Marching, Concert, and Jazz Bands
Fairview High School offers one of the most extensive band programs in Colorado. The program is directed by Steve Christopher and Travis Keller and is supported by numerous volunteers and professionals. Being in the band at Fairview High School means students have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:
- Fairview Marching Knights – the marching band and color guard
- Winterguard and Winter Drumline
- Concert/Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Bands and Jazz Combos
- Playing in the Pit Orchestra for the Fall Musical
- Basketball Pep Band
- Marching in parades
- Pops Festival
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Marching Band
Fairview's marching program is supported by a host of professional marching band instructors , as well as parent volunteers. In 2006, the Fairview Marching Band placed fourth in the state marching band competition. Marching students are required to spend time outside of school preparing for marching competitions. During the marching season, students spend about 300 hours outside of regular school hours practicing for competitions. |
When marching season ends in mid to late October, the marching band becomes a ‘sit down’ band, which performs for school concerts and competitions. Smaller ensemble groups of brass, wind and percussion may also be formed to perform during the school year.
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Jazz Program
The jazz program at Fairview offers students at all levels the opportunity to learn and grow with the jazz idiom. Rigorous instruction takes place in the classroom four times per week during a regularly scheduled class period. In addition, students can audition to play in student-led combos that meet each week for a double period on block day. |
Concert Band