Meet your Director: Peter Ariano

Mr. Ariano is entering his fourth year as the Band Director at Quince Orchard High School. He is a 2023 graduate of Towson University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree of Science in Instrumental Music Education. Mr. Ariano is currently pursuing his Masters of Music Education at the University of Maryland. 

At Quince Orchard, Mr. Ariano directs two concert band ensembles, the jazz ensemble, and teaches four levels of piano. He is also the director of the QO Marching Cougars and is the administrative lead for the QO Percussion Ensemble and Winter Color Guard. 

Outside of teaching, Mr. Ariano is a professional accompanist having played for many MCPS schools, the University of Maryland's School of Theatre, and the Young Artists of America.