February
February 10th-March 6th Fundraiser (Please turn in all paper forms and donations by March 6th)
February 27th Parent Teacher Conference (Parents please reach out to Mr. Andrews via email if you would like to schedule a conference)
March 20th, 2026
District Band Assessment (Selected Students)
Great Bridge High School, 301 Hanbury Rd, Chesapeake VA 23322
11:15-11:35 Stage Performance
(Parents planning to attend should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the stage performance time to ensure they have adequate time to get thru security.)
April
April 11, 2026 Flute Day VSU (Please see the flyer below for more information. Middle School flutes are welcome to attend.)
After School Rehearsals (Dates will be listed below) Students must have a signed permission form to stay for after-school rehearsals. (Parents are reminded that students must be picked up within 10 minutes of dismissal from rehearsal)
February (if there is inclement weather or they cancel all After-School activities there will be no rehearsal)
February 26th-2:00-4pm (Full Ensemble)
March (Concert Assessment Preparation) Selected students will be notified.
March 3rd, 2:00-4:00pm (Guest Clinician) All Selected students attending
March 5th, 2:00-4:00pm (Sectionals 2:15-3:15, Sight Reading 3:15-4:00pm)
March 12th 2:00-4:00pm
March 17th 2:00-4:00pm (Prep on Stage)
March 19th 2:00-4:00pm (Final Prep-On Stage)
Combined In School Rehearsals (During Exploratory) Students are responsible for any missed assignments. Dates will be listed below. Please be sure to check in with your teacher for assignments.
Please check with your Exploratory teacher to verify you can attend.
Previous Events
August
August 13th, 2025-6th Grade Hawk Camp. CFCMS 4-6pm.
August 21, 2025 CFCMS Open House for all students 4:00-6:00pm
October 3rd, 2025-Parent Teacher Conference-Please contact Mr. Andrews via email if you would like to schedule a conference.
October 10th, 2025-Suffolk Peanut Festival (Selected Students will be notified)
CANCELLED October 18th, 2025 CFCMS Fall Festival (7th/8th Band to perform)
Attire: CFCMS Band T-Shirts, Jean, and sneakers)
November 7th (Community Partner Performance) Northern Shoes Elementary School
December 5th, 2025 CFCMS Special performance (Chrysler Museum, Norfolk VA)
(CFCMS Dress Concert Attire, Black Bottoms, White shirts, Bow ties and cummerbund)
December 11th, 2025 Winter Band Concert 6:00pm 6th Grade Concert 7:15pm 7th/8th Grade Concert 6th Grade Tan/Brown Khaki Pants, black/brown dress shoes, flats, heels, and the CFCMS
Polos.* (Polo's will be distributed out before the concert) Lost of damaged polos will incure a $40 fee.
7th Grade-Khaki along with Band T-Shirt
8th Grade-Concert Dress Attire: Black bottoms, white shirt, bow tie and cummerbund.
December 13th, 2025 District Auditions (Hickory Middle School, Chesapeake VA)
January
SPS All City Band January 28-29th, 2026
January-28th 10am-6:30pm (1st Rehearsal)
29th-1-5pm (2nd Rehearsal) Concert 6:30pm
Lakeland High School, 214 Kenyon Rd. Suffolk VA 23434 Contact Attire: CFCMS Concert Dress: Black Bottoms, White Button Up shirt with collar, CFCMS Bow Tie and Cummerbun.
February
All District Band
February 6-7, 2026
Location: Western Branch High School
Previous After School Rehearsals
September
September 25th 2:00-3:30pm (Open to all 7th/8th Grade students)
September 30th 2:00-3:30pm
October 2nd, 2025 2:00-3:30pm
October 9th, 2025 2:00-3:30pm (Only students attending Peanut Fest)
October 16th, 2025 2:00-3:30pm (District Audition Prep 7th/8th Grades)
October 21st, 2025 (District Audition Prep-7th/8th Grade students who will be auditioning for District Concert Band)
October 28th, 2025 (District Band Prep)
October 30th, 2025
November 6th, 2025 (Special Event Prep-Selected Students)
November 13th, 2025 2:00-3:30 pm (7th and 8th Grade students)
November 18th, 2025 (Selected 7th/8th Grade Students attending December 5th Event)
November 20th, 2025 2-3:30pm Special Event Prep
December 4th, 2025 (Selected students attending December 5th Event)
December 9th, 2025 (District Audition Rehearsal)
January 12, 2026 2:00-3:30pm Trumpet Sectional
January 20th, 2:00-3:30pm-After School Rehearsal for 7th and 8th Graders Requirements to attend, Must have Tuner or have one ordered, Must know all 5 District Scales, Sight Reading
January 27th, 2:00-3:30pm-7th/8th Graders (Auditions for Assessment Band)
Assessment Preparations (Selected Students will be notified) Students are reminded to bring a tuner (Regular rehearsal will be on Tuesday and Thursdays)
February 3rd 2:00-3:30pm
February 5th 2:00-3:30pm (extended till 4:00pm if there is no rehearsal Tuesday)
February 10th-12th 2:00-3:30pm
February 17th-2:00pm-4:00pm (Sectionals/Full Rehearsals) 2:15-2:45 Sectionals 2:50-3:55 Full Band
February 19th-2:00-3:30pm (Brass only)
February 24th-2:00-3:30pm (Woodwind Only)
Previous In-School Rehearsals
November 17-19, 2025 (7th-8th) Grades
December 3rd, 10th, 11th (Grade 6-8)
If you would like to schedule a conference, please email Mr. Andrews @ russellandrews@spsk12.net
Please email Mr. Andrews if you would like to schedule a conference.
2025-2026 School Year.
I am delighted that you stopped by the CFCMS Band Website.
The CFCMS Band is comprised of three ensembles.
6th (Beginner Band) No experience needed.
7th (Intermediate Band)
8th (Advance Band)
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our site. Thank you for your support of the CFCMS Band Program and we look forward to an exciting year!
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*Parent Teacher Conference-If you would like to schedule a meeting, please email Mr. Andrews @ russellandrews@spsk12.net
Flute Day 2026