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The Frost Middle School Band Program.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 8TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS: Auditions for the Woodson band program have been scheduled for May 1-15. Click on the link below and you can print out the audition instructions AND the prepared piece of music required for auditioning for the top band. See Mr. Kosko after printing this information if you still have questions. http://www.woodsonband.org/Documents/Spring%20Audition%20Portfolio.pdf
It's time to think about SUMMER BAND CAMP!!! We now have a very informative website dedicated to our Frost-Robinson Summer Band Camp. Check it out and sign your child up. www.frostrobinsonsummerbandcamp.com
It's time to pay the 2011-12 Band Uniform Fee. Please click HERE to print out the Uniform Agreement and return it along with payment. Thank you for taking care of this matter.
Congratulations to the Frost students selected for All-Distrct Honor Band:
Flute: Sarah Hansler, Min Jo Kang, Jennifer Fothergill Oboe: Catherine Im Clarinet: Ashlyn McDonald, James Fothergill, Lauren Beach, Rachel Lee, Austin Moran, Nicholas Hodgman Bassoon: Ian Rector Tenor Sax: Daniel Robinson Trumpet: Justin Joo Horn: Katherine Min, Emily Seymour Trombone: Jack Caldwell, Jordan Freeman Tuba: Donald Lobeda Percussion: Ethan Davis, Billy Davies, Brandon Richards.
These students will rehearse Feb 2-4 and present a concert at Woodson HS February 4 at 2:00pm.
Click HERE for the band calendar. As the new school year begins, it is most important to print and view the 2011-12 band calendar. Please put these dates on your home calendar, as all concerts are a required part of a student's band grade.
Click HERE for general course requirements and logistics.
Each student received a calendar and course description sheet the first day of school. Please review these dates and requirements with your child.
May 1 - 15 - Auditions for band placement for Woodson. Click on this link to print out instructions and music. http://www.woodsonband.org/Documents/Spring%20Audition%20Portfolio.pdf
Thursday, May 24 - Pre-Trip Concert at Frost. ALL BANDS. 7:00pm. Details posted soon.
Friday, June 1- Spring Trip to Williamsburg - Details on this event will be posted shortly.
Private Lesons on a band instrument is the single, most effective way for you child to improve as a young musician. Click HERE for a current list of Frost recommended teachers.
Lost your practice record?!? Click HERE to print out a new 2nd quarter log.
A Metronome - Use this to practice your tempo control!!
On-Line Tuner - The website www.flutetunes.com has a very accurate and easy to use tuner.
Woodson High School Bands - Everything you need to know about our nationally recognized high school band program. Photos, forms, schedules and more are available at this site.
Annandale High School Bands - Takes you to the Homepage of the AHS band program.