2022-2023 Band Classes & Ensembles

Beginning Band

Symphonic Band
Designed for all students new to band or students learning a new instrument.  Performs VBODA Grade 0-2 music.  2 concerts per year.  After school rehearsals a course requirement.
Designed for all students with playing experience.  Students will be split into 3 classes based on the instrument they play (Woodwind Class, Brass Class, Percussion Class).  Continued focus on fundamentals (rhythm, tone production, instrument technique, & literacy).  Performs VBODA Grade 3-6 music.  4 concerts per year.  After school & evening rehearsals are a course requirement.

Marching Band

Schedule & Attendance

Forms & Fees
Please note, while all rehearsals are mandatory (except for the voluntary conditioning), we understand that families have vacations in the summer.  To have a spot in the field show, students must be present for Band Camp.
The membership dues for the 2022-2023 season will be $400 per marcher.  These dues do not cover the full expenses for our season--it is expected that each family also volunteer & participate in fundraisers to cover the full costs of marching band.  To join, the commitment form & medical form must be returned by June 15th.  The 1st payment for fees must also be received (note: if paying via credit/debit, an invoice will be emailed out if you select that option on the form).

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BAND App

Here at FCHS, we use the BAND app for all of our cocurricular ensembles.  BAND allows us to share schedules, communicate within squads & sections, share information with students & parents, & handle parent volunteer needs.  BAND can be downloaded free on any app store or can be accessed via any web browser.  Every student will need access to BAND for the season & parents are strongly encouraged to join as well.  All chats are monitored & students are not required to share cell phone numbers.  To join the BAND group for the 2022-2023 Marching Patriots, please click the button below.

Patriot Percussion

The membership dues for the 2022-2023 Patriot Percussion season will be $300 per member.  These dues do not cover the full expenses for our season--additional fundraising will be necessary to cover our costs.  More information regarding the show & specific competitions will be shared at the November interest meeting.

Pit Orchestra

The 2023 Spring Musical will be announced upon the conclusion of Guys and Dolls in the spring of 2022.  Instrumentation for the 2023 musical will be announced & auditions will be held in March/April of 2023 for the pit orchestra.