HSCS BAND
Developing confident, motivated, self-disciplined
learners who will contribute to the improvement of
self, family and nation.
Overall
Sonority: Balance, Blend, Characteristic Tone Quality
Articulation: Beginnings of Notes, Releases of Notes, Stylistic Articulation
Musicianship: Dynamic Contrast, Range of Expression, Style, Phrasing, Interpretation
Personal Practice: Rhythmic Interpretation, Note Accuracy, Sticking
Intonation: Melodic Intonation, Harmonic Intonation, Tuning of Drum Heads/ Instruments
Literacy
Sight-Reading
Beginning Band
Beginning Band is comprised of all 6th graders that meet everyday for the whole year. During this time, they are given an opportunity to explore different instruments and then ultimately decided on one. Over the year, the band, will focus on various skills that will include the development of fundamental skills related to posture, breathing, embouchure, fingerings, counting, music reading, and overall tone production to truly understand and appreciate the foundation of music as well as the aesthetics. Beginning band members will perform in at least two formal concerts and may be invited to perform at other events throughout the year.
Concert Band
symphonic band
Band History
2009 - 2010
8/08 - Symphonic Band is created (again) due to the growth of the HSCS Band Program.
8/08 - Current enrollment 97 full-time students. (BB 35, CB 26, SB 36)
8/08 - Four 8th grade Symphonic Band players are members of the Santa Fe High School Raider Regiment.
9/08 - Hawks Band Picnic was a great success again.
9/08 - Band Names created; "Flat-Soda" Beginning Band, "Starbursts" Concert Band, "Tropical Skittles" Symphonic Band.
09/08 - Concert and Symphonic Bands along with Mebane Middle School and Santa Fe High School performed during Middle School Night at Santa Fe High School.
2008 - 2009
8/08 - Symphonic Band is created due to the growth of the HSCS MG Music Program.
8/08 - Current enrollment 85 full-time students. (BB 26, CB 27, SB 32)
8/08 - Two 8th grade Symphonic Band players are members of the Santa Fe High School Raider Regiment.
9/08 - Hawks Band Picnic established and was a great success.
9/08 - Band Names are created; "Hawk-Rockers" Beginning Band, "4-Tops" Concert Band, "Symphonians" Symphonic Band.
9/08 - Official High Springs Community School Banner is created by generous band parents.
10/08 - Concert and Symphonic Bands along with Mebane Middle School and Santa Fe High School performed during Middle School Night at Santa Fe High School.
11/08 - Levi R., baritone, is selected for the 2009 All-State Honor Band.
12/08 - 8th grade flute player performs Silent Night during passing period.
12/08 - Symphonians welcomes fifth graders and plays and introduces the various band instruments.
12/09 - All bands perform in Evolution Winter Concert with Santa Fe High School. Concert ended with All HSCS bands plus SFHS band and alumni performing two works combined (approx. 130 performers on stage).
1/09 - Levi.R. is 1st chair in the 2009 All-State Honor Band.
1/09 - Cody D. (solo) and Dylan K. and Levi R. (duet) receive Excellent ratings while Zack B, Alexia B. and Levi R. received Superior Ratings for their solo works at Solo and Ensemble.
1/09 - Levi R. is selected 1st chair for the All-County Band.
2/09 - 4-Tops and Symphonians work with guest conductors and then perform at Pre-MPA.
2/09 - 4-Tops receive overall Fair and Symphonians receive overall Good ratings at MPA.
3/09 - Hawk-Rockers performs for the fifth graders.
4/09 - All bands perform at the annual Carnival / Educational Fair.
4/09 - Hawk-Rockers welcomes the fifth graders and teachers them how to play their instruments.
5/09 - Four 7th grade students selected to march at SFHS next year.
5/09 - Hawk-Rockers welcomes the first graders and plays and introduces the various band instruments. (3 days)
5/09 - All bands perform at the Spring Concert with special guests Dean Burton playing the guitar and SFHS Jazz Band.
5/09 - Symphonians welcomes some home-schooled students and plays and introduces the various band instruments.
5/09 - All bands perform for the middle school students with special guest Dean Burton playing the guitar.
6/09 - Final performance was given by the graduating 8th grade members at the HSCS graduation.
2007 - 2008
8/07 - Mr. Montauk becomes the new Director of Middle Grades Music at HSCS.
8/07 - 8th grade Concert Band clarinet player, Tiffany, becomes a member of the Santa Fe High School Raider Regiment.
8/07 - Concert Band creates their official name; "Mighty 13" Concert Band.
8/07 - Beginning Band creates their official name; "Quarter 1" Beginning Band.
10/07 - Quarter 1 clarinet player, Ian, and "Mighty 13" percussionist, Denzel, perform for the HSCS Faculty during their monthly meeting.
10/07 - Mighty 13 performs with Mebane Middle School during Middle School Night at Santa Fe High School.
10/07 - Mighty 13 and Quarter 1 bands perform at the HSCS Music and Arts Showcase (MAS).
10/07 - Morning Lab Band created and given the official name; "Secret" Lab Band.
10/07 - Beginning Band (2) creates their official name; "50 Cent" BB.
11/07 - Levi R., 7th grade Mighty 13 Baritone player, makes the Alachua County Middle School Honor Band.
11/07 - Sports Pep Band created and will perform at the HSCS sports games; boys and girls teams.
12/07 - Mighty 13, 50 Cent and Secret lab bands perform at the HSCS Music and Arts Showcase 2.0 with special guest, the Jr. Beta Club Dancers.
1/08 - Beginning Band (3) created their official name; "Tri-Band" BB.
1/08 - Secret LB grows to 8 members with the conclusion of the second quarter.
1/08 - Mighty 13 grows with the addition of four new students. Band agrees to keep name and add to it; "Mighty 13 and a few" is the unofficial name.
1/08 - Levi R. and Denzel B., two Mighty 13 students, participated in Solo and Ensemble, both doing a solo, and walked away with Superior Ratings.
2/08 - Mighty 13 performs at the Re-Dedication of the HSCS Gym.
2/08 - Pep Band performs at the Girls Basketball game. (They won!!!)
2/08 - Mighty 13 invited to perform at Santa Fe High School along with Mebane MS and Santa Fe HS for a Pre-District Music Performance Assessment Showcase.
3/08 - Mighty 13 performed at District MPA at Bradford HS and earned an overall Excellent Rating.
3/08 - Mighty 13, Secret LB and Tri-Band Bands perform at the Music and Arts Showcase 3.
4/08 - Secret LB continues to grow with the conclusion of the 3rd Quarter.
4/08 - Mighty 13 invited to perform at the annual Carnival.
4/08 - Beginning Band (4) is created their official name; "Cash $" Beginning Band.
5/08 - Mighty 13 performs at the Educational Fair.
5/08 - Mighty 13, Secret LB and Cash $ bands perform at Music & Arts Showcase 4.
6/08 - Final performance was given by the graduating 8th grade members at the HSCS graduation.
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.
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