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 
​

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. 

​
Calendar of Events
2021-2022

Hauntcert:
Wednesday 10/27/21
7PM - Owosso PAC
Students wear a school appropriate costume that they can still perform in (no vampire teeth, restricting masks, etc)
OR Concert Black (plain black clothes, 3/4-full length sleeves, pants/tights/leggings, black shoes and socks)

Trojan Spectacular Rehearsal
Monday 11/1, 6-7PM
Owosso PAC

Trojan Spectacular 
Wednesday 11/3
Report 6:30 PM
Perform 7:00 PM
Owosso PAC
The Owosso Freshman Band will perform first followed by the TMB. We will wear our marching uniforms.
​ Freshman Band members are strongly encouraged to stay for the TMB performance and view as an audience member.


Veteran's Day Parade:
Thursday 11/11/21
Time TBA
Location TBA
Note - each neighboring town takes turns hosting this parade. At this time, no details have been shared. Please watch remind and this site for updates.

​
Holiday Concert:
Wednesday 12/1/21
Owosso PAC
Student Report time: 6:30
​Concert Start time: 7 PM
Students wear concert uniforms.

Pre-Festival Concert:
Wednesday 2/16/22
Owosso PAC
Student Report time: 6:30
Concert Start Time: 7 PM
Students wear concert uniforms.
​Photos following after

Distrcit V Festival Performance
3/4/22-3/5/22
OR 3/11/22-3/12/22
*most likely 3/4 or 3/5*
Owosso PAC
Time TBA

Students wear concert uniforms.
Students will report to OHS @ ??? in full uniform, warm up, perform, and sight read. 

Anniversary Concert: 
Wednesday, 4/27/22
Report: 6:30
Concert Starts: 7:00
Students wear concert uniforms.

Memorial Day Parade: 
Monday, 5/30/22
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.

Curwood Heritage Parade: 
Saturday 6/4/22
Combined with TMB
Report: 1:30 ready to go
Students wear marching t-shirts (provided) and matching shorts
​Band room is open for instruments 30 minutes before report time


ALL SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS MUST GO BACK TO OHS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PARADE

Thank you! 

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

October 5,6,13,19
SIGN UP SHEET IN THE HALLWAY on the band bulliten board

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 2022

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
File Size: 71 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
THE OWOSSO BAND FRUIT AND WREATH SALE
Order dates: TBA
​​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.
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
File Size: 663 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Curwood Festival
Current 9-12th grade band students will perform together in the Curwood Heritage Parade on 6/4
​
Details below
​
When: Saturday, June 4
Report Time: 1:15 PM READY TO GO
Where: 1 block north of Hardee's on Dewey. We'll march down M-21.
What do we wear? Your band t-shirt (coming soon) and dark bottoms (navy or black preferred). All students must wear tennis shoes or marching shoes.
Are shorts/skorts ok? YES - in fact, it's a good idea to stay cool. However, they must be a school appropriate length. If you have to ask, they're not appropriate. 
What time should my family/friends come to watch? Parade steps off at 2:00 PM so anytime before that. They can find a spot on the sidewalk along M-21. 
Will I be able to be in the parade with my club, dance team, youth group...etc? The band is the first event in the parade so students are welcome to go back after the band performance and join in the parade their team/club/group if they wish. 
Is this performance required? Like all band performances, members are expected to attend and participate. If you have a scheduling conflict, please contact your director ASAP so we can work with you to find a solution. We understand that this year has been full of uncertainties and schedules can be tricky to navigate. Digital students who are unable to attend due to COVID concerns will be given an alternate assignment on request.
 
As with all events this year, this is subject to change as we continue to work through these uncharted waters. We thank you in advance for your attentiveness and flexibility. We will contact you via REMIND and the band website should any changes occur.