Weekly Update
This Week in the OEHS Bands
Monday 3/18 - Jazz Ensemble 2:45pm-5pm
Florida Trip Rehearsal 6pm-8pm
Tuesday 3/19 - Jazz Band 2:45pm-3:30pm
Big Band 3:30pm-4:15pm
Solo/Ensemble 5pm-8:35pm
Thursday 3/21 - Big Band 3pm-4pm
Jazz Band 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble 6pm-8pm
Friday 3/22 - Pit Orchestra 2:45pm-6pm
Saturday 3/23 – Florida Trip Band Departs for Orlando - Student Call Time 6.30am
Upcoming 3rd Quarter Dates
Tuesday, 3/19 – OEHS Solo/Ensemble Evening
Saturday 3/23 - OEHS Bands to Disney World and Universal Studios
Curricular Band Information
Florida Trip 2019 Rehearsal Schedule and Trip
During the Florida trip, we will be performing in a concert.
Our remaining rehearsal is as follows:
Monday, March 18th, 6pm-8pm
Attendance at the rehearsals is very important, as we will be combining close to 100 freshman-senior musicians.
On Saturday, March 23rd, the student call time is 6.30am in the band room. Once we meet our Entourage Tour Guide, we will load the buses. Please reference your students’ packing suggestion list to see what items will be needed for under the bus as well as carry-on items. All medication should be placed in a sealed Ziploc-type bag with the student name and dosage instructions. Medication will be given to our trip nurse prior to departure.
Please reference the itinerary sent from Entourage Management and sign up for the text reminds so that students and family members can get updated messages in regards to the trip.
Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Thank you to the students and family members who helped to make the mattress sale fundraiser a success. We are still awaiting on final details in regards to how much our program raised.
OEHS Solo/Ensemble
The OEHS solo/ensemble will take place on Tuesday, March 19th from 5pm-8:30pm.
Schedule & Room Update
Please double check your performance time and room.
The performances that were originally in the Band Room will now be taking place in B211 and B211 performances will be in the Band Room.
See the schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15IQynXNn5E5ZhMxU1Wx2C5C4Y2MPBcLMeiKM4JVLdDg/edit?usp=sharing
Copy of Music Reminder
Copies of each student's piece (these do not need to be originals) MUST be turned into the band room mailbox.
Attire and Arrival
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your performance time in order to properly warm-up. You may enter the building through door #4.
Students should wear business casual for their performance. Please no jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, etc.
Accompanist Fee
Students using an accompanist need to turn in the fee to Mr. Rexroat.
University of Illinois Clarinet Day: March 30th
The University of Illinois will be hosting a clarinet day on March 30th. Students can find out more information about and register for the event by visiting https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/208040.html
Private Lesson Teachers
Taking private lessons allows students to reach their highest potential as musicians. Several private lesson teachers are available for our students during and after school, with many lessons taking place during the actual band class. A list of recommended instructors is available at http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/lesson-teachers.html
Summer Band Camp Opportunities
Students should consider attending band camps over the summer to further strengthen their musical skills. There are many camps to choose from across the nation. Here is a list of camps which are relatively nearby that offer fantastic educational opportunities.
Music for All Summer Symposium: https://camp.musicforall.org/
Illinois Summer Youth Music: https://isym.music.illinois.edu/
Illinois State University Summer Band Camp: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/bands/summer-camps/
Indiana University Summer Music Clinic: https://music.indiana.edu/precollege/summer/music-clinic/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: https://bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Summer Academy: http://www.birchcreek.org/
Co-Curricular Band Information
Musical Pit Orchestra
The next pit rehearsal is this Friday, 2.45pm-5.30pm. Please make sure you are looking at the music in your books before rehearsal.
Jazz Band Information
Monday 3/18 - Jazz Ensemble 2:45pm-5pm
Tuesday 3/19 - Jazz Band 2:45pm-3:30pm
Big Band 3:30pm-4:15pm
Thursday 3/21 - Big Band 3pm-4pm
Jazz Band 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble 6pm-8pm
Monday 3/18 - Jazz Ensemble 2:45pm-5pm
Florida Trip Rehearsal 6pm-8pm
Tuesday 3/19 - Jazz Band 2:45pm-3:30pm
Big Band 3:30pm-4:15pm
Solo/Ensemble 5pm-8:35pm
Thursday 3/21 - Big Band 3pm-4pm
Jazz Band 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble 6pm-8pm
Friday 3/22 - Pit Orchestra 2:45pm-6pm
Saturday 3/23 – Florida Trip Band Departs for Orlando - Student Call Time 6.30am
Upcoming 3rd Quarter Dates
Tuesday, 3/19 – OEHS Solo/Ensemble Evening
Saturday 3/23 - OEHS Bands to Disney World and Universal Studios
Curricular Band Information
Florida Trip 2019 Rehearsal Schedule and Trip
During the Florida trip, we will be performing in a concert.
Our remaining rehearsal is as follows:
Monday, March 18th, 6pm-8pm
Attendance at the rehearsals is very important, as we will be combining close to 100 freshman-senior musicians.
On Saturday, March 23rd, the student call time is 6.30am in the band room. Once we meet our Entourage Tour Guide, we will load the buses. Please reference your students’ packing suggestion list to see what items will be needed for under the bus as well as carry-on items. All medication should be placed in a sealed Ziploc-type bag with the student name and dosage instructions. Medication will be given to our trip nurse prior to departure.
Please reference the itinerary sent from Entourage Management and sign up for the text reminds so that students and family members can get updated messages in regards to the trip.
Mattress Sale Fundraiser
Thank you to the students and family members who helped to make the mattress sale fundraiser a success. We are still awaiting on final details in regards to how much our program raised.
OEHS Solo/Ensemble
The OEHS solo/ensemble will take place on Tuesday, March 19th from 5pm-8:30pm.
Schedule & Room Update
Please double check your performance time and room.
The performances that were originally in the Band Room will now be taking place in B211 and B211 performances will be in the Band Room.
See the schedule here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15IQynXNn5E5ZhMxU1Wx2C5C4Y2MPBcLMeiKM4JVLdDg/edit?usp=sharing
Copy of Music Reminder
Copies of each student's piece (these do not need to be originals) MUST be turned into the band room mailbox.
Attire and Arrival
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your performance time in order to properly warm-up. You may enter the building through door #4.
Students should wear business casual for their performance. Please no jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, etc.
Accompanist Fee
Students using an accompanist need to turn in the fee to Mr. Rexroat.
University of Illinois Clarinet Day: March 30th
The University of Illinois will be hosting a clarinet day on March 30th. Students can find out more information about and register for the event by visiting https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/208040.html
Private Lesson Teachers
Taking private lessons allows students to reach their highest potential as musicians. Several private lesson teachers are available for our students during and after school, with many lessons taking place during the actual band class. A list of recommended instructors is available at http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/lesson-teachers.html
Summer Band Camp Opportunities
Students should consider attending band camps over the summer to further strengthen their musical skills. There are many camps to choose from across the nation. Here is a list of camps which are relatively nearby that offer fantastic educational opportunities.
Music for All Summer Symposium: https://camp.musicforall.org/
Illinois Summer Youth Music: https://isym.music.illinois.edu/
Illinois State University Summer Band Camp: https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/bands/summer-camps/
Indiana University Summer Music Clinic: https://music.indiana.edu/precollege/summer/music-clinic/
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: https://bluelake.org/
Birch Creek Summer Academy: http://www.birchcreek.org/
Co-Curricular Band Information
Musical Pit Orchestra
The next pit rehearsal is this Friday, 2.45pm-5.30pm. Please make sure you are looking at the music in your books before rehearsal.
Jazz Band Information
Monday 3/18 - Jazz Ensemble 2:45pm-5pm
Tuesday 3/19 - Jazz Band 2:45pm-3:30pm
Big Band 3:30pm-4:15pm
Thursday 3/21 - Big Band 3pm-4pm
Jazz Band 4pm-5pm
Jazz Ensemble 6pm-8pm