FRHS Bands Update
Pre UIL, Thursday, March 19th @ TCHS
All three FRHS bands will be participating in a Pre UIL contest/concert at Timber Creek HS on Thursday, March 19th. Each band will have it's own itinerary, and the band performance times are listed below:
Concert Band - 10:35am
Symphonic Band - 2pm
Wind Ensemble - 4pm
Parents are welcome to attend!
Concert Dress/Uniform Requirements
The following is taken from the band handbook. Please be sure to have all of the appropriate clothing for our upcoming Concerts/Contests.
Concert Band Uniform
The Fossil Ridge Band wears traditional concert attire for all formal indoor concert performances. The school district provides tuxedos for boys, however students are expected to purchase or secure additional components. Girls must also purchase or secure the necessary components for their concert attire.
Boys
- White tuxedo shirt
- Solid Black socks
- Solid Black shoes (no tennis shoes)
Girls
- Black pants and black shirt
- Black shoes / hose
Event Information
Band Banquet
The annual Band Banquet will be here before you know it! We would like to see every band student in attendance. Please be sure you have this on your calendar! Come for food, awards, dancing, and fun! More info soon.
When?
Friday, May 8, 2015, 06:30 PM
Where?
Dallas/Fort Worth Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champions Circle, Championship Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, United States
California Trip
It's getting closer! Just a reminder that final payments are due no later than April 10. If you have no fundraising to credit to your payment, the final amount will be $555. We will be calculating fundraising credits after the completion of the current chocolate fundraiser and will update the final payment amounts asap.
UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
All three bands will be competing at UIL on April 8-9. More details will be sent in an itinerary for each band as we receive our performance times. Again, parents are welcome to attend these performances.
Rehearsals / Sectionals
We are in the final push toward UIL. Please make every effort to be at all rehearsals on time and ready to go with a great attitude. Check the calendar for schedules. www.fossilridgeband.com
Band Auditions
Auditions for fall band placements will occur during the week of April 13-17. Students will receive audition information this week.
Band Lock-In
We are tentatively planning to hold a band lock-in on Friday April 3rd. More details to follow as we confirm facilities and availability.
Leadership Training Seminars
Leadership training continues on Wednesdays after school. These are open to everyone, and they are a requirement for those interested in a leadership position for the 2015-16 school year.