Recent ActivityWelcome to the homepage of the Bands/Orchestras of Freedom Booster Organization. Our purpose is to promote the interests and activities of the Instrumental Music Department of Freedom High School. This includes Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Marching Band and Color Guard,and Orchestras, etc. The Booster Organization is open to everyone: parents, grandparents, family and friends who support our programs.
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Vince Lombardi SPRING 2010 FIELD TRIPThe 2010 Spring Band Trip will be to King Dominion Park on May 22th.This should be a fun trip with lots of activities.
Payments for the trip are: Second payment: $40.00 due by April 15th. Third payment: $44.00 due by April 30th Top Ten Reasons Music Education RocksMarch is National Music in Our Schools Month Enduring your children's practice sessions (singing, instrument, theory, even dance) and sitting through hour long school concerts may sometimes make you feel like a saint -- not only because sometimes the ear assaults can be quite jostling, but also because encouraging music in their lives really is a good thing. March is National Music in Our Schools Month, which is a nationwide program to recognize and showcase music curriculums in schools and to give kids a chance to show off what they've learned (both inside and outside the classroom). It is also a chance to show community leaders why not to target the music department programs in budget cuts. Sure, the economy is squeezing everything and everybody, but the benefit of music is proven to be a key part in our kids' development and learning. Studies show that: 1. Kids think music is fun (and since geometry, well, is not, we need to encourage fun learning too) Plus, after a while, no ear plugs are necessary. It just sounds good to have music in the house. Booster MeetingThursday, January 21th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Band Grading PoliciesA student term will be dertermined based on the following:
1. Daily classroom participation. Lack of participation will lower your grade. 2. Ability to perform required and assigned music. 3. Test: Playing or Written(scales, etudes, music excerpts, rhythms, etc.) 4. Attendance at Public Performances(Prince William County Schools Instructional Regulation Policy 643.04) Students are expected to work for the following individual performance objectives: 1. Play with a good characteristic sound. 2. Play the correct notes. 3. Play the correct rhythms. 4. Play the correct articulations. 5. Play at the required tempo. 6. Play the required dynamic level, both individually and as an ensemble as prescribed by the conductor. 7. Play the correct style. 8. Contribute to an enviroment of cooperation. 9. Give 100% at all times. 2009 Spring Trip InformationFREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND 2009 SPRING TRIP CONTRACT I, _____________________________________________, AM Or I, ______________________________________________AM NOT participating in the 2009 Freedom High School Band Spring Trip to Hershey Park in Pennsylvania, on May 22, 2009 through May 23, 2009. This document will serve as my commitment to secure the necessary funds for my trip. In addition, I understand that I must be academically eligible and that I am expected to fulfil my responsibilities as a performing member of the Freedom High School Band. All PWCS policies, Student Code of Conduct, and Extra Curricular Code of Conduct will be in effect for the duration of the trip. I understand that I am responsible for my choices/actions and the consequences of those choices/actions. I am aware that the projected cost of the trip is $175 for bus fare, hotel, entry fees, entertainment, and some but not all meals. This amount is based on about three quarter of the band participating in the 2009 Spring Trip. If enough band/guard students do not participate in the trip, an increase in the individual cost of the trip is likely. Trip payments are expected to be as follows: The payment schedule is critical due to the fact that FHSB must make corresponding payments to the Tour Company, so each family must make a payment on or prior to each due date. Payments are due along the following timetable: February 4th, 2009 -$75 (Payment schedule is critical, due to the fact that FHSBB must hold all reservations). February 25th, 2009 $50 and March 25th, 2009 $50 (family should make payments on or prior to these due dates.) I also acknowledge that all trip payments made are non-refundable after February, 2009. I understand that retention of these funds is necessary to cover deposits in my name, meet any cancellation penalties, and to help defray additional costs to others incurred by my withdrawal from the trip. I understand that there will be no exceptions on the non-refundable status of the payments due to the cancellation policy of the Tour Company and bus lines, unless the reservation can be sold to someone on a “waiting list.” I understand that, if I have outstanding band fees, I would need to pay the band fees prior to making a commitment to go on the Spring Trip. Students must be academically eligible at the Third Quarter Interim progress report. We, the parents/guardians of _____________________________________ also understand and agree to the conditions stated in this contract/agreement. Student’s Name (please print) _________________________________________ Student’s Signature _________________________________________________ Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature ________________________________________ Date ______________________________________________________________ This form should be returned to Mr. Perez on or before February 4th, 2009. No funds need to accompany this form. Questions may be directed to Mr. Perez at perezia@pwcs.edu or Mrs. McLean at terrimclean@verizon.net Group Files No "Group Files" exist(s) |
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