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!

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

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. 

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

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!

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