Band Concert Dates 2024-2025
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Fall Concert - Concert Bands - October 1, 2024 - 7:00p.m. at FFCHS
Solo & Ensemble - December 14, 2024 - All day at FFCHS Holiday Concert - Concert Bands - December 16, 2024 - 7:00p.m. at FFCHS All City Concert - Selected Students - January 18, 2025 - 7:00p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain HS Contest Concert with FMS/CMS - February 27, 2025 - 7:00p.m. at FFCHS Colorado All State Band Concert - Selected Students - April 5, 2025 - 4:00p.m. at UCCC, Greeley End-of-Year concert - Concert Bands - May 13, 2024 - 7:00p.m. at FFCHS Please click here to be directed to the Calendar which has all dates for the entire program. |
FFCHS Concert Ensembles
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BEGINNING CONCERT BAND
Beginning Band is designed for students (9th - 12th grade) who did not have the opportunity to participate in a band previously, but have a desire to learn a wind band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba). Students who have had minimal middle school band are encouraged to join Beginning Band to solidify their fundamental playing skills. Some school instruments are available to check-out, while others may need to be rented from a local music store depending on availability. All students will eventually move into one of the three concert ensembles at FFCHS. The Beginning Band will perform at band concerts throughout the year as appropriate for the ensemble. Beginning Band is a full year course. |
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CONCERT BAND
Concert Band is the high school entry-level concert ensemble for freshmen & other instrumentalists who have had previous middle school band experience. Instrumental techniques, skills and fundamentals will be taught throughout the course, allowing students to advance their technical and musical proficiency on their instrument in preparation for their advancement in the band program. The Concert Band will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble, including CHSAA and CBA sanctioned events. Concert Band is a full year course. |
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CONCERT WINDS
Concert Winds is the advanced concert ensemble for instrumentalists who have had previous middle school band experience in preparation for Symphonic Band. Instrumental techniques, skills, and fundamentals will be taught throughout the course, allowing students to advance their technical and musical proficiency for advancement in the band program. Concert Winds will participate in music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Concert Winds is a full year course. |
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SYMPHONIC BAND
By audition or teacher recommendation. The Symphonic Band will be composed of students who have demonstrated significant growth in Concert Band or who have demonstrated advanced techniques from middle school. Consideration for placement in this course will be based upon musical ability and ideal instrumentation for an intermediate band. Students auditioning will perform a piece of music supplied by the director and six (6) major and minor scales. The Symphonic Band will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Symphonic Band is a full year course. |
CBA Concert Band Festivals
CBA State Concert Band Festival - Super with Distinction - 2023 CBA Concert Band Regional - Superior Rating - 2023 |
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WIND ENSEMBLE
By audition or teacher recommendation. This Wind Ensemble will be comprised of advanced instrumental musicians in the school, and those who have demonstrated significant growth from the beginnings of their musical journey throughout high school. Students auditioning will perform a piece of music supplied by the director and eight (8) major and minor scales. A consideration for placement in this will be based upon musical ability and ideal instrumentation for an advanced band. The Wind Ensemble will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Wind Ensemble is a full year course. |
CBA Concert Band Festivals
CBA Concert Band Regional - Superior Rating - 2019 (Qualified for State Festival. State cancelled due to Covid) CBA State Concert Band Festival - Superior with Distinction - 2021 CBA Concert Band Regional - Superior Rating - 2021 CBA State Concert Band Festival - Superior with Distinction - 2022 CBA Concert Band Regional - Super Rating - 2022 CBA State Concert Band Festival - Super with Distinction - 2023 CBA Concert Band Regional - Superior Rating - 2022 |