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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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MSBOA STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE RESULTS
MARCH 18, 2023
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 18, at Chippewa Valley High School. 18 events qualified at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival, with a total of 17 events participating at the State competition.
14 events received First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”, and 2 events received Second Division ratings. 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 the students 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.
Included in the State competition were FOUR chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students. Receiving a First Division ratings are the Flute Choir, Brass Ensemble, 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:
Second Division Ratings:
MARCH 18, 2023
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 18, at Chippewa Valley High School. 18 events qualified at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival, with a total of 17 events participating at the State competition.
14 events received First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”, and 2 events received Second Division ratings. 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 the students 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.
Included in the State competition were FOUR chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students. Receiving a First Division ratings are the Flute Choir, Brass Ensemble, 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:
- Noah Pashby, Tenor Sax, Proficiency 1 = 95
- Declan Johnston, Piano, Proficiency 2 = 95
- Jacob Paradowski, Trumpet, Proficiency 1 = 93
- Declan Johnston, French Horn, Proficiency 2 = 92
- Matthew Cobus, Euphonium, Proficiency 1 = 89
- Paige Teer, Flute, Proficiency 1 = 87
- Cydnee Cox, Flute, Proficiency 2 = 85
- Jude Johnston, Snare Drum, 9th Grade Solo
- Aneko Nichol, Olivia Deir, Katelyn Frazier, Nic Durnell, and Alexis Mulka—Percussion Quintet
- Anna Colley, Ari Lulgurah, Theresa Moronczyk—Woodwind Trio
- Flute Choir (10 students)
- Brass Ensemble (12 students)
- Percussion Ensemble (13 students)
- Saxophone Ensemble (11 students)
Second Division Ratings:
- Keith Kanne, Snare Drum, Proficiency 3 = 82
- Anna Colley, Flute, Proficiency 2 = 80
MSBOA DISTRICT 16 BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS
March 11 & 15, 2023
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 and Dakota 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 Saturday, March 11, the 50-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received 2 First Division ratings and 1 Second Division rating, earning a First Division rating in Performance. They received a First Division in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
Also on Saturday, March 11, the 109-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received 2 First Division ratings and 1 Second Division rating, earning a First Division rating in Performance. They received a First Division rating in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Wednesday, March 15, the 40-member Symphony Band competed in Class A and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a Second 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 DeSchutter, 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 11 & 15, 2023
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 and Dakota 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 Saturday, March 11, the 50-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received 2 First Division ratings and 1 Second Division rating, earning a First Division rating in Performance. They received a First Division in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
Also on Saturday, March 11, the 109-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received 2 First Division ratings and 1 Second Division rating, earning a First Division rating in Performance. They received a First Division rating in Sight Reading, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Wednesday, March 15, the 40-member Symphony Band competed in Class A and received straight First Division ratings in Performance, and a Second 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 DeSchutter, 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 28 & FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Congratulations to the 61 student-members of the FIVE high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Rochester High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Flute ensemble, Saxophone ensemble, Brass ensemble, and Percussion ensemble each received First Division ratings. The Clarinet ensemble received a Second Division rating.
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 4, 2023, at Rochester High School. In all, a total of 23 events participated in the competition.
15 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 5 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.” 3 events participated for Comments Only.
First Division Ratings:
Second Division ratings:
Participation for Comments Only:
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 28 & FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Congratulations to the 61 student-members of the FIVE high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Rochester High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Flute ensemble, Saxophone ensemble, Brass ensemble, and Percussion ensemble each received First Division ratings. The Clarinet ensemble received a Second Division rating.
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 4, 2023, at Rochester High School. In all, a total of 23 events participated in the competition.
15 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 5 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.” 3 events participated for Comments Only.
First Division Ratings:
- Anna Colley—Flute Solo
- Cydnee Cox—Flute Solo
- Paige Teer—Flute Solo
- Noah Pashby—Tenor Sax Solo
- Jacob Paradowski—Trumpet Solo
- Declan Johnston—French Horn Solo
- Declan Johnston—Piano Solo
- Matthew Cobus—Baritone Solo
- Codenne Fleming—Snare Drum Solo
- Aneko Nichol—Trumpet Solo
- Nicolas Durnell—Snare Drum Solo
- Jude Johnston—Snare Drum Solo
- Keith Kanne—Snare Drum Solo
- Anna Colley, Theresa Moronczyk, Ari Lulgjuraj—Woodwind Trio
- Aneko Nichol, Olivia Deir, Katelyn Frazier, Alexis Mulka, Nicolas Durnell—Percussion Quintet
Second Division ratings:
- Mitch Nummer—Trumpet Solo
- Breanna Groves—Clarinet Solo
- Denim Scott—Clarinet Solo
- Logan Arbitter—Snare Drum Solo
- Taylor Frazier and Katelyn Frazier—Sax and Trombone Duet
Participation for Comments Only:
- Christopher Pogletke—Tuba Solo
- Kaylee Martin—Clarinet Solo
- Lucas Centner—Trumpet Solo
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Congratulations to the Class A, 183-member Fraser High School “Rambler” marching band on its First Division rating in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Marching Band Festival on Wednesday, October 12, held at Anchor Bay High School.
This is the TWENTY-FIRST consecutive year that the Fraser marching band has participated in marching band festival and earned a FIRST DIVISION. Marching Band Festival is a week-long event across the state of Michigan, and a total of 34 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 3250 STUDENT MUSICIANS taking the field in competition. For the SIXTEENTH year in a row, the Ramblers are the largest marching band in District 16.
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 5 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, Mr. George Dunn, Mr. Nick Hunter, Mr. Nick Calcaterra, Mrs. Amanda Buero, Ms. Halle Gross, Ms. Sydney Maison, Mrs. Diana Rodgers, and Mr. Gary Fleming. 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.
Full of Fraser Pride,
Mr. Jim Rodgers
FHS Band Director
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Congratulations to the Class A, 183-member Fraser High School “Rambler” marching band on its First Division rating in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Marching Band Festival on Wednesday, October 12, held at Anchor Bay High School.
This is the TWENTY-FIRST consecutive year that the Fraser marching band has participated in marching band festival and earned a FIRST DIVISION. Marching Band Festival is a week-long event across the state of Michigan, and a total of 34 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 3250 STUDENT MUSICIANS taking the field in competition. For the SIXTEENTH year in a row, the Ramblers are the largest marching band in District 16.
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 5 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, Mr. George Dunn, Mr. Nick Hunter, Mr. Nick Calcaterra, Mrs. Amanda Buero, Ms. Halle Gross, Ms. Sydney Maison, Mrs. Diana Rodgers, and Mr. Gary Fleming. 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.
Full of Fraser Pride,
Mr. Jim Rodgers
FHS Band Director
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL BAND
STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL—March 29, 2022
Congratulations to the Fraser H.S. Jazz Ensemble, which received straight First Division ratings at the State Jazz Festival on Tuesday, March 29, hosted by Utica Eisenhower H.S. Each judge grades 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 14 A’s and 1 B. After not being able to participate for the past two years due to the pandemic, this is the fourteenth year that the Jazz Band has participated in this Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association competition.
Thank you for your continued support of our outstanding students!
STATE JAZZ FESTIVAL—March 29, 2022
Congratulations to the Fraser H.S. Jazz Ensemble, which received straight First Division ratings at the State Jazz Festival on Tuesday, March 29, hosted by Utica Eisenhower H.S. Each judge grades 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 14 A’s and 1 B. After not being able to participate for the past two years due to the pandemic, this is the fourteenth year that the Jazz Band has participated in this Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association competition.
Thank you for your continued support of our outstanding students!
2019 NEW YORK CITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL RESULTS
Fraser High School Music Department
April 27, 2019
Fraser High School Music Department
April 27, 2019
- Symphonic Ensemble (2A): Gold Rating (plaque) (99, 96, 95) (combined band & choir)
- Symphony Band (3A): Gold Rating, 1st Place (plaque) (96, 95, 95)
- Jazz Band (3A): Gold Rating, 1st Place (plaque) (94, 93, 91)
- Show Choir (3A): Gold Rating, 1st Place (plaque) (95, 94.5)
- Chamber Choir (3A): Gold Rating, 2nd Place (plaque) (94, 92, 89)
- The Fraser Singers Chamber Choir received the Certificate of Excellence invitation to the National “Festival of Gold” for Choral.
- The Fraser Symphony Band received the Certificate of Excellence invitation to the National “Festival of Gold” for Band.
- The Festival Sweepstakes Trophy was awarded to the Fraser Music Department for earning the highest combined ratings and rankings of all the Choirs and Bands in competition.
- The Instrumental Sweepstakes Trophy: awarded to the Fraser Bands for the school with two or more instrumental groups accumulating the highest number of points for two groups toward the perfect score of 200.
- The Outstanding Band Trophy: awarded to the Symphony Band for being the highest scoring group in the Band Division.
- The Adjudicators Award Trophy: awarded to the Symphonic Ensemble (band & choir) for achieving an average score of 92 or higher.
- The Adjudicators Award Trophy: awarded to the Jazz Band for achieving an average score of 92 or higher.
- The Adjudicators Award Trophy: awarded to the Show Choir for achieving an average score of 95 or higher.
- The Adjudicators Award Trophy: awarded to the Symphony Band for achieving an average score of 92 or higher.
- The Adjudicators Award Trophy: awarded to the Symphony Band Percussion Section (Marisa Hochberg, Ben Moenssen, Adam Paulson, Luke Roberts, Colin Rodgers, Jake Yankee--Mambo Furioso by Brant Karrick)
- The Maestro Awards: awarded to individual students for being selected by the adjudicators as outstanding musicians of the festival. FIVE Fraser students were selected!
- For Choir: Quartet of Brooke Arnold, Miranda Peterman, Joey Cross, Cheyne Middleton (Gloria from Coronation Mass by Mozart)
- For Band: Cheyne Middleton (trumpet—solos in Mambo Furioso & Prelude and Passages)
- In total, the Fraser Music Department earned TWENTY AWARDS, sweeping the events with Superior Ratings in competition with 31 ensembles from 15 school music programs throughout North America, including ten states and two Canadian provinces.