Welcome to the website of the William Fremd High School Band program from Palatine, Illinois. The Fremd Bands consist of 215 students enrolled in four curricular bands and numerous extra-curricular ensembles. Accolades for the Fremd Bands include being selected four times to perform at the University of Illinois "SuperState Concert Band Festival" (2020, 2019, 2009, 2008), performances at the ILMEA All-State Conference (Wind Symphony & Jazz Ensemble), and numerous awards for the Viking Marching Band as well as other ensembles. The Fremd Bands are under the direction of Matthew Moore, J.T. Teichert, and Griffin Lober.
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*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EIGHTH GRADE BAND STUDENTS/PARENTS AND CURRENT FHS BAND STUDENTS:
Eighth Grader Band Auditions (optional)
- Information letter and requirements
- Required ILMEA Junior Scales
- Required Instrument Etudes
Viking Marching Band - Upcoming Clinics and Important Information
- VMB "Believe" 2021 Show mp3
- VMB 2021 Season Overview and Requirements
- VMB 2021 Show Reveal Video - "Believe"
- Viking Marching Band 2021 Tentative Fall Calendar (August - October)
- Percussionists - Flyer for VMB Drumline and Front Ensemble Clinic/Auditions
- Percussionists - Clinic/Audition Music to practice and print out
- Upcoming VMB Clinics and Events Flyer - all eighth graders
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The Fremd Band program has a long tradition of excellence through music education and band performances