Christmas Concert!

2015 LUBBOCK TUBACHRISTMAS
...for all tuba & euphonium players!


Sunday, December 6^th, 2015, 2pm
Hemmle Recital Hall, School of Music, Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University School of Music: 18^th & Boston Ave.

Registration: $10 (paid by the FMS band)

Carols for a Merry TUBACHRISTMAS Books: $20 (paid by the student)

Schedule:

12:00pm       Registration

12:30pm       Rehearsal

2:00pm         Concert (free and open to the public)

3:00pm         Concert Ends(approximate)

 

***turn in your reservation form to the band directors immediately if you are interested in
participating!  Ho! Ho! Ho!

All Region Winners!

Congratulations to our talented students for earning places in the All Region Honor bands & orchestra!  The audition was very competitive, hosting approximately 760 other musicians.  The winners represent the best musicians in our region including the middle schools from Frenship, Lubbock, Lubbock Cooper and Plainview.  This is the highest competitive honor a band student can earn as an individual musician!  They will participate in clinics on December 10 & 11, followed by a public concert on December 11 at the Frenship PAC!  We are SO PROUD of all our students and their terrific effort on the competition music this semester!!

FMS results:
21 students all region band
2 all region orchestra
4 first chairs
3 first alternates

Grade:        Name:                               Position:                   

8        Kennzie Greenlee, Flute               1^st chair honors band & orchestra

7        Brooke Wright, flute                    1^st chair, symphonic band

8        Sydney Harmon, oboe                alternate

7        Domani Rodriguez, bassoon        3^rd chair, honors band

8        Jacob DeGraff, bassoon               4^th chair, symphonic band

8        Daniela Acosta, clarinet               15^th chair, honors band

8        Brianna Leishman, clarinet            16^th chair, honors band

8        Kenneth Richburg, alto sax           4^th chair, honors band

8        Liberty DeLaGarza, tenor sax       1^st chair, symphonic band

8        Christian McCombs, tenor sax     2^nd chair, symphonic band

8        Daniel Carter, bari sax                2^nd chair, bari sax

8        Bryce Wilborn, trumpet               10^th chair, symphonic band

7        Christopher Cashman, fhorn        3^rd chair, symphonic band

8        Noah McDonald, fhorn               5^th chair , symphonic band

8        Adam Wallace, trombone           8^th chair, symphonic band

8        Ethan Carter, euphonium             1^st chair, honors band

8        Caleb Longanecker, euphonium   3^rd chair, honors band

7        Erik Segobia, euphonium             alternate

7        Cade Salisbury, tuba                    6^th chair, honors band

7        Lucas Adams, percussion              6^th chair, honors band & orchestra

8        Joshua Burns, percussion             alternate

All Region auditions TOMORROW!

 TMEA Region XVI Middle School Band

Audition Information

9:00AM Saturday, November 7th 2015

Terra Vista Middle School

1111 Upland Avenue Lubbock, TX (north of 19th)

8:00am - Arrive TVMS

Enter through the front cafeteria door #6 facing to the west

 

Registration - GYM

You will keep your cases in the gym holding room in groups by band...look for a sign with your school name.

You will be taken to the correct holding room by 8:20am.

You will sit quietly in the bleachers and wait for your name to be called.

You will be given an audition letter – remember it!

You will be taken in instrument groups to the warmup and audition rooms at the appropriate times.

 

9:00am - Auditions begin

*Important Information*

In the Holding Room - GYM

No playing will be allowed here.

No horseplay or running.

Keep voices quiet.

Listen to announcements.

Bring your book to read, ipod to listen to.

Food/drink allowed – keep area clean, throw away trash.

Restroom needs – take care of yourself, keep facility clean.

 

In the Warmup Room -

When you are given time to warm-up, use it wisely.

You will mark any cuts on your music. BRING A PENCIL!

You will be seated in order and expected to remain in your chairs during warmup.

 

In the Audition Room -

There will be marked music in the audition room.

In the audition room, you will be given two minutes of group warm-up.

Each person will take their turn in the audition seat.

THINK before you play, find your tempo, first note, deep breath!

 

The order of woodwind & brass performance will be:

2 Major Scales (as chosen by the judging panel)

Chromatic scales

Lyrical Etude

Technical Etude

Percussion order:

Chromatic Scale *Snare Drum

Lyrical Etude *Keyboard

Technical Etude *Timpani

 

After you audition -

Your group will be taken to the cafeteria. You should still have all of your belongings with you. Do not discuss the cut with anyone.

You may stay and wait for results to be posted in the cafeteria – this usually takes about 30-45 minutes after the last person has auditioned on an instrument OR results will be

emailed at the end of the day to you.

 

REMEMBER – you represent our band & school – be on your best behavior at all times!  MAKE US PROUD!  GOOD LUCK – PLAY YOUR BEST!

Beginning Band Haunt-cert Thursday night!

Band Night Performance!

Fund Raiser FINISHED

Please bring all order forms to class Tuesday.  We appreciate everyone's support of the FMS band!  If you collected any money in advance, please place it in an envelope and label with your name. 

US Marine Band concert!

Twirler results!

Fund Raiser begins!

Brazil band students visit Wednesday!

Pep Rally Wednesday! 2:45pm is corrected time!!

REMIND texting service - sign up TODAY!!

Beginner Instrument Drive!

Advanced band sectionals

Advanced Band - Sectionals begin!

Our advanced band students will meet once a week for small group sectionals. 

Sectionals are graded and will run from 3:45-4:30pm in the band hall. 

We will be able to help with pep music and competition music! 

Sectionals will begin August 31 and run through September & October. 

Careful planning has been done to work out athletic games and other school activities. 

See you this week!

 

Monday      Sax, Double Reed, French Horn

Wednesday     Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet

Thursday     Trombone, Baritone, Tuba

 

**Percussion do not meet after school - they have their own class. 

Back to Band Bash - Mr. Gatti's

Our Back to Band Bash

is scheduled for this Thursday, August 27th

We will be hanging out at Mr. Gatti's from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Hope you can join in the fun!

Mr. Gatti's is located at:
5001 50th St

Lubbock, Texas

Entry is $6 at the door

BAND STUDENTS ONLY!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Back!

Our Frenship MS Tiger Band is getting started...it will be a great year! It's time to round up your instruments, supplies, binders and get ready to rock!

Click the link to review your school supplies & instrument equipment list.  www.frenship.us  Locate the clubs & activities tab and then click on band.

Goals for the week:

• build your binder by getting band books
• prepare your instrument
• get new reeds, brass berps, cleaning supplies
• turn in signed the handbook form (& parent volunteer form - optional)
• pay fees:
• band t-shirt ($10.00)
• instrument usage fee for school owned instruments ($100.00 yearly)
• connect with TECHNOLOGY
• sign up for our REMIND texting
• update your CHARMS data base information
• HAVE FUN & PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT!

SPRING FLING!

Parents, 

We would like to invite you to be present at our annual Spring Fling Picnic and Concert! This event is a celebration of achievements, accolades, and growth throughout our school year! These kids have worked so hard on preparing music for your enjoyment, and we would be thrilled if you could attend! 

We will have dinner before the concert for those who are interested. A meal of a Hamburger, Chips, Cookie, and choice of a provided beverage can be purchased from our FISD Band Boosters. Meals will be $6.00 and checks can be made payable to the FHS Band. Please reserve your meal by turning in the form below.

Following the cook-out, the students will perform a concert of prepared music for you to enjoy. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, as we will be performing outside!

All FISD owned instruments will be turned in following the performance!

Below you will find the handout we have been giving to all of our students:

FMS BAND AWARDED "MOST OUTSTANDING"

FMS Band Travels to Dallas!

UIL Final Update

Here are our itineraries for next week's UIL performances

Trip Update

Our trip dates are April 24th and 25th. We will have a more detailed itinerary for you around spring break (March 16th).

Currently, our itinerary has us traveling via charter bus to Dallas, enjoying a lunch on the road, performing at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts in Richardson, Tx, Checking into the hotel, and enjoying a dinner at Medieval Times on Friday, April 24th. The following day, we will wake up and head to six flags, then head back home to Wolfforth. 

We are so excited to spend time performing and having fun with the kiddos! 

Please make sure that your student's trip account is up to date on our payment plan. 

November 20th: first installment $60.00 Due

January 20th: second installment $60.00 Due

February 20th: third installment $60.00 Due

March 20th: Final Installment $55.00 Due

Spring Calendar *Updated*

UIL Preparation Update - Advanced Bands

In preparation for the upcoming UIL contest, we have begun our weekly after school sectionals. Please check with your student, and the email we sent out, to get all of those dates for your family calendars. Woodwinds will have sectionals each Tuesday, while brass will have sectionals each Wednesday. 

Sectionals will last from 3:20 - 4:15 and late busses will be provided to students who need a ride home. 

Music passoffs will occur weekly.

Students will have opportunities to have chair tests, challenges and extra help from the directors as we prepare our contest music.

Eligibility will be monitored this six weeks.

All students must meet the state eligibility requirements in order to participate. Please encourage your child to get their work turned in, pass their tests and enjoy being a part of the band team!

PARENTS PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!

Students will need to dress in concert uniform clothing for both events!

Pre UIL Concert & Sightreading – Feb. 24 OR 25 

UIL Concert & Sightreading – March 11 (blue) & 12 (gold) @ Coronado HS, Lubbock