Weekly Update
This Week
Monday 9/13 - Tri-M Informational Meeting, Jazz Ensemble 2:45pm-5pm, Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Tuesday 9/14 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm
Wednesday 9/15 - Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser 4pm-10pm; Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Thursday 9/16 - Big Band 2:40pm-4pm
Friday 9/17 - Spirit Wear Orders Due (see below)
Saturday 9/18 - Marching Band Pontiac Competition Call Time at OEHS 12.30pm
Next Week
Monday 9/20 - Jazz Ensemble 2:40pm-5pm, Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Tuesday 9/21 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm
Wednesday 9/22 - Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Thursday 9/23 - Big Band 2:40pm-4pm, Jazz Ensemble 5:30pm-8pm
Saturday 9/25 - Marching Band DeKalb Competition Call Time at OEHS 11am
CURRICULAR BAND CLASSES
Scratch Ticket Fundraiser: Past Due
Thank you for all of the families who supported our scratch ticket fundraiser. If your student has yet to turn in their orders, they may still do so Monday.
OEHS Band Spirit Wear
We are now taking orders for OEHS Band spirit wear! All orders are due Friday, September 17th. Orders will be delivered to your student during their band class once they are received.
Place your order at the following website: http://www.fritschscreenprinting.com/oe-band
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser
On Wednesday, September 15th from 4pm-10pm, the OEHS Band Boosters are hosting a fundraiser at Lou Malnati’s in TWO locations; the Oswego Location and the 95th Street Location. Please mention the OEHS Band Boosters at the time of purchase and we will receive a portion of the funds. Thank you for your support and please consider supporting the OEHS Bands by dining at one (or both) of the Lou Malnati’s previously listed.
Parent/Booster Meeting
If you were unable to attend the online band booster meeting this past week and wish to watch the video, the link is as follows:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15v1BOTlfGFmWB1ibW6kH9yBDXKKoZbMJ/view
Fundraiser Committee Help Needed
Throughout the year, the band program runs fundraisers to help raise money for equipment, instruments, music, clinicians, festivals, and travel. If you are interested in being on our fundraiser committee (you would receive continual support from the band directors and booster officers), please email Ms. Cooper: kcooper01@sd308.org
Concert Attire
For our concerts and festivals, please have your student wear the following:
Concert Band Period 2 and 3, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble: all black (black shirt, black PANTS, black socks/tights/black dress shoes)
Wind Symphony: school provided tuxedo or gown, black dress shoes, black dress socks (tuxedo); those wearing a tuxedo will need to provide their own dress shirt (white)
Wind Symphony Tuxedo and Gown Distribution: This Friday, Helpers Needed
This Friday, September 17th, if you are available during the times of 11am-12.40pm to help distribute gowns and tuxes, please email Ms. Cooper: kcooper01@sd308.org
JAZZ BAND
Jazz Band Info and Auditions
We are looking forward to another excellent year for our jazz program here at OEHS. This year is an especially exciting year for our Jazz Ensemble, as they are performing at All-State at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria in January.
The jazz program has three ability based ensembles: Big Band, Jazz Band, and Jazz Ensemble. Students are placed into the ensemble that is best suited for them based on their audition. No students are cut from the jazz program and every instrumentalist is welcome! Students auditioning on drum set may be asked to play a mallet instrument if there is a large number of students auditioning on drum set.
Jazz Audition Google Classroom
All students interested in participating in jazz band this year need to enroll in the Jazz Audition google classroom. The classroom code is: xcfrlc6
Rehearsal Schedules
Rehearsals for the jazz program will begin the first week of September. During marching band season (through mid-October) the jazz bands only rehearse once a week on the following days:
Big Band - Thursdays 2:45pm-4pm
Jazz Band - Tuesdays 2:45pm-4pm
Jazz Ensemble - Mondays 2:45pm-5pm
Once marching band season ends, the ensembles then rehearse two days a week.
Big Band - Tuesdays 4pm-5pm, Thursdays 2:45pm-4pm
Jazz Band - Tuesdays 2:45pm-4pm, Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble - Mondays 2:45pm-5pm, Thursdays 5:30pm-8pm
The jazz bands perform at 4 in house performances throughout the year, and participate in a minimum of two festivals/competition. Complete rehearsal and performance schedules for each ensemble will be shared soon. These will have some additional rehearsal dates, and include the dates of concerts, festivals, and competitions for the entire year.
Staying After School
For most rehearsals and performances, students can choose to stay after school until the event starts. This often helps families who have difficulties getting students back and forth from school. During the time before rehearsals and performances, those who stay often do homework or practice down in the band area.
MARCHING BAND
No rehearsal Wednesday, September 29th-Homecoming activities
The marching band rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th has been cancelled to allow for all of our students the chance to attend the Powder Puff games and bonfire.
Volunteers: THANK YOU!
Thank you to the family members who helped during our home games, as well as those who helped with the parade.
Pontiac Marching Band Competition: September 18th
Our first competition is quickly approaching. Call time for students on September 18th is 12.30pm at OEHS. Students should arrive in full uniform. At 12.30pm, we will complete a short rehearsal and run through. We will then load the truck with equipment and eventually load the buses.
For those who are chaperoning the event, please arrive to OEHS by 1pm. All chaperones will ride the buses, as well as help throughout the event. At most, we will have 25 students on a bus, and all chaperones and students will be required to wear masks.
When we arrive at Pontiac High School, we will have a moment to settle in and will then take part in a clinic with one of the judges. After the clinic, students will have time to purchase dinner from the concessions (students should bring money to purchase food).
Our clinic is at 4pm, and we perform our show at 7pm. Awards will take place at 8pm. After awards, we will head back to OEHS. We hope to be back at OEHS by 10pm. We will have students text family members to let them know of a better ETA en route. When we return, we will need to unload the truck. We ask that all able family members help, even those not chaperoning, with the unloading of the truck to help make the process faster and to allow everyone to go home quickly.
Students may wish to bring a coat/sweatshirt/etc. in case the temperature drops.
DeKalb Marching Band Competition: September 25th
The call time for students for the September 25th competition is 11am at OEHS. All students should arrive in full uniform. Students should eat prior to arriving for the call time. We will complete a short run through before loading the truck and buses.
Chaperones, please arrive by noon to help. All chaperones will ride the buses, as well as help throughout the event. At most, we will have 25 students on a bus, and all chaperones and students will be required to wear masks.
When we arrive at DeKalb High School, we will have time to settle in and then have marching and music warm-ups (which start around 2pm). After our performance, students will have time to visit the concessions. Please have students bring money to purchase food. Students may also wish to bring a coat/sweatshirt/etc. in case the temperature drops.
We hope to be back at OEHS by 6pm that evening. We will have students text family members to let them know of a better ETA en route. When we return, we will need to unload the truck. We ask that all able family members help, even those not chaperoning, with the unloading of the truck to help make the process faster and to allow everyone to go home quickly.
Donations Needed: Bottles of Water
Thank you to the families who have already donated snacks and bottles of water. Throughout the season, we can always accept more donations, as we will use the water during rehearsals, the parade, football games, and competitions.
Staying After School
For most rehearsals and performances, students can choose to stay after school until the event starts. This often helps families who have difficulties getting students back and forth from school. During the time before rehearsals and performances, those who stay often do homework or practice down in the band area.
Rehearsals
For rehearsals, all students need the following:
-mask and bell cover
-instrument in working condition: students playing mellophone and sousaphone will receive the instrument during their first rehearsal
-dressed in gym shoes, socks, and comfortable clothing
-bottles of water
-sunscreen
Monday 9/13 - Tri-M Informational Meeting, Jazz Ensemble 2:45pm-5pm, Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Tuesday 9/14 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm
Wednesday 9/15 - Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser 4pm-10pm; Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Thursday 9/16 - Big Band 2:40pm-4pm
Friday 9/17 - Spirit Wear Orders Due (see below)
Saturday 9/18 - Marching Band Pontiac Competition Call Time at OEHS 12.30pm
Next Week
Monday 9/20 - Jazz Ensemble 2:40pm-5pm, Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Tuesday 9/21 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm
Wednesday 9/22 - Marching Band 5.30pm-8pm
Thursday 9/23 - Big Band 2:40pm-4pm, Jazz Ensemble 5:30pm-8pm
Saturday 9/25 - Marching Band DeKalb Competition Call Time at OEHS 11am
CURRICULAR BAND CLASSES
Scratch Ticket Fundraiser: Past Due
Thank you for all of the families who supported our scratch ticket fundraiser. If your student has yet to turn in their orders, they may still do so Monday.
OEHS Band Spirit Wear
We are now taking orders for OEHS Band spirit wear! All orders are due Friday, September 17th. Orders will be delivered to your student during their band class once they are received.
Place your order at the following website: http://www.fritschscreenprinting.com/oe-band
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser
On Wednesday, September 15th from 4pm-10pm, the OEHS Band Boosters are hosting a fundraiser at Lou Malnati’s in TWO locations; the Oswego Location and the 95th Street Location. Please mention the OEHS Band Boosters at the time of purchase and we will receive a portion of the funds. Thank you for your support and please consider supporting the OEHS Bands by dining at one (or both) of the Lou Malnati’s previously listed.
Parent/Booster Meeting
If you were unable to attend the online band booster meeting this past week and wish to watch the video, the link is as follows:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15v1BOTlfGFmWB1ibW6kH9yBDXKKoZbMJ/view
Fundraiser Committee Help Needed
Throughout the year, the band program runs fundraisers to help raise money for equipment, instruments, music, clinicians, festivals, and travel. If you are interested in being on our fundraiser committee (you would receive continual support from the band directors and booster officers), please email Ms. Cooper: kcooper01@sd308.org
Concert Attire
For our concerts and festivals, please have your student wear the following:
Concert Band Period 2 and 3, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble: all black (black shirt, black PANTS, black socks/tights/black dress shoes)
Wind Symphony: school provided tuxedo or gown, black dress shoes, black dress socks (tuxedo); those wearing a tuxedo will need to provide their own dress shirt (white)
Wind Symphony Tuxedo and Gown Distribution: This Friday, Helpers Needed
This Friday, September 17th, if you are available during the times of 11am-12.40pm to help distribute gowns and tuxes, please email Ms. Cooper: kcooper01@sd308.org
JAZZ BAND
Jazz Band Info and Auditions
We are looking forward to another excellent year for our jazz program here at OEHS. This year is an especially exciting year for our Jazz Ensemble, as they are performing at All-State at the Illinois Music Educators Conference in Peoria in January.
The jazz program has three ability based ensembles: Big Band, Jazz Band, and Jazz Ensemble. Students are placed into the ensemble that is best suited for them based on their audition. No students are cut from the jazz program and every instrumentalist is welcome! Students auditioning on drum set may be asked to play a mallet instrument if there is a large number of students auditioning on drum set.
Jazz Audition Google Classroom
All students interested in participating in jazz band this year need to enroll in the Jazz Audition google classroom. The classroom code is: xcfrlc6
Rehearsal Schedules
Rehearsals for the jazz program will begin the first week of September. During marching band season (through mid-October) the jazz bands only rehearse once a week on the following days:
Big Band - Thursdays 2:45pm-4pm
Jazz Band - Tuesdays 2:45pm-4pm
Jazz Ensemble - Mondays 2:45pm-5pm
Once marching band season ends, the ensembles then rehearse two days a week.
Big Band - Tuesdays 4pm-5pm, Thursdays 2:45pm-4pm
Jazz Band - Tuesdays 2:45pm-4pm, Thursdays 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble - Mondays 2:45pm-5pm, Thursdays 5:30pm-8pm
The jazz bands perform at 4 in house performances throughout the year, and participate in a minimum of two festivals/competition. Complete rehearsal and performance schedules for each ensemble will be shared soon. These will have some additional rehearsal dates, and include the dates of concerts, festivals, and competitions for the entire year.
Staying After School
For most rehearsals and performances, students can choose to stay after school until the event starts. This often helps families who have difficulties getting students back and forth from school. During the time before rehearsals and performances, those who stay often do homework or practice down in the band area.
MARCHING BAND
No rehearsal Wednesday, September 29th-Homecoming activities
The marching band rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday, September 29th has been cancelled to allow for all of our students the chance to attend the Powder Puff games and bonfire.
Volunteers: THANK YOU!
Thank you to the family members who helped during our home games, as well as those who helped with the parade.
Pontiac Marching Band Competition: September 18th
Our first competition is quickly approaching. Call time for students on September 18th is 12.30pm at OEHS. Students should arrive in full uniform. At 12.30pm, we will complete a short rehearsal and run through. We will then load the truck with equipment and eventually load the buses.
For those who are chaperoning the event, please arrive to OEHS by 1pm. All chaperones will ride the buses, as well as help throughout the event. At most, we will have 25 students on a bus, and all chaperones and students will be required to wear masks.
When we arrive at Pontiac High School, we will have a moment to settle in and will then take part in a clinic with one of the judges. After the clinic, students will have time to purchase dinner from the concessions (students should bring money to purchase food).
Our clinic is at 4pm, and we perform our show at 7pm. Awards will take place at 8pm. After awards, we will head back to OEHS. We hope to be back at OEHS by 10pm. We will have students text family members to let them know of a better ETA en route. When we return, we will need to unload the truck. We ask that all able family members help, even those not chaperoning, with the unloading of the truck to help make the process faster and to allow everyone to go home quickly.
Students may wish to bring a coat/sweatshirt/etc. in case the temperature drops.
DeKalb Marching Band Competition: September 25th
The call time for students for the September 25th competition is 11am at OEHS. All students should arrive in full uniform. Students should eat prior to arriving for the call time. We will complete a short run through before loading the truck and buses.
Chaperones, please arrive by noon to help. All chaperones will ride the buses, as well as help throughout the event. At most, we will have 25 students on a bus, and all chaperones and students will be required to wear masks.
When we arrive at DeKalb High School, we will have time to settle in and then have marching and music warm-ups (which start around 2pm). After our performance, students will have time to visit the concessions. Please have students bring money to purchase food. Students may also wish to bring a coat/sweatshirt/etc. in case the temperature drops.
We hope to be back at OEHS by 6pm that evening. We will have students text family members to let them know of a better ETA en route. When we return, we will need to unload the truck. We ask that all able family members help, even those not chaperoning, with the unloading of the truck to help make the process faster and to allow everyone to go home quickly.
Donations Needed: Bottles of Water
Thank you to the families who have already donated snacks and bottles of water. Throughout the season, we can always accept more donations, as we will use the water during rehearsals, the parade, football games, and competitions.
Staying After School
For most rehearsals and performances, students can choose to stay after school until the event starts. This often helps families who have difficulties getting students back and forth from school. During the time before rehearsals and performances, those who stay often do homework or practice down in the band area.
Rehearsals
For rehearsals, all students need the following:
-mask and bell cover
-instrument in working condition: students playing mellophone and sousaphone will receive the instrument during their first rehearsal
-dressed in gym shoes, socks, and comfortable clothing
-bottles of water
-sunscreen
