By audition only. Symphonic Band is the OHS Premier performing ensemble with high expectations. The group practices and performs medium-advanced to advanced literature, skills, scales, and exercises. Symphonic Band members are eligible to be a member of the Pep Band, Jazz Band (by audition), and participate in Solo and Ensemble festival. The Symphonic Band participates in State Band Festival as a long time tradition.
Concert Band
By audition only. Pre Requisite: MS Band, 6-8 Grades and Marching Band 1st Trimester. Concert Band is offered 2nd and 3rd Trimesters to complete the entire year class commitment. The Concert Band performs and practices intermediate music and concentrates on intermediate fundamentals, scales, and exercises in class. Concert Band members are eligible to be a member of the Pep Band, Jazz Band (by audition), and participate in Solo and Ensemble festival.
Schedule of Events - Winter 2023
February 2023
3rd - 5pm Pep Band
4th - All Day MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble
5th - 3pm Winter Band Concert (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
6pm Pre-Festival Concert
6th - 7pm Band Booster Meeting OHS Band Room
10th - 5pm Pep Band
22nd/23rd/24th - TBD DISTRICT 10 BAND FESTIVAL -- (7th and 8th grades)
26th - 9am Mattress Fundraiser OHS aux gym
28th/1st/2nd - TBD MSBOA District 10 Band Festival
March 2023
2nd - 5pm Pep Band (Pizza Party)
6th - 7pm Band Booster Meeting OHS Band Room
18th - All Day MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival
April 2023
11th- 7pm Band Booster Meeting OHS Band Room
15th - All Day District 10 Solo and Ensemble Festival (7th and 8th Grade)
26th/27th - All Day MSBOA State Band Festival (OHS Hosting inv\cludes 7th & 8th)
May 2023
3rd - 7pm Collage Concert Night Rehearsal
4th - 7pm Collage Concert 36
9th - 7pm Band Awards Night (Required for All)
15th - 7pm Band Boosters Meeting
18th - 7pm Finale Concert (8th Grade band)
23rd - 7pm Spring Band Concert (6th and 7th Grade)
24th - 1pm Swingout Performance
29th - 8am - Memorial Day Parade (No Seniors includes 8th grade)
