The Symphonic Band did very well at Busch Gardens on Friday, May 21:
We had a fantastic day! Thank you all for your support!
--Z
05/23/2010
The forms you will need for the upcoming Busch Gardens trip can be downloaded here (978 KB). This ZIP archive contains:
All students MUST wear their Music Dept T-Shirt to board the bus to Busch Gardens. If your child needs a replacement shirt, you must send $6 and the shirt size to Mr. Z by this Friday, May 7.
Students must arrive by 6 AM on Friday, May 21. We are taking 174 band students, so please do not arrive late. The Symphonic Band has a short performance at the local High School. Please do not forget to give your child a good breakfast and pack them a healthy lunch. They will also need some spending money for dinner, games, and souvenirs.
--Z
05/05/2010
We have registered our Band, Chorus, and Orchestra for the Busch Gardens Performing Arts Consultants Festival in Williamsburg, VA on Friday, May 21, 2010.
For payment information and other details, please download a PDF copy of the trip letter here. To properly plan for this event, we will need a firm commitment from both students and parents. Payment will be collected by Friday, April 23, 2010.
--Z
04/18/2010
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners -- for March, Jessie Heise (Piano) and April Ha (Bass)!
--Z
04/18/2010
The "No Fuss" Fundraiser has been mailed to your home. If you have not received a letter, please email me with your home address. If you need a new copy, you can download it as a PDF file here.
This fundraiser (letter writing campaign) is our attempt to raise funds for the band program without in labor intensive, door-to-door selling. You have been to the performances and have witnessed a high level of excellence. Your support is vital to our ability to respond to the growing reputation of Stone MS Music and to keeping our Band program strong while maintaining this high level of excellence. We hope that each family will be able to participate. Please make your tax-deductible donation payable to Stone Middle School and mail your check in the enclosed addressed and stamped envelope.
Please do not hesitate to call or send an email if you need further information about this "NO FUSS" fundraiser and again, let me thank you in advance for your support on behalf of all the students in the Stone Band program.
--Z
04/01/2010
If you missed the portrait proof showing, you can still obtain portrait proofs directly from the photographers AFTER APRIL 23. North American Theatrical Photographers mailed you a reminder (small yellow postcard) of your child’s picture number. If you missed the two days the company was at Stone MS, and you wish to purchase pictures, then you must mail the card back to the company along with a $35.00 non-refundable check to:
North American Theatrical Photographers
26012 Mound Road
Warren, Michigan 48091
1-800-752-2426
(attn: Stone MS, G-1415)
The company will send to you, your child’s proofs and instructions on how to purchase picture packages. The $35 will be applied toward your purchase. If you do not purchase any pictures, the company will keep the $35: they said that they have lost a lot of money to people who do not return the picture proofs.
If you have problems, you may contact Customer Service at 1-800-752-2426 AFTER APRIL 23. If you cannot find the yellow postcard then please call the customer service number for more instructions.
--Z
04/01/2010
The Stone MS Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the 30th Annual Chantilly Jazz Festival held at Chantilly HS on Friday, March 19th. The uniform includes the Music Dept. T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and sneakers. We will be departing from Stone MS at 3:10 PM.
Parent volunteers are needed to transport band instruments, electronic equipment and students to the Jazz Festival. If you are able to drive, please send a confirmation email to robert.zazzara@fcps.edu.
Also, mark your calendar to listen to the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra performance on Saturday at noon, on the Chantilly HS stage. Admission is free.
--Z
03/15/2010
All 194 band members were recently photographed for the "7th Annual Commemorative Band Composite", should a pictorial history of the program. You may order portraits from North American Theatrical Photographers (This project is NOT a band fundraiser). If a purchase is made, a deposit will be required. The amount of your deposit is determined by the amount of your purchase. Students may not view proofs unless accompanied by a parent.
Portrait Proofs will be shown in the Stone MS Band room on Wednesday 3/24 and Thursday 3/25 between 3 PM and 8 PM (no appointments necessary - stop in any time).
--Z
03/15/2010
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winners -- for January, Emily Brubaker (Flute) and for February, Anna Lise Filippone (Trumpet)!
--Z
03/09/2010
Congratulations to students, parents, and band supporters! We had two very successful BAND performances at Lake Braddock Secondary School this past Saturday. The kids performed very well on stage and had the focus to perform at their highest level to date. I am very proud of them all. Thank you parents for your understanding, support, and patience.
The Stone MS Concert Band II and Symphonic Band received an "EXCELLENT" rating for their Festival performance!
What is an excellent rating? It is an excellent interpretation and performance -- both technically and musically. Technical demands are met with precision and the musical requirements are met with integrity displaying the composer's intent, desires, and instructions. It is an authentic reading, marred by some technical errors and intonation defects.
--Z
03/08/2010
Congratulations to Chandler Comer (trombone) and Francis Baylock (tuba) for their successful auditions to the Virginia All-District XI Band! The following students also auditioned and will be alternates:
All-District Band will take place over the weekend of February 4 - 6, 2010 at W.T. Woodson High School.
--Z
01/12/2010
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winner for December: Nicholas Falatko (Clarinet)!
--Z
01/09/2010
Congratulations to the Student of the Month winner for November: Melissa Ryan (French Horn)!
--Z
12/01/2009
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11/19/2009
The National Anthem performance will air again on Channel 21 on Saturday, November 21 at 11:00pm and again on Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30pm.
--Z
11/18/2009
Congratulations to our Student of the Month winners for September and October: Chandler Comer (Trombone / Composition) and Francis Baylock (Tuba)!
--Z
11/16/2009
The BAND Winter Concert is on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 pm in the Stone MS Gym. Concert Band II members should meet at 6:30 PM in the Choir Room, and Symphonic Band members should meet at 6:45 PM in the Band Room.
Make sure you have all parts of the required concert dress!
--Z
11/10/2009
The following Stone MS Band students have been selected to perform "Live!" for the FCPS Board of Education:
| Francis Baylock Thad Bouwhuis Michael Camarata Jennifer Cedillo Chandler Comer Ally Engelbrecht Nick Falatko Demetrius Higgins |
Ellie Kang Robert Malik Toya Nomura Melissa Ryan Kaitlyn Schwenke Kyle Tarro Morgan Tweddle |
Stone MS Select Ensemble
National Anthem performance at FCPS Board of Education meeting
Monday, November 16 at 7:00pm
Performance at Luther Jackson MS
Televised (Live!) on Channel 21
We are representing the Fine Arts Education in Fairfax County Public Schools as well as a show of support for the National Anthem Project endorsed by Music Educators National Conference.
--Z
11/09/2009
Happy Halloween! Check out some of the other pumpkins I carved this weekend.
There's only three weeks until the Winter Concert. Are you ready for some great performances?
--Z
10/31/2009
Congratulations to the new Band Officers, who were elected for the 2009-2010 school year!
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--Z
10/26/2009
Welcome back for the 2009-2010 school year. This year, we have 215 students enrolled in the Panther Bands! If you are interesting in joining the band program, you can learn more by following the About links on the left side of the page. Returning students and parents can find useful information in the Handbook sections.
--Z
09/08/2009
The Stone Band program has a Public Page on Facebook, where parents and students can upload their personal pictures of band activities and performances. Anyone can view the page, but you will need to have a Facebook account if you would like to upload new pictures. Become a Fan today!
--Z
08/28/2009
On Friday, May 9, 2008, the Symphonic Band participated in a music festival at Busch Gardens and received a Superior Rating! They also received a 1st Place Trophy out of the 5 MS performing bands, and the Grand Champion Trophy for the highest-scoring ensemble in both Junior High / Middle School and High School Dividsions (1st place out of 14 instrumental groups).
Kevin Chung (8th grade, flute) was awarded an Outstanding Soloist Award as well. Overall, it was a fantastic and very musical "TEAM" performance!
--Z
05/10/2008
The Stone Band, Choir, and Orchestra have been registered to participate in the Busch Gardens Music Showcase Festivals in Williamsburg, Virginia on Friday, May 9th, 2008. This festival will include an adjudicated performance of our Symphonic Band. Following the adjudication, our students and chaperones will have the opportunity to spend a good portion of the afternoon enjoying the amusement park in Busch Gardens.
The cost for each student to participate on this music trip will be is yet to be determined. Cash or Checks should be made out to Stone MS Band. To properly plan for this event, we will need a FIRM commitment from both students and parents.
--Z
02/11/2008
Congratulations to the following students, who successfully auditioned for the All-District XI Band!
--Z
01/19/2008
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