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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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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
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL BAND
STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL—April 4, 2024
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 Royal Oak 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 9 A’s and 6 B’s. This is the sixteenth 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, 2024
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 Royal Oak 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 9 A’s and 6 B’s. This is the sixteenth 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 16, 2024
Congratulations to the Fraser High School band students that participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 16, at Rochester Stoney Creek High School. 15 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.
13 events received “Superior” First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”, and 1 event received an “Excellent” Second Division rating.
Included in the State competition were SIX chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students. Receiving First Division ratings are the Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Brass Ensemble A, Brass Ensemble B, Saxophone Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Their talent, hard work, and dedication are exemplary!
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their many accomplishments!
First Division Ratings:
FANTASTIC NEWS BREAK! As a result of his exemplary performance at the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble festival, Declan Johnston, who received a 99 out of 100 in Proficiency III for his French horn solo, has been nominated to audition for the concerto competition AND to perform with the Honors Chamber Brass Ensemble at the Spring Honors Showcase Concert! This 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 10, 2024.
Congratulations to this fine young musician!
Congratulations to the Fraser High School band students that participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, March 16, at Rochester Stoney Creek High School. 15 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.
13 events received “Superior” First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”, and 1 event received an “Excellent” Second Division rating.
Included in the State competition were SIX chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students. Receiving First Division ratings are the Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Brass Ensemble A, Brass Ensemble B, Saxophone Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Their talent, hard work, and dedication are exemplary!
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their many accomplishments!
First Division Ratings:
- Declan Johnston, French Horn, Proficiency 3 = 99
- Declan Johnston, Piano, Proficiency 3 = 94
- Noah Pashby, Tenor Sax, Proficiency 2 = 99
- Jacob Paradowski, Trumpet, Proficiency 2 = 91
- Paige Teer, Bass Flute, Proficiency 2 = 91
- Paige Teer, Flute, Proficiency 2 = 87
- Jude Johnston, Snare Drum, Proficiency 1, 85
- Flute Choir (10 students)
- Clarinet Choir (12 students)
- Saxophone Ensemble (14 students)
- Brass Ensemble A (14 students)
- Brass Ensemble B (13 students)
- Percussion Ensemble (14 students)
- Cydnee Cox, Flute, Proficiency 3 = 82
FANTASTIC NEWS BREAK! As a result of his exemplary performance at the MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble festival, Declan Johnston, who received a 99 out of 100 in Proficiency III for his French horn solo, has been nominated to audition for the concerto competition AND to perform with the Honors Chamber Brass Ensemble at the Spring Honors Showcase Concert! This 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 10, 2024.
Congratulations to this fine young musician!
MSBOA DISTRICT 16 BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS
March 7 & 8, 2024
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 Anchor Bay 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 Friday, March 8, the 40-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received straight Second Division ratings in Performance, and a Second Division in Sight Reading, for an overall “Excellent” Second Division rating.
Also on Friday, March 9, the 89-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a Second Division rating in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Thursday, March 7, the 41-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.
A special thank you to Mrs. April Fiedler, FHS band assistant, for her assistance with each of the bands throughout the school year and the festival weekend. Also, thanks to each of the elementary general music teachers, and Ms. Peyton Krantz, elementary band director, Mrs. Shana Fleming, elementary band assistant, Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, RMS band director, Mr. Mike Perkins, RMS Choir director, Mrs. Karen Hagerty, 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 7 & 8, 2024
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 Anchor Bay 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 Friday, March 8, the 40-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received straight Second Division ratings in Performance, and a Second Division in Sight Reading, for an overall “Excellent” Second Division rating.
Also on Friday, March 9, the 89-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a Second Division rating in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Thursday, March 7, the 41-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.
A special thank you to Mrs. April Fiedler, FHS band assistant, for her assistance with each of the bands throughout the school year and the festival weekend. Also, thanks to each of the elementary general music teachers, and Ms. Peyton Krantz, elementary band director, Mrs. Shana Fleming, elementary band assistant, Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, RMS band director, Mr. Mike Perkins, RMS Choir director, Mrs. Karen Hagerty, 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 20 & FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Congratulations to the 78 student-members of the SIX high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 20, 2024, 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 3, 2024, at Rochester High School. 18 events placed in the competition.
9 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 8 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.”
First Division Ratings:
Second Division ratings:
Third Division rating:
All events that received a First Division rating are qualified to participate in the State Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 16, 2024.
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 20 & FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Congratulations to the 78 student-members of the SIX high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 20, 2024, 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 3, 2024, at Rochester High School. 18 events placed in the competition.
9 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 8 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.”
First Division Ratings:
- Cydnee Cox—Flute Solo
- Paige Teer—Flute Solo
- Paige Teer—Bass Flute Solo
- Noah Pashby—Tenor Sax Solo
- Jacob Paradowski—Trumpet Solo
- Declan Johnston—French Horn Solo
- Declan Johnston—Piano Solo
- Nicolas Durnell—Tenor Drum Solo
- Jude Johnston—Snare Drum Solo
Second Division ratings:
- Aliyah Carswell—Clarinet Solo
- Tamia Dixon—French Horn Solo
- Olivia Deir—Tenor Sax Solo
- Arsian Qyli—Alto Sax Solo
- Emily Clark and Kasey Martin—Trombone and Bass Clarinet Duet
- Aidian Prout and Drake Langworthy—Trumpet Duet
- Emily Seiler and Frances Seiler—Baritone Sanx and Tuba Duet
- Jordan Lees, Sally Foley, and Ysabella Graham—Alto Sax Trio
Third Division rating:
- Giselle Zschernig, Cali Scherer, Liliana Szafranski—Flute Trio
All events that received a First Division rating are qualified to participate in the State Solo & Ensemble Festival on March 16, 2024.
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
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!