News and Updates
Welcome to the Fitzgerald High School Bands website. Please come back and visit often in order to stay informed and up to date.
August 28th, 2020
Hi folks please see the PDF letter below from Ms Clor and myself about marching band for this coming school year. Marching band and Jazz band will be flipped for this year.
If for some reason the document does not open on a phone please try a computer. If you have any questions please email me.
Hi folks please see the PDF letter below from Ms Clor and myself about marching band for this coming school year. Marching band and Jazz band will be flipped for this year.
If for some reason the document does not open on a phone please try a computer. If you have any questions please email me.
| mb_2020.pdf |
July 22, 2020
Please read the whole post. Drumline and Color Guard can keep their equipment. The bottle drive is not canceled details on how that day will run will be available shortly.
Dear Fitzgerald Marching Band Families,
The health and safety of our students is our number one priority. Due to a structural problem that has arised on the high school athletic field and the COVID-19 requirements, Mr. Busuttil, Mr. Donnelly, and administration have decided to cancel all marching band summer activities that were to begin on July 23, 2020. This was a very difficult decision for us, but feel it is the best for our students.
Students enrolled in marching band class can expect to return in the fall. We are hoping to continue with the schedule provided in the 2020 marching band mailer available on the band website www.fitzgeraldbands.weebly.com. As we have more information we will continue to update the community. We appreciate your support and are happy to answer any questions via email.
Stay safe and we can not wait to see you all in the fall.
Adam L Busuttil. Zachary Donnelly adabus@myfitz.net zacdon@myfitz.net
July 20th, 2020
Please fill out the consent form which is located on the marching band page, and bring it in on the first day of camp. You must submit this form in order to participate in band camp for the upcoming season. Please also review the covid parent return info as well. Feel free to email Mr B. (adabus@myfitz.net) with any questions. Check back here and or on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
June 26th, 2020
We now have the covid procedures for band camp and our color guard and drumline rehearsals. Color guard and drumline will begin on July 9th and will run from noon-1:30pm. Please see the covid update from the district, as well as the digital mailer for dates and times. Both of these documents can be found under the marching band tab. Please email me at adabus@myfitz.net with any questions.
February 26th,2020
Trip information is now available in the resources tab. There are hard copies of this information in the band room as well.
November 8th,2019
Playing tests for the concert bands can be found at the link below. The test for each band are due on Friday November 15th, 2019. Symphony Band and 9th Grade Concert Band will be playing "Highlights from Frozen" and Wind Ensemble will be playing "We Wish You a Mambo Christmas". You can retake the test, but must attempt it by the due date to be eligible for the retake.
https://ola.performancematters.com/ola/ola.html?clientCode=miFitzgerald
September 23rd, 2019
The homecoming itinerary is now available download it on the marching band tab on the website, there are also hard copies available in the band room!
July 24th, 2019
Pre-camp day one starts tomorrow. We are very excited to continue the amazing Fitz traditions and work with all of you. Our show this year is A Night Out With Queen and includes the following songs.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Under Pressure
Bohemian Rhapsody
Don't Stop Me Now
Make sure you are checking your mailer for times and the schedule for the year. All the scheduled activities and what we do at band camp is outlined in the mailer. We are adding the mailer to the website, along with the adjusted schedule for August 2nd's baseball game! Remember band camp is required unless there is a major illness or emergency. Doctors appointments (unless an emergency), sporting events, vacations will not be excused. If you miss a day with an unexcused absence you will be placed on the alternate list and will have to earn your spot back as they come available.
All of the music and drill has been placed on the marching band listening example tab. If you lose your music please go there and print up a new one. Remember you get points for participation and having the tools you need to be successful every day is imperative!
We can't wait to work with all of you and have an amazing 2019 SMB season!
Mr Busuttil and Mr Donnelly
June 19th, 2018
As band camp approaches, please make sure you are looking at your schedule for the next few weeks. If you need a new schedule you can get it on our marching band tab. Click the Spartan Marching Band tab to the right.
Those of you that need shoes and or a shirt please fill out the google form at the link below. If you only need one or the other (shoes and shirt). You can leave the questions blank for the items you do not need. See you all next week!
Shoes and Shirt Sizes
June 15th, 2018
Happy last day of school! That means we are now in full marching band mode for the 2018 season! This year's show is entitled Turn of the Century, with music spanning from 1990-2001. See the marching band tab to learn about this years staff, music, and download the mailer if you did not get one yet.
We have posted the recordings of the MSU marching band playing a similar arrangement of three of the songs, as well as midi recordings of the show. We will not be printing lots of copies of the music this year, if you loose your music you can go to the listening examples/music page under the marching band tab to download and print up a new copy.
Sectionals for the drum line and color guard begin on June 21st from noon to 3pm. Below you will find dates of sectionals for all of the other sections in the band. If you can not attend a sectional date you must contact a director, and your section leader.
Flutes
June 28th, 2018; 12-1:30pm ,
July 12th, 2018; 12-1:30pm
July 19th, 2018; 12-1:30pm
Clarinets
June 28th, 2018; Noon-1pm
July 12th, 2018; Noon-1pm
July 19th, 2018; Noon-1pm
Saxophone and Mellophone
June 28th, 2018; Noon-1:30pm
July 12th, 2018; Noon to 1:30pm
July 19th, 2018; Noon to 1:30pm
Trumpets
June 21st, 2018; Noon-2pm
June 28th, 2018; Noon-2pm
July 19th, 2018; Noon-2pm
Low Brass and Winds
June 28th, 2018; Noon-1:30pm
July 12th, 2018; Noon-1:30pm
Drum Line and Color Guard
Noon-3pm all Thursdays through band camp, excluding July 5th due to the holiday on the 4th.
Please continue to check this page and the Facebook page for all the latest information.
June 5th, 2018
As the school year is wrapping up we are gearing up for the upcoming marching band. On the marching band page you will find our 2018 show, and mailer. You will also see a link where I will be having this years members provide us with their contact information. Please stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for news and updater. I look forward to the 2018 Spartan Marching Band season.
February 2nd, 2018
There has been some adjustments to the band calendar, the new dates are in the letter that is going home today February 2nd, 2018. I am also attaching the letter here just in case it doesn't make it home.
October 5th, 2017
Homecoming was a huge success, and the students are hard at work getting ready for band festival! The schedule is posted on the marching band page on the website. There are also hard copies available that were put up in the band room earlier this week. Along with the itinerary there is also tickets for the event, and a photo order form. Please ask your student for this information or have them get it for you if they have not done so already.
The concert bands are hard at work in prepping for the halloween concert. The concert will take place at 7:30pm in the FHS auditorium.
We are excited to welcome our 8th grade band students to the football game on October 13th. This will be a good way for them to get some experience and find out what the marching band is like.
September 22nd, 2017
The first few weeks of school have been great. All the bands are off to a great start, and marching band has had a successful band camp refresher day. The students are excited to go to CMU tomorrow even though it will be hot!! We are excited to cheer on the Spartan football team and hope to see them bring home another victory.
Students if you are interested in giving lessons to middle school students, please fill out this google form.
I have attached the homecoming schedule under the marching band page! Please let me know if you have any questions.
September 8th, 2017
The first week back has been great and the students are back working! All of the bands are now playing and working on concert music. The calendar is now updated for all of the dates for the bands for the whole year. On the marching band page you will find the CMU flier, and information about our upcoming rehearsal and movie night on September 16th. Please remember that syllabi were not passed out to any class, just an introductory letter and the agreement form. All of the syllabi for each class are on this web page under the specific classes. I am excited about this year and can't wait to see the groups continue to grow!
August 24th, 2017
The school year is almost upon us, and the marching band has already been hard at work! We are looking forward to the first football game on Friday August 25th. Our call time for the game will be at 4:30, we will have a rehearsal before the game from 4:30-6:15pm. We will step off for the game at 6:30 with pregame starting at around 6:45pm. The uniform for the game will be your section shirts and jeans.
We are doing a marching mini band camp refresher rehearsal on September 16th. I will be sending home a flier with the details for this rehearsal and posting it on the marching band page here.
We are looking for volunteers to help out with different activities through out the year. Please follow this link to sign up an help the Fitzgerald Bands. You do not need an account to volunteer. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084eadab2da6f94-band
Here are some important upcoming dates and times for the marching band. We hope to see you at an upcoming game or event.
August 30th Back to School Fair
Call Time: 3:45pm in Band Room
Bus leaves : 4:30pm to Schofield
Uniform: Section Shirts and Shorts
September 1 Home Game
Call Time: 3:00pm
Rehearsal: 3:00-4:45pm
Dinner (Provided): 5:00pm
Step Off: 6:30pm
Pregame: approximately 6:45pm
Kick Off: 7:00pm
Uniform: Band Polo Black Pants Marching Shoes
Marching Band Mini Camp Refresher Rehearsal
Why: To get an extra rehearsal with MSBOA Clinician to clean before homecoming and band festival.
When: September 16th, 2017
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Rehearsal and drill
12pm - 1pm Lunch break (on your own)
1pm - 4:30pm Rehearsal and drill
*Please see Mr. Busuttil with any conflicts*
August 8th, 2017
If you would like to volunteer your time to help the band, we are going to begin using the website 'Sign Up Genius'. Everything that needs to be done will be included on this list! You just need to follow the link and put your name down to sign up! Thanks!
-Mr. Donnelly
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084eadab2da6f94-band
June 25th, 2017
This is the new website for the Fitzgerald High School bands in Warren Michigan. The bands are under the direction of Adam Busuttil. Please come back often for the latest news and information.
Please read the whole post. Drumline and Color Guard can keep their equipment. The bottle drive is not canceled details on how that day will run will be available shortly.
Dear Fitzgerald Marching Band Families,
The health and safety of our students is our number one priority. Due to a structural problem that has arised on the high school athletic field and the COVID-19 requirements, Mr. Busuttil, Mr. Donnelly, and administration have decided to cancel all marching band summer activities that were to begin on July 23, 2020. This was a very difficult decision for us, but feel it is the best for our students.
Students enrolled in marching band class can expect to return in the fall. We are hoping to continue with the schedule provided in the 2020 marching band mailer available on the band website www.fitzgeraldbands.weebly.com. As we have more information we will continue to update the community. We appreciate your support and are happy to answer any questions via email.
Stay safe and we can not wait to see you all in the fall.
Adam L Busuttil. Zachary Donnelly adabus@myfitz.net zacdon@myfitz.net
July 20th, 2020
Please fill out the consent form which is located on the marching band page, and bring it in on the first day of camp. You must submit this form in order to participate in band camp for the upcoming season. Please also review the covid parent return info as well. Feel free to email Mr B. (adabus@myfitz.net) with any questions. Check back here and or on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
June 26th, 2020
We now have the covid procedures for band camp and our color guard and drumline rehearsals. Color guard and drumline will begin on July 9th and will run from noon-1:30pm. Please see the covid update from the district, as well as the digital mailer for dates and times. Both of these documents can be found under the marching band tab. Please email me at adabus@myfitz.net with any questions.
February 26th,2020
Trip information is now available in the resources tab. There are hard copies of this information in the band room as well.
November 8th,2019
Playing tests for the concert bands can be found at the link below. The test for each band are due on Friday November 15th, 2019. Symphony Band and 9th Grade Concert Band will be playing "Highlights from Frozen" and Wind Ensemble will be playing "We Wish You a Mambo Christmas". You can retake the test, but must attempt it by the due date to be eligible for the retake.
https://ola.performancematters.com/ola/ola.html?clientCode=miFitzgerald
September 23rd, 2019
The homecoming itinerary is now available download it on the marching band tab on the website, there are also hard copies available in the band room!
July 24th, 2019
Pre-camp day one starts tomorrow. We are very excited to continue the amazing Fitz traditions and work with all of you. Our show this year is A Night Out With Queen and includes the following songs.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Under Pressure
Bohemian Rhapsody
Don't Stop Me Now
Make sure you are checking your mailer for times and the schedule for the year. All the scheduled activities and what we do at band camp is outlined in the mailer. We are adding the mailer to the website, along with the adjusted schedule for August 2nd's baseball game! Remember band camp is required unless there is a major illness or emergency. Doctors appointments (unless an emergency), sporting events, vacations will not be excused. If you miss a day with an unexcused absence you will be placed on the alternate list and will have to earn your spot back as they come available.
All of the music and drill has been placed on the marching band listening example tab. If you lose your music please go there and print up a new one. Remember you get points for participation and having the tools you need to be successful every day is imperative!
We can't wait to work with all of you and have an amazing 2019 SMB season!
Mr Busuttil and Mr Donnelly
June 19th, 2018
As band camp approaches, please make sure you are looking at your schedule for the next few weeks. If you need a new schedule you can get it on our marching band tab. Click the Spartan Marching Band tab to the right.
Those of you that need shoes and or a shirt please fill out the google form at the link below. If you only need one or the other (shoes and shirt). You can leave the questions blank for the items you do not need. See you all next week!
Shoes and Shirt Sizes
June 15th, 2018
Happy last day of school! That means we are now in full marching band mode for the 2018 season! This year's show is entitled Turn of the Century, with music spanning from 1990-2001. See the marching band tab to learn about this years staff, music, and download the mailer if you did not get one yet.
We have posted the recordings of the MSU marching band playing a similar arrangement of three of the songs, as well as midi recordings of the show. We will not be printing lots of copies of the music this year, if you loose your music you can go to the listening examples/music page under the marching band tab to download and print up a new copy.
Sectionals for the drum line and color guard begin on June 21st from noon to 3pm. Below you will find dates of sectionals for all of the other sections in the band. If you can not attend a sectional date you must contact a director, and your section leader.
Flutes
June 28th, 2018; 12-1:30pm ,
July 12th, 2018; 12-1:30pm
July 19th, 2018; 12-1:30pm
Clarinets
June 28th, 2018; Noon-1pm
July 12th, 2018; Noon-1pm
July 19th, 2018; Noon-1pm
Saxophone and Mellophone
June 28th, 2018; Noon-1:30pm
July 12th, 2018; Noon to 1:30pm
July 19th, 2018; Noon to 1:30pm
Trumpets
June 21st, 2018; Noon-2pm
June 28th, 2018; Noon-2pm
July 19th, 2018; Noon-2pm
Low Brass and Winds
June 28th, 2018; Noon-1:30pm
July 12th, 2018; Noon-1:30pm
Drum Line and Color Guard
Noon-3pm all Thursdays through band camp, excluding July 5th due to the holiday on the 4th.
Please continue to check this page and the Facebook page for all the latest information.
June 5th, 2018
As the school year is wrapping up we are gearing up for the upcoming marching band. On the marching band page you will find our 2018 show, and mailer. You will also see a link where I will be having this years members provide us with their contact information. Please stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for news and updater. I look forward to the 2018 Spartan Marching Band season.
February 2nd, 2018
There has been some adjustments to the band calendar, the new dates are in the letter that is going home today February 2nd, 2018. I am also attaching the letter here just in case it doesn't make it home.
October 5th, 2017
Homecoming was a huge success, and the students are hard at work getting ready for band festival! The schedule is posted on the marching band page on the website. There are also hard copies available that were put up in the band room earlier this week. Along with the itinerary there is also tickets for the event, and a photo order form. Please ask your student for this information or have them get it for you if they have not done so already.
The concert bands are hard at work in prepping for the halloween concert. The concert will take place at 7:30pm in the FHS auditorium.
We are excited to welcome our 8th grade band students to the football game on October 13th. This will be a good way for them to get some experience and find out what the marching band is like.
September 22nd, 2017
The first few weeks of school have been great. All the bands are off to a great start, and marching band has had a successful band camp refresher day. The students are excited to go to CMU tomorrow even though it will be hot!! We are excited to cheer on the Spartan football team and hope to see them bring home another victory.
Students if you are interested in giving lessons to middle school students, please fill out this google form.
I have attached the homecoming schedule under the marching band page! Please let me know if you have any questions.
September 8th, 2017
The first week back has been great and the students are back working! All of the bands are now playing and working on concert music. The calendar is now updated for all of the dates for the bands for the whole year. On the marching band page you will find the CMU flier, and information about our upcoming rehearsal and movie night on September 16th. Please remember that syllabi were not passed out to any class, just an introductory letter and the agreement form. All of the syllabi for each class are on this web page under the specific classes. I am excited about this year and can't wait to see the groups continue to grow!
August 24th, 2017
The school year is almost upon us, and the marching band has already been hard at work! We are looking forward to the first football game on Friday August 25th. Our call time for the game will be at 4:30, we will have a rehearsal before the game from 4:30-6:15pm. We will step off for the game at 6:30 with pregame starting at around 6:45pm. The uniform for the game will be your section shirts and jeans.
We are doing a marching mini band camp refresher rehearsal on September 16th. I will be sending home a flier with the details for this rehearsal and posting it on the marching band page here.
We are looking for volunteers to help out with different activities through out the year. Please follow this link to sign up an help the Fitzgerald Bands. You do not need an account to volunteer. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084eadab2da6f94-band
Here are some important upcoming dates and times for the marching band. We hope to see you at an upcoming game or event.
August 30th Back to School Fair
Call Time: 3:45pm in Band Room
Bus leaves : 4:30pm to Schofield
Uniform: Section Shirts and Shorts
September 1 Home Game
Call Time: 3:00pm
Rehearsal: 3:00-4:45pm
Dinner (Provided): 5:00pm
Step Off: 6:30pm
Pregame: approximately 6:45pm
Kick Off: 7:00pm
Uniform: Band Polo Black Pants Marching Shoes
Marching Band Mini Camp Refresher Rehearsal
Why: To get an extra rehearsal with MSBOA Clinician to clean before homecoming and band festival.
When: September 16th, 2017
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm Rehearsal and drill
12pm - 1pm Lunch break (on your own)
1pm - 4:30pm Rehearsal and drill
*Please see Mr. Busuttil with any conflicts*
August 8th, 2017
If you would like to volunteer your time to help the band, we are going to begin using the website 'Sign Up Genius'. Everything that needs to be done will be included on this list! You just need to follow the link and put your name down to sign up! Thanks!
-Mr. Donnelly
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084eadab2da6f94-band
June 25th, 2017
This is the new website for the Fitzgerald High School bands in Warren Michigan. The bands are under the direction of Adam Busuttil. Please come back often for the latest news and information.