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Concert Band

About the Concert Bands

Flanagan is not only renowned for the marching aspect, but also in the winter and spring concert band activities. Flanagan boasts two performing Concert Bands, the Symphonic Winds and the Wind Orchestra, and entertains all sorts of crowds in many different venues. Flanagan concert bands also rest on a firm history of accomplishment. In the past, the top band has made an appearance in the 2001 BOA Concert Festival in South Carolina

In addition, one of our crowning achievements was being named a Demonstration School for the Arts 2004-2006 by the Florida Music Educator’s Association as well as receiving a Grammy for the arts program. The Wind Orchestra has earned the prestigious Otto J. Kraushaar Award for the third consecutive year, and the fourth Award in Flanagan's history.

Most recently, The Wind Orchestra completed a performance tour and visit to Washington D.C.. The ensemble performed at the Lincoln Memorial for the Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial Celebration and at the National Adjudicator's Invitational. The Flanagan Wind Orchestra earned the title of National Champion for 2009.


Wind Orchestra


Symphonic Winds


Concert Band Achievements





  • 2009 Otto J. Kraushaar Award
  • 2008 Otto J. Kraushaar Award
  • 2007 Otto J. Kraushaar Award
  • 2001 Grammy School
 

Dr Shaulis and 2001 Band Caption, Mike Tadlock with former Band Directors John Davis and Jay Dorfman receiving the 2001 School of Merit Award from the Grammy Foundation.
 

Composer, James Woodward, visits Flanagan

February 25th 2008

The Composer of "You Were There" visited Flanagan High School on Monday, February 25, 2008.  James Woodward flew into town Sunday Evening at the request of Mr. Rivero and Mr. Maina. 

He began Monday with a "Meet the Composer" forum for Students.  He entertained questions about composition and music theory.  Later that afternoon, James was the focus of the Wind Orchestra Rehearsal as they are preparing his work, "You Were There."  James gave his "Play by

Play" of the piece as he conducted the ensemble.  He then listened as Mr. Rivero conducted and rehearsed the Wind Orchestra.  All of the students thorughly enjoyed meeting, rehearsing with, and interacting with a "live" Composer!

Mr. Woodward flew back to Phoenix Tuesday morning where he will begin a new piece commissioned by Mr. Rivero, Mr. Maina, and the Flanagan Band Program.