Houlton High School, 7 Bird St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
2008 Teacher of the Year Nominee
Joe Fagnant, HHS Band Director was nominated by MSAD #29 for the Maine 2008 Teacher of the Year Program. There were eighteen teachers from around the state selected as part of the first round awards process. Mr. Fagnant is the only teacher selected from Aroostook County. An awards ceremony and viewing of teacher's displays took place on April 4th at the State House in Augusta.
Several of his students, Mr. Fagnant, and principal Marty Bouchard are pictured at the Hall of Flags Ceremony with Governor Baldacci. Mr. Fagnant is pictured here with Education Commissioner Susan Gendron and Governor Baldacci. Students in attendance were: Casey F., Laurel R., Katie N., Bethany T., Ellie W., Mario G.
Meet Joe Fagnant!
Joe Fagnant, a native of Rhode Island, graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s of music in Music Education in 1993. While at the University, he performed with al the major musical ensembles, was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, and was inducted in the Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Lambda honor societies. He also served as an instructor and counselor at the Maine Summer youth Music Junior Camp at the University of Maine.
Mr. Fagnant is pleased to have been involved in the MSAD #29 Music department for over fifteen years.
He is the department chairperson and works with the following groups:
•Houlton High School Band
•Symphonic Band
•Jazz Band
•Jazz Ensemble
Students and parents are encouraged to email Mr. Fagnant (jofagnant@msln.net) if they have questions or concerns regarding any aspect of the high school instrumental program.
•Small Ensembles
•Off Beat, Percussion Ensemble
•Pit Orchestra
•Assistant Director for Fall Musical
Samuel Hazo works with High School Band students
Samuel Hazo is a world-renowned composer who came to Houlton High School to work with the band students on two of his own pieces.
