Hello rising 6th graders! Parents please be sure to set an appointment to come in and meet with me to see which instrument you will play in band! Please be sure to come with an open mind as not all instruments may be available when we meet. See you soon!
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This weekend’s audition was for TWO bands – The “All-District” band (made up of middle schools from counties across our region) and the “All-County” band (students ONLY from Spotsylvania County).
District Band is comprised TWO band levels. Symphonic (highest scores) and Concert (second highest). Congratulations to all the students who tried out!! The District Band Results (these students were accepted - meets on Feb. 10th and 11th, more info coming soon): Flute: Alayna Hall – 7th Chair Concert Clarinet: Jonma Fuentes – 8th Chair Concert Akeeyva Smith – 15th Chair Concert Alyssa Cianelli – 16th Chair Concert Alto Sax: Samuel Freytes – 3rd Symphonic Tenor Sax: Micah Lumpkin – 1st Alternate* Trumpet: Parker Garrison – 5th Chair Symphonic Emily Tsai – 10th Chair Symphonic Xavier Johnson – 1st Alternate* French Horn: Gabriella Baker-Schiel - 3rd Chair Symphonic Maron Goyena – 1st Chair Concert Baritone: Joseph Campbell – 1st Chair Concert Trombone: Freddie Leich – 7th Chair Concert Tuba: Max Benson – 4th Chair Symphonic Alex Stewart – 1st Chair Concert *Alternate means you should be on “stand-by” in case another student cannot attend. If another student in that section cannot attend, then you are in. The Spotsylvania “All-County” Band Results (these students were accepted - meets on January 26 and 27, more info coming soon): French Horn: Gabriella Baker-Schiel – 2nd Chair Maron Goyena – 3rd Chair Tuba: Maxwell Benson – 2nd Chair Alexander Stewart – 3rd Chair Trumpet: Parker Garrison – 3rd Chair Emily Tsai – 5th Chair Xavier Johnson – 8th Chair Ashley Tsai – 10th Chair Baritone: Joseph Campbell – 2nd Chair Trombone: Freddie Leich – 2nd Chair Jack Campbell – 4th Chair Flute: Alayna Hall – 3rd Chair Tenor Sax: Micah Lumpkin – 3rd Chair Alto Sax: Samuel Freytes – 1st Chair Clarinet: Jonmanuel Fuentes – 9th Chair Akeeyva Smith – 12th Chair Alyssa Cianelli – 13th Chair Nathaniel Dennery – 17th Chair Jaansher Khattak – 24th Chair Esther Whaley – 25th Chair Percussion: Samuel Colbert – 7th Chair Wonderful job!! Congratulations!!! All-District and All-County result will not be ready until sometime Sunday afternoon. Thanks to all who auditioned! As soon as I can post results, they will be here!
Greetings parents and students! I look forward to seeing you on Monday for the 2pm, 4pm, or 6pm session here at FMS. We start school on Wednesday, August 10!
Congratulations to these students for being chosen to participate in the Spotsylvania All-County Band!
Abby Cota Aidan Witt Alyssa Cianelli Aydon Fauscett Derek Harney Ethan Uebelhoer Felicity Yonts Jonmanuel Fuentes Madelyn Banner Parker Garrison Samuel Freytes Sean Davis Manzer Congratulations to these students for being chosen to participate in the All-District Band!
Samuel Freytes Aiden Hunter Alyssa Cianelli Abby Cota Jonmanuel Fuentes Felicity Yonts Madelyn Banner Aidan Witt Max Benson Ethan Uebelhoer Permission slips will be distributed in class. Thanks to everyone who wanted to audition! I look forward to seeing parents and students on Tuesday, August 10! You can come to FMS from 9-11am, 1-3pm, or 5-7pm. If you are in 6th grade and still need to be paired with an instrument, we will do that during the first few days in band class. I have also posted the updated calendar and band handbook which will be distributed during the first few days of school.
Are you ready to find out which instrument you would like to play in the band?! Come and meet with Mr. Hoovler by clicking the "Schedule Appointment" link at the top of the page! Questions? Email Mr. Hoovler!
Your child will have time to explore two instruments of their choice if you sign up for an appointment. They can choose from flute, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Instrument spots are limited, so instruments are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Greetings! We have tons of information to share about the band program here at FMS! If you are looking for an appointment to meet with Mr. Hoovler to decide which band instrument you would like to play, please check back in May for those appointments to be open (the link will be right here!). In the meantime, please check out the band video below! Welcome to band! If you are in 6th grade, please visit https://freedomband.simplybook.me/v2/ to set your appointment to get set up with a band instrument! If you are 7th or 8th grade, please be sure to have your essential elements book and instrument for class! A music stand for home use is also HIGHLY recommended!
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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, ten VMEA Blue Ribbon awards, and has earned numerous superior ratings in his career. Archives
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