to stay, and also to give us one more repetition on a non-dotted field. If the weather is inclement, this will not occur. I'll keep you posted.
* Seniors can read all of their pertinent information about senior night in this blog post.
* Let's have a great night. Do you anti-rain dance. We deserve a dry night, don't we? Read More!
* Anthony Rothman from channel 6/28 will be at FHS from 5-6PM and doing live broadcasts throughout the 5pm newscast. Since we rehearse 5:15-5:45, you can get your chance to be on TV as a fan from 5-5:15. At 5:50, immediately after rehearsal, the band will be featured!
* Please be prepared for either uniform option as I would like to be in full uniform for senior night if at all possible. If the weather is inclement, we may opt for jeans and raincoats, but this is only as a last resort. If I have to get pants washed for State, then it's what I have to do. Also, please wear a red band shirt under your layers on Friday so we can at least look spirited during our feature TV spot (and since we won't be in uniform yet).
* If weather permits, we will perform our contest show after the football game for fans who want to stay, and also to give us one more repetition on a non-dotted field. If the weather is inclement, this will not occur. I'll keep you posted.
* Seniors can read all of their pertinent information about senior night in this blog post.
* Let's have a great night. Do you anti-rain dance. We deserve a dry night, don't we? Read More!
Sorry So Slow: New Pics
I uploaded pictures from FES concert/Circleville Pumpkin Show and the Marion Catholic game, but never sorted them into sets. Now they're all ready to go. Click and enjoy. Thanks to Ms. Janchar and Paytie I. for being my assistant photographers!
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Senior write ups
Mrs. Reed still needs write ups from Colene, Leanna, and Moriah. Please get these in ASAP!
Sincerely,
BK
(Pardon the brevity...I'm on my Blackberry :-) Read More!
Sincerely,
BK
(Pardon the brevity...I'm on my Blackberry :-) Read More!
