http://www.freedombands.ocps.net/news/
CONGRATULATIONS
to the Pride of the Patriots for a truly incredible showing on Saturday!!! You
know how you felt when you left the field.
IT WAS ELECTRIC!!! That’s what we have been searching for. Regardless of ratings, scores, or crowd
noise, it’s the performer’s knowledge of execution that dictate success. No
trophy or certificate or plaque can affect that moment.
I have
been overwhelmed by our progress over the last year and a quarter. This is
truly just a starting place. It just
keeps getting better! The big picture of the band is so bright! Thank you for
being amazing students!!! You motivate me up in the morning to come to work and
keep there until all hours because of your interest in success!!!!
* Big
thanks to all the parent chaperones for protecting our students and supervising
our section in the lower bowl of the Citrus Bowl.
* Big
thanks to the equipment dads and our truck driver, Mike Diaz, for quick moving
all the equipment. It's no small
undertaking to move that volume of equipment from place to place.
* Big
thanks to the moms and dads who helped with the dog tags and helping to
continue that very important
* Big
thanks to the CROWD! Your cheers were LOUD AND PROUD! Thank you for making the
trip!
* Big
thanks to Dr. Border for attending MPA and showing his support to the band
program!
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September 11: http://files.me.com/freedomband/or3afn.mov
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September 18: http://files.me.com/freedomband/zrlfgg.mov
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September 25: http://files.me.com/freedomband/zjonex.mov
* October
2: http://files.me.com/freedomband/1nj69p.mov
* October
9: http://files.me.com/freedomband/jmp82j.mov
* October 16: http://files.me.com/freedomband/wxoc0b.mov
* October
23: http://files.me.com/freedomband/m4gh87.mov
* October
24 (University Classic): http://files.me.com/freedomband/176wyp.mov
* October
30: http://files.me.com/freedomband/a5eb5s.mov
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November 6: http://files.me.com/freedomband/r51qtp.mov
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November 7 (FBA Marching MPA in the Citrus Bowl): http://files.me.com/freedomband/q97n3s.mov
PICTURES:
http://jester.smugmug.com/FREEDOM-HS-SPORTS/BOYS-FOOTBALL/
I have
heard a number of comments that "band season" is over. Don't forget that band ends in June. Marching
Band is wrapped up but that's only one part of what we do. We will definitely see
a transition but that stop our focus on educating students about music. As a matter of fact, the end of marching band
signifies the end of a weekly performance schedule so we are able to focus on
longer-term learning gains. Both schedules have their positives and
negatives. Both are busy and require
intense planning and focus on the part of teachers, students, directors, and
parents.
Calendar
Outlook:
Monday,
November 9 - All-County Auditions at
November
23-27 – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday,
December 10 – Prism Rehearsal –
Friday,
December 10 – Prism Rehearsal –
Saturday,
December 11 – Prism Concerts –
Marching Band Pictures
Did you
take any performance or candid shots of the marching band in 2009? Please send
them in now! BEFORE YOU FORGET!
* Email
them to freedomband-31jq@post.me.com and they will automatically be added to
the correct gallery.
OR
* Visit http://gallery.me.com/freedomband/
and click on “Marching Band 2009” and then click on “Upload.”
Individual Accolades for the
Freedom Band Program
Congratulations
to the following students for revieving individual
recognition of their accomplishments and their abilities by selected to
participate in some wonderful Honor Band Experiences. Their hard work enhances
the OVERALL band program and their hard work enables everyone’s success!
Nomination
Festivals -
students are selected by director nomination and past credentials including
Solo & Ensemble, All-State, and All-County
*
Festival of Winds -
Lauren Kervitsky, flute
Rafael Couret, baritone saxophone
Sean Outlan, trombone
*
Tri-State Band Festival -
Scott
Hartman, bass trombone
Alex
Greene, trumpet
Audition
Honor Bands -
Students prepare an audition and that performance is compared to students
throughout the state
*
All-State Band *
Brian Ventura,
clarinet, 9/10 All-State Band
Thomas Rowat, clarinet, 9/10 All-State Band
All-County Schedule – Monday,
November 9 –
Good luck
to these students!
LAST –
FIRST – GRADE – INSTRUMENT – ROOM - TIME
Bishop -
Daniel - 10 - Euphonium -
Brennan -
Joshua - 10 - Alto Sax -
Chinea
- Carlos - 10 -
Cotto
- John - 10 - Horn -
Couret
- Rafael - 12 -
Diaz -
David - 10 - Bass Clarinet -
Forti
- Fabrizio - 10 - Tenor Sax -
Galletti
- Gabriella - 9 - Euphonium -
Gonzalez
- Alba - 11 - Alto Sax -
Gonzalez
- Darrell - 10 - Trumpet -
Greene -
Alex - 12 - Trumpet -
Hansen - Kira - 11 - Trumpet -
Hartman -
Scott - 12 - Bass Trombone -
Jeka
- David - 12 - Oboe -
Kervitsky
- Lauren - 11 - Flute -
Liberti
- Garion - 10 - Trumpet -
Lopez -
Medlock -
Rachel - 12 - Clarinet -
Norman -
Ontiveros
- Ilan - 10 - Bass Clarinet -
Outlan
- Sean - 11 - Trombone -
Pedrero
- Daniel - 10 - Trombone -
Rowat
- Thomas - 10 - Clarinet -
Sherwood
-
Simpson -
Ariana - 10 - Euphonium -
Sturniolo
- Christopher - 10 - Percussion -
Viadero
- Jaclyn - 9 - Bassoon -
Private Lessons:
Five
private lesson teachers are available to teach students right here at
I know some
of you already are studying with wonderful teachers who already work wonders
with you. We need to expand our base of students taking
lessons.
Clarinet
& Oboe - Erik Cole - 321-439-3118 - erikcole78@hotmail.com
Bassoon,
Oboe, Tenor Saxophone, Batione Saxophone –
407-341-5458 - Rich Ervin - richervin@richervin.com – www.richervin.com
Low Brass
- Bob Tucker - tuckerb59@yahoo.com – 321-331-1511
Percussion
– Joshua Brink - JoshABrink@gmail.com - 321-217-5516
Percussion
–
Solo & Ensemble:
All wind
and percussion students are expected to participate in Solo & Ensemble in
the Spring. Specific information regarding Solo & Ensemble will be coming
home this week from your student.
Spirit
Wear - Hoodies and Jackets:
I am
collecting orders for the next batch of jackets and hoodies.
To do another order requires a few minimums:
* Another
order of hoodies requires at least nine orders
(reduced from twelve). We currently need seven more.
* Another
order of jackets requires at least six orders.
You can
download the order from “spiritwear.pdf” at
http://www.freedombands.ocps.net/forms/
Spirit
Wear - Parent Shirts:
I
strongly encourage all family members of the “Pride of the Patriots” to get their
hands on a red spirit shirt. We are known throughout the school district for
our large army of red-shirted volunteers who go crazy in stadiums and
auditoriums across
http://www.freedombands.ocps.net/spirit/
Calendar:
http://www.freedombands.ocps.net/calendar/