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

Assessment Band Info

2/28/2018

 
Here is our assessment schedule:

​Required rehearsals:
March 5 (3-4pm)
March 14 (3-4pm)

Required performances:
March 8- Pre-Assessment concert from 6-7pm in the FMS Auditorium.  Concert attire required.
March 21- State Assessment performance in the evening at Massaponax HS.  Report to FMS at 6:15pm (eat dinner before returning to FMS).  Return from MHS by 9:20pm.  Concert attire required.  Parents are welcome to come and watch the concert at MHS (scheduled performance time is 7:55pm).

The permission slip is here.

All District and All County Band Permission Slips and Info

2/2/2018

 
If your child made it into the All District Band, please see the permission and info packet here (2 pages).  All District Band takes place February 16th and 17th at Brooke Point HS.

If your child made it into the All County Band, please see the permission and info page here (1 page)

Please keep in mind that the events are completely different.  There are different locations, times, and food arrangements.  Please read the info and contact me if you have any questions at all.

February Rehearsals for Assessment Band

2/2/2018

 
The second rehearsal for our 7th and 8th grade assessment band is coming up this Wednesday.  If your child is participating, please sign the permission slip and return it by Wednesday.  

Rehearsals (3-4pm):
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 14

Performances:
March 8- Pre-Assessment Concert from 6-7PM in the FMS Auditorium.
March 21- State Assessment Performance in the evening at Massaponax HS (details TBA).  

    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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