Wind Ensemble 2010-2011



Symphonic Band 2010-2011



Honor Band FHMS 2010-2011



Supplies for each band at FHMS 2011-2012 School Year

Band Supplies needed for each grou Fossil Hill Middle School Band

Which Band is Your Child In for the 2011-2012 School Year? 1st band – Wind Ensemble, 2nd band – Honor Band, or 3rd band – Symphonic Band. Each band has different supplies. Please read this carefully!


Your child will know which band they are in. If in doubt, email Darlene.janeski@kellerisd.net
Wind Ensemble- 1st band

*Hal Leonard Advanced Band Method Book (for their specific instrument) 5.95
*Accent on Achievement Book 3 (for their specific instrument) 7.95

Black Band Binder
50 protective cover sheets
Zipper Pencil bag
Pencil / Pens
Highlighter
Individual Tuner
Attire:
The students will wear solid black dress pants and a solid black shirt next year for their concerts and contests (their choice, that meets school dress code). They will not need to purchase a tuxedo shirt. The students will also need solid black dress shoes.
Students will purchase a NEW BAND T-SHIRT for the 2011-2012 school year to wear at various events. The T-Shirt can be purchased from the band department in August for $15.00.
*THE BOOKS LISTED ABOVE can be ordered on line from Penders Music Company or you call phone in the order to Penders Music Company. 1-800-772-5918. Penders is located in Denton Texas on Elm Street if you happen to be in that area. Call ahead to make sure that they have the items in stock.
Percussion books – may be a little more expensive – since they should be the combined book – both snare drum and mallet exercises.


HONOR BAND SUPPLY SHEET
Honor Band – 2nd band
*Standard of Excellence (Enhanced Comprehensive Band Method) Book 2 (for their specific instrument) 9.95 This book comes with a CD to play along with at home
*Standard of Excellence Festival Solos Book 2 (for their specific instrument) 12.95 (this book comes with a CD to play along with at home) Percussionists will order the OBOE solo book!!!!!

Black Band Binder
50 protective cover sheets
Zipper Pencil bag
Pencil / Pens
Highlighter
Individual Tuner
Attire:
The students will wear solid black dress pants and a solid black shirt next year for their concerts and contests (their choice that meets school dress code). They will not need to purchase a tuxedo shirt. The students will also need solid black dress shoes.
Students will purchase a NEW BAND T-SHIRT for the 2011-2012 school year to wear at various events. The T-Shirt can be purchased from the band department in August for $15.00.


*THE BOOKS LISTED ABOVE can be ordered on line from Penders Music Company or you call phone in the order to Penders Music Company. 1-800-772-5918. Penders is located in Denton Texas on Elm Street if you happen to be in that area. Call ahead to make sure that they have the items in stock.

Percussion books – may be a little more expensive – since they should be the combined book – both snare drum and mallet exercises.



SYMPHONIC BAND SUPPLY SHEET
Symphonic band – 3rd band
*Standard of Excellence (Enhanced Comprehensive Band Method) Book 1 (for their specific instrument) 9.95 This book comes with a CD to play along with at home
*Standard of Excellence Festival Solos Book 1 (for their specific instrument) 12.95 (this book comes with a CD to play along with at home) Percussionist will order the OBOE solo book!!!!!

Black Band Binder
50 protective cover sheets
Zipper Pencil bag
Pencil / Pens
Highlighter
Individual Tuner

Attire:
The students will wear solid black dress pants and a solid black shirt next year for their concerts and contests (their choice that meets school dress code). They will not need to purchase a tuxedo shirt. The students will also need solid black dress shoes.
Students will purchase a NEW BAND T-SHIRT for the 2011-2012 school year to wear at various events. The T-Shirt can be purchased from the band department in August for $15.00.


*THE BOOKS LISTED ABOVE can be ordered on line from Penders Music Company or you call phone in the order to Penders Music Company. 1-800-772-5918. Penders is located in Denton Texas on Elm Street if you happen to be in that area. Call ahead to make sure that they have the items in stock.

Percussion books – may be a little more expensive – since they should be the combined book – both snare drum and mallet exercises.

2011-2012 Band Calendar FHMS

Fossil Hill Honors Band 1 / 2
2011-2012 Calendar


August
22…….First day of school

September
5………School Holiday
29…….Middle School Band Night (Thursday)
With Fossil Ridge High School Band
@ Fossil vs. Northwest High School football game
report to Keller Stadium by 6:00pm

October
22…..All District Band Try-outs
@ a school in Keller
8-1pm

7h …….Early release day
10……..Student holiday


November
3…..All City band Rehearsal and Concert
(for the students who try-out and make the band)
@Fossil Ridge HS
8am-3pm rehearsal
6:30pm performance

5…..All Region band auditions at Indian Springs Middle School
18……..Early release day
21 – 25 Holiday










December
10....All Region Rehearsal
(only for those who make the region band)


15 …..Winter Band Concert
At FRHS

19-30 Holiday

January 2006
2…….Holiday
3……..Classes Resume
16……..Holiday

February
16……..Pre UIL at Timber Creek High School
17……..Early Release
20……..Student Holiday

March
6…..UIL @ Byron Nelson High School
12 – 16…..Spring Break
(Sandy Lake will be in March or April– date is not determined yet)

April
6…..Holiday
13……….Early Release Day

(Sandy Lake will be in March or April– date is not determined yet)
?.......Solo and Ensemble Contest




May
3rd or 4th.........Contest at the Murchison in Denton

17…..Spring Concert @Fossil Ridge HS


Events not yet scheduled……………..
*Pep Rallies are during the school day from 3:00- 3:30pm
*Sectionals are required for Wind Ensemble and Honor Band students. Sectionals are instrument specific. The students attend ONE after school practice each week from September – March. The date is determined after students know their fall schedule. Rehearsals are after school. 3:45-4:30pm or from 4:30 – 5:15pm

*Special Rehearsals before UIL


Please put these dates on your calendar as soon as possible to avoid any conflicts.

Please avoid doing major dental work before a concert or a concert, if at all possible

This calendar was printed 6/1/2011 and is subject to change.