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 compete 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 and 2020, 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, 2015 and 2020, 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, 2018, and 2019; the silver medalist in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017; the bronze medalist in 2010 and 2011. In 2019, the Marching Band was a regional finalist in their first year competing at the national level at the St. George, UT, Bands of America Regional!
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 and 2020, 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, 2015 and 2020, 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, 2018, and 2019; the silver medalist in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017; the bronze medalist in 2010 and 2011. In 2019, the Marching Band was a regional finalist in their first year competing at the national level at the St. George, UT, Bands of America Regional!
CELEBRATIONS!
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2019-2020
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Congratulations to our FRHS Winter Guard for their exceptional 2020 season! The FRHS Winter Guard competed in the Scholastic A Class and took Fossil to new heights!
We are so incredibly proud of the 2020 Fossil Ridge Winter Guard! And while the season was cut short that doesn’t diminish all the hard work, growth, and good memories we made as a team! Thank you to our parents and staff for believing in our AMAZING students and providing your unending support this season! |
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Congratulations to our Wind Symphony, Select Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Band for earning Superior ratings at the
2020 CBA Regional Concert Band Festival! All three ensembles had fantastic performances and have continually strived for excellence this semester. We couldn't be more proud of our students and are looking forward to seeing their continued growth and achievement the rest of the semester! |
Congratulations to our FRHS Marching Band on a fantastic 2019 Fall Season! The Band finished the season as the CBA 5A State Champion and as a Bands of America Regional Finalist in their first year competing at the national level! Thank you to all of the students and parents who helped make this season a truly special one! |
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Congratulations to The Fossil Ridge Wind Symphony for their performance at the 2020 CMEA Clinic/Conference!
Our students represented Fossil Ridge and PSD with CLASS! We heard nothing but EXCEPTIONAL comments about our student's PERFORMANCE at the conference! Thank you to the 2019 Wind Symphony Students for continually striving to be the best humans and musicians possible! Thank you to the 2018 Wind Symphony Students for setting this ensemble up for success with your audition recording submission! |
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AND thank you to our FRHS Band Parents/Families, FRHS School Administrators/Faculty, and
Poudre School District for your continued support of our amazing Band students and program!
Poudre School District for your continued support of our amazing Band students and program!
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