Weekly Update
Good Morning OEHS Marching Band Families,
We hope you are having a great weekend. We are excited to welcome all of our new members this week!
This Week
Monday 6/11 - All new members and section leaders rehearsal 1pm-3pm
Tuesday 6/12 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 6/13 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-4:30pm
Thursday 6/14 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-4:30pm
Friday 6/15 -
Saturday 6/16 -
Sunday 6/17 - Prairiefest Parade - Call time 12pm at East View Elementary (More info below)
August Camp Summer Rehearsals
Color guard may have additional rehearsals. Ms. Jordan will communicate these out to guard members if so.
Wednesday 8/1 - Percussion Rehearsal 1pm-5pm
Thursday 8/1 - Percussion Rehearsal 1pm-5pm
Monday 8/6 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Tuesday 8/7 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Wednesday 8/8 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Thursday 8/9 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Monday 8/13 - Full Band Rehearsal 5:30pm-8pm
Tuesday 8/14 - Full Band Rehearsal 5:30pm-8pm
Thursday 8/16 - Full Band Rehearsals 5:30pm-8pm - Parent Preview Performance 7pm-8pm
Please review the marching band handbook for remaining dates http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/marching-band.html
Volunteer Information
Uniform Distribution Adult Help
Thank you to the adults who have indicated on their student’s marching band registration form that they can help with uniform distribution on either June 12th, 13th, or 14th. Mr. Rexroat emailed all of those who volunteered. If you think you should have received an email and did not, please contact Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org.
Banner Carriers Needed
We are in need of younger siblings of students to help carry the OEHS Marching Band Banner during the parade. Please contact Ms. Cooper at kcooper01@sd308.org if you have a younger son or daughter who would be interested.
PrairieFest Adult Help
Thank you to the adults who have indicated on their student’s marching band registration form that they can help with the Prairie Fest parade on Sunday, June 17th. Mr. Rexroat emailed all of those who volunteered. If you think you should have received an email and did not, please contact Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org.
Water Donations Needed
We are in need of bottled water donations for the 2018-2019 marching band season. If able to donate, please bring all donations to door #3 before or after a marching rehearsal. Thank you!
The bottled water is used by all students during parades, band camp dates in August, football games, competitions, etc. If every family is able to donate at least 1 package of bottled water, we will be set for the season!
Marching Band Information
Marching Band Directors
We are fortunate to have 4 adult staff members working with the marching band this season. Provided below is their contact information. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.
Kelly Cooper - OEHS Band Director - kcooper01@sd308.org
Stevan Rexroat - OEHS Band Director - srexroat@sd308.org
Jonathan Summers - Percussion Instructor - jasummers2012@gmail.com
Joi Jordan - Guard Instructor - jjordan@sd308.org
Rehearsal Attire and Equipment
It is vital that students come to each rehearsal dressed appropriately and with the needed equipment.
Attire/Misc. Items
Equipment
Flip Folder and Lyre Purchase
All woodwind and brass players need to have their own flip folder and lyre before our first rehearsal. You can purchase these at Quinlan and Fabish or PM Music Center. Please be specific about the instrument you are playing, as the flip folder and lyre is specific to each instrument.
Inclement Weather
Please know that if there is inclement weather, we will still have rehearsal inside.
Drop-off and Pick-up
We will start every rehearsal on time and end every rehearsal on time. Please ensure that your son or daughter is early to each rehearsal and ready to begin by the start time (not arriving at the start time). Additionally, we try to end every rehearsal a few minutes early so that students have time to pack up and leave by the end time. Please ensure that your student is picked up on time. The directors are not allowed to leave after a rehearsal until all students are picked up. Please do your best to respect our time.
Parade Tune and Show Music
The parade tune for the prairiefest parade is titled Tribute to America. All members need to memorize this music. Students will receive a physical copy during the first full marching band rehearsal.
The title of the 2018-2019 marching band show is “Every Which Way.” Students will receive physical copies of the music but they can also download their part from the marching band website at http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/marching-band.html. All of the show music will need to be memorized. Students must have their music learned and memorized by the August camp dates.
PrairieFest Parade Information
The first performance of the 2018-2019 Marching Band will be in the Oswego Prairiefest Parade on Sunday, June 17th. Please see below for details regarding the parade.
Call Time and Location
The call time for students is 12pm at East View Elementary School. East View is located directly across from Oswego High School, right next to the School District Offices.
Attire
Parade Route and Pick-Up
The parade starts at 1pm behind East View Elementary and goes through downtown Oswego (down Main Street). Families should pick up their students at the YMCA/Old Traugher Building which is the conclusion of the parade route. A map of the parade route is attached to this email.
Students will be done with the parade at approximately 1:30pm.
Instruments
Students are responsible for transporting their instrument to the parade. All instrument cases should be left in family’s vehicles. At the conclusion of the parade, students should bring their instruments home for the summer to practice.
We hope you are having a great weekend. We are excited to welcome all of our new members this week!
This Week
Monday 6/11 - All new members and section leaders rehearsal 1pm-3pm
Tuesday 6/12 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 6/13 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-4:30pm
Thursday 6/14 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-4:30pm
Friday 6/15 -
Saturday 6/16 -
Sunday 6/17 - Prairiefest Parade - Call time 12pm at East View Elementary (More info below)
August Camp Summer Rehearsals
Color guard may have additional rehearsals. Ms. Jordan will communicate these out to guard members if so.
Wednesday 8/1 - Percussion Rehearsal 1pm-5pm
Thursday 8/1 - Percussion Rehearsal 1pm-5pm
Monday 8/6 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Tuesday 8/7 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Wednesday 8/8 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Thursday 8/9 - Full Band Rehearsal 1pm-8pm
Monday 8/13 - Full Band Rehearsal 5:30pm-8pm
Tuesday 8/14 - Full Band Rehearsal 5:30pm-8pm
Thursday 8/16 - Full Band Rehearsals 5:30pm-8pm - Parent Preview Performance 7pm-8pm
Please review the marching band handbook for remaining dates http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/marching-band.html
Volunteer Information
Uniform Distribution Adult Help
Thank you to the adults who have indicated on their student’s marching band registration form that they can help with uniform distribution on either June 12th, 13th, or 14th. Mr. Rexroat emailed all of those who volunteered. If you think you should have received an email and did not, please contact Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org.
Banner Carriers Needed
We are in need of younger siblings of students to help carry the OEHS Marching Band Banner during the parade. Please contact Ms. Cooper at kcooper01@sd308.org if you have a younger son or daughter who would be interested.
PrairieFest Adult Help
Thank you to the adults who have indicated on their student’s marching band registration form that they can help with the Prairie Fest parade on Sunday, June 17th. Mr. Rexroat emailed all of those who volunteered. If you think you should have received an email and did not, please contact Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org.
Water Donations Needed
We are in need of bottled water donations for the 2018-2019 marching band season. If able to donate, please bring all donations to door #3 before or after a marching rehearsal. Thank you!
The bottled water is used by all students during parades, band camp dates in August, football games, competitions, etc. If every family is able to donate at least 1 package of bottled water, we will be set for the season!
Marching Band Information
Marching Band Directors
We are fortunate to have 4 adult staff members working with the marching band this season. Provided below is their contact information. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.
Kelly Cooper - OEHS Band Director - kcooper01@sd308.org
Stevan Rexroat - OEHS Band Director - srexroat@sd308.org
Jonathan Summers - Percussion Instructor - jasummers2012@gmail.com
Joi Jordan - Guard Instructor - jjordan@sd308.org
Rehearsal Attire and Equipment
It is vital that students come to each rehearsal dressed appropriately and with the needed equipment.
Attire/Misc. Items
- Tennis Shoes. It is impossible to march correctly in other types of footwear.
- Socks
- Sunglasses/Hat
- Sun Screen
- Water Bottle
- We will be rehearsing outside most rehearsals. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Equipment
- Instrument/Sticks/Mallets/Flag
- Lyre
- Flip Folder
- Music
Flip Folder and Lyre Purchase
All woodwind and brass players need to have their own flip folder and lyre before our first rehearsal. You can purchase these at Quinlan and Fabish or PM Music Center. Please be specific about the instrument you are playing, as the flip folder and lyre is specific to each instrument.
Inclement Weather
Please know that if there is inclement weather, we will still have rehearsal inside.
Drop-off and Pick-up
We will start every rehearsal on time and end every rehearsal on time. Please ensure that your son or daughter is early to each rehearsal and ready to begin by the start time (not arriving at the start time). Additionally, we try to end every rehearsal a few minutes early so that students have time to pack up and leave by the end time. Please ensure that your student is picked up on time. The directors are not allowed to leave after a rehearsal until all students are picked up. Please do your best to respect our time.
Parade Tune and Show Music
The parade tune for the prairiefest parade is titled Tribute to America. All members need to memorize this music. Students will receive a physical copy during the first full marching band rehearsal.
The title of the 2018-2019 marching band show is “Every Which Way.” Students will receive physical copies of the music but they can also download their part from the marching band website at http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/marching-band.html. All of the show music will need to be memorized. Students must have their music learned and memorized by the August camp dates.
PrairieFest Parade Information
The first performance of the 2018-2019 Marching Band will be in the Oswego Prairiefest Parade on Sunday, June 17th. Please see below for details regarding the parade.
Call Time and Location
The call time for students is 12pm at East View Elementary School. East View is located directly across from Oswego High School, right next to the School District Offices.
Attire
- OEHS Marching Band T-Shirt. Students will be given t-shirts during rehearsal the week of June 13th.
- Khaki Shorts
- Tennis Shoes
- Socks
- Sun Glasses and Hat (optional)
Parade Route and Pick-Up
The parade starts at 1pm behind East View Elementary and goes through downtown Oswego (down Main Street). Families should pick up their students at the YMCA/Old Traugher Building which is the conclusion of the parade route. A map of the parade route is attached to this email.
Students will be done with the parade at approximately 1:30pm.
Instruments
Students are responsible for transporting their instrument to the parade. All instrument cases should be left in family’s vehicles. At the conclusion of the parade, students should bring their instruments home for the summer to practice.