Bands

7th Grade Band

The Fieldstone 7th Grade Band is for incoming 7th graders who completed and passed 6th Grade Band at Farley, Haverstraw, or Willow Grove Elementary Schools, or transferred into the district with prior band experience. This band uses the Sound Innovations Book 1 and plays NYSSMA Level 1-2 ensemble music. Students in this ensemble are required to perform in two concerts per year, and have the option of participating in the NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival which makes them eligible for the Jr. All-County Band.

8th Grade Band

The Fieldstone 8th Grade Band is for students who have completed and passed 7th Grade Band at FMS or transferred into the district with prior band experience. This band uses the Sound Innovations Book 2 and plays NYSSMA Level 2-3 ensemble music. The 8th Grade Band participates in NYSSMA Major Organization Festival (Majors) for adjudication. Students in this ensemble are required to perform in two concerts per year plus NYSSMA Majors (school day field trip), and have the option of participating in the NYSSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival which makes them eligible for the Jr. All-County Band.

FMS Jazz Band

The Fieldstone Jazz Band is open to any 7th or 8th grader with music experience. Jazz band accepts Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass (String and/or Electric) and Drum Set players. Rehearsals are after school on Tuesdays during "9th Period" from 2:50PM-3:30PM. Students in this ensemble perform in one concert in June at NRHS. If you are interested in joining Jazz Band, please email Mr. Orban at dorban@northrockland.org for more details.

NRHS Marching Band

The North Rockland Red Raider Marching Band is open to 8th Graders from Fieldstone Middle during Spring 2023 and throughout High School. Students can join the woodwind, brass, drumline, or colorguard sections. Fieldstone student transportation is provided from FMS to NRHS on the sports bus. If you are interested in joining the Marching Band, please visit https://sites.google.com/northrockland.org/nrhsmarchingband or email Mr. Orban at dorban@northrockland.org for more details.