Our Directors
Brigitte Kirchhoff, Director of Orchestras
Education: Master of Education '09 (in Human Development) University of Maryland at College Park; Bachelor of Music '03 University of Maryland at College Park.
As Director of Orchestras, Mrs. Kirchhoff oversees all of the orchestras as well as teaches two levels of guitar at to QO. Prior to being hired at Quince Orchard in 2005, Mrs. Kirchhoff taught at Roberto Clemente MS for two years and was the conductor of the Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra Preparatory Orchestra for four years. For her undergraduate degree Mrs. Kirchhoff attended the University of Maryland on the Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship. Mrs. Kirchhoff was also awarded, in her senior year of high school, the Leon Marytsz Memorial Scholarship, through PVYO, to study music education. Mrs. Kirchhoff studied privately with the National Symphony Orchestra’s own Curtis Burris. Also, while attending the University of Maryland, Mrs. Kirchhoff was president of the University of Maryland’s student MENC chapter. During her time at Quince Orchard, Mrs. Kirchhoff has built the orchestra program, consistently received superior ratings at district festival, spearheaded several ninth grade initiatives and is the Elected Faculty Representative sitting on Quince Orchard’s Leadership team. In 2008 Mrs. Kirchhoff received the honor of conducting the 2008 MCPS Junior All-County Honors Orchestra. Mrs. Kirchhoff remains an active member of Music Educators National Conference, Maryland Music Educators Association, and the Maryland State Teachers Association in addition to being secretary of the MCMEA (Montgomery County Music Teachers Association).
Phillip Proctor, Director of Bands
Education: Master of Music '04 (Instrumental Conducting & Pedagogy) East Carolina University ; Bachelor of Music '99 (Music Education) East Carolina University .
As Director of Bands, Mr. Proctor oversees the athletic bands, three concert/jazz ensembles and teaches AP Music Theory at Quince Orchard. Prior to coming to QO in 2004, Mr. Proctor was a graduate teaching assistant at ECU School of Music where he was Director of the ECU Basketball Pep Band and Conductor of the Concert Band. While at ECU he also taught undergraduate trumpet lessons and music history courses. Mr. Proctor has taught all age levels of students from elementary to college, including a successful tenure at Wicomico Middle School in Salisbury , MD. During his tenure at Quince Orchard, Mr.Proctor has led the marching band to two state championship titles (USSBA circuit) along with many other numerous regional awards. The concert and jazz ensembles also consistently receive superior ratings at adjudicated festivals. In 2008 Mr. Proctor received the honor of conducting the 2008 MCPS Junior All-County Honors Band. In addition to his duties within the music department, Mr. Proctor has also served as the Faculty Elected Representative (2005-2008) and currently is the Gradebook/Pinnacle Advisor and Edline Administrator for Quince Orchard High School. Mr. Proctor remains an active member of Music Educators National Conference, Maryland Music Educators Association, and the Maryland State Teachers Assocation.