Congratulations to the FRHS Jazz Ensembles for the fantastic performances at the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival!
Jazz Ensemble I earned a 1 Rating, and Jazz II had their first ever outside-of-school-event performance.
We are extremely proud of our students and the high level of their performances on a national stage!
Congratulations to our Wind Symphony AND Select Symphonic Band
for earning Superior With Distinction ratings at the CBA State Concert Band Festival!
Both ensembles performed fantastic concerts, and have worked so incredibly hard to achieve these awards this year.
You can find recordings of their performances on the Band's Facebook page. We couldn't be more proud of our students!!!
Congratulations to our FRHS Winter Guard for your exceptional performances both at Regionals and State!
The FRHS Winter Guard was a first time Regional Finalist and placed 8th at State!
We are extremely proud of our team and their hard work and accomplishments this season!
Congratulations to the Band for taking 1st Place at the Colorado Bandmasters Association State Marching Band Finals!
A heartfelt thanks to all our students for their handwork, persistence, and perseverance!
Jazz Ensemble I earned a 1 Rating, and Jazz II had their first ever outside-of-school-event performance.
We are extremely proud of our students and the high level of their performances on a national stage!
Congratulations to our Wind Symphony AND Select Symphonic Band
for earning Superior With Distinction ratings at the CBA State Concert Band Festival!
Both ensembles performed fantastic concerts, and have worked so incredibly hard to achieve these awards this year.
You can find recordings of their performances on the Band's Facebook page. We couldn't be more proud of our students!!!
Congratulations to our FRHS Winter Guard for your exceptional performances both at Regionals and State!
The FRHS Winter Guard was a first time Regional Finalist and placed 8th at State!
We are extremely proud of our team and their hard work and accomplishments this season!
Congratulations to the Band for taking 1st Place at the Colorado Bandmasters Association State Marching Band Finals!
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, and has a well-rounded, comprehensive music education program that features an award-winning marching band, three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, several small ensembles, and a winter guard. 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. Color guard students participate in Winter Guard and competing in regional competitions, regionals, and state. Fossil Ridge also offers students the opportunity to take innovative courses in Music Production & Technology, Music Theory & 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 including 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2019. 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 including 2011, 2014, 2017, and 2019. 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.
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THIS Week: May 20th-24th
Monday, 5/20 (Friday Schedule) 3:00-3:30p - Jazz Ensemble I Rehearsal (music turn-in) - Band Room 7:00-8:30p - Scholarship Gala - Trumpet Quartet and Saxophone Quartet Performances - PAC Tuesday, 5/21 3:00-3:30p - Jazz Ensemble I / II End-Of-Year Party - Band Room Wednesday, 5/22 (Altered People's Choice Schedule) 7:30-9:00a - Graduation Dress Rehearsal Schedule - PAC
Thursday, 5/23 6:30-9:00p - Kinard MS Bands Concert - FCHS Friday, 5/24 (Monday Schedule) 4:00-8:30p - Graduation Performance - Moby Arena (951 W Plum St, Fort Collins, CO 80521)
Items To Bring:
A reminder: CSU has instituted a clear bag policy. If you bring a non-clear bag, you will be asked to return the bag to you vehicle. Please leave all bags AND INSTRUMENT CASES in your car, if at all possible. |
NEXT Week: May 28th-June 1st
Wednesday, 5/29 (Altered Make-Up Finals Schedule) 12:30-1:00p - Leadership Team Lunch Meeting - Band Room 4:00-8:00p - Scott Lang Leadership Workshop for the WHOLE BAND, including incoming freshmen! - Band Room
Thursday, 5/30 (1/2 Day & Altered Make-Up Finals Schedule) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Friday, 5/31 9:00a-4:00pm - June Mini Camp for New Members & Leadership Team - Band Room Saturday, 6/1 8:00a-12:00p - First annual FRHS Band Yard Sale!! - Fossil Ridge High School West Student Parking Lot
Items To Bring/Wear for the June Mini Camp (5/31 & 6/1):
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News and Social Media:
FRHS Marching Band Highlight Videos
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