The All-County band auditions are on October 22nd. Permission slips will be handed out in class. Parents also have the option to fill out the new electronic permission form online instead of the traditional permission slip. Please complete the electronic form or turn in the permission slip by Friday, October 12th. Students will ride the bus to Thornburg MS and must be picked up by a parent from Thornburg Middle. Please see the permission slip for details.
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After several weeks of getting the three-week early start issues figured out, we are finally ready to put out this year's band calendar of events. Click here to get the latest PDF calendar!
We are also offering a way for students and parents to track all FMS music department dates and times on their portable devices! Click here for a link and instructions to add the FMS music department calendar to your smart phone. Welcome back to new and returning students! I look forward to seeing you briefly on August 9th!
If you would like to set an appointment to meet Mr. Hoovler and figure out which instrument to play in the band, click here. Appointments are available for July 10th and August 2nd. Thank you and see you soon!
8th grade students- marching band "Mini-Camp" is next week! Each high school offers a chance for any interested student to try marching band. NO COMMITMENT REQUIRED! You can come to one day or all days of the mini-camp and see if it is something you might enjoy doing in high school. Information links are here for Riverbend High School, Chancellor High School, and Courtland High School.
The 6th grade band and orchestra concert is Thursday, May 31st at 7pm. Please have your child at the school by 6:50pm in concert attire (black pants and white collared shirt and tie for boys, black pants or long black skirt and white top for girls). Thank you!
Great job at Kings Dominion, 7th grade band!! Superior ratings from all three judges!!! Way to go!!
The 6th grade band did an amazing job at Kings Dominion on May 4th! The band earned "Superior" ratings from all three judges and an average score of 97 out of 100!! WOW!! Great job FMS 6th grade band!!!
Please check out these last forms and details for Kings Dominion: KD rehearsal and details, KD Medical form. Both forms should be turned in ASAP. The chaperone background check form is also available. Thank you!
Great job to the 8th grade band, orchestra, and chorus for getting all superior ratings at the 2018 District XV assessment. FMS is now a nine-time VMEA Blue Ribbon School of Music!
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Mr. Christopher P. HoovlerMr. Hoovler is the band director at Freedom Middle School. He has his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from James Madison University and his Master's Degree in Music from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has been teaching band in the public schools since 1997. Mr. Hoovler is a member of VMEA, VBODA, and Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Hoovler has earned Virginia Honor Band status as a former high school director, nine VMEA Blue Ribbon awards, and has earned numerous superior ratings in his career. Archives
October 2018
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