HSCS BAND
Developing confident, motivated, self-disciplined
learners who will contribute to the improvement of
self, family and nation.
One band, One sound.
If one of us is late, we’re all late.
If one of us sounds bad, we all sound bad.
Drumline, 2002
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NEW INFORMATION (12/08)
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Future Dates to mark on your calendar.
December 15 HSCS / SFHS Band Winter Concert @ SFHS
| Band | Call Time | Dress |
| Flat Soda | 5:45 P.M. | Red band shirt, Blue Jeans, Shoes (not crocs) |
| Starbursts | 6:15 P.M. | Concert Black (All Black) |
| Tropical Skittles | 6:15 P.M. | Concert Black (Al Black) |
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FSU Marching Chiefs - Thriller was added. Wow!!!
Gator Band does Thriller was added. Now you compare.
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She Has Arrived!
Jazlyn Elizabeth Montauk was born on October 27, 2009 at 9:40pm. She is a beautiful little girl, 20in in length, weighing in at 7lbs 7oz and has a lot of hair on top of her little head (some say more then daddy :) ). My wife, Gus (our 5 yr old puppy) and I are so excited to welcome our little bundle of joy into our world.
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CONGRATS to our LADY HAWKS for their UNDEFEATED SEASON 12-0!
Volleyball Champs!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND AUDITIONS are JANUARY 13th 2010.
Here are the requirements:
1. Chromatic Scale (MEMORIZED)
All-State Rhythm, Tongued up and Slurred down
2. 7 Major Scales w/ Arpeggios (MEMORIZED)
All-State Rhythm, Tongued up and Slurred down
Concert Scales: Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, F, C, and G
Done in 2 minutes
* Percussionist: Snare, Xylophone and Tympani
Snare: Demonstrate 3 of the 13 essential rudiments
Xylo: Scales
Tymp: Tune given notes
3. Prepared Piece
4. Sightreading
Go here to get music as well as listen to you audition material: Honor Band Music
*You may have to download the Finale Notepad DEMO to view your material.
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Flat-Soda Beginning Band: Practice Logs are due on Tuesday. Remember they run from Tuesday through Monday night.
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If you cannot make an event this year you must fill-out a Yellow Sheet with both student name and parent signature in order to be excused.
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Music while you surf: booseyradio
Booseyradio is from a music publisher and has a lot of great music. For extra credit, listen to any piece and tell me when you think of it and you can get a free passoff.
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*NOTEFLIGHT.COM
username: hscsband@yahoo.com
password: musicmakers
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Want to listen to some free music go to the LISTEN LIBRARY provided by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. It has a lot of cool music from different composers. Check it out and let me know what you think.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
see Band Calendar for Dates/ Times
Band mini-Wish List
- Xerox Paper
- Sharpie Markers
- Dry Erase Markers
- Dry Erase Board Cleaner
- Paper Towels
- Postage Stamps
- Treasure Box Prizes
- Tissues
- AA Batteries
- AAA Batteries
- Disposable Latex Gloves
*For a more extensive list go to Band Goals
Alternative Music
Here are some videos that will blow your mind! Enjoy!
Mosaic - a singing group without instruments. All instrument parts are done with their mouth! Crazy! FYI: One of the performers graduated from Central Florida Community College in Ocala.
Black Violin - Two Florida boys (All-State violinst and viola players) that mixed Hip-hop to classical music. I saw them at the 2009 All-State Conference and they are Crazy-Wicked!
Scott Wilson- He is the New UF Assistant Jazz Director and also a great trumpet player. Watch this and notice what he plays other then the trumpet ..... it is an EVI (Electronic Valved Instrument).
Santa Fe High School "Raider Regiment" - Ever wonder what to do after leaving the HSCS Band. Look no further...
FSU Marching Chiefs - Thriller
Gator Band does Thriller
Dear HAWK Band Students and Parents,
Welcome to your first, second or dare I say third year in the High Springs Community School Band Program. Many of you have completed your first year in a wonderful and exciting group and if you had fun last year, you will really love this coming year in the Beginning, Concert and/or Symphonic Band. I look forward to getting to know you even better and working with you in the year(s) to come. Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or post a question on the forum or blog. If this is your first time at our website I encourage you to register with us or if your just visiting sign our guestbook. I do hope that you take the time really look around because there is a lot of great information on our site. Enjoy!
Help HSCS Band Fundraise!
We have partnered with SmartRaise.com so that we can earn rewards every time our supporters shop online with their partner stores.
How can you help? It’s simple:
1. Visit our website: http://www.smartraise.com/hscsband
2. Sign up for Supporter Account. It is FREE and EASY!
3. Select the store you wish to shop at and every purchase you make a certain percentage will be contributed to our band program.
HSCS BAND Mission Statement
It is the mission of the High Springs Community School Band to provide high quality musical performances by learning in a positive, hard-working and creative environment. Our program sets high standards of excellence through the principles of respect, responsibility, dedication and teamwork.
Registering with the Band Website
Why Register?
The High Springs Community School Music Department website provides important information from the Director to both students and parents throughout the year. All students are strongly encouraged to register your e-mail addresses in order to receive current information about schedule changes and trip itineraries. Parents are also encouraged to provide e-mail contact information in order to receive regular updates concerning Band Activities.
Privacy Concerns
E-mail addresses from the High Springs Community School Music Department mailing list are not shared with anyone. Messages will be sent to you as blind carbon copies (bcc) to avoid publishing your address.
