Freedom Hill Elementary School

Band and Strings
Dan Stine - Band Teacher
Elizabeth Oaks - Strings Teacher

Band Program
Instruction on band instruments is offered to students in grades five through twelve. Elementary students meet once a week for a forty-five minute period of instructoin during the school day with itinerant instrucmental music teachers. Classes are offered for both beginning and experienced band students. Advanced band students also have the opportunity to perform in the district solo/ensemble festival and participate in Area Band.

The Faifax County Music Program of Studies for band is aligned with the Virginia Standars of Learning as well as the Music Educators National Association National Standards. It documents content and achievement benchmarks for students enrolled in the FCPS band program.

For more information on the FCPS Band Program.

Strings Program
All 4th, 5th and 6th graders are invited to learn to play a string instrument at Freedom Hill ES. Students are given information about the four instruments, violin, viola, cello and bass, in September and may select one instrument. Beginners will learn proper instrument position and note reading, and how to produce a good sound. Advanced 5th and 6th graders will perform string orchestra music from a variety of styles and time periods. These advanced students also have the opportunity to join Fairfax Area Orchestra and participate in Solo and Ensemble Festival.

For more information on the FCPS Strings Program.

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