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.
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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!
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!!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! 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! |
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
August 2021
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