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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.
BREAKING NEWS!!
The BOA RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE is due Monday, October 7th.
The final BOA Trip Payment of $279 is due Friday, September 27th.
PW (case sensitive): FRHS-STG-2019
PW (case sensitive): FRHS-STG-2019
Upcoming Events:
CALENDAR EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKMonday, 10/7 BOA RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE Due WASH MB UNIFORMS! DUE BACK FRIDAY, 10/11! 4:20-6:30p - MB Full Ensemble Rehearsal - FRHS 5:30-7:00p - BB Meeting - Round House Tuesday, 10/8 WASH MB UNIFORMS! DUE BACK FRIDAY, 10/11! 4:20-6:30p - MB Full Ensemble Rehearsal - FRHS 7:00-8:00p - Mandatory Parent Meeting -PAC Wednesday, 10/9 WASH MB UNIFORMS! DUE BACK FRIDAY, 10/11! 12:09-12:57p - Leadership Team Weekly Lunch Mtg- Band Rm 4:20-6:30p - MB Full Ensemble Rehearsal - FRHS Thursday, 10/10 WASH MB UNIFORMS! DUE BACK FRIDAY, 10/11! 4:20-6:30p - MB Full Ensemble Rehearsal - FRHS 6:30-8:00p - Parent Teacher Conferences By Appointment Only Friday, 10/11 MB UNIFORMS DUE! No MB Rehearsal CSU Honor Band Auditions Due 4:00-8:00p - Genoa Coffee and Wine Fall Band Fundraiser - 2614 S. Timberline Rd. #101, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Saturday, 10/12 9:00a-4:00p - MB Regional Dress Rehearsal - FRHS |
CALENDAR EVENTS FOR NEXT WEEKMonday, 10/14 2:30-11:15p - MB Regionals Performance - Centaurus High School 10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA - See Itinerary Below Tuesday, 10/15 Homework Time During Band Classes Wednesday, 10/16 Homework Time During Band Classes 12:09-12:57p - Leadership Team Weekly Lunch Mtg- Band Rm 4:20-6:30p - MB Full Ensemble Rehearsal - FRHS 6:30-8:00p - Parent Teacher Conferences - FRHS Main Gym Thursday, 10/17 3:00-9:00p - Football Game Performance - French Field - See Itinerary Below Friday, 10/18 10:00a-3:00p - MB Arapahoe Dress Rehearsal - FRHS Saturday, 10/19 8:00a-11:15p - Arapahoe Marching Band Invitational - FRHS - See Itinerary Below |
10/14 REGIONALS PERFORMANCE ITINERARY
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http://centaurusband.org/cba-regionals/
Band CutTime As this is a school night, and will be a late night, we will send out a text via the Band CutTime when we are close to our return to FRHS. Parents/Guardians, please arrange pick-up of your student as soon as possible, and be willing to help unload the trucks. The sooner we get done, the sooner we all can leave Make sure you have EVERYTHING you need for the performance, including:
Unloading and Clean-Up Duties These duties MUST Be Completed By ALL Student Prior To Dismissal! Parents/Guardians, please do not take your student home until all these duties are completed and students are dismissed by the Band Directors.
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Show Information All Colorado marching bands compete in one of 5 "Regional" events held during the week of October 14-18 in order to qualify for the state contests. In class 4A and 5A, the top 18 scoring groups from the combined 5 regional competitions advance to the state level, with the top 6 receiving an automatic "bye" into the semi-finals round. We understand that this is a late night on a school night. We encourage all students to be proactive about their homework, and utilize time available to them (ie: before school, ELO, Academic Time, lunch, etc.) to stay on top of their work during this week. Time will be given during band class on Tuesday/Wednesday for academic work. Directions to Regionals Centaurus High School 10300 S. Boulder Rd. Lafayette, CO I-25 South to Hwy 7 (Baseline Rd.) West on Hwy 7 (Baseline Rd.) to Hwy 287 South on Hwy 287 to S. Boulder Rd. West on S. Boulder Rd. to school (or parking area at Centaur Village) Additional parking and shuttle to stadium is available at the Flatirons Church on the East corner of Hwy 287 and S. Boulder Rd. Please note, spectator sparking at the school is extremely limited! Plan plenty of time to find parking East of Centaur Village or at the Flatirons Church and take the shuttle to the stadium. Please also note, no outside food may be brought into the stadium. Admission Cash and credit cards will be the only methods of payment accepted. $10 for Adults $6 for Students/Seniors Free for 5 and under |
Transportation/Travel Release
All students are required to travel to Band performances with the Band as a whole, and we highly encourage all students to travel back from the performances with the Band, as the time spent with their Band friends and the social bonds of the Band program are an important part of the Band experience. However, parents wishing to pick up their student at Centaurus HS upon completion of the contest must complete a Travel Release Form (located under the Forms section on the Member's Only Information tab on the band website) no later than noon on Friday, October 11th. Students will be released to their parent/guardian by the Band Directors.
All students are required to travel to Band performances with the Band as a whole, and we highly encourage all students to travel back from the performances with the Band, as the time spent with their Band friends and the social bonds of the Band program are an important part of the Band experience. However, parents wishing to pick up their student at Centaurus HS upon completion of the contest must complete a Travel Release Form (located under the Forms section on the Member's Only Information tab on the band website) no later than noon on Friday, October 11th. Students will be released to their parent/guardian by the Band Directors.
10/17 FOOTBALL GAME PERFORMANCE ITINERARY
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Make sure you have EVERYTHING you need for the performance:
Parents/Guardians wishing to pick-up their student at French Field at the completion of the game MUST fill out a Travel Release Form located on the Band website under the Members Only Info tab no later than Tuesday, October 15th. |
10/19 Arapahoe PERFORMANCE ITINERARY
- 8:00a - Rehearsal starts at FRHS - Pit Crew load props
- 10:15a - Rehearsal ends - load trucks; eat light lunch/snack; change into bottom half uniform
- 11:30p - Busses depart for Littleton Public Schools Stadium - Make sure you have EVERYTHING you need for the performance, including uniform bag, hat box, change of clothes, etc. Once we leave, we will not return until after the competition.
- 1:00p - Arrive at Littleton Stadium - You will have a few minutes to visit the restroom, unload equipment. PAY ATTENTION for announcements.
- 1:30p - Stretch and Visual Warm-Up - Site A
- 2:00p - Music Warm-Up - Site A
- 2:35p - On-Deck
- 2:45p - FRHS Marching Band Prelim Competition Performance!
- 3:00 - Meet outside Equipment Truck to Debrief.
- 3:15 - STAY IN UNIFORM - STAY IN SECTIONS - Move to stands to watch Legacy and Cherry Creek Performances - NO FOOD IN UNFORM!!
- 4:15p - Drum Majors Awards Ceremony
- 4:30p - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the announcement of scores, report to the busses for announcements.
- 5:00p - Dinner provided by Band Boosters Food Crew.
- 5:45p - Finals Competition starts. Note: Evening schedule is set by our performance time in finals, which is based on our placement in prelims. PAY ATTENTION to announcements for times.
- TBA - Fossil Ridge Finals Performance Times
- 9:15p - Drum Major Awards Ceremony - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING announcement of score, report to buses for departure.
- 11:15pm - Return to FRHS, unload, and cleanup
- 11:30-11:45pm - Dismissed by Band Directors. Get some sleep!!
Unloading and Clean-Up Duties
These duties MUST Be Completed By ALL Student Prior To Dismissal! Parents/Guardians, please do not take your student home until all these duties are completed and students are dismissed by the Band Directors.
- clean/pick-up busses
- unload trucks and properly put away all equipment (color guard equipment, props, drum line equipment and pit equipment)
- properly hang/store uniforms and shakos
- clean/pick-up field, band room, drum room, band hallways, make-up room, stage, auditorium
- empty trash
Notes
Make sure you have EVERYTHING you need for the performance, including:
- Water Bottle
- Band Shoes
- Long, Black Socks
- Clean, White Gloves (horn players)
- Show Shirt under uniform
- Instrument / Synthetic Reed
- Change of clothes (warm/school appropriate) for after the performance
Today is a long day. Plan ahead for it and get some sleep Friday! Lunch is on your own. Bring a sack lunch and eat light prior to performance. Dinner and snack after finals provided by the Band Boosters Food Crew. Time will be given during band class on Monday for academic work.
Band CutTime
Our Finals Performance time is based on our placement in Prelims. We will do our best to post an update via CutTime as soon as we know the Finals performance time. Check in after 4:30p.
Directions to the Stadium
199 E. Littleton Blvd,
Littleton, CO 80121
I-25 South to Exit 207B (Santa Fe Dr. South)
South on Santa Fe Dr. to Belleview Dr. Exit
East (left) on Belleview Dr. to Broadway
South (Right) on Broadway to Stadium on your left
No charge for parking, but there is limited parking at the stadium. Plan 30 minutes minimum to arrive, find parking in the surrounding neighborhoods, and walk to the stadium.
Admission (tentative)
Cash and credit cards will be the only methods of payment accepted.
Prelims - $12 for Adults; $7 for students
Finals - $12 for Adults ; $7 for students
Combo - $20 for Adults; $12 for students
Transportation/Travel Release
All students are required to travel to Band performances with the Band as a whole, and we highly encourage all students to travel back from the performances with the Band, as the time spent with their Band friends and the social bonds of the Band program are an important part of the Band experience. However, parents wishing to pick up their student at Centaurus HS upon completion of the contest must complete a Travel Release Form (located under the Forms section on the Member's Only Information tab on the band website) no later that noon on Thursday October 17th. Students will be released to their parent/guardian by the Band Directors.
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Congratulations The Fossil Ridge Wind Symphony for being selected as an “Honor Performing Group” for the 2020 CMEA Clinic/Conference! The CMEA Board wants this to be an experience of a lifetime for our students. There were 116 audition submissions this year, so it is indeed an honor to be chosen for this exciting event. Our selection is a tribute to our students’ work, our school and our entire school district! We encourage our FRHS Band Parents/Families, School Administrators, and Faculty to come to Colorado Springs in January to share in this honor! 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 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. We couldn't be more proud of our students!!! 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 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!
State Marching Band Finals!
A heartfelt thanks to all our students for their handwork, persistence, and perseverance!
News and Social Media:
FRHS Marching Band Highlight Videos
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