Welcome to the Freedom High School Band Program

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 Percussion Ensemble for being selected to play at the Florida Music Educators Association Clinic/Conference in January. The Percussion Ensemble was the ONLY Percussion Ensemble in all of Florida to be selected to perform as a demonstration for all the music teachers in the state. THIS IS TRULY A HIGH HONOR.



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 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. 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. 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:

* 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 All-State Band:
Brian V (10) - clarinet
Thomas R (10) - clarinet

CONGRATULATIONS to the the following students for being selected to the 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 All-County Jazz Band:
Rafael C (12) - saxophone
Scott H (12) - bass trombone

CONGRATULATIONS to the the following students for being selected to the Tri-State Band Festival at FSU:
Lauren K (11) - flute
Scott H (12) - bass trombone
Alex G (12) - trumpet

CONGRATULATIONS to the the following students for being selected to 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!



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