News
Jazz Fest 2009 to feature Vincent Gardner
Vincent Gardner, trombonist with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will the guest artist at this year's Jazz Fest, Friday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Foxboro High School auditorium. Read the full press release here (PDF file). Or you can view the same content and the poster here.
FMA Scholarship Winners
The winners of the 2009 FMA Scholarships were announced at the Pops Concert on May 3. Read more about it here.
Essentially Ellington
The Foxboro High School Jazz Ensemble has been selected to compete in the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York City, May 8-10. Read more about it in the Jazz at Lincoln Center press release and the FMA press release. Results will be posted here and on the FMA Twitter feed as soon as they are available.
FMA Fundraising Efforts
Read more about our various fall-winter 2008 fundraising efforts in this press release.
eScrip and GoodSearch
Read about our exciting new fundraising program through eScrip and GoodSearch and help us raise money for the music program in Foxboro. Or click on the logo to the left. Our group ID is listed below the eScrip logo.
New Marching Band Uniforms
During the halftime show at the homecoming game Saturday, October 4, the Foxboro High School marching band recognized Larry and Judee Harrington and John and Janet Spinney. The generous gift of these two families made possible the purchase of new band uniforms and matching rain gear, the first new ones for the band in 30 years.
Above: From the left, Larry Harrington, Judee Harrington, Maria Navedo, Sam Plasmati, Christopher Martes. Not shown are the Spinneys, who were unable to attend the ceremony.
The Foxboro High School Marching Band in formation in their new uniforms.
More pictures available in the gallery.
Bottle and Can Drive
On Saturday, September 20, 2008, the FMA and band, chorus, and orchestra students collected bottles and cans for redemption. The final tally is not in yet, but this year's drive appears to be another successful fund raiser. Thanks to all the students, parents, and community members who helped make this possible. More pictures are available in the gallery.
Stadium Cushions
The FMA is selling stadium cushions at every home game this fall. Read more...
FHS Marching Band 2008-2009
Marching band camp was held during the week of August 18. This year's theme is based on the Paul Simon song "Late in the Evening" from the 1980
soundtrack of the movie One Trick Pony. Led this year by Sam and Maria, the 84-member Foxboro High School marching band, performs this number as part of its half-time show, as well as several pieces performed from the stands. The marching band plays for most home games and the Thanksgiving Day Foxboro/Mansfield game. They also march in the Memorial Day Parade and the Founder's Day Parade.
This year's marching band has the privilege of wearing brand new uniforms. Thanks to the generosity of the Harrington and Spinney families, the band has state-of-the-art uniforms, similar to ones used by the top university marching bands in the country.
Foxborough High School Musicians among the Best in the District
After recent auditions, musicians from the Foxboro High School Music Program have once again ranked among the best in the district, and are headed to the Southeastern Senior District Festival in January 11-12, 2008, in Barnstable. Read more...