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9
Jul

Forms – Updated

All of the forms on our website have now been updated for the 2012-2013 school year. Be sure to download them and look them over. Those forms will be distributed during Band Camp, and will be expected to be returned by either August 21st or August 24th (depends on the form). You can get the Band Handbook, Excused Absence Form, Practice Logs for Quarters 1-4, Order Form, Honor Band Form, Power of Attorney and the USF H.O.T. Day Trip Form.

 

Be Prepared!

22
Aug

Goals

During this summer’s Student Leadership camp, our Leadership team was tasked with creating a set of goals for our band. Here is what they came up with:

 

Be Prepared:

  • Know your music
  • Be on time
  • Dress appropriately
  • Know your fundamentals
Be Responsible:
  • Be on time
  • Have your music
  • No food/drink in the band hall
  • Complete your Trip Survey’s
  • Knowing when it’s time to be serious vs. the time to have fun
Leadership:
  • Be positive
  • Keep the drama out of the band
  • Respect your peers
  • Dedicate yourself
  • Become a member of Tri-M
Musicianship:
  • Know your fundamentals
  • Know your scales
  • Listen effectively
  • Balance
  • Improve every performance
Performances:
  • Try-out for All-County
  • Participate in H.O.T. Day
  • Participate in Solo & Ensemble
  • Participate in our Jazz Ensemble
  • Participate in various Honor Bands (USF Festival of Winds, FSU Tri-State, etc…)
If you have any suggestions for our Student Leadership, talk to them. Remember, they represent you when it comes to our band.
12
Aug

Band Parent Meeting

There will be a band parent meeting on Friday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Parents who attend this meeting will receive a folder which contains:

  1. Band Handbook
  2. Power of Attorney
  3. “H.O.T.” Day Trip Survey
  4. Honor Band Form
  5. Website Information
  6. Fundraising Information
  7. Volunteer Information
  8. Order Form
  9. General Donation Letter
  10. SmartMusic
It’s important that the information in this packet be dealt with in a timely manner. Many of the forms have a strict deadline (especially the order form, trip survey, and honor band form).
If you are unable to attend this meeting, please pick your folder up before the conclusion of Band Camp. If you are still unable to pick it up, please feel free to come by during Teacher Planning week (Monday-Wednesday). Any remaining packets will be handed out on the first day of school
8
Apr

All-County Jazz Results

The Pasco All-County Jazz Band, is made up of a small group of individuals who dedicate themselves to the art of Jazz. This group is patterned in the classic Big-Band style, from the 1930′s and 40′s. This group is typically made up of 20 students, from all across Pasco County. It is truly an honor to make it into this ensemble. Read more »

30
Jan

2011 All-County Jazz Information

The following information is intended for students who wish to audition for the 2011 Pasco All-County Jazz Band. Auditions will take place at Fivay High School during the week of February 21, 2011.

To be eligible to audition, we require that you must:

  • have a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • be an active member of the Fivay High School band program.

To be considered an active member of Fivay High School band program, you must:

  • have completed all current SmartMusic assignments
  • have completed all current Moodle assignments
  • have regular attendance at sectionals, rehearsals and performances Read more »