Fort Myers High School Band

Green Wave Summer Dates

June 10th, 2009 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

GREEN WAVE MUSIC DEPARTMENT SUMMER DATES

FOR MARCHING BAND AND DANCE TEAM

 

Saturday, June 20th

·        9:00 – 2:00                      Dance Team Car Window Wash at the Hess Station on the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and Summerlin – Shannon Favorite is the parent chaperone for this event.  Monies earned will be applied to your “fair share” individual account.

Thursday, June25th

·        12:00 – 3:00                  Optional Snare Drum Workshop – This is a great way for new and returning members to meet Dave Keen, the percussion instructor, and to pick up on basic techniques.  – take home your drums for the parade

 

Saturday, July 4th

  • Marching Band -  4th of July Parade.  This parade is for all members of the marching band past.  This is not for new members that have yet learned the music nor learned how to march. The area is known as Riverside. It encompasses the area from McGregor to the river, between Gasparilla Drive and Caloosa Drive.  Based upon this years plans, the groups will form at the southwest corner of Avocado Drive and Plumosa Drive at 8:30 a.m., and the parade will start promptly at 9:30 (before it gets too hot). The entire route is 0.8 miles.  The parade proceeds toward McGregor on Plumosa for one block, turn right on Hibiscus, two blocks to Gasparilla, turn right one block to Avocado, proceed northbound on Avocado to the park at the intersection of Caloosa Drive. Everything relating to the parade will be over easily by 10:00 a.m.  For all those volunteering their summer time and committing to the parade, there will be $1,000.00 divided up between you.  $1,000.00 will be used towards “Fair Share” accounts.  Great way to start the year.  Wear band t-shirt and jeans along with your dinkles.  Dancers, wear shorts and band shirt unless you hear from otherwise from Katie Miller. 

 

Thursday, July 9th

·        12:00 - 3:00                  Optional Tenor Drum Workshop- This is a great way for new and returning members to meet Dave Keen, the percussion instructor, and to pick up on basic techniques.

 

Wednesday, July 22nd

·        12:00 – 3:00                  Summer Dance Camp Rehearsal – Strengthen dance skills and learn routine for camp.  Only those attending the optional summer camp should attend.  Final payment for dance camp is due.  Please bring a check tonight and we will figure our all “fair share” accounts prior to you writing the final check.

 

Thursday, July 23rd

·        12:00 – 3:00                Optional Bass Drum Workshop - This is a great way for new and returning members to meet Dave Keen, the percussion instructor, and to pick up on basic techniques.

·        3:00 – 5:00                  Summer Dance Camp Rehearsal – Strengthen dance skills and learn routine for camp.  Only those attending the optional summer camp should attend.

 

Friday, July 24th

·        3:00 – 5:00                  Summer Dance Camp Rehearsal – Strengthen dance skills and learn routine for camp.  Only those attending the optional summer camp should attend.

Saturday, July 25th

·        3:00 – 5:00                  Summer Dance Camp Rehearsal – Strengthen dance skills and learn routine for camp.  Only those attending the optional summer camp should attend.

 

Sunday, July 26th through Wednesday, July 29th

·        Morning                      Dancers depart for Summer Dance Camp at USF in Tampa. 

 

Tuesday, August 11th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Drum Line Auditions

·        6:00                              Booster Board Meeting

 

Wednesday. August 12th

·        8:30 am – 4:30            Leadership report

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Drum Line Auditions

 

Thursday, August 13th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Leadership, Dance Team, and Percussion line report for training – you will need water, lunch, hat, sun glasses, suntan lotion and light colored clothing. 

 

·        4:30 – 5:30                  Instrument Rental – All marching, symphonic and orchestral  members needing a school owned instrument may rent one or more for twenty dollars per school year.  There will be one fee accessed per school year regardless of the quantity of instruments desired. 

 

·        6:00 – 7:30                 Marching Band Parent and Student Information Night

 

Friday, August 14th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Full marching band rehearsal (dancers are a part of marching band) – you will need water, lunch, a hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion and light colored clothing.  All instrumentalists must have a lyre for their instrument as well as a flip folder.  There will be lunch and light snacks available for those that do not bring their own.  These snacks are sold at cost.

Monday, August 17th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Marching Band Camp (including dance team) – learn marching fundamentals and music.  Dancers start routines

 

Tuesday, August 18th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Marching Band Camp (including dance team) – learn marching fundamentals and music.  Dancers continue routines.   Start learning the Disco halftime show. 

 

Wednesday, August 19th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Marching Band Camp (including dance team) – learn marching fundamentals and music.  Dancers continue routines.  Continue learning halftime show. 

Thursday, August 20th

·        8:30 – 4:30                  Marching Band Camp (including dance team) – learn marching fundamentals and music.  Dancers continue routines.

Prepare for SHOW NITE

·        5:30                             SHOW NITE – marching band performs for parents and friends.

·        6:00                             Booster Gathering in ensemble room while students have dinner

 

Monday, August 24th

·        7:10                             First day of school.

 

Marching Band Leadership

May 29th, 2009 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

Leadership 2009 - 2010

Symphonic and Jazz Band Results

May 14th, 2009 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

Congratulations to the following students for auditioning and being selected for either Jazz Band or Symphonic Band.  Students selected for Jazz Band are encouraged to take symphonic band in addition to the jazz ensemble.  I am excited to see all other students in concert band class in the fall.  Reauditions will take place on Tuesday the second day of school.

Click here to see the Symphonic Band and Jazz Band list.  Symphonic and Jazz Band 2009 - 2010

Congratulations Dance Team 2009- 2010

May 14th, 2009 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

The following dancers have auditioned and were selected for the 2009 - 2010 Dance Team.  We look forward to the new year and working with the talented group of dancers.  We will be in contact regarding the non-mandatory summer camp.  Do look at the band camp schedule for marching band and be sure to mark those dates in your calendar.  Congratulations and see you all soon.

To view list of dancers, please click here.  Dance Team

FMHS Flip Flops

January 23rd, 2009 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

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                                                   Flip Flops Have Arrived.

 

Show your school spirit while strutting around in these FMHS Flip Flops.  You may purchase your $15.00 flip flops at any booster event or send a check to:

            Ft. Myers High School

            Attention Mark Dahlberg

2635 Cortez Blvd

Ft. Myers, Florida 33901

 

Please make check payable to FMHS Greenwave Band Boosters. 

 

SCRIP ORDERS

October 31st, 2008 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

Scrip Orders are now being accepted!!!  Go to www.glscrip.com to view the full list of participating retailers.  Scrip Family Order forms are available in the Band room- Back bulletin board or call Donna at 936-3375 or email-dlacoste05@comcast.net.  Scrip has over 600 participating retail brands.  This is a fair share fund raising program.  Each retail card ordered pays the Greenwave Music Dept. a percentage of the card dollar amount and this money is shared with your band student. The web site shows the percentage paid back based on the retailer and card amount. This is a great source for your everyday household purchases as well as great gifts.  The Holidays are approaching and it is good to get your orders in early. 

 

It’s easy to order Scrip:  Just complete a family order form, attach your check made payable to Greenwave Music Boosters for the total amount of scrip card’s ordered and put the order in an envelope clearly marked “Scrip Order”.  The envelope goes in the black box in Mr. Dahlberg’s office.  Allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery of cards.  Call Donna for any questions.

FAIR SHARE QUESTIONS?

October 8th, 2008 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

Please use this link to ask any questions regarding your FAIR SHARE accounts.  FMGWMusic@hotmail.com

Student Handbook 2008 -09

August 19th, 2008 Posted by Mark Dahlberg | No Comments »

The student Handbook may be found under Forms found above.  Please take a few minutes to become familiar with the policy and proceedures of the Green Wave Music Department.