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Fraser High School Bands are proud of their rich heritage and long "Tradition of Excellence." We pride ourselves in offering a balanced program of marching, jazz, & concert bands through quality performance opportunities throughout the State and the country.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events this year! As always, thank you for your support and "Go Ramblers!"
Sincerely,
Jim Rodgers
Band Director
(586) 439-7328
Fraser High School Bands are proud of their rich heritage and long "Tradition of Excellence." We pride ourselves in offering a balanced program of marching, jazz, & concert bands through quality performance opportunities throughout the State and the country.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events this year! As always, thank you for your support and "Go Ramblers!"
Sincerely,
Jim Rodgers
Band Director
(586) 439-7328
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FRASER HIGH SCHOOL BAND
STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL—April 4, 2025
Congratulations to the Fraser H.S. Jazz Ensemble, which received straight First Division ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Jazz Festival on Thursday, April 4, hosted at Utica Eisenhower H.S.
Three judges grade the band in the areas of 1) Tone and Intonation, 2) Ensemble performance, 3) Interpretation, 4) Rhythm, and 5) Improvisation. Of the 15 possible grades, the Jazz Band received 13 A’s and 2 B+’s.
This is the seventeenth year that the Jazz Band has participated in this MSBOA competition.
Thank you for your continued support of our outstanding students!
STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL—April 4, 2025
Congratulations to the Fraser H.S. Jazz Ensemble, which received straight First Division ratings at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Jazz Festival on Thursday, April 4, hosted at Utica Eisenhower H.S.
Three judges grade the band in the areas of 1) Tone and Intonation, 2) Ensemble performance, 3) Interpretation, 4) Rhythm, and 5) Improvisation. Of the 15 possible grades, the Jazz Band received 13 A’s and 2 B+’s.
This is the seventeenth year that the Jazz Band has participated in this MSBOA competition.
Thank you for your continued support of our outstanding students!
MSBOA STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE RESULTS, MARCH 15, 2025
Congratulations to the Fraser High School band students that participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 15, at Warren Cousino High School. 14 events qualified at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival.
The soloists in grades 10, 11, and 12 compete at a sequenced proficiency level, which include performing a solo piece, memorized scales, and sight-reading music they have never seen before. The proficiencies get increasingly more difficult as they progress by grade. For the proficiency ratings, a First Division is a score of 85 – 100, and a Second Division is a score of 70 – 84.
ALL 14 events that qualified for State received “Superior” First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”!!!
Included in the State competition were SIX chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students, for a total of 76 ensemble members. Their talent, hard work, and dedication are exemplary!
First Division Ratings:
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their many accomplishments!
3/18/25--FANTASTIC NEWS BREAK! As a result of their exemplary performances at the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival, the Fraser “Flute Choir” and “Brass Ensemble A” have been nominated by their adjudicators to audition to perform at the annual Spring Honors Festival Showcase Concert! This is a prestigious annual culminating event that brings together the finest student musicians from around the State of Michigan to perform in concert at Western Michigan University on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
Congratulations to these fine young musicians!
Congratulations to the Fraser High School band students that participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 15, at Warren Cousino High School. 14 events qualified at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival.
The soloists in grades 10, 11, and 12 compete at a sequenced proficiency level, which include performing a solo piece, memorized scales, and sight-reading music they have never seen before. The proficiencies get increasingly more difficult as they progress by grade. For the proficiency ratings, a First Division is a score of 85 – 100, and a Second Division is a score of 70 – 84.
ALL 14 events that qualified for State received “Superior” First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”!!!
Included in the State competition were SIX chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students, for a total of 76 ensemble members. Their talent, hard work, and dedication are exemplary!
First Division Ratings:
- Paige Teer—Flute Solo, Proficiency 3, 86
- Paige Teer—Bass Flute Solo, Proficiency 3, 90
- Jacob Paradowski—Trumpet Solo, Proficiency 3, 92
- Jude Johnston—Tenor Drum Solo, Proficiency 2, 89
- Olivia Deir—Alto Sax Solo, Proficiency 1, 93
- Kiersten Guc—Flute Solo, 9th grade solo
- Paige Teer & Audrey Kanne—Flute Duet
- Anthony Maceri & Casey Martin—Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet
- Flute Choir (9 students)
- Clarinet Choir (13 students)
- Saxophone Ensemble (12 students)
- Brass Ensemble A (13 students)
- Brass Ensemble B (14 students)
- Percussion Ensemble (15 students)
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their many accomplishments!
3/18/25--FANTASTIC NEWS BREAK! As a result of their exemplary performances at the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival, the Fraser “Flute Choir” and “Brass Ensemble A” have been nominated by their adjudicators to audition to perform at the annual Spring Honors Festival Showcase Concert! This is a prestigious annual culminating event that brings together the finest student musicians from around the State of Michigan to perform in concert at Western Michigan University on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
Congratulations to these fine young musicians!
MSBOA DISTRICT 16 BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS
March 6 & 7, 2025
Congratulations to the Fraser High School Varsity, Concert, and Symphony bands which participated in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association District 16 Band Festival this past week at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School.
The bands are adjudicated in performance by three judges, competing in 5 musical categories of Tone, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique, and Interpretation, for a total of 15 grades. Grades of A through E are assigned to each of the five categories, and using a 4 point-calculation method, overall ratings are assigned by each judge from First Division (Superior) to Fifth Division.
On Thursday, March 6, the 40-member Symphony Band competed in Class A and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a First Division rating in Sight Reading, earning an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Friday, March 7, the 52-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a Second Division in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
Also on Friday, March 7, the 94-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a First Division rating in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
A special thank you to Mrs. April Fiedler, FHS band assistant, and Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, RMS band director, for their assistance with each of the bands throughout the school year and the festival weekend. Their assistance is “INSTRUMENTAL” (😊) in the success of each ensemble. Also, thanks to each of the elementary general music teachers, and Ms. Peyton Krantz, elementary band director, Mrs. Shana Fleming, elementary band assistant, Mr. Daniel Reeves, RMS choir director, Mr. Michael Perkins, FHS Piano Studies, and Mr. Nic Charland, FHS choir director, for their support, preparation, motivation, and assistance with the students in the Fraser Music program.
Thanks to all of the FHS staff for your continued support of our students.
Rambler Pride!
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March 6 & 7, 2025
Congratulations to the Fraser High School Varsity, Concert, and Symphony bands which participated in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association District 16 Band Festival this past week at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School.
The bands are adjudicated in performance by three judges, competing in 5 musical categories of Tone, Intonation, Rhythm, Technique, and Interpretation, for a total of 15 grades. Grades of A through E are assigned to each of the five categories, and using a 4 point-calculation method, overall ratings are assigned by each judge from First Division (Superior) to Fifth Division.
On Thursday, March 6, the 40-member Symphony Band competed in Class A and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a First Division rating in Sight Reading, earning an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Friday, March 7, the 52-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a Second Division in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
Also on Friday, March 7, the 94-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a First Division rating in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
A special thank you to Mrs. April Fiedler, FHS band assistant, and Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, RMS band director, for their assistance with each of the bands throughout the school year and the festival weekend. Their assistance is “INSTRUMENTAL” (😊) in the success of each ensemble. Also, thanks to each of the elementary general music teachers, and Ms. Peyton Krantz, elementary band director, Mrs. Shana Fleming, elementary band assistant, Mr. Daniel Reeves, RMS choir director, Mr. Michael Perkins, FHS Piano Studies, and Mr. Nic Charland, FHS choir director, for their support, preparation, motivation, and assistance with the students in the Fraser Music program.
Thanks to all of the FHS staff for your continued support of our students.
Rambler Pride!
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MSBOA DISTRICT SOLO & ENSEMBLE RESULTS
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 18 & FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Congratulations to the 78 student-members of the SIX high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Rochester High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Flute ensemble, Clarinet ensemble, Saxophone ensemble, Brass A ensemble, Brass B ensemble, and the Percussion ensemble each received First Division ratings.
Also, congratulations to the Fraser High School band students who participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Rochester High School. 11 events placed in the competition.
8 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 3 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.”
First Division Ratings:
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 18 & FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Congratulations to the 78 student-members of the SIX high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Rochester High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Flute ensemble, Clarinet ensemble, Saxophone ensemble, Brass A ensemble, Brass B ensemble, and the Percussion ensemble each received First Division ratings.
Also, congratulations to the Fraser High School band students who participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Rochester High School. 11 events placed in the competition.
8 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 3 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.”
First Division Ratings:
- Paige Teer—Flute Solo
- Paige Teer—Bass Flute Solo
- Kiersten Guc—Flute Solo
- Olivia Deir—Alto Sax Solo
- Jacob Paradowski—Trumpet Solo
- Jude Johnston—Tenor Drum Solo
- Paige Teer & Audrey Kanne—Flute Duet
- Anthony Maceri & Casey Martin—Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet
- Jordan Lees—Alto Sax Solo
- Miranda Prout—Trombone Solo
- Arsian Qyli, Aidian Prout, Drake Langworthy, & William Catalfio—Alto Sax, Trumpet, French Horn, & Tenor Sax Quartet
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS, OCTOBER 9, 2024
Congratulations to the 172-member Fraser High School “Rambler” marching band on its First Division rating in Class A competition in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Marching Band Festival on Wednesday, October 9, held at L’Anse Creuse North High School.
This is the TWENTY-THIRD consecutive year that the Fraser marching band has participated in marching band festival and earned a FIRST DIVISION rating. Marching Band Festival is a week-long event across the state of Michigan, and a total of 36 bands from District 16 (which covers bands from all of Macomb and St. Clair Counties, and parts of Oakland county) participated. This adds up to over 3200 STUDENT MUSICIANS taking the field in competition.
Three judges adjudicate the bands in the categories of music, marching, and general effect showmanship. Ratings range from First Division, which is a superior rating, equivalent to the grade of an “A”, to a Fifth Division. Our “Ramblers” earned an overall FIRST DIVISION rating with 8 A’s and 4 B’s in the categories of Music, Marching, and General Effect / Showmanship.
I would like to extend a special thank you to a fantastic team of professionals for which I am blessed to work with: Mrs. April Fiedler, Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, Mr. Luke Woods, Mrs. Peyton Krantz, Mr. George Dunn, Mr. Nick Hunter, Mrs. Shana Fleming, Ms. Halle Gross, Ms. Sydney Maison, and Mrs. Diana Rodgers. Without their professional assistance throughout the marching season, the level of student achievement would not be possible!
I would also like to thank ALL of the parents for their support and assistance throughout the season!
Finally, thank you to all of the staff for their support of our students.
As always, Full of Fraser Pride,
Mr. Jim Rodgers
FHS Band Director
Congratulations to the 172-member Fraser High School “Rambler” marching band on its First Division rating in Class A competition in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Marching Band Festival on Wednesday, October 9, held at L’Anse Creuse North High School.
This is the TWENTY-THIRD consecutive year that the Fraser marching band has participated in marching band festival and earned a FIRST DIVISION rating. Marching Band Festival is a week-long event across the state of Michigan, and a total of 36 bands from District 16 (which covers bands from all of Macomb and St. Clair Counties, and parts of Oakland county) participated. This adds up to over 3200 STUDENT MUSICIANS taking the field in competition.
Three judges adjudicate the bands in the categories of music, marching, and general effect showmanship. Ratings range from First Division, which is a superior rating, equivalent to the grade of an “A”, to a Fifth Division. Our “Ramblers” earned an overall FIRST DIVISION rating with 8 A’s and 4 B’s in the categories of Music, Marching, and General Effect / Showmanship.
I would like to extend a special thank you to a fantastic team of professionals for which I am blessed to work with: Mrs. April Fiedler, Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, Mr. Luke Woods, Mrs. Peyton Krantz, Mr. George Dunn, Mr. Nick Hunter, Mrs. Shana Fleming, Ms. Halle Gross, Ms. Sydney Maison, and Mrs. Diana Rodgers. Without their professional assistance throughout the marching season, the level of student achievement would not be possible!
I would also like to thank ALL of the parents for their support and assistance throughout the season!
Finally, thank you to all of the staff for their support of our students.
As always, Full of Fraser Pride,
Mr. Jim Rodgers
FHS Band Director
WORLDSTRIDES NATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL RESULTS:
April 29, 2023, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fraser High School Music Department
Symphony Band (3A): Gold Rating— (92, 90, 89 = 90.33), 2nd Place
Jazz Band (3A): Gold Rating— (95, 93, 92 = 93.33), 2nd Place
Show Choir (3A): Gold Rating— (91, 91, 90 = 90.67)
Chamber Choir (3A): Silver Rating— (89, 89, 86 = 88), 2nd Place
Symphonic Ensemble (3A) (combined band & choir): Gold Rating— (92, 92, 90 = 91.33)
Fraser Symphony Band received a Certificate of Excellence and Invitation to the National “Festival of Gold” Choral and Band Invitational.
Fraser Symphonic Ensemble (combined choir and band) received a Certificate of Excellence and Invitation to the National “Festival of Gold” Choral and Band Invitational.
The Adjudicator Award Trophy: awarded to the Jazz Band for achieving an average score of 92 or higher.
The Maestro Award: to Jacob Paradowski (10th grade) for outstanding musician at the festival. (Symphonic Ensemble –solo “TAPS” in Armed Forces Salute).
The OVATION Award: to Natalie Watson (12th grade); presented to the student nominated by the directors whose contributions to their music program transcends the making of music, and represents the spirit of determination, inspiration, and service to others.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
FRASER PRIDE!
April 29, 2023, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fraser High School Music Department
Symphony Band (3A): Gold Rating— (92, 90, 89 = 90.33), 2nd Place
Jazz Band (3A): Gold Rating— (95, 93, 92 = 93.33), 2nd Place
Show Choir (3A): Gold Rating— (91, 91, 90 = 90.67)
Chamber Choir (3A): Silver Rating— (89, 89, 86 = 88), 2nd Place
Symphonic Ensemble (3A) (combined band & choir): Gold Rating— (92, 92, 90 = 91.33)
Fraser Symphony Band received a Certificate of Excellence and Invitation to the National “Festival of Gold” Choral and Band Invitational.
Fraser Symphonic Ensemble (combined choir and band) received a Certificate of Excellence and Invitation to the National “Festival of Gold” Choral and Band Invitational.
The Adjudicator Award Trophy: awarded to the Jazz Band for achieving an average score of 92 or higher.
The Maestro Award: to Jacob Paradowski (10th grade) for outstanding musician at the festival. (Symphonic Ensemble –solo “TAPS” in Armed Forces Salute).
The OVATION Award: to Natalie Watson (12th grade); presented to the student nominated by the directors whose contributions to their music program transcends the making of music, and represents the spirit of determination, inspiration, and service to others.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
FRASER PRIDE!