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The Kettering Fairmont High School Band Department consists of four Concert Bands, two Jazz Ensembles, Athletic Band, Percussion Ensemble, three Winter Guards, and the Marching Firebirds. With over 300 students involved in the band program, the bands have consistently received top ratings at Ohio Music Education Association events.  

The Jazz Ensembles, directed by Bryce Newton, have received awards at local and regional jazz festivals, and have been invited to perform twice at the Ohio Music Education Association State Convention.  

The Winter Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Tommy Roam, has been a WGI regional and championship finalist.  

The Fairmont Marching Firebirds, under the direction of Matthew Phillips and Brandon Schick, have been named a Bands of America regional finalist, grand champion at numerous OMEA and MidStates Band Association events, and have consistently received superior ratings at OMEA State Marching Band Finals for the past two decades.  

K F H S B A N D B O O S T E R S

2023-2024 Executive Board

President

Andrea Kuperman

RESOURCES

Victor and Amanda Tirado

TREASURER

Amie Heller

FINANCE

*TO BE FILLED

TranspoRTATION

Melissa Oakley

FUNDRAISING

Jamie Suter

SECRETARY

Jenn Trapp

*The Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters is a 501c3 tax exempt organization.

*Annual federal tax returns are on file in the Fairmont music office and available for review.