Conn Selmer performing artist Julian Bliss presented a masterclass for FMS clarinets in 2017.
Supply List for 2022-2023
6th Grade Band
3 ring, 1 inch black binder for music and information storage
Metronome – Available free online @
7th Grade Band
● Case Name Tag – Labeled on the handle with a luggage tag or on the side of the case itself.
● Black 3-Ring Binder with pockets inside the cover
● 5 Dividers – Labeled as: 1. Information, 2. Warm-Ups, 3. Rhythms, 4. Music, 5. Notes
● Method Book – Essential Elements 2 for 7th grade, Specific to your instrument.
● Pencil Bag or pouch to be secured inside the binder
● 4 Pencils
● Highlighter – your choice of color.
● Music Stand for home practice and to bring to concerts.
● Percussion students see percussion class materials list : FMS Percussion Packages 2019-2020
8th Grade Bands
● Case Name Tag – Labeled on the handle with a luggage tag or on the side of the case itself.
● Black 3-Ring Binder with pockets inside the cover
● 5 Dividers – Labeled as: 1. Information, 2. Warm-Ups, 3. Rhythms, 4. Music, 5. Notes
● Method Book – Foundations for Superior Performance for 8th grade, Specific to your instrument.
● Pencil Bag or pouch to be secured inside the binder
● 4 Pencils
● Highlighter – your choice of color.
● Music Stand for home practice and to bring to concerts.
● Percussion students see percussion materials list: FMS Percussion Package 2019-2020
Concert/Performance Attire
All students must have the proper attire for every performance. Please plan ahead. This is a required part of their performance.
6th and 7th Grade Bands
Ladies
● Solid white, sleeved dress shirt (must cover shoulders)
● Long solid black skirt or pants (skirt must cover knees while sitting)
● Solid black dress shoes with appropriate black stockings or socks (Please – NO tennis shoes or flip flops)
Gentlemen
● Solid white dress shirt with collar – (no t-shirts)
● Solid black dress pants
● Solid black dress shoes and socks (Please – NO tennis shoes or flip flops-socks must be calf length)
8th Grade Bands
Concert Band requirements are the same as 6th and 7th grade bands.
Symphonic Band will be assigned a school uniform. Students will need to provide solid black dress shoes and socks for the uniform. Male students who participate in marching band at JF may use their marching shoes.