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The mission of the Ferndale Schools Fine Arts Boosters is to support, encourage, and promote any and all of the Ferndale Schools fine arts programs through parental and community involvement. (This includes the Bands, Orchestras, Vocal Music, Visual Arts, WinterGuard, Drumline and all Middle School groups)
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| Annual Meeting Election Results |
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Congratulations to Anna Fast, Ben Nash, Jim Pfleger, and thank you to our continuing board members! More about the election and the annual meeting here: Board of Directors . Be sure to read President Paula Cardelli's State of the FAB address in the booster's area of the website.
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| News |
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6/3/2008 - Marching Band Forms & Handouts Now Posted Online - The Marching Band web page now contains important handouts and forms that need to be completed and turned in. If you have a student in the band, please visit this page to make sure you have all the necessary information, including details on the car magnet fund raiser that began June 2nd.
| 6/2/2008 - FHS Marching Band Kicks Off Car Magnet Fund Raiser - Now through June 16th, members of the FHS Marching Band will be selling Ferndale Eagles and Ferndale Marching Band car magnets at a cost of $5.00 each. To order a magnet, contact any Marching Band member or email Tammy Dengate .
| 5/12/2008 - FHS Marching Band Parent Meeting on May 14th - A meeting for parents of all 2008 Marching Band participants will be held this Wednesday, May 14th, at 6:30 p.m., in the FHS Media Center. All parents should make every effort to attend.
| | 5/9/2008 - The FHS Jazz Band was recently on the MemoryLane internet/radio show. The sound bite from their spot is now available on the Jazz Band Page . This is a great performance by the group. Check out the announcer at the end and his amazement as to how good this group is!!!
| 5/6/2008 - It's that time again! Colorguard tryouts are May 13th and 14th, with a special middle school workshop May 9th. See Events below for more information.
| 5/1/2008 - Check out the latest info on the Semi-Trailer project here!!
| 4/23/2008 - Flamingo Flocking season is upon us - For $25 you can have one of the Marching Band's 25-bird flocks land on a lawn of your choice in the Ferndale School District. For more information, contact Tammy Dengate or go to the FAB's Flamingo Flocking webpage . The FAB extends a special thank you to Gus Siegmund for once again providing our FABulous Flocking banners.
| 3/25/2008 -
Come to the FAB Annual meeting, Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Enjoy FABulous student entertainment and hear about our fine arts accomplishments while enjoying snacks provided by the board. Voting members will elect new officers at this meeting. More booster information here.
| 3/21/2008 - Semi Trailer Purchases and Donations have begun to arrive... Check out the Wish-List on the Semi Trailer page and the progress being made.
| 3/16/2008 - Don't miss MSBOA District Jazz Festival at Royal Oak High School, Wednesday, April 2, 2008. Ferndale High School Jazz Ensemble performs at 5:15 p.m. The Ferndale Middle School Jazz Band will also be performing. FMS Time TBA. No admission charge.
| 3/10/2008 - The FMS Symphony Band received a II Rating at District Festival. The FMS Wind Ensemble received a I Rating qualifying them to participate in the state festival. Congratulations to all our Middle School Musicians!!
| 3/9/2008 -
Congratulations to FHS Combined Full Orchestra for earning a "l" rating at MSBOA District IV Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The group filled Lake Orion's stage with professionalism and FABulous music. A big thanks to parent helpers on this day.
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| Events |
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| Date | Event | Time | Location |  | | 7/5/2008 | Marching Band fieldtrip to DCI show | TBA | WMU, Kalamazoo | | | | 7/28/2008 | Marching Band - Begin Every Monday/Wednesday Rehearsal Schedule | 6-9pm | FHS | | | | 7/30/2008 | 3rd Marching Band fee payment due | | | | | | 7/30/2008 | Marching Band - Full Band | 6-9pm | FHS | | | | 8/4/2008 | Marching Band - Full Band | 6-9pm | FHS | | | | 8/6/2008 | Marching Band - Full Band | 6-9pm | FHS | | | | 8/9/2008 | Marching Band Mini-Camp | 10am-5pm | FHS | | | | 8/11/2008 | MB - Leave FHS for Interlochen Band Camp | 7:30 a.m. | Interlochen, MI | map | | | 8/17/2008 | MB - Interlochen Band Camp Performance | 10:00am | Interlochen, MI | map | | | 8/18/2008 | MB Return Home from Band Camp | 3:00pm-ish | FHS | | | | 8/22/2008 | Marching Band Mini Camp | 10am-5pm | FHS | | | | 8/23/2008 | Marching Band Tag Day (Day 1) | 8am - 4pm | Check in at FHS Main Entrance | | | | 8/24/2008 | Marching Band Tag Day (Day 2)) | 9am - 1pm | Check in at FHS Main Entrance | | | | 8/25/2008 | Marching Band Practice (Begin M/W Practices) | 6-9pm | FHS | | | | 8/27/2008 | Final Marching Band fee payment due | By 9:00pm | | | | | 8/29/2008 | Pep Band Only - Home Football (Pontiac Central) | 6pm call time | FHS | | |
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| FAB membership Drive |
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The FAB membership campaign for the new school year begins August first. Be sure to join so you won't miss out on FABulous fine arts info, accomplishments and tips through our newsletters and email updates. Interested in joining a new group? We have built the foundation for activating new committees. Choir, orchestra, dance, drama, visual arts....all looking for leaders! Or jump on the already busy Marching Band Committee! Contact any board member with your ideas and questions. See Contacts on the Boosters page.
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| Marching Band State Champions 2004-2007 |
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On November 3, 2007, the Golden Eagle Marching Band placed 1st at the Michigan Competing Band Association State Finals. In addition, Ferndale captured awards for Best Music, Best Marching and Best General Effect. Congratulations State Champs!!! This is the band's FOURTH STRAIGHT State Championship!
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| Winterguard State Champions 2005, 2006 and 2007 |
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| On April 2, 2007 Ferndale Winterguard won their THIRD STRAIGHT Michigan Color Guard Circuit State Championship!! Ferndale was awarded first place in the "Independent A" grouping. |
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Thank You to all of our Wonderful Sponsors Alliance Mobile Health | Allied Printing | Batteries Plus | BDs Mongolian BBQ | Buttons Rent It | Credit Union One | Drumdancer Records | Ed Schmid Ford | Ellis Magee Enterprises | F. LAX Construction Co. Inc. | Ferndale Arts Council | Ferndale Education Foundation | Garden Fresh Gourmet | Grand Central Self Storage - Bethany Holland | Green Monkey Solutions | Hank Kinzey & Associates | Kar Nut Products Co | Machpelah Cemetery Association | Metropolitan Property Service Jean Davis | Pleasant Ridge Foundation | Scheer's Ace Hardware | Gus Siegmund | Siemens | Spaulding and Curtin Funeral Home | Stoneridge Construction Co. | The Men's Wearhouse | The SIPCO, llc | The Suburban Collection | Wetmores, Inc.
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