Owosso High School Freshman Band
Hello Freshman Band!
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.
TEXT @froshband to the number 81010
         --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. 

- Due to our unique classroom and instrument storage situation at this time, we would ask that students DO NOT BRING INSTRUMENTS to school on Tuesday 9/8. Please wait until further instruction.

- Be sure to check Google Classroom and this website regularly for updates. Our Google Classroom code is p7nkjva 
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This is an entry level course for the high school band program. Intermediate musical and marching skills are taught. As inquiring learners and thinkers, students will explore different cultures, techniques and styles through music study and performance. This balanced approach to music education will enable students to become open-minded, knowledgeable, caring individuals and musicians. Public performances, parades, festivals and some out-of-school practices are part of the expectations of this class. These events will help the students learn to take risks as musicians and leaders. Principled practice and reflection on every performance will also be expected. Extra time spent on pep band and solo and ensemble work will be considered when determining grades. Credit for this course is also shared with the marching band. 

 (Currently Postponed)
We will resume performances if and when we are able to do so.
Stay informed!
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Calendar of Events
2020-2021
Trojan Spectacular REHEARSAL:
TBA
6-7PM, OHS Gym
Students wear comfortable, marching appropriate attire.

Trojan Spectacular:
TBA
7PM, OHS Gym
Student Report time: 6:30
Students wear marching uniforms.

Hauntcert:
TBA
7PM, OMS Auditorium
Student Report time: 6:30
Students wear concert black or your (appropriate) Halloween Costume!

Veteran's Day Parade:
TBA

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Holiday Concert:
TBA 
OMS Auditorium
Student Report time: 6:30
​Concert Start time: 7 PM
Students wear concert uniforms.

Pre-Festival Concert:
TBA
OMS Auditorium
Student Report time: 6:30
Concert Start Time: 7 PM

Students wear concert uniforms.
​Photos following after

Distrcit V Festival Performance
TBA
@ Perry HS
Report @ OHS  PM
Performance at  PM
Students wear concert uniforms.
Students will report to OHS @ ??? in full uniform and ride to the performance together. Students are welcome to ride home with
a legal guardian if a note has
​ been submitted to the director
one week prior to the event.

Anniversary Concert: 
TBA
Report: 6:30
Concert Starts: 7:00
Students wear concert uniforms.

Memorial Day Parade: 
TBA
Report: 5:45, Parade Start 6:00*
Students wear marching uniforms.
*This time is tentative and has not been
officially announced by the city*
Owosso - meet at Fayette Square

Parade Route: Meet at Fayette Square - corner of Washington and Oliver Streets. March downtown on Washington Street. 
End at Baker College parking lot at the corner of Washington and Gute Street.

Trumpet players performing taps will go to Oak Hill Cemetery after the parade.
All band members are invited but not required to attend the
post-parade ceremony.

Kids in Curwood Parade: 
TBA
Report: 6:45 READY TO GO**
Parade starts: 7:00
Students wear marching uniforms.
​Band room is open for instruments an hour before report time.
Garment bags - turned in BEFORE parade starts. Get there early to be ready by 6:45!
Uniforms - turn in immediately AFTER the parade - dress accordingly!
**Remember - you will have to plan for time to turn in your garment bag and walk to Emerson on Dewey Street near the Emerson School new addition. We are event #5! 

ALL SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS MUST GO BACK TO OHS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PARADE AND UNIFORM TURN IN 

Thank you! 

These performances are open to the public!
We would love
​to see you there!
9th Grade 
UNIFORM ISSUE

TBD


Please wear comfortable clothes that you can easily wear under a uniform (shorts and t-shirt). This will help you to get an accurate fit.
9th Grade 
MAJORETTE TRYOUT INFO
Info coming Spring 2021

Practices are required and will be considered in the audition process. If you miss rehearsal for any reason, it is your responsibility to cover the material that is missed on your own time.

If you have a conflict that cannot be resolved, please contact Mrs. Kowalczyk or Coach Nichole Constine Brooks ASAP. As always, we will work with you on excused absences. Please see the handbook for clarification on what qualifies as an excused absence.


SOLO & ENESEMBLE
District Solo and Ensemble Festival is an optional event available to all high school band members. Students are given the opportunity to perform alone or with a group. They then work with a judge and receive a rating of their performance.
Speak to your director and sign up if you are interested.
This event is TBA



SIGN UP FOR REMIND!
This is an instantaneous way for parents/guardians and students to receive messages, reminders and updates about freshman band. Please remember that you can only receive messages
​from this number and email, you cannot respond to it.

remind_sign_up_info_-_freshman_band_2017.pdf
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Freshman Band - Here are the recordings from our Pre-Festival Concert as well and the 
​MSBOA grading rubric used for concert reflection in class.
Use these links if you need to do make up assignments approved my Miss Schlegel.
MAKE UP for missed class Friday 2/19 :
You have just become an MSBOA judge! Listen to the pre-festival concert recordings. Using the MSBOA rubric, write 3-5 comments per song about what you hear. When you are done, give grades in each category and total them for an overall rating. Due Friday 2/26 for full credit
FRESHMAN BAND PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT RECORDINGS:

msboa_rubric.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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THE OWOSSO BAND FRUIT AND WREATH SALE
Order dates: November 7-18
​Fruit & wreathes will be delivered to DAVIS CARTAGE (409 S. Chestnut Street) on
​FRIDAY DECEMBER 10
ASK A BAND STUDENT TO PLACE AN ORDER FOR YOU! We will be taking orders NOVEMBER! 
WHAT A GREAT HOLIDAY TRADITION!
Order form available soon.