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The Falmouth Band Parents Association exists to provide support for the members of the Falmouth Public Schools Symphony Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Strings, Marching Band and Color Guard- both students and their families. It allows for student members and their families to communicate with the band director and each other.
Annual fundraisers are held to assist the program needs. Our organization is always looking for new fundraising ideas, grant ideas, donations and benefactors.
Please email Steven Edwards at sedwards@falmouth.k12.ma.us should you have any questions regarding courses.
Please contact Cathy Lemay at cathylemay1965@gmail.com if you are interested in assisting our cause or you would like more information as to joining our organization.
Thank you for your continued support of instrumental music. We are keeping music alive in our schools!!!
Cathy Lemay, President Falmouth Band Parents Association PO Box 196 Falmouth, MA 02541 We are a 501C-3 organization!
Meetings are held the second Monday of each month. 7 pm in the FHS Band Room These meetings are open to the public. Please come and join in the discussion. We welcome new input!!!! As children are graduating and moving on, so are parents. Please consider taking a more active role next year if you can. We have a need for committee chairpersons, which gives you an automatic 25 points!!! We also are in need of a PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, Assistant Treasurer, Director, Corresponding Secretary... Come on down and join us!!! |
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Written by Steve Edwards
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Monday, 13 May 2013 16:01 |
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Congratulations to Callie Donahue, Molly Lemay and Maurice Soque for auditioning for and being chosen to participate in the UMass Honor Band Festival last Sunday at UMass Amherst.
Dr. Jack Stamp from Indiana University of Pennsylvania was their guest conductor. Dr. Stamp is an outstanding conductor, composer, and educator! Dr. Stamp was joined by UMass Director of Wind Studies, Dr. James Patrick Miller as well as the Director of the UMass Minuteman Marching Band, Dr. Timothy Anderson. |
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Congratulations to our Musicians! |
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Written by Steve Edwards
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 08:48 |
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73 student musicians from Falmouth High School competed on Friday, April 19th at Festivals of Music in Nashville, TN against six other schools from across the country. Ensembles are judged on Overall Tone Quality, Intonation both individual and ensemble, Rhythm accuracy, Technique, and Musicality in terms of expression and balance. Each category can earn up to ten points based on more specific details within each category. Two competitive selections are required not including a warm-up selection. Judges then total up the scores and submit a rating. 10-50 points is equal to a rating of "Poor", 60-70 points is equal to a "Fair" rating, 70-80 points is "Good", 80-90 is "Excellence" and 90-100 is given a rating of "Superior". Following the rating, judges compare the scores to the other schools involved in the festival and trophies are awarded. Additionally, "Over-all Best Performance" awards are given to the best ensembles.
The FHS Symphony Band received a 1st Place trophy and a rating of Good, the Chamber Strings received a 1st Place trophy and a rating of Superior, the Wind Ensemble received a 1st Place trophy and a rating of Excellence and the Jazz Combo received a 1st Place trophy and a rating of Superior. The Jazz Combo and the Wind Ensemble also received "Over-all Best Performance" awards and Sasha Gonye received the "Best Soloist" award for his efforts in the Jazz Combo.
These three college directors recognized the commitment, dedication and practice efforts of these kids and rewarded them for it. Congratulations to all of the instrumental students that participated in the festival.
Additionally, a special thank you to the chaperons that escorted our students to and from each destination. Without their commitment and kindness, we could not have had so much fun! |
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Friday, 08 October 2010 11:42 |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 14 July 2012 08:49 |
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Advice for Aspiring Musicians |
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Written by Steve Edwards
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Thursday, 10 March 2011 14:48 |
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Assignments and Practice Reports due with SmartMusic submissions Marching Band/Color Guard: "America The Beautiful" and "The Star Spangled Banner" for the Memorial Day Parade, May 27th. Music can be picked up in the Band Room Drum Major Auditions: Held in May - interested students are required to conduct the Star Spangled Banner, Interview based on "Why Do You Want To Be Drum Major?", and conduct a random Marching Band selection. Symphony Band: Star Spangled Banner(Memorized), America The Beautiful (Memorized), "Music for The Royal Fireworks", "Pomp & Circumstance", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Windjammer", "Yorkshire Ballad", A D G C F E B F# C# minor scales and Daily Participation and Practice Report 400 minutes 4/1 - 6/18 Concert Requirements include: - Spring Concert and Graduation (9-11 only), Memorial day for any Woodwind and Brass Players
- Memorial Day Parade
- Graduation
Wind Ensemble: Star Spangled Banner(Memorized), America The Beautiful (Memorized), "Music for The Royal Fireworks", "Pomp & Circumstance", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", "Windjammer", "Yorkshire Ballad", "Vent De Folie", "Meditation", A D G C F E B F# C# minor scales and Daily Participation and Practice Report 400 minutes 4/1 - 6/18 Concert Requirements include: - Spring Concert and Graduation (9-11 only), Memorial day for any Woodwind and Brass Players
- Memorial Day Parade
- Graduation
Chamber String Ensemble: Star Spangled Banner(Memorized), America The Beautiful (Memorized), "Music for The Royal Fireworks", "Pomp & Circumstance", "Cordoba", "Peasant's Dance", "Nynorsk" A D G C F E B F# C# minor scales and Daily Participation and Practice Report 400 minutes 4/1 - 6/18 Concert Requirements include: - Spring Concert and Graduation (9-11 only), Memorial day for any Woodwind and Brass Players
- Memorial Day Parade
- Awards Night
- Graduation
Jazz Band: Star Spangled Banner(Memorized), America The Beautiful (Memorized), "Music for The Royal Fireworks", "Pomp & Circumstance", "All Blues", "Tonk", "Chief Town" and Daily Participation and Practice Report 400 minutes 4/1 - 6/18 Concert Requirements include: - Spring Concert and Graduation (9-11 only), Memorial day for any Woodwind and Brass Players
- Memorial Day Parade
- Graduation
**Evening of Jazz Clinic April 3-8pm ** Evening of Jazz Concert April 6:30pm (Students required to attend at 5:30pm) |
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 April 2013 07:16 |
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