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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—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!
STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE RESULTS—MARCH 2022
Congratulations to the Fraser High School band students that participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Virtual State Solo and Ensemble Festival. 19 events qualified at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival, with a total of 17 events participating at the State competition.
11 events received First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”, and 6 events received Second Division ratings. The soloists in grades 10, 11, and 12 compete at a proficiency level, which includes performing their solo and memorized scales. The proficiencies get increasingly more difficult as the students progress by grade. For the proficiency ratings, a First Division is a score of 63 – 75, and a Second Division is a score of 52 – 62.
Included in the State competition were THREE chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students. Receiving First Division ratings are the Flute Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and the Saxophone Ensemble.
First Division Ratings:
Second Division Ratings:
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their many accomplishments! Their hard work and dedication are exemplary!
Congratulations to the Fraser High School band students that participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Virtual State Solo and Ensemble Festival. 19 events qualified at the District Solo & Ensemble Festival, with a total of 17 events participating at the State competition.
11 events received First Division ratings, equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”, and 6 events received Second Division ratings. The soloists in grades 10, 11, and 12 compete at a proficiency level, which includes performing their solo and memorized scales. The proficiencies get increasingly more difficult as the students progress by grade. For the proficiency ratings, a First Division is a score of 63 – 75, and a Second Division is a score of 52 – 62.
Included in the State competition were THREE chamber ensembles, each comprised of 9 – 20 students. Receiving First Division ratings are the Flute Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and the Saxophone Ensemble.
First Division Ratings:
- Joseph Johnson—Alto Sax Solo, Pro 3, 70
- Ashlynn Moler—Piccolo Solo, Pro 3, 66
- Ashlynn Moler—Flute Solo, Pro 3, 64
- Cydnee Cox—Flute Solo, Pro 1, 67
- Anna Colley—Flute Solo, Pro 1, 67
- Declan Johnston—French Horn Solo, Pro 1, 70
- Noah Pashby—Tenor Sax Solo, 9th grade
- Jacob Paradowski—Trumpet Solo, 9th grade
- Flute Ensemble (10 students)
- Brass Ensemble (13 students)
- Saxophone Ensemble (12 students)
Second Division Ratings:
- Ryan Hunt—French Horn Solo, Pro 3, 58
- Christopher Pogletke—Tuba Solo, Pro 1, 62
- Natalie Watson—Clarinet Solo, Pro 1, 53
- Mitch Nummer—Trumpet Solo, Pro 1, 60
- Declan Johnston—Piano Solo, Pro 1, 56
- Matthew Cobus—Baritone Solo, 9th grade
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their many accomplishments! Their hard work and dedication are exemplary!
MSBOA DISTRICT 16 BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS
March 11 & 12, 2022
Congratulations to all of the Fraser High School bands that participated in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association District 16 Band Festival this weekend 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 11, the 45-member Symphony Band competed in Class A and received straight First Division ratings, earning 1 A+, 10 A’s, and 4 A-‘s, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Saturday, March 12, the 66-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received 2 First Division ratings and 1 Second Division rating, earning 3 A’s, 8 A-‘s, and 3 B+’s, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
Also on Saturday, March 12, the 109-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received straight First Division ratings, earning 6 A’s, 7 A-‘s, 2 B’s, for 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 Mrs. Marissa Huysentruyt, elementary band director, Ms. Lauren Cichocki, elementary band assistant, Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, RMS band director, Mr. Daniel Reeves, RMS Choir director, Mrs. Karen Hagerty, FHS Piano Studies, and Mr. Nic Charland, FHS choir director, for all of their support, preparation, motivation, and assistance with the students in the Fraser Music program.
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March 11 & 12, 2022
Congratulations to all of the Fraser High School bands that participated in the Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association District 16 Band Festival this weekend 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 11, the 45-member Symphony Band competed in Class A and received straight First Division ratings, earning 1 A+, 10 A’s, and 4 A-‘s, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
On Saturday, March 12, the 66-member Varsity Band (all 9th graders) competed in Class D and received 2 First Division ratings and 1 Second Division rating, earning 3 A’s, 8 A-‘s, and 3 B+’s, for an overall “Superior” First Division rating.
Also on Saturday, March 12, the 109-member Concert Band competed in Class C and received straight First Division ratings, earning 6 A’s, 7 A-‘s, 2 B’s, for 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 Mrs. Marissa Huysentruyt, elementary band director, Ms. Lauren Cichocki, elementary band assistant, Mr. Sheldon Santamaria, RMS band director, Mr. Daniel Reeves, RMS Choir director, Mrs. Karen Hagerty, FHS Piano Studies, and Mr. Nic Charland, FHS choir director, for all of their support, preparation, motivation, and assistance with the students in the Fraser Music program.
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MSBOA DISTRICT SOLO & ENSEMBLE RESULTS
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 15 & JANUARY 22, 2022
Congratulations to the THREE high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Rochester High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Flute ensemble, Saxophone ensemble, and Brass 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, January 22, 2022, at Rochester High School. In all, a total of 27 events participated in the competition.
16 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 10 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.”
First Division Ratings:
Second Division ratings:
All events that received a First Division have earned the privilege of participating in the State Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival in March 2022.
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
FRASER HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 15 & JANUARY 22, 2022
Congratulations to the THREE high school chamber ensembles that participated on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Rochester High School in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 16 Solo & Ensemble Festival. The Flute ensemble, Saxophone ensemble, and Brass 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, January 22, 2022, at Rochester High School. In all, a total of 27 events participated in the competition.
16 events received First Division ratings, a “Superior” performance equivalent to the overall grade of an “A”. 10 events received Second Division ratings, an “Excellent” performance equivalent to an overall grade of a “B.”
First Division Ratings:
- Ashlynn Moler—Piccolo Solo
- Ashlynn Moler—Flute Solo
- Joseph Johnson—Alto Sax Solo
- Anna Colley—Flute Solo
- Cydnee Cox—Flute Solo
- Natalie Watson—Clarinet Solo
- Noah Pashby—Tenor Sax Solo
- Jacob Paradowski—Trumpet Solo
- Mitch Nummer—Trumpet Solo
- Ryan Hunt—French Horn Solo
- Declan Johnston—French Horn Solo
- Declan Johnston—Piano Solo
- Matthew Cobus—Baritone Solo
- Christopher Pogletke—Tuba Solo
- Codenne Fleming—Snare Drum Solo
- Benjamin Marcus & Riya Engle—Trombone Duet
Second Division ratings:
- Gabriella Tonn—Flute Solo
- Breanna Groves—Clarinet Solo
- Olivia Agnew—Piano Solo
- Natalie Watson—Piano Solo
- Theresa Moronczyk—Oboe Solo
- Ryan Hunt—Trumpet Solo
- Logan Arbitter—Snare Drum Solo
- Lylah Rodgers—Snare Drum Solo
- Adrianna Barney & Yostena Akladyous—Baritone Sax / Bass Clarinet Duet
- Nolan Pieprzyk & Theresa Moronczyk—Bassoon / Oboe Duet
All events that received a First Division have earned the privilege of participating in the State Virtual Solo & Ensemble Festival in March 2022.
Good luck to all participants.
Congratulations to all the Fraser band students for their accomplishments!
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL RESULTS, OCTOBER 13, 2021
We're back and we did it again! Congratulations to the Class A, 195-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 13, held at L’anse Creuse High School North.
This is the TWENTIETH consecutive year that the Fraser marching band has participated in marching band festival and earned a FIRST DIVISION. It is a weeklong event across the state of Michigan, and a total of 33 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. For the FIFTEENTH 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 STRAIGHT FIRST DIVISION ratings with all A’s and in the categories of Music, Marching, and General Effect / Showmanship, for a final overall rating of FIRST DIVISION.
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, Ms. Shannon West, Mr. Luke Woods, Mr. George Dunn, Mr. Nick Hunter, Mr. Nick Calcaterra, Mrs. Amanda Buero, Ms. Halle Gross, Ms. Sydney Maison, Mr. Tim Eskuri, and Ms. Peyton DeSchutter. 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.
We're back and we did it again! Congratulations to the Class A, 195-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 13, held at L’anse Creuse High School North.
This is the TWENTIETH consecutive year that the Fraser marching band has participated in marching band festival and earned a FIRST DIVISION. It is a weeklong event across the state of Michigan, and a total of 33 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. For the FIFTEENTH 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 STRAIGHT FIRST DIVISION ratings with all A’s and in the categories of Music, Marching, and General Effect / Showmanship, for a final overall rating of FIRST DIVISION.
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, Ms. Shannon West, Mr. Luke Woods, Mr. George Dunn, Mr. Nick Hunter, Mr. Nick Calcaterra, Mrs. Amanda Buero, Ms. Halle Gross, Ms. Sydney Maison, Mr. Tim Eskuri, and Ms. Peyton DeSchutter. 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.
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.