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Ten-time VMEA Blue Ribbon Recipients,
14 Years of Superior Ratings

Welcome Rising 6th Graders!

2/17/2021

 
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!

8/29/2020

 
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!

Congratulations, 8th Grade!

5/22/2020

 

Great job, 8th grade band!  You did an amazing job at the 2020 District Assessments earning "Superior" ratings from all the judges!! Way to go and best of luck as you transition to high school!!

All-District Band Results!

1/25/2020

 
Congratulations to all the band students who auditioned for the All-District Band at A.G. Wright Middle School on January 25th!  These students were selected to participate in the band on February 14th and 15th:


Alexandra Carey, 6th Chair Trumpet, Symphonic Band
CJ Ramos, 1st Chair Tuba, Symphonic Band
Elizabeth Freytes, 3rd Chair French Horn, Symphonic Band
Isabell McBride, 7th Chair Flute, Symphonic Band
Julia Hoovler, 5th Chair Clarinet, Symphonic Band
Kaylee Phillips, 1st Chair Bass Clarinet, Concert Band
Lyla Gandy, 4th Chair Clarinet, Concert Band
Lindsey Irving, 10th Chair Clarinet, Concert Band
Maia Fissel, 6th Chair French Horn, Concert Band
Marbella Moron, 3rd Chair Trombone, Concert Band
Ryleigh Oztuna, 7th Chair Flute, Concert Band


Great job to all who auditioned today!

Congratulations!

11/13/2019

 
Our amazing band students all did a fantastic job at All-County band auditions!  The following students were placed in the All-County Band (the event takes place January 9th and 10th at Spotsylvania HS).  Great job to all who came out to audition!!

Isabell McBride, 1st Flute
Claire Pugh, 6th Clarinet
Julia Hoovler, 8th Clarinet
Erin Toigo, 9th Clarinet
Lindsey Irving, 11th Clarinet
Kimberly Yonts, 16th Clarinet
Lyla Gandy, 21st Clarinet
Kaylee Phillips, 3rd Bass Clarinet
Azaleigh Smith, 5th Alto Sax
Madeline Simonetta, 1st Tenor Sax
Ryan Uecker, 2nd Bari Sax
Elizabeth Freytes , 2nd French Horn
Maia Fissel, 6th French Horn
Lily Pendleton, 7th French Horn
Patrick Fallon, 8th French Horn
Kelsie Ashwood, 3rd Trumpet
Joshua Vigil, 4th Trumpet
Alexandra Carey, 11th Trumpet
Marbella Moron, 3rd Trombone
Christian Wilson, 4th Trombone
Joseph Yearsley, 12th Trombone
Tyler Herndon, 3rd Baritone
Christian Ramos, 1st Tuba


Busy season for 7th and 8th graders!

11/4/2019

 
Coming up...All County Band auditions for 7th and 8th grade on Nov. 13.  Also the 7th and 8th grade band/ orchestra concert is coming on Nov. 20th.  There is one 8th grade band rehearsal after school on Nov. 14th (this date was changed for a volleyball conflict) from 3-4pm and one 7th grade band rehearsal on Nov. 18th from 3-4pm. 

Congratulations 8th Grade Band!!

3/21/2019

 
Way to go 8th grade band!  All four judges gave "Superior" ratings for the stage performance as well as the sight reading!  YAY!

8th Grade State Assessments!

2/28/2019

 
Here are the upcoming rehearsals and performances for the 8th grade band:

•Wednesday, March 6th from 3-4PM - Full rehearsal 
•Thursday March 7th from 5:45PM-6:30PM - Pre-Assessment Concert (concert begins at 6PM, concert attire required)
•Wednesday, March 13th from 3-4PM - Full Rehearsal

•Tuesday, March 19th from 3-5:45PM - State Assessment Concert at Massaponax High School (parents are welcome to attend the 4:30PM performance).  Students will be transported by bus to and from MHS.  Students should be picked up at FMS at 5:45PM.  

Please check your email for the electronic permission form link.  Thank you!

Congratulations!

1/20/2019

 
Thank you to all the students who tried out at A.G. Wright Middle School on January 19th.  These students were accepted into the District Band.  The event takes place February 16 and 17 at Brooke Point High School.  Great job everyone!!

Isabell McBride - 11th Chair Flute, Symphonic Band
Grace Morgan - 18th chair, Symphonic Band
Claire Pugh - 19th Chair, Symphonic Band
Azaleigh Smith - 1st Alternate
Elizabeth Carey - 3rd Chair, Symphonic Band
Keegan Kennedy - 1st Chair, Symphonic Band
Lucas Rivas - 9th Chair, Symphonic Band
Destiny Morón - 11th Chair, Symphonic Band
Alexandra Carey - 10th Chair, Concert Band
CJ Ramos - 4th Chair, Symphonic Band

District Auditions are Postponed

1/11/2019

 
The January 12th District Band auditions are postponed.  They will now take place on January 19th at the same time (8:30am-10am registration) and place (A.G. Wright Middle School). 
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    Mr. Christopher P. Hoovler

    Mr. 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.

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