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BOF November News

November Events (See calendar for specific times)

Nov 7 (Fri) - Home Playoff Football Game

Nov 7-8 (Fri/Sat) - Furman Band Clinic (Selected Students)

Nov 11-13 - Winter Guard Auditions at Hillcrest HS - 4:30-7:00 pm

Nov 11 (Tue) - Symphonic Band Fall Concert - 6:00 pm

Nov 13 (Thu) - Fury’s Got Talent Show - 6:30 pm

Nov 14 (Fri) - NGU Brass Quintet Performance at FIHS (1st/2nd Blocks)

Nov 18 (Tue) - Christmas Parade Rehearsal (CHOCOLATE MONEY DUE)

Nov 20 (Thu) - Christmas Parade Rehearsal

Nov 25 (Tue) - Middle School Visits at FIHS

Nov 26-28 (Wed-Fri) - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Upcoming Events

Dec 1 (Mon) - CB Fee Due

Dec 3 (Wed) - Fountain Inn Christmas Parade

Dec 11 (Thu) - Winter Concert

Dec TBA - Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser

Monthly Highlights

Marching Band Season Results!

Boiling Springs Festival of Bands

• 3rd Place - Class 6 - Prelims
• 9th Place - Finals

C. Phillip McIntyre Tournament of Bands - Byrnes HS

• 4th Place - Class 6

Pendleton Classic Band Competition

• 3rd place - Class 4 - Prelims
• 6th place - Finals

SCBDA 4A State Championships

• 6th Place - Prelims!
• 7th Place - Finals!

Remaining Football Games

Congratulations to the FIHS Varsity Football team for qualifying for playoffs. We have the home field advantage. The FIHS Marching Band will perform at the game on November 7th. Call time 6:00 pm.

Furman Band Clinic

Students were selected to participate in the Furman Band Clinic on November 7-8. Please check your email from Furman for specific details.

25-26 Winter Guard Auditions at Hillcrest HS

Students in good standing and all BOF dues paid may audition for WG at Hillcrest HS. Remember these are auditions. All students may not make it. Do your best!

Symphonic Band Concert Attire

Students are required to provide their own concert black attire. Why? This is because students grow out of their clothes pretty fast! The band has limited sizes for pants, shirts, and dresses available for students in need. Boosters will do a sizing November 5th during school. All attire must be purchased by Friday, November 7.

Fury's Talent Show Fundraiser

October 31st is the last day to sign up! Participants please be sure to pay the registration fee in the BoosterHub Store. More information coming for ticket prices!

Clinics and Visits

• Converse College - Nov. 8 - Petrie Preview - Register Here
• USC Band Clinic Nominations - Email Mr. Tillman to nominate your child. Parents are responsible for transportation/lodging. More info
• Tuba Christmas - See link for more information

Breakfast With Santa Fundraiser

Band and Chorus will partner together to bring this for our community. Coming in December!

Orange Sky Trip - Strings/Band Students

If you are on the WAIT LIST please go in to pay IMMEDIATELY! https://orangeskytravel.com/200072 - Please keep up with your payments! We are planning a fundraiser in December for the trip.

Chocolate Fundraiser Money Due

All money is due online in BoosterHub by November 18. No cash or checks. Check your invoice in your account.

Concert Band Class Fees

$75 Class Dues due in BoosterHub by December 1st. Covers registrations, transportation, and select meals for concert band events. 

Communication

• Current members - Signup for BoosterHub to receive Announcements and Volunteer
• Level 2 Volunteer Sign up
• Email Mr. Tillman to sign up for Remind and Band App
• Check out our Social Media on Instagram and Facebook

GO BAND OF FURY!!