Welcome to the Farmwell Station Middle School Band Program! Our program gives students the opportunity to learn an instrument, develop their musical skills, and experience the excitement of making music with others. Through rehearsals, performances, and special events, students will build confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for music.

Whether a student is picking up an instrument for the first time or continuing their musical journey, there is a place for them in the Farmwell Station Band. We look forward to creating meaningful musical experiences and building a strong, supportive band community together.

Questions for future Members can be answered on our "Future FWSBP Member" page! 

Please reach out to the Band Director if you have any questions about Band at the Bend!

Mr. Durgin is in his 7th year of teaching and his 1st year at Farmwell Station Middle School. Mr. Durgin grew up in Sterling, VA, attending Potowmack Elementary, River Bend Middle, and graduated from Potomac Falls High School in 2016. (Go Panthers!) After high school, Mr. Durgin attended Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, VA and graduated in May of 2020 with a Bachelor's in Music Education. His first job was at Battlefield Middle School, in Spotsylvania County, VA. While there, he increased retention rates and created exciting clubs for his students. Mr. Durgin then joined the LCPS family and moved to River Bend Middle School in Sterling, VA. Under his direction, the band recieved Superior ratings at Jazz Assessment, Concert Assessment, and Solo & Ensemble along with earning back-to-back VBODA "Virgnia Honor Band" Awards.

Mr. Durgin is excited about starting a new journey at Farmwell! Along with being the band director at FWS, he also serves as a marching band staff member for Tuscarora High School. He enjoys spending free time with his wife (band director at Tuscarora) and daughter (born April 2024). 

Mr. Durgin is a member of NAfME, VMEA, VBODA, & the LEA.