How does FBA Band compare?

A note from Mrs. Conard:  FBA has an outstanding band program and students. I am always very honored to get to work with such talented young kids. As it comes time to think about enrolling for next year, I do hope the results shown below will help you see that FBA is a great choice for your child. I also ask for you to pray that our band program continues to grow and stay strong and competitive.


I put together a chart of how the FBA middle school band students compared to students from other private and public schools in our region based on the region audition results. I included all the schools that brought between 15-25 students to audition. (Names of schools have been deleted.)

I am happy to report:

FBA has the highest number of students that placed in the Symphonic Band (the top group), and we are among the top 3 performing schools!

 

	Sym Band	Con Band	Total	Percentage	# Students
School A	0	0	0	0.00%	15
School B	0	0	0	0.00%	22
School C	2	0	2	10.00%	20
School D	1	1	2	11.11%	18
School E	0	3	3	15.00%	20
School F	1	2	3	15.00%	20
School G	1	2	3	18.75%	16
School H	4	5	9	39.13%	23
School I	3	8	11	44.00%	25
First Baptist	6	4	10	47.62%	21
School K	5	7	12	48.00%	25

You might ask yourself, "What about the schools that brought more than 25 students?" One school brought the largest group with 75 students. This is how they compared: 

Sym Band	Con Band	Total	Percentage	# Students
8	9	17	22.67%	75

While quantity can be impressive, quality is what we continue to strive for. Thank you, God, for blessing us beyond measure! Way to go, FBA!

Region Band Clinic/Concert - 12/8/14

Students should have received their region band folder with information and music. In addition to the information in the folders, you need the following information:

Meet by FBA school office at 7:30am. 

_____Wear current band shirt and blue jeans. 

_____Bring a sack lunch/snacks. 

_____Bring black formal concert dress/tux/black dress shoes (we will get dressed at 6pm). 

_____ Bring instrument and supplies.

_____ Bring region folder with concert music, pencils, fingering chart.

_____ Bring cell phone.

_____ Bring money for t-shirt, CD, plaque, etc. (parents may purchase)

Dinner will be provided.

Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Conard, and Mrs. Aldrete will be driving and staying all day.

The concert is Monday night at 7:00pm at La Vernia High School (225 Old Seguin Rd, La Vernia, TX 78121).  Students in the Concert Band need to stay to watch the Symphonic Band. The concert lasts about 1 hour.

If you have any questions, please let me know. It is a busy time of year. I will do my best to answer any questions quickly. Texting is usually the best way to reach me. 

HS Region Band Forms due!

Region Band forms are due!
11/13 for a grade of 100
11/14 for a grade of 90.
11/17 for a grade of 80.
11/18-11/21 for a grade of 70.
No forms will be accepted after 11/21.
Those who are planning to audition and return the form 11/18-11/21 will be charged an $8 late fee by the region.

Region band is a HUGE honor, and FBA has amazingly talented band students. We need to send the top musicians to accurately represent each school's band programs and our region. Remember - YOU have a chance to advance to Area and then on to STATE!

If you still haven't decided, you DO have this weekend to practice the music and PRAY about it.
A final decision does not have to be made until next Friday. A lot can be accomplished in a few weeks on the music. God will make a way where there seems to be no way. Making all-region band is not what equates to success, though. Maintaining a positive attitude and putting forth a worthy effort far outweigh talent. Do not be discouraged with past audition results, and do not let the enemy attack your spirit and motivation.

Students, if you are unsure and would like to talk, please come talk to me.

Remember:  Instructional Videos (click here) are online. They will help you! Please watch them! 

I am available the Week of November 17th and also the 23rd-25th of November. Please schedule a 1-hour lesson with me to work on the music.

Love you all,
Mrs. C