Welcome to the Freedom
High School Band Program
DONATE TO THE BAND
The Freedom High School Band Program has been in
existence since 2003 in Orlando, Florida. This outstanding
organization has performed on the local, state and national
stage and has received recognition for their musical,
visual, creative and personal excellence.
All the latest information can be found
in THE LATEST
NEWS!
MISSION
STATEMENT
The primary mission of the Freedom High School Band
Program is to develop the individual and ensemble music
skills of students enrolled in the program. The Band
Program shall also provide social opportunities its
students as well as serve the school and surrounding
community.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Wind Ensemble
and the Freedom High School Percussion
Ensemble for their invitation to the 2012 Bands of
America National Festival in Indianapolis. The Wind
Ensemble is one of 16 invited ensembles in the country. The
Percussion Ensemble is one of 10 invited ensembles in the
country. This is the Freedom Band's first invitation
to perform as part of a major national festival.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Wind Ensemble
for earning a OVERALL SUPERIOR rating at
the FBA State Concert MPA on April 29, 2011 at Ocoee High
School. Only 6% of the bands in Florida earned a
Superior at State MPA in 2011. This is Freedom's
second Superior at State MPA and first since 2007.
Wind Ensemble (OVERALL SUPERIORS):
* British Eighth - Zo Elliot
* Pageant - Vincent Persichetti
* The Merry Widow - Franz Lehar arr. Eiji
Suziki
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Percussion
Ensemble for being selected to perform at the
2011 Percussive Arts Society "Day of
Percussion" on April 9, 2011. Students shared one of
the concert hours with the University of Florida
Percussion Ensemble and the Florida State University
Percussion Ensemble. Over the course of the day,
students attended clinics, master classes, and concerts
with the percussion professors from Florida State
University, the University of South Florida, St.
Petersburg College, University of Florida, Stetson
University and the University of Central Florida.
Additionally, students worked with performing
professionals: John Shaw, the principal Percussionist of
the Florida Orchestra; Jeff Narell, Grammy-winning New
York-based steel drum performer and composer; and the
world-renowned drumset artist, Billy Martin.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Percussion
Ensemble for being selected to perform at the 2011
West Orange "Night of Percussion" on April 5, 2011.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for each
earning a Superior Rating at the FBA State Solo and
Ensemble MPA during the weekend of on March 25, 2011. The
Freedom Band Program earned 71 Superior Ratings:
Andrew B - Percussion Choir - Superior
Joshua B - Alto Saxophone Solo - Superior
Joshua B - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Jennifer B - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Camille C - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Efrain C - Percussion Choir - Superior
Efrain C - Percussion Choir - Superior
Efrain C - Percussion Choir - Superior
Adam C - Percussion Choir - Superior
Adam C - Percussion Choir - Superior
Adam C - Percussion Choir - Superior
Eddie D - Percussion Choir - Superior
Eddie D - Percussion Choir - Superior
Adrienne DH - Woodwind Choir - Superior
DavidAntonio D - Woodwind Choir - Superior
DavidAntonio D - Bass Clarinet Solo - Superior
Jenny D - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Jenny D - Mallet Ensemble - Superior
Jenny D - Percussion Choir - Superior
Bruno F - Percussion Choir - Superior
Bruno F - Snare Drum Solo - Sup w/Distinction
Fabrizio F - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Diego F - Tuba Solo - Superior
Gabriella G - Euphonium Solo - Superior
Amanda G - Percussion Choir - Superior
Alex G - Percussion Choir - Superior
Alex G - Percussion Choir - Superior
Kauser G - Mallet Ensemble - Superior
Kalienne H - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Alex J - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Alex J - Flute Solo - Sup w/Distinction
Alex J - Percussion Choir - Superior
Alex J - Percussion Choir - Superior
Trisha J - Percussion Choir - Superior
Trisha J - Percussion Choir - Superior
Trisha J - Percussion Choir - Superior
Lauren K - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Amy L - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Chris L - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Chris M - Snare Drum Solo - Sup w/Distinction
Chris M - Percussion Choir - Superior
Chris M - Percussion Choir - Superior
Chris M - Mallet Solo - Sup w/Distinction
Tatiana M - Percussion Choir - Superior
Tatiana M - Percussion Choir - Superior
Jyoti N - Percussion Choir - Superior
Brandon N - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Ilan O - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Josh P - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Lynne-Ann P - Percussion Choir - Superior
Lynne-Ann P - Percussion Choir - Superior
Daniela R - Mallet Ensemble - Superior
Daniela R - Percussion Choir - Superior
Daniela R - Percussion Choir - Superior
Daniela R - Percussion Choir - Superior
Thomas R - Clarinet Solo - Superior
Thomas R - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Matthew S - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Chros S - Percussion Choir - Superior
Matt S - Percussion Choir - Superior
Jessica T - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Isabel V - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Brian V - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Brian V - Clarinet Solo - Superior
Jaclyn V - Percussion Choir - Superior
Jaclyn V - Percussion Choir - Superior
Jaclyn V - Mallet Ensemble - Superior
Jaclyn V - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Julia W - Woodwind Choir - Superior
Michael W - Percussion Choir - Superior
Michael W - Percussion Choir - Superior
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Wind Ensemble (straight
superiors) & Symphonic Band (overall
Excellent) for oustanding performances at the FBA
District Concert MPA during on March 10, 2011.
Symphonic Band (OVERALL EXCELLENT):
* Our Heritage - Karl King
* Country Wildflowers - Larry Daehn
* Sonatna for Band - Frank Erickson
** Movement One
** Movement Two
** Movement Three
Wind Ensemble (STRAIGHT SUPERIORS):
* British Eighth - Zo Elliot
* Immovable Do - Percy Grainger
* The Merry Widow - Franz Lehar arr.
Eiji Suziki
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for each
earning a Superior Rating at the FBA District Solo and
Ensemble MPA during the weekend of February 11, 2011. The
Freedom Band Program earned 106 Superior and 113 Excellent
Ratings - the SECOND HIGHEST TOTAL of ALL HIGH SCHOOL BAND
PROGRAMS, public or private, magnet or neighborhood, in the
entire district:
Alisa A - Flute Solo
Andrew B - Percussion Choir
Andrew B - Percussion Choir
Joshua B - Woodwind Choir
Joshua B - Saxophone Quartet
Joshua B - Saxophone Trio
Joshua B - Alto Sax Solo
Jennifer B - Woodwind Choir
Erin C - Clarinet Quartet
Camille C - Woodwind Choir
Carlos C - Woodwind Choir
Carlos C - Saxophone Quartet
Efrain C - Percussion Choir
Efrin C - Percussion Choir
Adam C - Percussion Choir
Adam C - Percussion Choir
Eddie D - Percussion Choir
Edwin D - Percussion Choir
Edwin D - Percussion Choir
Lauren D - Flute Solo
Adrienne DH - Woodwind Choir
DavidAntonio D - Bass Clarinet Solo
DavidAntonio D - Woodwind Choir
Joy D - Bassoon Solo
Jennifer D - Percussion Choir
Jennifer D - Woodwind Choir
Jennifer D - Percussion Choir
Jennifer D - Mallet Ensemble
Bruno F - Percussion Choir
Bruno F - Snare Drum Solo
Bruno F - Percussion Choir
Kathleen F - Bass Clarinet Solo
Fabrizio F - Tenor Sax Solo
Fabrizio F - Woodwind Choir
Diego F - Tuba Solo
Gabriella G - Euphonium Solo
Amanda G - Percussion Choir
Amanda G - Percussion Choir
Amanda G - Percussion Choir
Alejandro G - Clarinet Quartet
Alex G - Percussion Choir
Alex G - Percussion Choir
Kauser G - Mallet Ensemble
Morgan H - Flute Solo
Nathan H - Tuba Quartet
Robert H - Tuba Quartet
Kalienne H - Woodwind Choir
Jessica J - Clarinet Quartet
Alex J - Percussion Choir
Alex J - Woodwind Choir
Alex J - Flute Solo
Alex J - Percussion Choir
Trisha J - Percussion Choir
Trisha J - Percussion Choir
Trisha J - Percussion Choir
Lauren K - Woodwind Choir
Amy L - Flute Solo
Amy L - Woodwind Choir
Andy LK - Clarinet Quartet
Chris L - Clarinet Solo
Chris L - Woodwind Choir
Tyler M - Tenor Sax Solo
Chris M - Percussion Choir
Chris M - Snare Drum Solo
Chris M - Percussion Choir
Chris M - Mallet Solo
Tatiana M - Percussion Choir
Tatianna M - Percussion Choir
Jyoti N - Percussion Choir
Brandon N - Woodwind Choir
Ilan O - Woodwind Choir
Trevor O - Saxophone Quartet
Trevor O - Saxophone Trio
Joshua P - Clarinet Solo
Joshua P - Woodwind Choir
Lynn-Anne P - Percussion Choir
LynneAnne P - Percussion Choir
Stephanie P - Tuba Quartet
Adia R - Percussion Choir
Daniela R - Percussion Choir
Daniela R - Mallet Solo
Daniela R - Mallet Ensemble
Daniela R - Percussion Choir
Thomas R - Woodwind Choir
Thomas R - Saxophone Quartet
Thomas R - Clarinet Solo
Matthew S - Woodwind Choir
Christian S - Tuba Quartet
Chris S - Percussion Choir
Chris S - Percussion Choir
Matt S - Percussion Choir
Matt S - Percussion Choir
Jessica T - Woodwind Choir
Isabel V - Woodwind Choir
Angel V - Tuba Quartet
Brian V - Woodwind Choir
Brian V - Clarinet Solo
Jaclyn V - Percussion Choir
Jaclyn V - Mallet Ensemble
Jaclyn V - Percussion Choir
Jaclyn V - Bassoon Solo
Jaclyn V - Woodwind Choir
Julia W - Woodwind Choir
Julia W - Saxophone Trio
Michael W - Percussion Choir
Michael W - Percussion Choir
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Percussion
Ensemble for an amazing performance at the 2011
FMEA Clinic/Conference on January 14, 2011. The
Percussion Ensemble was one of ten ensembles in Florida to
be selected to perform as a demonstration for all the music
teachers in the state. THIS IS TRULY A HIGH HONOR.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following student for being
selected to the 2011 All-State Band:
Thomas R (11) - clarinet
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to the 2011 All-County Band:
Brian V (11) - clarinet
Thomas R (11) - clarinet & tenor saxophone
Gabriella G (10) - euphonium
Joshua B (11) - alto saxophone
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to the 2010 Tri-State Band Festival at FSU:
Thomas R (11) - clarinet
Brian V (11) - clarinet
Nathan H (12) - bass trombone
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to 2010 Festival of Winds at USF:
Lauren K (12) - flute
Fabrizio F (11) - tenor saxophone
Ilan O (11) - contra-bass clarinet
Ariana S (11) - euphonium
CONGRATULATIONS
to the "Pride of the Patriots" for earning
Straight Superiors at the FBA District Marching MPA on
November 6, 2010. The "Pride of the Patriots" was one of
only seven bands to earn Straight Superiors in 2010.
* The 2010 Field Show:
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Percussion Section of the
"Pride of the Patriots" for being selected
as an exhibition ensemble at the Brevard County Percussion
Festival on October 13. The
Percussion Ensemble was the ONLY Percussion Ensemble in all
of Florida to be selected to perform in exhibition.
THIS IS TRULY A HIGH HONOR.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the "Pride of the Patriots" for earning
a 72.5 and finishing in fourth place at the Seminole Sound
Spectacular in Seminole, Florida on October 2.
* The Seminole Sound Show:
The 2010
"Pride of the Patriots" Show Reveal:
CONGRATULATIONS to the Freedom High School
Wind Ensemble for an Excellent Rating at the FBA
State Concert MPA during the weekend of on April 29, 2010
at Vero Beach High School.
Wind Ensemble (STRAIGHT EXCELLENTS):
* American's We - Henry Fillmore
* Themes from Green Bushes - Percy Aldridge
Grainger arr. Larry Daehn
* Selections from the Danserye - Tielman
Susato arr. Patrick Dunnigan
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Wind Ensemble
for an amazing performance at the Stetson
University Concert Band Invitational on
April 17, 2010. The Wind
Ensemble was one of three bands in state to be selected for
this high honor.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the following students for
their performances at the FBA State Solo and Ensemble MPA
on Wednesday, April 7 at West Port High School in Ocala.
They earned the privilege of performing by playing a grade
5 solo or higher and earning a Superior at the District
Solo & Ensemble MPA in February.
Superior Solo
w/Distinction (memorized)
Josh B (10) - alto saxophone
Superior
Solo
Brian V (10) - clarinet
Rafael C (12) - baritone saxophone
Diego F (10) - tuba
Superior
Ensemble
Daniela R (9), Jaclyn V (9), Kauser G
(11), Jennifer D (9) - Percussion Quartet
Nicole S (12), Trevor O (10), Carlos S (12), Rafael C (12)
- Saxophone Quartet
Excellent
Solo
Thomas R (10) - clarinet
Rachel M (12) - clarinet
Fabrizio F (10) - tenor saxophone
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Varsity and JV Winterguards for
wrapping up an amazing season in the FFCC & WGI
circuit:
2010 JV
WINTERGUARD
1/19 - FFCC Premier @
Hagerty HS - 1st Place
- 50.00 - AAA
2/9
- FFCC University HS Show - 5th Place - 60.10 - AA
3/1 - FFCC Colonial HS Show
- 5th Place - 64.30 -
AA
3/13 - FFCC
Freedom HS Show - 3rd
Place - 69.30 - AA
3/27 - FFCC Circuit Championships @ Cypress Creek HS -
4th Place - 74.00 - AA
2010
VARSITY WINTERGUARD
1/19 - FFCC Premier @
Hagerty HS - 2nd Place
- 59.60 - World Class
2/9 - FFCC University HS
Show - 1st Place -
68.70 - World Class
2/20 - WGI Tampa Regional -
3rd Place - 71.40 -
World Class
3/6 - WGI Ft Lauderdale Regional - 2nd Place - 76.90 - World
Class
3/13 - FFCC
Freedom HS Show - 1st
Place - 78.70 - World Class
3/20-21 - WGI Orlando
Regional - 4th Place -
77.70 - World Class
3/28 - FFCC Circuit
Championships @ Cypress Creek HS - 2nd Place - 81.40 - World
Class
4/8-10 -
WGI World Championships Prelims - 20th Place - 77.70 - World
Class
4/8-10 -
WGI World Championships Semi-Finals - 20th Place - 75.70 - World Class
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Freedom High School Wind Ensemble (straight
superiors) & Symphonic Band (overall
superior) for each earning a Superior Rating at
the FBA District Concert MPA during the weekend of March 6,
2010. This is
the FIRST TIME in the history of Freedom High School that
both ensembles have earned a Superior
Rating!
Symphonic Band (OVERALL SUPERIOR):
* Ft. Canterbury March - David Holsinger
* English Suite - Michael Golemo
** Mvmt 1
** Mvmt 2
** Mvmt 3
* Peregrin: A Traveler's Tale
Wind Ensemble (STRAIGHT SUPERIORS):
* American's We - Henry Fillmore
* Trio from Act III of Der Rosenkavalier - Richard Strauss
* Incantation and Dance - John Barnes
Chance
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for each
earning a Superior Rating at the FBA District Solo and
Ensemble MPA during the weekend of February 13, 2010:
* Alto Saxophone Solo + -
Joshua B (10)
* Alto Saxophone Solo + - Nicole S
(12)
* Bari Sax Solo + - Rafael C
(12)
* Bass Clarinet Solo - David D
(10)
* Bassoon Solo - Brandon N
(10)
* Bassoon Solo - Jaclyn V
(9)
* Clarinet Solo + - Brian V
(10)
* Clarinet Solo - Camille C
(10)
* Clarinet Solo + - Rachel M
(12)
* Clarinet Solo + - Thomas R
(10)
* Clarinet Trio - Joanne R (10), Briana G
(12), Adrienne DH (10)
* Euphonium Solo - Robert G
(10)
* Euphonium Solo - Stephanie P
(9)
* Flute Solo - Jyoti N
(10)
* Flute Solo - Meagan T
(9)
* Flute Solo - Samantha W
(10)
* Mallet Ensemble - Metric Lips + - Daniela R (9), Kauser G (11), Jaclyn
V (9), Jennifer D (9)
* Oboe Solo + - David J
(12)
* Percussion Choir - Game Over - Trisha J (9), Daniela R (9), Matthew S
(9), Adam C (11), Kauser G (11), David J (12), Kyle B (12),
Christopher M (9), Amanda G (11)
* Saxophone Quartet + - Rafael C (12),
Trevor O (10), Nicole S (12), Josh B
(10)
*
Tenor Saxophone Solo + - Fabrizio F (10)
* Trumpet Solo - Caio L
(10)
* Trumpet Solo - Efrain S
(10)
* Trumpet Solo - Leanna A
(9)
* Tuba Solo + - Diego F
(10)
* Wind Ensemble Woodwind Choir
+
+ - qualified for State S&E!
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to the 2010 All-State Band:
Brian V (10) - clarinet
Thomas R (10) - clarinet
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to the 2010 All-County Concert Band:
Brian V (10) - clarinet
Thomas R (10) - clarinet
Nicole S (12) - saxophone
Rafael C (12) - saxophone
Alex G (12) - trumpet
Scott H (12) - bass trombone
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to the 2010 All-County Jazz Band:
Rafael C (12) - saxophone
Scott H (12) - bass trombone
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to the 2009 Tri-State Band Festival at FSU:
Scott H (12) - bass trombone
Alex G (12) - trumpet
CONGRATULATIONS
to the the following students for being
selected to 2009 Festival of Winds at USF:
Rafael C (12) - saxophone
Sean O (11) - trombone
CONGRATULATIONS
to the "Pride of the Patriots" for earning
Straight Superiors at the FBA District Marching MPA on
November 7.
* The 2009 Field Show:
The 2009
"Pride of the Patriots" Show Reveal:
Fun facts about the
Band Program:
30
percent of Freedom Band students play on a Freedom High
School sports team.
50
percent of Freedom Band students are enrolled in multiple
AP courses (not just one!)
(Many band
student easily incorporate band into all four years of the
Monticello Scholar Academy curriculum)
60
percent of Freedom Band students are enrolled in Pre-AP
courses.
60
percent of Freedom Band students are involved in
campus-wide clubs.
The
Band's overall unweighted GPA is 3.5!
** Parents and Students: Remember to check CHARMS for more all the latest on your
student's financial ledger and to download paperwork.