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Folly Quarter Middle School
Rick Wilson, Principal
Tammy Goldeisen, Asst. Principal
13500 Triadelphia Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 313-1506
FAX (410) 313-1509

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Special announcements for Newbies, students who are beginning an instrument in Middle School.


Continue Band in High School
Glenelg HS Band
Marriotts Ridge HS Band
River Hill HS Band

Visit our excellent feeder programs!
Dayton Oaks ES Band
Triadelphia Ridge ES Band
West Friendship ES Band
Bushy Park ES Band
Manor Woods ES Band

Ensemble Seating Results
The results for seating auditions are in. Click on the ensemble below to see the results.

Symphonic Band
Concert Band
Chamber Symphony
Gold Jazz Band
Blue Jazz Band

Sectionals
The Sectional Schedule has now been posted. Please be responsible and note when your sectional time takes place.

Sectional Schedule
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Important News! Band Director's BLOG
Important News!
This space on the website will be used for late-breaking and important news. Please be sure to check back often.

The Great Gray Thing That Holds All Knowledge
Now you can download all forms and reminders kept in the Great Gray Thing That Holds All Knowledge. Just click here.

Read the Band Handbook
The Band Handbook will be given to students their first day in Band, or it may be downloaded from this website. Students must turn in signed permission slips stating they have read the Band Handbook with their parents. Click here to download the entire handbook as a PDF document that may be printed or read at home.

FQMS Band Wiki
Ask questions. Find out the scoop. Give answers. Help others. Check out the Folly Quarter Band Wiki!

FQMS Band Podcast!
We have our very own PodCast! Subscribe to it and get automatic updates each month, or more! (It's completely free!) Click here to download the most recent episode as an .mp3 file.

Our Next Concert
Our next concert will be the Winter Concert I on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 beginning at 7 PM and will be held in the River Hill High School Auditorium. The concert will feature the Symphonic Band and the Chamber Symphony as well as all string orchestras. The concert is free and open to the public.


Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Maryland Junior All State Band Members
Congratulations to Nick B., Kyle F., and Xin H. for earning spots in the Maryland Junior All State Band !!! Nick B. earned principal trumpet in the ensemble! Further congratulations to Ryan S. (and Nick B.) for being selected to the Maryland All State Orchestra! I am so proud of this incredible recognition of your talent and hard work!

Congratulations to the 2011 Howard County GT Band & Honors Band Members
Congratulations to Nick B., Kyle F., Miles M., Xin H., Colin W., and Gwynn M.-A. for having a great concert with the Howard County GT Band !!! Further congratulations to Emily B., Harrison W., Andrew C., and Nelson M. for being selected to the Howard County MS Honors Band! I am so proud of you all!

Band Director's BLOG
I am excited to report that I have installed a new blogging app that will enable me to update the Band Director's Blog much more easily (and hopefully) more often. Please check out the all new Mr. Spang's Blog.



Cool Links!
FQMS Band Audition Music
Audition music will be drawn from the Winter Concert repertoire. Get a complete list of audition requirements in the Band Room.




Meet Mr. Spang
Read a little about Mr. Spang by clicking over to his biography.

Join our Parent Group!
The Friends of Folly Quarter Musicians supports all of our musical ensembles here at FQMS. Download a copy of the most recent Newsletter. Become a Music Patron! Here's the Patron Form so that you donate your time, energy or financial support for our musicians!


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