Mr. Dignen - Instrumental Music (EOMS)

Welcome to the Ellen Ochoa Middle School
Instrumental Music Program!
2025 - 2026

Announcements & Reminders

2025 - 2026 School Year

Forms/Information
CLICK HERE to find the required forms that must be filled out by September 8.

Teacher-approved Rental Shops
Be sure to only rent from one of the approved rental shops by CLICKING HERE. Rental flyers are at the bottom of the page.

Instrument Supplies
All students are required to have the necessary supplies/equipment with them at all times. CLICK HERE

Communication is key! I can always be reached via email. This is the best way to contact me.

Mr. Dignen: tim.dignen@pgcps.org

Upcoming Events:

Check out our Google Calendar below

After School Rehearsal Schedule
The band and orchestra after-school rehearsal schedule has been updated for April & May.

CLICK HERE to view the schedule.

Band & Orchestra Assessment Clinic
The Orchestra clinic is scheduled for April 23 from 10:35 - 11:35 am at EOMS.

The Band Clinic is scheduled for April 28 from 10:35 - 11:35 am at EOMS.

Our formal concert attire is required for this performance.

Both of these performances are
REQUIRED and GRADED for all
Orchestra I and Band I members.

Instrumental Music Calendar

Middle School Honors Band & Orchestra Results!

Five of our Astros auditioned for the PGCPS Middle School Honors Band & Orchestra and were accepted into this prestigious ensemble.

Honors Band
Alexia C. - Flute
Summer W. - Percussion

Honors Orchestra
Arely V. - Viola (Principal)
Katerine M. - Viola
Kaylin G. - Cello (Principal)

Concert Date
Thursday, April 30
Fairmont Heights High School
7:00 PM (FREE)

Ellen Ochoa Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Wow! What an opportunity to meet the person who is named after
the building you attend.

Check out a video of our awesome student musicians and a few
after-photos taken with Dr. Ellen Ochoa herself!