Weekly Update
This Week
Tuesday 3/2 - Jazz Band 2:30pm-3:30pm
Red Robin Fundraiser 5pm-9pm - To Go Orders
Wednesday 3/3 - Marching Band (All Members) 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday 3/4 - Big Band 2:30pm-3:30pm
Jazz Ensemble 5:30pm-6:30pm
Friday 3/5 - Spirit Wear Orders due!
Saturday 3/6 - Northshore Jazz Festival (Jazz Ensemble) 9:00am-3pm (see below for more info)
CURRICULAR BAND CLASSES
Red Robin Fundraiser
On Tuesday, March 2nd, we are hosting a fundraiser at the Oswego Red Robin with to-go orders only. Please mention the OEHS Band Boosters at the time of purchase and we will receive 20% of sales. The event will run from 5pm-9pm. Please consider dining at Red Robin that evening to support the band program!
On the night of the Spirit Night, please place your To-Go orders by following these steps:
We are excited to announce that OEHS Band and Jazz Band spirit wear is now available for purchase. All items can be purchased at the following link: http://www.fritschscreenprinting.com/oe-band-oe-jazz
By clicking on an item you can see the material and specifications. All orders are due by this Friday, March 5th. Our hope is to try and get the orders to everyone before break. Please consider representing the band and jazz programs by purchasing some spirit wear!
2021 ILMEA All-State In Person Canceled
The ILMEA Board of Directors voted to cancel the in-person experience for students selected to ILMEA All-State that was scheduled to take place in May. A virtual experience will now be offered. Please save the date of Saturday, March 20, 2021 for our 2021 Virtual All-State Masterclasses. The format will be very similar to the Fall Virtual District Festivals with national-level masterclass clinicians.
All-State Apparel and Merchandise
T-shirts, patches, plaques and other commemorative merchandise will be available for purchase directly through Allegro Apparel's online store, to be purchased by and shipped directly to the students/families. If a student has a scheduling conflict that prevents them from participating in the online events, they are still eligible to purchase the All-State commemorative merchandise in recognition of their musical accomplishments during this school year!
Band Patches
Through our band boosters, band patches are available for purchase for all band students. Many families purchase these patches for student letterman coats and/or for frames. The link to the order form can be found by visiting:
http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/patches.html
Patches can be ordered throughout the year.
Music Patrons
Families and businesses can choose to sponsor our band program by becoming a Music Patron. Donations made to our Music Patron program goes towards equipment, music, instruments, repairs, and clinicians. Those who make patron donations can request specific seating at live concerts. Also, all donors will be listed on our band site and within online virtual band performance.
The Music Patron form can be accessed by visiting: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/music-patrons.html
Thank you to all who have already made a donation!
Band Bucks
Families can help their band student(s) raise funds by participating in Band Bucks. Funds raised by students through this year-long fundraiser, as well as certain fundraisers during the year, can then be accessed to help pay for future band trips. Band Bucks work great as gifts, as well as methods of payment for items you use each day.
1) You can order physical gift cards online at www.shopwithscrip.com and pay with either a check, cash, or presto pay. These orders are placed once a month (except Dec when I place 2 orders for your holiday convenience) There is a $1.00 fee deducted from your students earnings for shipping costs. These orders are available for pick up from the boosters within a few days.
2) You can order paperless or printable gift cards. In order to do this you must use prestopay. You can order online right from your computer or mobile device. Most gift cards are available instantly.
To find out more information about Band Bucks, please visit: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/band-bucks.html
JAZZ INFORMATION
Northshore Jazz Festival - Jazz Ensemble
The Northshore Jazz Festival will be happening virtually on Saturday, March 6th. Jazz Ensemble will have a clinic specific to our performance sometime between 9:30am-12pm (I will find out an exact time this coming week). Here is additional information about the event from the host school:
We are thrilled to have Yamaha Artist and saxophone extraordinaire Jeff Coffin presenting an improvisation clinic at 2:00PM. Jeff Coffin is the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band and a three-time Grammy Award winner.
Finalized Event Schedule
9:00AM: Festival Welcome shared w/ Directors
9:30AM-12:00PM: Clinics (25 minutes each)
12:00PM-1:00PM: Lunch Break
1:00PM-1:55PM: Composition Clinic with Adam Larson
2:00PM-2:55PM: Improvisation Workshop with Jeff Coffin
Links to the virtual clinic will be shared via google classroom.
Jazz Rehearsal Times
As we enter the phase 2 schedule, all of the jazz bands will be rehearsing from 2:30pm-3:30pm on their designated days. If your hybrid student is planning on staying after school (done at 12:20pm), they can stay in the band area until rehearsal begins.
Jazz Ensemble will additionally rehearse on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
The band room will be open until 4pm (no later) on Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays if students need to stay and wait for their ride.
MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
Our rehearsal this week is on Wednesday (all members).
The rehearsals will initially take place at Plank Junior High. The address for Plank Junior High is 510 Secretariat Lane in Oswego. When students arrive, they should enter through the gymnasium door, door 26.
The following safety precautions will be followed for live rehearsals:
1. Student temperatures will be taken when entering the building.
2. Students will need to confirm that they are not experiencing any symptoms of illness.
3. Masks must be worn at all times. Students will need to utilize the “performance” mask that was issued to them during their band class. Students who are in Group C will be issued a performance mask during their first marching band rehearsal. Bell covers will be provided for all wind instruments.
4. Proper sanitization and mitigation procedures will take place before, during, and after rehearsals.
5. Proper social distancing will take place at all times during rehearsal.
Payment
If your student has not turned in the $35 payment for marching band yet, please have them do so this week during rehearsal.
Link to Music
Within the Google Classroom for marching band, a link was posted a few weeks ago that students should visit in order to view and to print out their music. Please make sure your student has done so and comes to rehearsal with the needed music. Percussionists, please also make sure you have printed out the new parts that Ms. Martin wrote for the show.
The link for the woodwind and brass parts for the marching music can be found by visiting:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12IYPpQ1Dw89O_F2s3mwtUFiFplgTStRG?usp=sharing
Monday, 3/1 REHEARSAL CANCELED
Wednesday, 3/3 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 3/8 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 3/10 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 3/15 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 3/17 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 3/22 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 3/24 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Friday, 4/2 Home Football Game, Call Time TBA
Wednesday, 4/7 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Friday, 4/9 Home Football Game, Call Time TBA
Monday, 4/12 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 4/14 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 4/19 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 4/21 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Friday, 4/23 Home Football Game, Call Time TBA
Monday, 4/26 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 4/28 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, May 3 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, May 5 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 5/26 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 5/31 Performance during Oswego Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Call Time TBA
Based upon the number of spectators allowed in the stadium for a game, the school might need to limit those in attendance. As the first game approaches, I will share with everyone what the capacity allowance is for the crowd.
In May, we are hoping to be able to do a performance specifically for family members of the marching band.
Please contact Ms. Cooper with any questions you might have about the season.
Tuesday 3/2 - Jazz Band 2:30pm-3:30pm
Red Robin Fundraiser 5pm-9pm - To Go Orders
Wednesday 3/3 - Marching Band (All Members) 5:30pm-7pm
Thursday 3/4 - Big Band 2:30pm-3:30pm
Jazz Ensemble 5:30pm-6:30pm
Friday 3/5 - Spirit Wear Orders due!
Saturday 3/6 - Northshore Jazz Festival (Jazz Ensemble) 9:00am-3pm (see below for more info)
CURRICULAR BAND CLASSES
Red Robin Fundraiser
On Tuesday, March 2nd, we are hosting a fundraiser at the Oswego Red Robin with to-go orders only. Please mention the OEHS Band Boosters at the time of purchase and we will receive 20% of sales. The event will run from 5pm-9pm. Please consider dining at Red Robin that evening to support the band program!
On the night of the Spirit Night, please place your To-Go orders by following these steps:
- Start your order at https://order.redrobin.com/ and select the Oswego Red Robin. If link does not work, please copy and paste to your browser.
- Once in the menu, go to the category labeled “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)"
- Open "Spirit Night (To-Go) Fundraiser".
- Add OEHS Band Boosters to the Special Instructions in the Spirit Night item, then add it to cart.(Note: if you add the item prior to entering your information, you can still edit it from your cart)
- Add your meal items then check out.
- Arrive at Red Robin, pull into a designated curbside spot where available and call the phone number on the sign. Our Team Members will bring your order to your car.
We are excited to announce that OEHS Band and Jazz Band spirit wear is now available for purchase. All items can be purchased at the following link: http://www.fritschscreenprinting.com/oe-band-oe-jazz
By clicking on an item you can see the material and specifications. All orders are due by this Friday, March 5th. Our hope is to try and get the orders to everyone before break. Please consider representing the band and jazz programs by purchasing some spirit wear!
2021 ILMEA All-State In Person Canceled
The ILMEA Board of Directors voted to cancel the in-person experience for students selected to ILMEA All-State that was scheduled to take place in May. A virtual experience will now be offered. Please save the date of Saturday, March 20, 2021 for our 2021 Virtual All-State Masterclasses. The format will be very similar to the Fall Virtual District Festivals with national-level masterclass clinicians.
All-State Apparel and Merchandise
T-shirts, patches, plaques and other commemorative merchandise will be available for purchase directly through Allegro Apparel's online store, to be purchased by and shipped directly to the students/families. If a student has a scheduling conflict that prevents them from participating in the online events, they are still eligible to purchase the All-State commemorative merchandise in recognition of their musical accomplishments during this school year!
Band Patches
Through our band boosters, band patches are available for purchase for all band students. Many families purchase these patches for student letterman coats and/or for frames. The link to the order form can be found by visiting:
http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/patches.html
Patches can be ordered throughout the year.
Music Patrons
Families and businesses can choose to sponsor our band program by becoming a Music Patron. Donations made to our Music Patron program goes towards equipment, music, instruments, repairs, and clinicians. Those who make patron donations can request specific seating at live concerts. Also, all donors will be listed on our band site and within online virtual band performance.
The Music Patron form can be accessed by visiting: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/music-patrons.html
Thank you to all who have already made a donation!
Band Bucks
Families can help their band student(s) raise funds by participating in Band Bucks. Funds raised by students through this year-long fundraiser, as well as certain fundraisers during the year, can then be accessed to help pay for future band trips. Band Bucks work great as gifts, as well as methods of payment for items you use each day.
1) You can order physical gift cards online at www.shopwithscrip.com and pay with either a check, cash, or presto pay. These orders are placed once a month (except Dec when I place 2 orders for your holiday convenience) There is a $1.00 fee deducted from your students earnings for shipping costs. These orders are available for pick up from the boosters within a few days.
2) You can order paperless or printable gift cards. In order to do this you must use prestopay. You can order online right from your computer or mobile device. Most gift cards are available instantly.
To find out more information about Band Bucks, please visit: http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/band-bucks.html
JAZZ INFORMATION
Northshore Jazz Festival - Jazz Ensemble
The Northshore Jazz Festival will be happening virtually on Saturday, March 6th. Jazz Ensemble will have a clinic specific to our performance sometime between 9:30am-12pm (I will find out an exact time this coming week). Here is additional information about the event from the host school:
We are thrilled to have Yamaha Artist and saxophone extraordinaire Jeff Coffin presenting an improvisation clinic at 2:00PM. Jeff Coffin is the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band and a three-time Grammy Award winner.
Finalized Event Schedule
9:00AM: Festival Welcome shared w/ Directors
9:30AM-12:00PM: Clinics (25 minutes each)
12:00PM-1:00PM: Lunch Break
1:00PM-1:55PM: Composition Clinic with Adam Larson
2:00PM-2:55PM: Improvisation Workshop with Jeff Coffin
Links to the virtual clinic will be shared via google classroom.
Jazz Rehearsal Times
As we enter the phase 2 schedule, all of the jazz bands will be rehearsing from 2:30pm-3:30pm on their designated days. If your hybrid student is planning on staying after school (done at 12:20pm), they can stay in the band area until rehearsal begins.
Jazz Ensemble will additionally rehearse on Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
The band room will be open until 4pm (no later) on Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays if students need to stay and wait for their ride.
MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
Our rehearsal this week is on Wednesday (all members).
The rehearsals will initially take place at Plank Junior High. The address for Plank Junior High is 510 Secretariat Lane in Oswego. When students arrive, they should enter through the gymnasium door, door 26.
The following safety precautions will be followed for live rehearsals:
1. Student temperatures will be taken when entering the building.
2. Students will need to confirm that they are not experiencing any symptoms of illness.
3. Masks must be worn at all times. Students will need to utilize the “performance” mask that was issued to them during their band class. Students who are in Group C will be issued a performance mask during their first marching band rehearsal. Bell covers will be provided for all wind instruments.
4. Proper sanitization and mitigation procedures will take place before, during, and after rehearsals.
5. Proper social distancing will take place at all times during rehearsal.
Payment
If your student has not turned in the $35 payment for marching band yet, please have them do so this week during rehearsal.
Link to Music
Within the Google Classroom for marching band, a link was posted a few weeks ago that students should visit in order to view and to print out their music. Please make sure your student has done so and comes to rehearsal with the needed music. Percussionists, please also make sure you have printed out the new parts that Ms. Martin wrote for the show.
The link for the woodwind and brass parts for the marching music can be found by visiting:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12IYPpQ1Dw89O_F2s3mwtUFiFplgTStRG?usp=sharing
Monday, 3/1 REHEARSAL CANCELED
Wednesday, 3/3 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 3/8 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 3/10 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 3/15 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 3/17 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 3/22 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 3/24 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Friday, 4/2 Home Football Game, Call Time TBA
Wednesday, 4/7 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Friday, 4/9 Home Football Game, Call Time TBA
Monday, 4/12 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 4/14 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 4/19 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 4/21 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Friday, 4/23 Home Football Game, Call Time TBA
Monday, 4/26 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 4/28 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, May 3 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, May 5 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Wednesday, 5/26 Rehearsal-All 5.30pm-7pm
Monday, 5/31 Performance during Oswego Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Call Time TBA
Based upon the number of spectators allowed in the stadium for a game, the school might need to limit those in attendance. As the first game approaches, I will share with everyone what the capacity allowance is for the crowd.
In May, we are hoping to be able to do a performance specifically for family members of the marching band.
Please contact Ms. Cooper with any questions you might have about the season.