Fall Creek Bands
December 2017
From the podium...........................
Welcome to our second quarterly newsletter! We would like to take this time to say thank you for a wonderful first semester. It's hard to believe that we are half way through the school year already. As we take winter break to relax, recharge, and enjoy time away from school, we want to highlight some important events that will be taking place this coming semester. We could not be more proud of the students and their work the last several months, but are excited about upcoming opportunities. We hope you have a safe and happy New Year as we look forward to 2018!
FCJH and FCI Band Handbooks
The complete FCJH and FCI Band Handbooks can be found in Canvas on each course's homepage. Please refer to it for any questions regarding performance dates, concert attire, and grading policies.
FCJH Bands Put On A Fantastic Winter Concert
Congratulations to all of the FCJH bands for an outstanding winter concert. All five of the junior high ensembles worked extremely hard preparing for the concert held on Tuesday 12/19/17. We were extremely proud of each group's performance. As we head into the second semester, our FCJH Pep Band will begin playing at select home basketball games, our Jazz Band will begin preparing music for the February concert at the high school, and our concert bands will begin sight reading for the next concert in March. We look forward to our next set of goals!
Private Lessons
As the second semester kicks off, and we look at calendars, we want to bring up the opportunity to get signed up for private lessons again. Many think that private lessons are only needed if a student is struggling on their instrument. As a matter of fact, many of our top players study privately. Lessons allow for a professional musician on that instrument to provide individualized instruction to advance a student at their level. If you are interested in receiving contact information for an instructor, please contact Mr. Spidel or Ms. Yoder and we will forward your information on to an instructor.
ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
The Indiana State School Music Association's Solo and Ensemble contest will be held at Noblesville HS on Saturday January 27, 2018. Interested student's in the 7th and 8th grade needed to register by the deadline back before Thanksgiving Break. A few 6th grade student's who are taking private lessons also registered. Exact performance times will be sent to us in the next few weeks. Once we receive them we will have information packets to send home. Participating students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Noblesville HS. We are excited about all of the students who will be participating and representing Fall Creek.
FCJH Smart Music Assignments Related to King's Island Trip
Beginning with the second semester, a new policy regarding our end of the year King's Island trip for FCJH students will be implemented. Student's must complete 70% of their Smart Music assignments during the second semester in order to be eligible for the trip. Assignments must completed before the weekly due dates. Late assignments will bot be accepted. While the majority of students are completing their weekly homework, we hope this will help motivate those who have not been consistent.
Humane Society Collection Drive Update
Thank you to everyone who helped with our Humane Society Collection drive. With your help, we were able to almost double our goal of 1000 items for our friends at the Hamilton County Humane Society. We would also like to thank the FCJH Student Council for their donation of a $100 Pet Smart Gift card! We look forward to next year as we would like to make this an annual event!
FCI and FCJH Annual Music Fundraiser
Our annual fundraiser will kick off on Wednesday 2-21-18. We will once again be using Century Resources for our efforts. We know that fundraising is not everyone's favorite thing to do and we certainly understand. However, without the proceeds that this generates, we would not be able to do many of the things that are vital to the growth of our program. This past year we had a tremendously successful fundraiser which allowed us to purchase Smart Music subscriptions for all of our band students this year. We also have been able to hire more pullout instructors at FCI to help individual instruction for our large 130 member 6th grade band. Without the ability to break down the large class into sectionals, our student's current rate of progress would not be possible.
More specific details will be passed out in February.
FCI 6th Grade Band Winter Concert
Our 6th grade band has been working hard to prepare for our upcoming concert on Thursday 2/1/18 at 7:00pm in the FCI gymnasium. They put on a fantastic convocation the first week in December for the student body along with the choir and orchestra. Over the past two weeks, we have been sight reading sheet music for the February concert. We are very excited for their debut performance!
Contact Us
Email: brspidel@hse.k12.in.us
Website: http://fallcreekperformingarts.weebly.com/
Location: 12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Phone: 317-594-4390
Twitter: @FallCreek_Bands
Event Information
NO SCHOOL
When?
Monday, Jan 15, 2018, 09:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Rd, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Rd, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Friday, Dec 29, 2017, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Solo and Ensemble Contest
Exact Times and Details will be provided once we receive them in a few weeks.
When?
Saturday, Jan 27, 2018, 08:00 AM
Where?
Noblesville High School, Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FCI 6th Grade Band and Orchestra Winter Concert
Student report time is 6:30pm. Students are to wear their FCI Music Shirt, black dress pants, black dress shoes (no tennis shoes), and black socks.
When?
Thursday, Feb 1, 2018, 07:00 PM
Where?
12011 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
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Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Concert
More details about the concert to be handed out closer to the actual date.
When?
Thursday, Feb 15, 2018, 07:00 PM
Where?
Hamilton Southeastern High School, East 126th Street, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
No School
When?
Monday, Feb 19, 2018, 12:00 AM
Where?
12001 Olio Rd, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FLEX DAY
When?
Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, 07:30 AM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Fundraiser Kick Off
When?
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018, 07:30 AM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Mar 6, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FCJH Spring Concert
HSE HS Auditorium
Beginning, Concert, Varsity, and Symphonic Bands
When?
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018, 07:00 PM
Where?
Hamilton Southeastern High School, East 126th Street, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FCI Fundraiser Delivery
Items will be passed out at the end of the day, but parents can come after school for larger order until 5:30pm to pick items up in the cafeteria.
When?
Tuesday, Mar 20, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12011 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FCJH Fundraiser Delivery
When?
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
Jazz Band Rehearsal
When?
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 03:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FCJH May Band Concert
FCJH Gymnasium
When?
Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 07:00 PM
Where?
12001 Olio Road, Fishers, IN, United States
Event Information
FCI 6th Grade Band Concert
FCI Gymnasium
When?
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 07:00 PM
Where?