"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it" -Lou Holtz


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Director's registration for the 10th annual Francis Howell Central Coliseum Classic is now available.  Please click here to be taken to the registration form.

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If you tried to enroll on the web page as an alumni within the past 6-8 months, your email was likely not registered.  Please take a moment and click on the alumni tab to re-register, or send an email directly to alumni@fhcspartanbands.com.  Thanks!

Video of the Week

Each week, a different music performance will be shared. Previous weeks will be archived under the Multimedia tab. This week we hear Norman Dello Joio's Satiric Dances played by the Sasebo Wind Orchestra. Students may leave comments by logging in. All comments are subject to director approval. Please sign your post with your first name and ensemble. No last names will be published. Anonymous comments will not be posted. Inappropriate posts will be disciplined.

Welcome to the FHC Spartan Bands Website

Welcome to the Francis Howell Central Spartan Bands online home!  We hope that you will find this site practical, informational, and enjoyable. 

To our students:
This website can serve as crucial companion in your growth as a musician.  Please take advantage of the tools you have been given. 

To our parents:
Almost any piece of information you need is contained in this site.  Please check back often as trip itineraries, concert times, and other pertinent information is updated regularly.

To our visitors:
We hope you will find our site enjoyable as well!

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Francis Howell Central Spartan Bands website today!

Nathan Griffin, Director of Bands
Andy Messerli, Assistant Director
Note: Visitors do not need to log in.

Alumni

Are you an alumni of the Spartan Band Program?  Click Here!