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

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.

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!