Weekly Update
Hello OEHS Band Families,
I hope you have had a great week!
Yard Signs Available
If you would like to order an OEHS Band yard sign. You may do so HERE. Signs can be made customized to your student. All orders are due by Monday, September 26th.
This Week
Monday 9/26 - Marching Band 2:45pm-5:30pm; Marching Percussion 5:30pm-6:30pm, Yard Sign Orders Due
Tuesday 9/27 - Jazz Ensemble 3pm-4pm; Panther Marching Band Review Call Time 5pm @ OHS
Wednesday 9/28 - Color Guard 4:30pm-5:30pm; Marching Band 5:30pm-8pm
Thursday 9/29 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm; Big Band 4pm-5pm; Jazz Ensemble 5:30pm-8pm
Friday 9/30 -
Saturday 10/1 - Romeoville Competition - Call time 12:30pm
Next Week
Monday 10/3 - Marching Band 2:45pm-5:30pm; Marching Percussion 5:30pm-6:30pm, Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser 4pm-10pm
Tuesday 10/4 - Jazz Ensemble 2:40pm-5pm
Wednesday 10/5 - Color Guard 4:30pm-5:30pm; Marching Band 5:30pm-8pm
Thursday 10/6 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm; Big Band 4pm-5pm
Friday 10/7 - Home Football Game - Call time 5pm
Upcoming Events
9/27 - Panther Marching Band Review (Tuesday)
10/1 - Romeoville Competition (All Day)
10/3 - Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser 4pm-10pm
10/7 - Home Football Game
10/14 - Crosstown Football Game
10/15 - Naperville Central Competition
10/27 - Marching Band Awards Night
Band Program News
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser
Our next Portillo’s fundraiser is Monday, October 3rd from 5pm-8pm at the Oswego Portillo’s. Please mention OEHS Bands when placing your order and we will receive back a portion of the proceeds!
Concert Attire
For all of our concerts, students need to wear the following attire:
Concert Bands, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble
All black. This includes, black shoes (ALL black, no other color on them), black socks, black pants, and a black shirt. Please no skirts, dresses, or leggings.
Wind Symphony
Students in Wind Symphony will be fitted for school issued tuxedos/gowns in the coming weeks. Students who will be wearing a tuxedo need to purchase their own white tuxedo shirt. Amazon has many affordable options.
Become a Music Patron!
Through our Music Patron program, families and businesses are able to donate to our band program. Funds raised go towards music, instrument purchases, instrument repairs, equipment, clinicians, travel, and much more. Those who make a donation will be listed on our band site, as well as appear in the concert programs.
Those who are patrons will also have the chance to reserve specific seats at our band concerts throughout the year, including priority access to seating for our winter concerts.
If interested in making a donation, please fill out the music patron form HERE and send payment with your student to drop off in the band room mailbox or it can be dropped off at the front desk at OEHS with attention to Mr. Rexroat. All checks can be made payable to OEHS Band Boosters. Please indicate on the form that it is a music patron donation.
Disney Trip Rehearsal Dates
If your student is attending the Disney & Universal Studios trip, they must attend the trip band rehearsal dates that begin in November. You can access the rehearsal dates HERE.
School Instrument Usage
Students using school instruments will be expected to maintain those instruments. Any damage to a school instrument while checked out to a student will result in repair costs to the student/parent/guardians. If an instrument or part of an instrument is damaged or broken, the student/parents/guardians must pay. We are fortunate to have professional quality instruments and must keep them in excellent condition.
Students who are using a school instrument must pay a $50 rental fee per school instrument. This fee goes towards the cost of regular cleaning and maintenance of the instrument. Families do not have to pay to clean the instrument with this fee in place. If a student would rather elect to rent their own instrument through a local music store, that is fine as well.
The $50 rental fee can be dropped off by your students in the band room mailbox no later than Wednesday, August 31st. Please make checks payable to OEHS. Payment can also be dropped off at the front desk with attention to Mr. Rexroat.
Amazon Smile
Do you purchase items on Amazon often? Do you enjoy supporting the dreams of OEHS Band Students? Please consider choosing the OEHS Band Boosters as your charity on AmazonSmile. By doing this, our Band Boosters will receive back a portion of the proceeds of your purchase!
Click our unique link here to get started: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-0761029
Jazz Band News
Jazz Hand Book and Activity Fees Past Due
All jazz band agreement forms and activity fees are now past due. Please submit them ASAP. The form can be completed HERE.
Marching Band News
Volunteers for Romeoville Competition
If you volunteered for the Romeoville Competition, please arrive at 2:20pm next Saturday the 1st. We will need a few volunteers to ride the buses to Romeoville. During the day, your job will be to assist with moving equipment, loading the truck, and supervising students. Thank you!
Panther Marching Band Review
The marching band will be performing at the Oswego High School Panther Marching Band Review on Tuesday, September 27th. More information will follow, but please see preliminary information below.
Call Time and Drop Off
Call time for students is 5pm at OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL. Please drop off students at door #9, located on the Southwest corner of the building. This is the OHS band room. Enter the back entrance off of route 71 (not at the light).
Instruments & Cases
All brass and woodwind players need to leave their cases in their vehicles when getting dropped off. There is no location to store instruments at OHS.
Attire
Students will wear their 2022 Castaways Show Shirt and blue jeans.
Food
Student’s dinners have been paid for by the Band Boosters. This will include pizza/hotdog/salad, a few sides, and a drink. Students can bring more money if desired.
Schedule
5pm - Call Time & Warm-Up at door #9
6:13pm - Perform
6:30pm - Eat dinner and watch other performing bands
8pm (approximate) - Dismissal.
Admission Pricing
Admission into the event costs $8.
Romeoville Spartan Classic Competition
Our next competition is at Romeoville High School on Saturday, October 1st.
Schedule
12:30pm - Call time at OEHS for rehearsal.
2:30pm - Snack/Load Truck
3pm - Depart for Romeoville HS
3:30pm - Arrive at Romeoville HS
4:15pm - Begin warm-up sequence
5:20pm - Perform in Competition
5:45pm - Concessions for Dinner
6:30pm - Awards
7pm - Depart for OEHS
7:30pm Arrive back at OEHS.
Admission Pricing
$15 Adults
$10 Students Seniors
5 and under Free
$40 Family pack 2 adults 2 students
$50 Spartan package 2 adults 2 students/ senior and 15 50/50 raffle tickets
Volunteers for Football Games
If you signed up to volunteer at one of our home football games, please see the instructions below. If you cannot remember what you signed up for, you can find the complete list of volunteers and dates for the entire season HERE.
Football Game Helper
The main job during our football games is to help move equipment for our front ensemble, as well as our podiums. We additionally need help during the pre-game performance to keep patrons out of the way of the drum majors, and to help with distributing plumes and snacks. We ask that parents arrive by 5pm if volunteering. If you did not volunteer, but would like to still help, please just arrive at that time!
Equipment Needed for All Rehearsals
For all rehearsals, students will need the following:
I hope you have had a great week!
Yard Signs Available
If you would like to order an OEHS Band yard sign. You may do so HERE. Signs can be made customized to your student. All orders are due by Monday, September 26th.
This Week
Monday 9/26 - Marching Band 2:45pm-5:30pm; Marching Percussion 5:30pm-6:30pm, Yard Sign Orders Due
Tuesday 9/27 - Jazz Ensemble 3pm-4pm; Panther Marching Band Review Call Time 5pm @ OHS
Wednesday 9/28 - Color Guard 4:30pm-5:30pm; Marching Band 5:30pm-8pm
Thursday 9/29 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm; Big Band 4pm-5pm; Jazz Ensemble 5:30pm-8pm
Friday 9/30 -
Saturday 10/1 - Romeoville Competition - Call time 12:30pm
Next Week
Monday 10/3 - Marching Band 2:45pm-5:30pm; Marching Percussion 5:30pm-6:30pm, Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser 4pm-10pm
Tuesday 10/4 - Jazz Ensemble 2:40pm-5pm
Wednesday 10/5 - Color Guard 4:30pm-5:30pm; Marching Band 5:30pm-8pm
Thursday 10/6 - Jazz Band 2:40pm-4pm; Big Band 4pm-5pm
Friday 10/7 - Home Football Game - Call time 5pm
Upcoming Events
9/27 - Panther Marching Band Review (Tuesday)
10/1 - Romeoville Competition (All Day)
10/3 - Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser 4pm-10pm
10/7 - Home Football Game
10/14 - Crosstown Football Game
10/15 - Naperville Central Competition
10/27 - Marching Band Awards Night
Band Program News
Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser
Our next Portillo’s fundraiser is Monday, October 3rd from 5pm-8pm at the Oswego Portillo’s. Please mention OEHS Bands when placing your order and we will receive back a portion of the proceeds!
Concert Attire
For all of our concerts, students need to wear the following attire:
Concert Bands, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble
All black. This includes, black shoes (ALL black, no other color on them), black socks, black pants, and a black shirt. Please no skirts, dresses, or leggings.
Wind Symphony
Students in Wind Symphony will be fitted for school issued tuxedos/gowns in the coming weeks. Students who will be wearing a tuxedo need to purchase their own white tuxedo shirt. Amazon has many affordable options.
Become a Music Patron!
Through our Music Patron program, families and businesses are able to donate to our band program. Funds raised go towards music, instrument purchases, instrument repairs, equipment, clinicians, travel, and much more. Those who make a donation will be listed on our band site, as well as appear in the concert programs.
Those who are patrons will also have the chance to reserve specific seats at our band concerts throughout the year, including priority access to seating for our winter concerts.
If interested in making a donation, please fill out the music patron form HERE and send payment with your student to drop off in the band room mailbox or it can be dropped off at the front desk at OEHS with attention to Mr. Rexroat. All checks can be made payable to OEHS Band Boosters. Please indicate on the form that it is a music patron donation.
Disney Trip Rehearsal Dates
If your student is attending the Disney & Universal Studios trip, they must attend the trip band rehearsal dates that begin in November. You can access the rehearsal dates HERE.
School Instrument Usage
Students using school instruments will be expected to maintain those instruments. Any damage to a school instrument while checked out to a student will result in repair costs to the student/parent/guardians. If an instrument or part of an instrument is damaged or broken, the student/parents/guardians must pay. We are fortunate to have professional quality instruments and must keep them in excellent condition.
Students who are using a school instrument must pay a $50 rental fee per school instrument. This fee goes towards the cost of regular cleaning and maintenance of the instrument. Families do not have to pay to clean the instrument with this fee in place. If a student would rather elect to rent their own instrument through a local music store, that is fine as well.
The $50 rental fee can be dropped off by your students in the band room mailbox no later than Wednesday, August 31st. Please make checks payable to OEHS. Payment can also be dropped off at the front desk with attention to Mr. Rexroat.
Amazon Smile
Do you purchase items on Amazon often? Do you enjoy supporting the dreams of OEHS Band Students? Please consider choosing the OEHS Band Boosters as your charity on AmazonSmile. By doing this, our Band Boosters will receive back a portion of the proceeds of your purchase!
Click our unique link here to get started: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-0761029
Jazz Band News
Jazz Hand Book and Activity Fees Past Due
All jazz band agreement forms and activity fees are now past due. Please submit them ASAP. The form can be completed HERE.
Marching Band News
Volunteers for Romeoville Competition
If you volunteered for the Romeoville Competition, please arrive at 2:20pm next Saturday the 1st. We will need a few volunteers to ride the buses to Romeoville. During the day, your job will be to assist with moving equipment, loading the truck, and supervising students. Thank you!
Panther Marching Band Review
The marching band will be performing at the Oswego High School Panther Marching Band Review on Tuesday, September 27th. More information will follow, but please see preliminary information below.
Call Time and Drop Off
Call time for students is 5pm at OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL. Please drop off students at door #9, located on the Southwest corner of the building. This is the OHS band room. Enter the back entrance off of route 71 (not at the light).
Instruments & Cases
All brass and woodwind players need to leave their cases in their vehicles when getting dropped off. There is no location to store instruments at OHS.
Attire
Students will wear their 2022 Castaways Show Shirt and blue jeans.
Food
Student’s dinners have been paid for by the Band Boosters. This will include pizza/hotdog/salad, a few sides, and a drink. Students can bring more money if desired.
Schedule
5pm - Call Time & Warm-Up at door #9
6:13pm - Perform
6:30pm - Eat dinner and watch other performing bands
8pm (approximate) - Dismissal.
Admission Pricing
Admission into the event costs $8.
Romeoville Spartan Classic Competition
Our next competition is at Romeoville High School on Saturday, October 1st.
Schedule
12:30pm - Call time at OEHS for rehearsal.
2:30pm - Snack/Load Truck
3pm - Depart for Romeoville HS
3:30pm - Arrive at Romeoville HS
4:15pm - Begin warm-up sequence
5:20pm - Perform in Competition
5:45pm - Concessions for Dinner
6:30pm - Awards
7pm - Depart for OEHS
7:30pm Arrive back at OEHS.
Admission Pricing
$15 Adults
$10 Students Seniors
5 and under Free
$40 Family pack 2 adults 2 students
$50 Spartan package 2 adults 2 students/ senior and 15 50/50 raffle tickets
Volunteers for Football Games
If you signed up to volunteer at one of our home football games, please see the instructions below. If you cannot remember what you signed up for, you can find the complete list of volunteers and dates for the entire season HERE.
Football Game Helper
The main job during our football games is to help move equipment for our front ensemble, as well as our podiums. We additionally need help during the pre-game performance to keep patrons out of the way of the drum majors, and to help with distributing plumes and snacks. We ask that parents arrive by 5pm if volunteering. If you did not volunteer, but would like to still help, please just arrive at that time!
Equipment Needed for All Rehearsals
For all rehearsals, students will need the following:
- Instrument/Flag/Sticks
- Music (given on day one)
- Lyre and Flipfolder (brass and woodwinds only)
- Dressed in gym shoes (NO open toed shoes).
- Wearing comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather that day.
- Bottle of Water
- Sunscreen
