OMS Bands Weekly Updates 4/25/16
- kylebrubaker
- Apr 25, 2016
- 2 min read
Hello everyone,
Here are the announcements for this week.
All OMS Bands
OHMS Bands Spring Concert/Awards Night
Our final concert will be the OHMS Bands Concert on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM in the OHS Gym. This concert will feature all of the ensembles at Olympia with a grand finale featuring all four bands playing. We will also take the time to recognize solo and ensemble participants, organizational contest results, seniors, and present the Sousa Award and Director Award to select seniors. More information about call time and specifics for each group will be made available at a later date.
Music Advocacy Corner
As we are approaching the end of the school year, we are preparing for the summer and fall. That means preparing for our 6th Grade recruitment as well as high school marching band. Those of you who were in marching band already know the benefits of being in marching band. For us at Olympia, it’s a great way to join high school before the school year actually starts. Don’t just take my word for it, check out these two brief articles:
QotW
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan
7th/8th Grade Band
Evening Rehearsals
Our next and last evening rehearsal is on Monday, May 2 with guest clinician Mrs. Katrina Fitzpatrick (band director at Morton Jr. High School). This will be a fully combined rehearsal (no sectionals or high school helpers) with an outstanding local music educator. Anyone who is involved with track will be excused from this rehearsal.
8th Grade Band
Marching Band
As we transition from 8th Grade to High School, we are looking at the start of marching band. It is NOT too late for 8th grade students to join the group. Here are some important dates:
Mandatory meeting for students and parents – May 16, 7:00 PM, OHS Band Room
Rookie Camp (for all new members) – June 20-22, Time TBD, OHS
Band Camp – July 19-22, July 25-28, All Day, OHS
7th Grade Band
OHS Marching Spartans Front Ensemble
We have a few spots available in our Front Ensemble (Pit) for any incoming 8th Grader (current 7th Graders). These students do not need to be percussionists and will have to audition to be a part of the group. Not everyone who auditions will get a spot. Students who are selected would need to attend summer rehearsals/performances in addition Tuesday evening rehearsals, football games, marching band competitions once the school year begins.
Dates for the clinics and audition of the 2016 OHS Marching Front Ensemble have been set. We will clinic from 3:30 until 4:30 on the following dates: April 25, 26, and May 9. Auditions will be after school from 3:30 until 5:30 on Friday, May 13. Those interested in auditioning but have conflicts should speak with Mr. B.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you,
Kyle Brubaker
Director of Bands
Olympia Middle/High School
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