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about the MONARCH MARCHING FESTIVAL AND REGIONALS!!!
Come see the FMK Band perform at the annual
MONARCH MARCHING FESTIVAL
on Saturday, October 11th @ 7:45pm
Pre-order tickets HERE for the Monarch Marching Festival!
Find out more information about State Regionals, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and FINALS HERE from the Colorado Bandmasters Association, including the schedule of events and locations.
Persons 18 years and older who do not have a DOD ID will be required to pre-register in order to clear security on the Air Force Academy. Complete the easy form at the link below. Save the text message that you will receive and show that with your drivers license at the North Gate each of the days that you plan to attend.
LINK: Visit the USAFA
Fairview's marching program is supported by a host of professional marching band instructors as well as parent volunteers. The Fairview Marching Band finished 4th in 2021, 8th in 2022, 9th in 2023, and 6th in 2024. In addition, we received the award for Best General Effect at the 2011 state competition and the most improved band award at the 2009 Metro Regional Competition.
FMK begins their season with two weeks of Band Camp, beginning the first Wednesday of August, and ending the day before school starts (Mondays-Fridays) from 8:45am - 4:00pm. They continue to rehearse every Monday and Wednesday evening throughout the season from 5:00-9:00pm. Beginning in September, Saturday practices will become more regular. There is no practice Labor Day Weekend.
FMK usually competes in 5 competitions during the Fall and performs at selected home football games. The CBA State Competitions takes place end of October - early November. FMK also marches in the Lights of December Parade in Boulder every year. The marching band traveled to Disney World and Universal Studios in 2022 where they marched in the New Year's Magic Kingdom Parade, as well as participated in other clinics.