Announcements & News

Dominic Giardino makes All-State Band

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:06:58 -0500

DOMINIC GIARDINO (9th grade clarinet) has been selected as a member of the 2009 Florida All-State Concert Band (9th & 10th grade students)! This is a huge achievement as the All-State band is one of the hardest and most competitive bands to make. Dominic auditioned back in September via a live recording. He is one of only two students chosen from FBA District 20 (Keys Schools and private schools from Miami-Dade county). Dominic will travel to Tampa in January to perform with the best band students from around the state.
CONGRATULATIONS!

KWHS Band Receives straight “Superior” Ratings at Marching Band Music Performance Assessment

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 20:04:51 -0500

The Florida Bandmasters Association is the governing body for instrumental music educators throughout the state of Florida. It exists, as do associations for bands, choirs, and orchestras, in every state of the country to promote and develop band programs by providing opportunities for both directors and students to participate in events that foster growth of musicianship.   One of the many purposes of the Florida Bandmaster's Association Music Performance Assessments are to provide opportunities for students and directors to perform in an environment which provides critical evaluation of its performance by noted experts in the field of band performance. The assessment also allows opportunities for students and directors to perform for their peers in formal concert and marching band settings. This performance provides a goal becomes the vehicle for continued growth in the application of musical fundamentals and concepts.  The Marching Music Performance Assessment is judged in the following areas: Music Performance, Marching and Maneuvering, General Effect, and Auxiliary (Color Guard). There is one judge designated to each of these categories, with two adjudicators judging Music Performance, as it is the most important of all the categories. Each judge creates a CD of comments and a comment sheet which contains a rubric for grading all areas. These tools are used by students and the director to examine and analyze the performance upon completion. 
The KWHS Band earned straight "Superior" ratings at the District 15 FBA Marching MPA on November 1st at Coral Springs High School. There were 31 other high school bands from Broward and Monroe Counties present to be evaluated also. There are five ratings a band can receive: Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor.

Students Selected for Tri-State Band Festival

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 20:02:14 -0500

Nicki Roman (alto sax), DJ Parker (percussion), and Jeremy Barish (tuba) were selected to perform with band students from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama at the Tri-State Band Festival in Tallahassee, FL. The Florida State University Tri-State Band Festival is designed to provide rewarding musical experiences for high school band students. The festival annually features nationally and internationally recognized guest conductors and resident Florida State University faculty in a busy schedule of concerts, master classes, and professional clinics. The festival will take place Thursday, December 4th – Sunday, December 7th.

2008 Crown Jewel Grand Champions

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:11:34 -0400

Diamond Classification (Prelims)
Best General Effect
Best Marching & Manuevering
1st Place

Emerald Division (Finals)
Best Music
Best Marching & Manuevering
1st Place - Grand Champions

Rome Trip in the News

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:36:02 -0400

Check out the KWHS Band in the local news!

KeysNet - Keynoter
Conch Color Inside Article
Conch Color Cover