HSCS BAND

2008 - 2018

This is a list of goals that have been set out by the High Springs Community School Band program. These goals have been outlined below for the Short term (this school year), Medium term (within the next 3 years) and Long term (the next decade).

As you will see there are some very realistic goals coupled with various lofty goals.  It is our intention in the High Springs Band program to do our best to achieve most if not all of these goals. That will only be possible with the support of the High Springs extended family and those supporters interested in a high quality music education for the students of our community.

If you have any feedback or ideas that would help us in achieving these various goals or securing any necessary financial resources, please contact Vito Montauk at (386) 454-1958 or via E-mail.

1.  Each student should progress to the next successive level of the Essential Learnings for Band.

2.  Replace Sound/Stereo System in Band room. - Cost: $800 - $1200
This would assist in our ability to listen to professional recordings of bands and individual musicians.  Also, it would allow us the opportunity to record ourselves for further evaluations and provide good sound quality when listening to the recordings of our rehearsals.

3. Purchase recording audio/ video equipment. - Cost: Unknown

This would allow for us to evaluate our rehearsals and performances to enhance our quality of growth.  We will also be able to capture our performances and create DVDs and CDs that would allow us to participate in events throughout the nation. 

4.  Afford our Symphonic, Concert and Beginning Bands various opportunities to be taught/conducted by other professional music educators. This gives the student and teacher many perspectives on the performance of each ensemble.

5.  Superior or Excellent ratings for all students that participate in the Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival.

6.  Representation in the All-County and All-State Bands.

7.  An Overall Superior or Excellent rating at Concert Band Music Performance Assessment.

1.  Increase membership in the Band program by 30% (2007-08 membership: 8 full-time students, Current full-time membership: 88)

2.  Establish 3 full-time band ensembles: Beginning, Concert, Symphonic (ACHIEVED)

3.  Replace and refurbish the instrument storage rooms to include lockers for safety and security purposes. Cost: Unknown at this time

4.  Replace our Music chairs and Music stands with new Wenger chairs and stands.

5.  Create a mentoring program with advanced middle school students and high school students to help develop the talents and musicianship of all our band members.

6.  Produce a CD recording of High Springs musical ensembles to be sold as a fundraiser for the Entire Music Department. Cost: ~$1500

7.  Organize a High Springs CS/ Spring Hill MS Alumni Band Weekend culminating in a performance by the Alumni and HSCS ensembles.