Congratulations to everyone for their strong showing at FBA Solo & Ensemble Competition on February 3 & 4, 2012. The hard work each student has put in was evident in his or her performance. Listen to the Woodwind Ensemble as they play the piece for which they received a Superior rating. The judge was very complimentary, remarking, “You took me to another place.”
Read the story in The Stuart News. Thanks to Cynthia Washam and Treasure Coast Newspapers for covering our quest to find a venue for the Funairi High School Band concert.
Seventeen Martin County High School Band students were selected for the prestigious Four County Honor Band Festival held at Indian River State College on January 7, 2012. This ensemble is comprised the most talented student musicians from each school in the region based on band director recommendations.
The festival is held yearly for high-school students in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. Participants in the festival are divided among the following categories: seventh and eighth grade band, ninth and 10th grade band, 11th and 12th grade band, and ninth and 12th grade jazz band. For three days, the students rehearsed with visiting clinicians in preparation for their closing performance..
Ninth and 10th grade students selected to represent Martin County High School at the Honor Band Festival are:
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11th and 12th grade students selected to represent Martin County High School at the Honor Band Festival are:
Please join us for Sounds of the Season as the Martin County Symphonic Band presents their annual holiday concert on Tuesday, December 20. Stop by early for a little holiday cheer. From 6-7 pm we will offer refreshments and a chance to win a Publix shopping spree or one of our holiday gift baskets!
Tickets are $5
Seniors are $3
Middle school band students wearing band T-shirts are free
Children under age 10 are free
The MPA is the marching band’s FCAT, their final exam. Tiger Regiment performed their half-time show for judges, and are given a grade between Superior, Excellent and Good. There are five scores:
2 for Marching & Maneuvering
1 for Music Performance
1 for Auxiliary (Color Guard and Majorettes)
1 for General Effect
The best possible score is Straight Superiors — i.e. Superior from all 5 judges. A score of “one” is a Superior. MPA is a huge deal, and the reason why the band works extremely hard on sounding exactly right and making sure every move is done correctly.
Jeannie Ferrara
MCHS Band preparing to perform at FBA Festival
