Weekly Update
4/21/2018
Good Morning OEHS Band Families,
We are a little over a week from our final band concerts of the school year!
Senior Shout Outs and Photos
Senior shout outs are due tomorrow, April 23rd! Please make sure to fill out the google form here: https://goo.gl/forms/UqW0t7bYPbibUTBH3
Senior Photos submissions are due Monday, April 30th.
See below for more information.
This Week
Monday 4/23 - Senior Shout Outs Due!
Tri-M Meeting 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 1 Rehearsal 3pm-5pm
Band Booster Meeting 7pm
Tuesday 4/24 - Jazz 2 Combo 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 2 Rehearsal 3pm-4pm
Wednesday 4/25 - Senior Band Rehearsal 2:30pm-2:50pm
Percussion Ensemble 2:45pm-4:45pm
Thursday 4/26 - Jazz 2 Combo 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 2 Rehearsal 3pm-4pm
Jazz 1 Combo 5:15pm-6pm
Jazz 1 Rehearsal 6pm-8pm
Friday 4/27 -
Next Week
Monday 4/30 - Jazz 1 Combo 2:35-3PM
Jazz 1 Rehearsal 3pm-5pm
Tuesday 5/1 - Jazz 2 Combo 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 2 Rehearsal 3pm-4pm
Curricular Band Concert 7pm - Call time 6:15pm - Seniors 6pm
Wednesday 5/2 - Percussion Ensemble 2:45pm-4:45pm
Jazz Explosion 7pm - Call time 6:15pm
Thursday 5/3 - Percussion Concert 7pm - Call time 6:15pm
Friday 5/4 -
Upcoming Second Semester Events
Tuesday 4/24 - Fine Arts Signing Day 5:30pm - Fine Arts Awards Night 6:30pm
Tuesday 5/1 - Final Band Concert (All Curricular Bands)
Wednesday 5/2 - Jazz Explosion (All Jazz Bands)
Thursday 5/3 - Percussion Concert (All Percussionists and Percussion Ensembles)
Thursday 5/10 - Pizza Wars Fundraiser
Saturday 5/19 - Graduation at NIU - Call Time 6:45am at OEHS for Graduation Band Members
Monday 5/28 - Memorial Day Parade (2017-2018 Marching Band)
Band Program News
Senior Shout Outs
Please consider taking the opportunity to wish your favorite senior band musician best wishes and congratulations by submitting a senior shout out or submitting a photo of your senior for the final band concert on May 1st.
If you would are interested, please fill out the form at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/UqW0t7bYPbibUTBH3
The shout outs will be included in the program for the final band concert on May 1st. The photos will be included in a slideshow presentation during the final band concert.
All shout out submissions are due by Monday, April 23rd.
All photos submissions are due by Monday, April 30th
Shout Outs - $10
Photo - $5 (per photo)
Please submit cash or check (payable to OEHS Band Boosters) with the total of your submission. Shout outs and photos will not be considered accepted until payment has been received.
Payment can be returned to the band room mailbox via your student or dropped off at the front desk at OEHS with attention to Mr. Rexroat. Please place payment in a sealed envelope with your name (person submitting the shout out/photo) included with the payment.
Please email Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org with any questions.
Fine Arts Signing Day
On April 24th at 5:30pm in the OEHS Community Room, the OEHS Fine Arts Department will have our annual Fine Arts Signing Day. This day is for graduating students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Accepted into a College/University and majoring or minoring in a Fine Arts Field (music, theatre, art, dance, etc.)
- Receiving a Fine Arts related scholarship to their College/University
- Planning to participate in the Fine Arts at their College/University
If your student fits into one or more of the above categories, we encourage your family to attend the event.
To be recognized at the event, you must fill out the following google form.
https://goo.gl/forms/DMZXDubrRFJeV6Gs2
Please fill out the form no later than Monday, April 23rd if planning to be recognized.
Email Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org with any questions.
Fine Arts Awards
The fine arts awards evening will take place Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30pm in the OEHS PAC. Students who received an invitation will be receiving an award. Students should be in business attire for the evening.
Senior Band Rehearsal
Seniors students have a rehearsal after school on Wednesday, April 25th from 2:30pm-2:50pm. Additionally, senior student’s call time on the band concert on Tuesday, May 1st is 6pm rather than 6:15pm in order to run through the senior piece.
Pizza Wars - Save the Date!
Have you heard a pizza war is coming to Oswego East? The first three warrior restaurants will be Rosati’s, Firehouse Pizza and Pub, and Lou Malnati's. Mark your Calendar for Thursday, May 10th for this epic pie showdown. Tickets on sale and more details coming soon!
Band Booster Meeting
There is a band booster meeting on Monday, April 23rd at 7pm in the OEHS band room. We hope to see you there! Please enter through door #3.
Fox Valley Concert Band Student Intern Opportunity
The Fox Valley Concert Band is pleased to announce an audition date for students interested in performing with the band as an intern. The Hank and Arlene Wintczak Memorial Internship program awards funds for qualified high school students to participate in the adult band. Up to two $400 awards will be offered for the May-Aug 2018 time period.
Auditions will be held at Geneva High School on Tues 5/15/18 at 7pm.
The current schedule includes Tuesday evening rehearsals and concerts on June 19, June 29, and July 10.
Details about the band, the internship program, and the audition process can be found on the band web site www.fvcb.org
Band, Jazz, and Percussion Concerts Explained
The week of April 30th the band department has 3 concerts. This will help clarify what concert your student is involved in.
Tuesday May 1st - Curricular Band Concert
All curricular bands (Concert Band 6, Concert Band 7, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony). Call time for this concert is 6:15pm
Wednesday, May 2nd - Jazz Explosion
All jazz bands and combos (Jazz 1, Jazz 2, Jazz 1 Combo, Jazz 2 Combo). This concert is combined with the vocal jazz groups. Call time for this concert is 6:15pm
Thursday, May 3rd - Percussion Concert
All Percussion Ensembles (Percussionists from Concert Band 6, Concert Band 7, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and the extracurricular Percussion Ensemble). Call time for this concert is 6:15pm
Music Summer Camps
We highly encourage students to participate in music camps during the summer break. These are a great way to keep playing over the summer and they’re a lot of fun! Additionally, the OEHS Band Boosters offer a scholarship fund for students who participate in a summer music camp. There is no “financial need” component, students just need to apply to receive a partial scholarship. Please note that scholarship values are dependent upon the number of students who apply. To receive the scholarship, families first pay for the cost of the camp and then upon presenting the receipt, will be refunded a portion of the camp fee by the OEHS Band Boosters.
To access the application, please visit http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/summer-band-camp-scholarships.html
Here are some great music camps students and families should look into for this summer:
East Side Summer Jazz Camp
This summer’s east side jazz camp will take place Monday, June 4th-June 7th and June 11th-June 14th with a performance on June 15th. Mark your calendars now! I want to see all jazz band students participating in the summer camp! The cost is estimated to be $85. If there is a financial concern, our band boosters can help supplement the cost
Registration is open! Please visit https://www.sd308.org/Page/17343 and scroll to the bottom to register. PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the summer catalog are listed incorrectly. The camp will run the first two weeks of June, not the dates in the catalog. I am working to get this updated.
Incoming 9th-12th grade students should enroll for the Advanced Jazz Camp. Incoming 7th and 8th grade students should enroll in the Beginning Jazz Camp.
Music for All Summer Symposium
This camp takes place at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. This camp is one of the largest camps of its kind in the country. The camp features a variety of “tracks” that students can participate in including concert band, percussion, jazz, orchestra, marching percussion, marching band, and color guard. Please visit the following link for additional information: http://camp.musicforall.org/
Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM)
This camp takes place at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The camp features different programs including instrument specific tracks, concert band, orchestra, choir, jazz, and rock band/songwriting. Please visit the following link for additional information: http://isym.music.illinois.edu/
Illinois State University High School Concert Band Camp
Illinois State University High School Concert Band Camp is for students entering grades 9-12. Our summer camp features concert bands conducted by Illinois State University Bands faculty and special guests. In addition to concert bands, campers will have the opportunity to participate in master classes, music theory sessions, chamber music ensembles, and jazz bands. Evening concerts and after-class recreation opportunities round out an exciting and dynamic music camp experience. Recreation choices for residential campers are upbeat, creative activities led by our enthusiastic team of counselors. Please visit the following link for additional information. https://summersymposium.illinoisstate.edu/hs/
Jazz Program News
East Side Summer Jazz Camp
This summer’s east side jazz camp will take place Monday, June 4th-June 7th and June 11th-June 14th with a performance on June 15th. Mark your calendars now! I want to see all jazz band students participating in the summer camp! The cost is estimated to be $85. If there is a financial concern, our band boosters can help supplement the cost
Registration is open! Please visit https://www.sd308.org/Page/17343 and scroll to the bottom to register. PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the summer catalog are listed incorrectly. The camp will run the first two weeks of June, not the dates in the catalog. I am working to get this updated.
Incoming 9th-12th grade students should enroll for the Advanced Jazz Camp. Incoming 7th and 8th grade students should enroll in the Beginning Jazz Camp.
Marching Band News
Memorial Day Parade
The 2017-2018 Marching Band will be participating in the Oswego Memorial Day Parade. This was included on the Marching Band Calendar that was given out last year. More information coming soon.
2018-2019 Marching Band Information
Preliminary information for the 2018-2019 Marching Band Season is available on our band website at http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/marching-band.html
Marching band registration forms are due Friday, May 18th!
The show theme is now up on the marching band page of our band website. Music coming soon! (see link above)
Good Morning OEHS Band Families,
We are a little over a week from our final band concerts of the school year!
Senior Shout Outs and Photos
Senior shout outs are due tomorrow, April 23rd! Please make sure to fill out the google form here: https://goo.gl/forms/UqW0t7bYPbibUTBH3
Senior Photos submissions are due Monday, April 30th.
See below for more information.
This Week
Monday 4/23 - Senior Shout Outs Due!
Tri-M Meeting 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 1 Rehearsal 3pm-5pm
Band Booster Meeting 7pm
Tuesday 4/24 - Jazz 2 Combo 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 2 Rehearsal 3pm-4pm
Wednesday 4/25 - Senior Band Rehearsal 2:30pm-2:50pm
Percussion Ensemble 2:45pm-4:45pm
Thursday 4/26 - Jazz 2 Combo 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 2 Rehearsal 3pm-4pm
Jazz 1 Combo 5:15pm-6pm
Jazz 1 Rehearsal 6pm-8pm
Friday 4/27 -
Next Week
Monday 4/30 - Jazz 1 Combo 2:35-3PM
Jazz 1 Rehearsal 3pm-5pm
Tuesday 5/1 - Jazz 2 Combo 2:35pm-3pm
Jazz 2 Rehearsal 3pm-4pm
Curricular Band Concert 7pm - Call time 6:15pm - Seniors 6pm
Wednesday 5/2 - Percussion Ensemble 2:45pm-4:45pm
Jazz Explosion 7pm - Call time 6:15pm
Thursday 5/3 - Percussion Concert 7pm - Call time 6:15pm
Friday 5/4 -
Upcoming Second Semester Events
Tuesday 4/24 - Fine Arts Signing Day 5:30pm - Fine Arts Awards Night 6:30pm
Tuesday 5/1 - Final Band Concert (All Curricular Bands)
Wednesday 5/2 - Jazz Explosion (All Jazz Bands)
Thursday 5/3 - Percussion Concert (All Percussionists and Percussion Ensembles)
Thursday 5/10 - Pizza Wars Fundraiser
Saturday 5/19 - Graduation at NIU - Call Time 6:45am at OEHS for Graduation Band Members
Monday 5/28 - Memorial Day Parade (2017-2018 Marching Band)
Band Program News
Senior Shout Outs
Please consider taking the opportunity to wish your favorite senior band musician best wishes and congratulations by submitting a senior shout out or submitting a photo of your senior for the final band concert on May 1st.
If you would are interested, please fill out the form at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/UqW0t7bYPbibUTBH3
The shout outs will be included in the program for the final band concert on May 1st. The photos will be included in a slideshow presentation during the final band concert.
All shout out submissions are due by Monday, April 23rd.
All photos submissions are due by Monday, April 30th
Shout Outs - $10
Photo - $5 (per photo)
Please submit cash or check (payable to OEHS Band Boosters) with the total of your submission. Shout outs and photos will not be considered accepted until payment has been received.
Payment can be returned to the band room mailbox via your student or dropped off at the front desk at OEHS with attention to Mr. Rexroat. Please place payment in a sealed envelope with your name (person submitting the shout out/photo) included with the payment.
Please email Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org with any questions.
Fine Arts Signing Day
On April 24th at 5:30pm in the OEHS Community Room, the OEHS Fine Arts Department will have our annual Fine Arts Signing Day. This day is for graduating students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Accepted into a College/University and majoring or minoring in a Fine Arts Field (music, theatre, art, dance, etc.)
- Receiving a Fine Arts related scholarship to their College/University
- Planning to participate in the Fine Arts at their College/University
If your student fits into one or more of the above categories, we encourage your family to attend the event.
To be recognized at the event, you must fill out the following google form.
https://goo.gl/forms/DMZXDubrRFJeV6Gs2
Please fill out the form no later than Monday, April 23rd if planning to be recognized.
Email Mr. Rexroat at srexroat@sd308.org with any questions.
Fine Arts Awards
The fine arts awards evening will take place Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30pm in the OEHS PAC. Students who received an invitation will be receiving an award. Students should be in business attire for the evening.
Senior Band Rehearsal
Seniors students have a rehearsal after school on Wednesday, April 25th from 2:30pm-2:50pm. Additionally, senior student’s call time on the band concert on Tuesday, May 1st is 6pm rather than 6:15pm in order to run through the senior piece.
Pizza Wars - Save the Date!
Have you heard a pizza war is coming to Oswego East? The first three warrior restaurants will be Rosati’s, Firehouse Pizza and Pub, and Lou Malnati's. Mark your Calendar for Thursday, May 10th for this epic pie showdown. Tickets on sale and more details coming soon!
Band Booster Meeting
There is a band booster meeting on Monday, April 23rd at 7pm in the OEHS band room. We hope to see you there! Please enter through door #3.
Fox Valley Concert Band Student Intern Opportunity
The Fox Valley Concert Band is pleased to announce an audition date for students interested in performing with the band as an intern. The Hank and Arlene Wintczak Memorial Internship program awards funds for qualified high school students to participate in the adult band. Up to two $400 awards will be offered for the May-Aug 2018 time period.
Auditions will be held at Geneva High School on Tues 5/15/18 at 7pm.
The current schedule includes Tuesday evening rehearsals and concerts on June 19, June 29, and July 10.
Details about the band, the internship program, and the audition process can be found on the band web site www.fvcb.org
Band, Jazz, and Percussion Concerts Explained
The week of April 30th the band department has 3 concerts. This will help clarify what concert your student is involved in.
Tuesday May 1st - Curricular Band Concert
All curricular bands (Concert Band 6, Concert Band 7, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony). Call time for this concert is 6:15pm
Wednesday, May 2nd - Jazz Explosion
All jazz bands and combos (Jazz 1, Jazz 2, Jazz 1 Combo, Jazz 2 Combo). This concert is combined with the vocal jazz groups. Call time for this concert is 6:15pm
Thursday, May 3rd - Percussion Concert
All Percussion Ensembles (Percussionists from Concert Band 6, Concert Band 7, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and the extracurricular Percussion Ensemble). Call time for this concert is 6:15pm
Music Summer Camps
We highly encourage students to participate in music camps during the summer break. These are a great way to keep playing over the summer and they’re a lot of fun! Additionally, the OEHS Band Boosters offer a scholarship fund for students who participate in a summer music camp. There is no “financial need” component, students just need to apply to receive a partial scholarship. Please note that scholarship values are dependent upon the number of students who apply. To receive the scholarship, families first pay for the cost of the camp and then upon presenting the receipt, will be refunded a portion of the camp fee by the OEHS Band Boosters.
To access the application, please visit http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/summer-band-camp-scholarships.html
Here are some great music camps students and families should look into for this summer:
East Side Summer Jazz Camp
This summer’s east side jazz camp will take place Monday, June 4th-June 7th and June 11th-June 14th with a performance on June 15th. Mark your calendars now! I want to see all jazz band students participating in the summer camp! The cost is estimated to be $85. If there is a financial concern, our band boosters can help supplement the cost
Registration is open! Please visit https://www.sd308.org/Page/17343 and scroll to the bottom to register. PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the summer catalog are listed incorrectly. The camp will run the first two weeks of June, not the dates in the catalog. I am working to get this updated.
Incoming 9th-12th grade students should enroll for the Advanced Jazz Camp. Incoming 7th and 8th grade students should enroll in the Beginning Jazz Camp.
Music for All Summer Symposium
This camp takes place at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. This camp is one of the largest camps of its kind in the country. The camp features a variety of “tracks” that students can participate in including concert band, percussion, jazz, orchestra, marching percussion, marching band, and color guard. Please visit the following link for additional information: http://camp.musicforall.org/
Illinois Summer Youth Music (ISYM)
This camp takes place at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The camp features different programs including instrument specific tracks, concert band, orchestra, choir, jazz, and rock band/songwriting. Please visit the following link for additional information: http://isym.music.illinois.edu/
Illinois State University High School Concert Band Camp
Illinois State University High School Concert Band Camp is for students entering grades 9-12. Our summer camp features concert bands conducted by Illinois State University Bands faculty and special guests. In addition to concert bands, campers will have the opportunity to participate in master classes, music theory sessions, chamber music ensembles, and jazz bands. Evening concerts and after-class recreation opportunities round out an exciting and dynamic music camp experience. Recreation choices for residential campers are upbeat, creative activities led by our enthusiastic team of counselors. Please visit the following link for additional information. https://summersymposium.illinoisstate.edu/hs/
Jazz Program News
East Side Summer Jazz Camp
This summer’s east side jazz camp will take place Monday, June 4th-June 7th and June 11th-June 14th with a performance on June 15th. Mark your calendars now! I want to see all jazz band students participating in the summer camp! The cost is estimated to be $85. If there is a financial concern, our band boosters can help supplement the cost
Registration is open! Please visit https://www.sd308.org/Page/17343 and scroll to the bottom to register. PLEASE NOTE: The dates in the summer catalog are listed incorrectly. The camp will run the first two weeks of June, not the dates in the catalog. I am working to get this updated.
Incoming 9th-12th grade students should enroll for the Advanced Jazz Camp. Incoming 7th and 8th grade students should enroll in the Beginning Jazz Camp.
Marching Band News
Memorial Day Parade
The 2017-2018 Marching Band will be participating in the Oswego Memorial Day Parade. This was included on the Marching Band Calendar that was given out last year. More information coming soon.
2018-2019 Marching Band Information
Preliminary information for the 2018-2019 Marching Band Season is available on our band website at http://www.oswegoeasthighschoolbands.com/marching-band.html
Marching band registration forms are due Friday, May 18th!
The show theme is now up on the marching band page of our band website. Music coming soon! (see link above)
