Sent on behalf of Music Director ETN1(SS) John Warren:
Dear Parents,
My name is Petty Officer John Warren, and I have the honor of serving as the Music Director at Fork Union Military Academy. Over the past year, our music program has experienced tremendous growth, and this fall, we are excited to welcome even more cadet musicians into the band!
If your son currently plays or has ever played an instrument, I encourage you to email me as soon as possible. I’m finalizing my class roster and want to ensure each cadet is prepared when they arrive on campus.
Band at FUMA is an enriching experience for brass, woodwind, and percussion players. Our focus is on marching in parades and performing at events both on and off campus. This year, we’re scheduled to perform in:
Cadets will also have the opportunity to audition for Honors Band events at regional colleges and even at Carnegie Hall in February. These experiences can open doors to college scholarships that many students don’t realize are available. In fact, 70% of our Class of 2024 musicians are continuing their musical journey in college alongside degrees in fields like business and engineering.
No prior experience? No problem!
We welcome beginners, and our schedule allows cadets to participate in both band and athletics. Whether your cadet is interested in the drumline, brass section, or woodwinds, we’ll provide a space for them to grow.
Instruments typically played in the band include:
| Brass | Woodwind | Percussion |
| Trumpet | Clarinet | Snare drum |
| Trombone | Flute | Bass drum |
| Baritone | Piccolo | Multi-Toms |
| Tuba/Sousaphone (Bass or Treble Clef) | Alto Saxophone | Cymbals |
| French Horn/mellophone | Tenor Saxophone | Bells/Xylophone*** |
| Baritone Saxophone | Auxiliary percussion instruments | |
| *** If your son plays the piano or keyboard, this is a great way to expand their musicianship and opens up more scholarship opportunities. | ||
If your cadet is interested, please reply to this email with the following information:
Name, Grade, Instrument, and Years of Experience.
If you’d simply like more details about music opportunities at Fork Union, I’d be happy to answer any questions!
I look forward to another fantastic year of music at Fork Union Military Academy and to welcoming your son to our growing band family.
Warmest regards,
ETN1(SS) John M. Warren, USN (Ret.) Music Director Fork Union Military Academy
Email: warrenj@fuma.org
Phone: (434) 214-0742
This email can also be found on the Parents page of forkunion.com under Announcements.
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