TMB 2020-2021 UPDATE
​​MHSAA has reinstated the 2020 fall football season. Unfortunately, TMB will not be allowed to attend or perform at those games.

However, we will have an outside Trojan Marching Showcase at Willman Field on October 13th at 7PM! All performers will be allowed to have two guests attend the performance as spectators.

The Trojan Marching Showcase will be a compilation performance including TMB standards, new music, a drum feature, majorette feature and, of course, our famous drill with kaleidoscopic action. We cannot wait to perform for you this fall!

*Friendly reminder - this event, like all OHS events, must be socially distanced for performers and spectators alike. Our drill has been adjusted accordingly and we ask that spectators be sure to follow protocol as well. Thank you in advance.* 


We will begin night practices on to prepare for this performance on Tuesday, 9/22. Please check the night practice schedule below and plan ahead!

2020-21 TROJAN MARCHING BAND Night Practice Schedule

We will start night practice on Tuesday, 9/22.
These practices will be graded and required.
Virtual students who do not feel comfortable attending must contact their director by completing the google form no later than 9/18 so that an alternate assignment can be giv
UPDATE 9/20 Thank you for your response. This form is now closed.
Students who have committed to attending - You have been added to a squad and will be written in to the show. As always, you matter!
Students who have selected an alternate assignment - Be sure to watch google classroom for your assignment. As always, you matter!

All rehearsals 6-8:30pm at OHS unless otherwise noted

9/9 .................................... Rehearsal....................................... 6:00-8:30pm - cancelled
9/15................................... Rehearsal....................................... 6:00-8:30pm - cancelled
9/22................................... Rehearsal....................................... 6:00-8:30pm
9/28................................... Rehearsal (@ Willman?)................6:00-8:30pm
10/1 .................................. Rehearsal (@ Willman?)............... 6:00-8:30pm
10/8................................... Rehearsal....................................... 6:00-8:30pm
10/12................................. Rehearsal....................................... 6:00-8:30pm
10/20................................. Rehearsal....................................... 6:00-8:30pm - cancelled

A few notes about night practice:
- We will be outside. Dress in layers and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for marching
- Remember to bring your instrument, drill and flip folder to the field
- We will not be playing inside at this time. We will rehearse music and drill outside
- Students are required to wear a mask when not playing both in class and during night practice
- With restrictions due to COVID-19, practices are subject to change times or be cancelled with short notice. This will be communicated via REMIND. Please make sure you are signed up for the appropriate group so that you can recieve announcements instantly.

A few reminders and updates as we start our new school year.
- Please be sure to sign up for Remind and encourage your parent/guardian to do the same. This will be our main avenue for immediate communication. Details for sign up can be found below... keep scrolling!
         --Band Remind is currently one way communication - you will only receive messages, not be able to respond. Please send all questions and comments
         to your director via email or in the appropriate Google Form when applicable. 

- Be sure to check Google Classroom and this website regularly for updates. Our Google Classroom code is 2yxbv3z

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR INSTRUMENTS AND UNIFORMS SUMMER 2020
All 10th and 11h grade students will not be turning in instruments or uniforms at this time. 
Please keep your instruments and uniforms at home and SAFE until further notice. We will exchange uniforms and instruments as needed in the fall. 
​Check back later for details.

TMB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Below is our tentative schedule for the 2020-2021 season. Check back later and watch REMIND for possible changes.

The calendars below are all scheduled events assuming it is safe to hold these events. We will, of course, adjust as necessary.
We look forward to working through this unusual time together and thank you in advance for your flexibility, cooperation and support.

​For your convenience, the calendar is in several different formats:
- camp only
- rehearsal only 
- games only
- all fall events

Sign up for REMIND:
Choose the appropriate group and sign up accordingly. There are four groups:
TMB Percussion
TMB Brass
TMB Woodwinds(ww)
TMB Family

To sign up:
TEXT @ohs-perc, @tmbbrass, @tmbww OR @tmbfamily to 81010 to receive important updates regarding TMB.
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All 4 groups will receive the same announcements. Messages may be tailored to specific groups so be sure to sign up for the appropriate group!

To stop receiving messages:
To leave ALL REMIND classes, text @STOPALL in reply to any message you've received.
To leave only a specific teacher's classes, text @LEAVE in reply to the teacher's messages.

2020-21 TROJAN MARCHING BAND Camp Schedule ​  
Uniform fittings - POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER SCHOOL STARTS
                          - Drum Major/Majorette/Drum Line try outs - TBD                 

BAND CAMP POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
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2020-21 TROJAN MARCHING BAND Fall Performance Schedule
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL SCHEDULE. Two games are currently still scheduled as listed below. The team will play but the band is not able to attend due to the number threshold required for the stadium. Marching Festival has been cancelled for this fall but may be rescheduled in the spring.

Our performance this year will be an outdoor Trojan Marching Showcase at Willman Field on October 13 @ 7PM.
All students will be allowed to have TWO guests attend the performance. 





August 27 ............................OHS Football Game....................Willman Field - CANCELLED
September 3 .......................OHS Football Game....................Willman Field - CANCELLED
September 18 .....................OHS Football Game.....................Willman Field - yes game, NO BAND
October 2.............................OHS Football (Homecoming).......Willman Field -yes game, NO BAND
October 5 ............................District Marching Band Festival.... St. John's High School - CANCELLED
                                                                                                  *POSSIBLY rescheduled in spring
October 12...........................District MB Festival(Rain Date).... St. John's High School - CANCELLED
                                                                                                   *POSSIBLY rescheduled in spring
October 13...........................TROJAN MARCHING SHOWCASE............WILLMAN FIELD 7PM- HAPPENING
October 23...........................OHS Football – Senior Night.........Willman Field - CANCELLED
tba............ ..........................Trojan Spectacular.........................OHS Gym - reinvented for 2020 as Trojan Marching Showcase - taking place 10/13 at Willman Field 7PM 


Football game report time: 5:30 @ NCG Theater in full uniform with instrument *plumes will be distributed and collected each game*Instruments must travel in their cases to and from OHS - CANCELLED 2020

Tubas and Percussion will be loaded after class and brought to the performance venue by TMB trailer whenever possible.

We know there will be some conflicts with night practice and OHS athletic contests. Let's work through it together! 
As always, performances/games take precedent over practices. However, if you can do both, DO IT!
Try to split your time on days where both athletics and band are practicing.
Plan and communicate!
Be here when you can be here and when you’re here…. WORK!
 
Though we will try to avoid changes, we thank you in advance for your flexibility 
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2020-21 TROJAN MARCHING BAND Fall Schedule ALL EVENTS "Fridge Note" 
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL SCHEDULE. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE FOOTBALL SEASON BEING REINSTATED AND CURRENTLY NO UPDATE FROM MSBOA. 

WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS FOR TMB YET. MORE TO COME!


This calendar is a list of all events for the Fall 2020 TMB Season. Though we try to avoid changes, we appreciate your flexibility and communication should any changes become necessary. 
  
August 24-27 -     Band Camp..........Drum Major/Majorette/Drum Line try outs(CAMP postponed indefinitely. Tryouts TBA)        
August 27            OHS Football Game (Cancelled)            
Aug. 31-Sept 3     Band Camp  (Postponed indefinitely)              
Sept 3                  OHS Football Game  (Cancelled)              
Sept 9                  Rehearsal 6-8:30  (Cancelled)        
Sept 15                Rehearsal 6-8:30 (Cancelled)               
Sept 18                OHS Football Game  (NO BAND)               
Sept 22                Rehearsal 6-8:30                
Sept 28                Rehearsal 6-8:30 @ Willman           
October 1            Rehearsal 6-8:30    @ Willman            
October 2            OHS Football (NO BAND)        
October 5            District MB Festival @ SJHS (CANCELLED for fall, possibly postponed for spring)  
October 8            Rehearsal 6-8:30                 
October 12          District MB Festival (Rain Date) @ SJHS (CANCELLED)            
October 12          Rehearsal 6-8:30                    
October 20          Rehearsal 6-8:30               
October 23          OHS Football (CANCELLED)         
November 5        Rehearsal 6-8:30 (?)
November 9        Band Banquet       (?)       
TBA                    Trojan Spectacular (?)

Friendly reminder that all performances are not only required and graded but a commitment to your fellow band members.

​YOU MATTER!

See the handbook for excused absence guidelines and as always PLAN AHEAD and COMMUNICATE early!

Owosso HS Bands Handbook