Congratulations to the Band for taking 1st Place at the Colorado Bandmasters Association State Finals!
A heartfelt thanks to all our students for their handwork, persistence, and perseverance!
A heartfelt thanks to all our students for their handwork, persistence, and perseverance!
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Mission Statement
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About Us
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The mission of the Fossil Ridge High School Band Program is to provide a quality music education to all students. Our goal is to develop quality through our focus on each individual performer. Research has shown that involvement in music activities has long lasting positive impacts on a student’s education and intellectual growth. Taking part in concert band, marching band, jazz band, small ensembles, and solo experiences are excellent opportunities that provides students with the life enriching experience of making music. Furthermore, through the band program, students will gain a sense of belonging, teamwork, time management, dedication, self-discipline, leadership, cooperation, and responsibility.
The Fossil Ridge High School Band program has developed a state and national reputation for excellence in performance in all areas, including concert band, jazz ensemble, and marching band, musical literacy, and use of state-of-the-art technology in music education. The Wind Symphony is the cornerstone of a well-rounded, comprehensive music education program that features three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, an award-winning marching band, and several small ensembles. All wind students perform in chamber ensembles during the second quarter of the year, and all percussion students participate in weekly ensembles in combination with their concert band class throughout the year, performing full-length concerts of traditional and contemporary percussion ensembles, mallet ensembles, and world percussion. Fossil Ridge also offers students the opportunity to take innovative courses in Music Production & Technology, as well as, Music Theory and Composition and AP Music Theory. A large number of students take regular private lessons, including over 90% of the Wind Symphony students.
The Fossil Ridge Bands have consistently earned superior ratings at concert and jazz festivals, and both the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band have earned “Superior With Distinction” honors at the CBA State Concert Band Festival on multiple occasions. In 2014, all three concert ensembles at Fossil Ridge earned straight Superior ratings at the CBA Regional Concert Band Festival. The Wind Symphony was selected to perform at the CMEA Clinic/Conference in 2012 and 2015, and the prestigious Music For All National Concert Band Festival in 2012 and 2016. The Fossil Ridge Band program has been nominated for the prestigious “Sudler Flag of Honor” from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, and was a 2014-2015 recipient of the “National Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award” from the National Band Association.
The Fossil Ridge Marching Band has received numerous awards, and has been a consistent state championship finalist since entering competition in 2005, having earned “finalist” status in class 3A, 4A, and 5A. The Marching Band was the class 5A STATE CHAMPION in 2012, 2013, and 2018, the silver medalist in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the bronze medalist in 2010 and 2011.
The Fossil Ridge Bands have consistently earned superior ratings at concert and jazz festivals, and both the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band have earned “Superior With Distinction” honors at the CBA State Concert Band Festival on multiple occasions. In 2014, all three concert ensembles at Fossil Ridge earned straight Superior ratings at the CBA Regional Concert Band Festival. The Wind Symphony was selected to perform at the CMEA Clinic/Conference in 2012 and 2015, and the prestigious Music For All National Concert Band Festival in 2012 and 2016. The Fossil Ridge Band program has been nominated for the prestigious “Sudler Flag of Honor” from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, and was a 2014-2015 recipient of the “National Programs of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award” from the National Band Association.
The Fossil Ridge Marching Band has received numerous awards, and has been a consistent state championship finalist since entering competition in 2005, having earned “finalist” status in class 3A, 4A, and 5A. The Marching Band was the class 5A STATE CHAMPION in 2012, 2013, and 2018, the silver medalist in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and the bronze medalist in 2010 and 2011.
Upcoming Events
*A preliminary marching band schedule, including Band Camp and the Fall rehearsal/performance schedule is posted on the online calendar on the Band website. The schedule is very similar to previous years. PLEASE NOTE, Regionals is on Monday, October 14th and State is on Tuesday, October 29th. While there may be some slight adjustments, please take a look and start to make arrangements.
Monday, 3/25
Tuesday, 3/26
Wednesday, 3/27
Thursday, 3/28
Friday, 3/29
Saturday, 3/30
*Please note that Drum Major Auditions have been moved to the week of: April 22-26.
*Please note that Section Leaders Auditions have been moved to the week of: April 29 - May 3.
Monday, 3/25
- 3:00-4:30p - Jazz I Rehearsal - Band Room
Tuesday, 3/26
- 3:00-4:30p - Jazz II Rehearsal - Band Room
- 5:00-8:00p - Winter Guard Rehearsal - FRHS Aux Gym
Wednesday, 3/27
- 3:00-4:30p - Jazz I Rehearsal - Band Room
- 4:00-8:00p - Which Wich Restaurant Fundraiser
Thursday, 3/28
- ALL-STATE BAND - Schedule TBA
- 1:17-2:50p - Jack Yonce guest clinician - Wind Symphony - Band Room
- 3:00-4:30p - Jazz II Rehearsal - Band Room
Friday, 3/29
- ALL-STATE BAND - Schedule TBA
Saturday, 3/30
- ALL-STATE BAND - Schedule TBA
- 9:00a-1:00p - Winter Guard Rehearsal - FRHS Aux Gym
- 1:00-9:00p (Schedule TBA) - Dakota Ridge HS RMCGA Competition
*Please note that Drum Major Auditions have been moved to the week of: April 22-26.
*Please note that Section Leaders Auditions have been moved to the week of: April 29 - May 3.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the FRHS Wind Symphony and Select Symphonic Band for qualifying for the CBA State Concert Band Festival!
Both ensemble will perform on Monday, April 15th at the CSU Center for Performing Arts Concert Hall. Below is a full list of ensembles/performance times. All performances are free and open to the public.
Click here for the required field trip form (Print and return to Carrie Hintzman in the West Wing!)
Both ensemble will perform on Monday, April 15th at the CSU Center for Performing Arts Concert Hall. Below is a full list of ensembles/performance times. All performances are free and open to the public.
Click here for the required field trip form (Print and return to Carrie Hintzman in the West Wing!)
Performing Monday, April 15, 2019
Performing Tuesday, April 16, 2019
- 8:00 - Windsor Wind Symphony (Jennifer Grice)
- 8:30 - Heritage High School (Garren Cuthrell)
- 9:00 - Centaurus High School (Aaron Vogelsberg)
- 9:30 - Fruita Monument High School (Ryan Crabtree)
- 10:00 - Eaglecrest High School (Jason Mabrey)
- 10:30 - Arvada West High School (Craig Melhorn)
- 11:00 - Coronado High School (Alan Combs)
- 11:30 - Cheyenne Mountain II (Genice Matzke)
- 12:45 - Air Academy High chool (Joseph Musick)
- 1:15 - Grandview High School (Keith Farmer)
- 1:45 - Fossil Ridge II (Meghan Munoz)
- 2:15 - Cherry Creek High School (Tim Libby)
- 2:45 - Cheyenne Mountain I (Genice Matzke)
- 3:15 - Palmer Ridge High School (Raleigh Eversole IV)
- 3:45 - Mesa Ridge High School (Phillip Olivas)
- 4:15 - Fossil Ridge I (Meghan Munoz)
Performing Tuesday, April 16, 2019
- 8:00 - Rocky Mountain II (Kenyon Scheurman)
- 8:30 - Horizon High School (Timothy Dailey)
- 9:00 - Monarch High School (Chuck Stephen)
- 9:30 - Dakota Ridge High School (Dylan Ford)
- 10:00 - Bear Creek High School (Tammy Ahmed)
- 10:30 - Denver School of the Arts (Dave Hammond)
- 11:00 - Pine Creek High School (Kate Margrave)
- 11:30 - Liberty High School (Sean Hedding)
- 12:45 - Fort Collins High School (David Miles)
- 1:15 - Fairview High School (Travis Keller)
- 1:45 - Rocky Mountain I (Scott Schlup)
- 2:15 - Classical Academy (Christina Soper)
- 2:45 - Rampart High School (Keith Acuncius)
- 3:15 - Legacy High School Wind Ensemble (J. Clayton Stansberry)
- 3:45 - Poudre High School (Corry Petersen)
- 4:15 - Loveland High School (Kyle Freesen)
Thank you to all our volunteers for making the Winter Guard International Denver Regional and the Colorado Bandmasters Association Northern Concert Band Regional a success!!
Congratulations to our FRHS Winter Guard for your exceptional performances and for being a first time Regional Finalist!
Congratulations to our FRHS Winter Guard for your exceptional performances and for being a first time Regional Finalist!
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