DETAILS ON UPCOMING FCSD JAZZ FESTIVAL It is time for the 9th Annual Jazz Festival Dinner and Fundraiser, planned for February 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Receptions in Fairfield.  Click here for details on the event, including information on raffle baskets and ticket order forms (pre-sale event with ticket forms due by February 3).

COMING SOON Believe it or not, it is almost time to start planning for the 2012 Marching Band season.  Thursday, January 26th at 6:30 is the 8th grade parents meeting for Marching Band.  You are encouraged to come to the meeting to learn more about what marching band entails and how this fits in with your students high school life.  You'll have the opportunity to ask questions of the directors, as well as parents who may be there as well.

CONGRATULATIONS FAIRFIELD MARCHING BAND The FHS Marching Band participated in OMEA State Competition on October 30, and received a Superior Rating.  Congratulations to the students and directors for an outstanding season, and for an excellent performance at Dayton's Welcome Stadium.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXEMPTION FOR MARCHING BAND Students who successfully complete two seasons of Marching Band (or one season of Marching Band and one season of another approved interscholastic sport) may choose to receive an exemption from their physical education requirement for graduation.  Read this article for full details and to print out the required waiver form.

PAVERS FOR INSTRUMENTS Don't forget the Paver fundraiser for the New Instrument Fund.  Orders due soon.  Commemorate your student's time in the music program at Fairfield.  Sections...celebrate your spirit.  Honor your favorite director.  Own a company?  This is a great way to support the program.  See complete details. 

CONGRATS ON STRONG SHOWING AT TECHUMSEH COMPETITION The marching band brought home the third place trophy and received a Superior Rating against strong (and a lot of) competition at the Tecumseh competition on Saturday.  Thanks to all the friends and family who drove a long distance and stayed late in the cold to cheer on the band.  Now on to State competition, Sunday October 30.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FHS MARCHING BAND Saturday at Hamilton Band-O-Rama, the FHS Marching Band received a Superior rating at competition.  In addition, they took second place in Class AA, and received the award for Best Overall General Effect.  Great job!

ORDER YOUR MARCHING BAND WINDOW DECALS Read this article for all the details and the order form.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAIRFIELD MARCHING BAND Saturday at Drums Across the Little Miami in Loveland, the FHS Marching Band was the Grand Champion at the competition.  In addition, they took first place in Class AA, Best Percussion, Best Auxilliary and received a Superior Rating. Great job!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND for their outstanding performance in the Tipp City competition on September 17.  The band received a "Superior" rating, qualifying them for OMEA State competition. In addition, they received First Place in Class AA, Best Percussion in Class AA, Best Auxiliary in Class AA, and Best Music overall. Please congratulate the marching band members and wish them good luck for their next competition this Saturday, October 1at Loveland.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND for their outstanding performance in the Trojan Invitational at Troy High School Saturday evening where they were awarded an "excellent" rating. Please congratulate the marching band members and wish them good luck for their next competition this Saturday, September 17 at Tipp City.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS who have been accepted to perform in this year's Ohio All-State Band:

• Eric Bell, horn, All-State Band
• Brittany Dunn, bass clarinet, All-State Band
• Mark Hensler, bassoon, All-State Band
• Joey Pasqualetti, bass clarinet, All State Band