Secondary Visual & Performing Arts

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Supervisor
Dr. Kimberly Hirschmann
240-586-7799

Coordinator
Amanda McGrath
240-586-7821
Teacher Specialist
John Karos
240-586-8035

Administrative Secretary
Janet Marmillion
240-586-7759


Visual and Performing Arts Events

The Visual and Performing Arts office coordinates the following county-wide programs as an extension of our school curricula.

Fall 2026 

All-County Marching Band Showcase - October 12, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Urbana High School. 

Winter 2027 

High School All-County Music Festival (Band, Choir, and Orchestra) - January 30, 4:00 PM at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. 

Middle School All-County Music Festival (Band, Choir, and Orchestra) - February 13, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. 

High School All-County Jazz Festival - February 26, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM at Frederick Community College. 

Spring 2027 

Youth Art Month Exhibit - The official exhibit opens on March 6 at 9:00 AM at The Delaplaine Arts Center. The exhibition runs from March 6 to March 28. 

FCPS Elementary VPA Honors Chorus - Fifth-grade students selected from auditions will perform a public concert on April 28, 2027, at 7:00 p.m. at The Weinberg Center. 

High School All-County Dance Festival - April 8, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. 

Additionally, you can find Frederick County student artwork featured annually in the following exciting exhibition spaces: Maryland First Lady’s Gallery, Maryland’s Treasury Exhibit, Baltimore Street Gallery, Maryland State Arts Council, and the MSDE HQ’s Board Room.

Questions or need assistance? Contact the Visual and Performing Arts Office at 240-586-7759