Owosso Middle School Symphonic Band
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Festival season is here! The OMS Symphonic Band will have a festival performance on Saturday (March 9th) at Perry High School.
SATURDAY, March 9th – SYMPHONIC BAND FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE at PERRY H. S.
As you can see, the performance is in full uniform. It is important that the uniform look nice. Please make sure that the uniform is placed properly on a hanger at home.
The band will be performing their prepared music for the first phase of the festival. Immediately following their prepared performance, they will walk to another room for the sight-reading portion. You are invited to attend both the prepared and sight-reading portions of the festival. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
All students will be riding the bus back to OMS following the festival. If you want to take your student home with you following the performance, please turn in a note to Mr. Tolrud that is signed and dated stating that you will be taking your student home with you before Tuesday, March 5th. Please check out with a chaperone with your student by your side before leaving Perry High School.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Tolrud at 729-5725 or tolrud@owosso.k12.mi.us.
We hope to see you at all of your student’s performances and appreciate all that you do for the band program here in Owosso!
*****Practice Cards Due Tuesday, March 12!*****
Please sign up for REMIND. It is a great way to keep current on announcements for the classroom! Just text @tolsymph to the number 81010. You can opt out at any time.
Please click HERE to contact Mr. Tolrud via email at tolrud@owosso.k12.mi.us or you can call Mr. Tolrud at (989) 729-5725.
A copy of the 2018-2019 Calendar/Opening Letter can be downloaded by clicking HERE
A copy of the OMS Practice Card can be downloaded by clicking HERE
You can gain access to PowerSchool via the district webpage or by clicking HERE
Festival season is here! The OMS Symphonic Band will have a festival performance on Saturday (March 9th) at Perry High School.
SATURDAY, March 9th – SYMPHONIC BAND FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE at PERRY H. S.
- Report to OMS Band Room – 9:30 A.M. – (In Full Uniform & Bring a Snack)
- Departure from OMS – 9:45 A.M.
- Pack a snack – You can eat on the bus on the way to the festival. Please don’t perform hungry.
- Destination – Perry High School
- Performance Time – 11:35 A.M.
- Spending money – Concessions are available onsite. The kids may grab a quick bite after the performance.
- Return – Approximately 1:30 P.M.
- Dress - Full Uniform – Pants, Top, Black Shoes, and Black Socks.
As you can see, the performance is in full uniform. It is important that the uniform look nice. Please make sure that the uniform is placed properly on a hanger at home.
The band will be performing their prepared music for the first phase of the festival. Immediately following their prepared performance, they will walk to another room for the sight-reading portion. You are invited to attend both the prepared and sight-reading portions of the festival. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
All students will be riding the bus back to OMS following the festival. If you want to take your student home with you following the performance, please turn in a note to Mr. Tolrud that is signed and dated stating that you will be taking your student home with you before Tuesday, March 5th. Please check out with a chaperone with your student by your side before leaving Perry High School.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Tolrud at 729-5725 or tolrud@owosso.k12.mi.us.
We hope to see you at all of your student’s performances and appreciate all that you do for the band program here in Owosso!
*****Practice Cards Due Tuesday, March 12!*****
Please sign up for REMIND. It is a great way to keep current on announcements for the classroom! Just text @tolsymph to the number 81010. You can opt out at any time.
Please click HERE to contact Mr. Tolrud via email at tolrud@owosso.k12.mi.us or you can call Mr. Tolrud at (989) 729-5725.
A copy of the 2018-2019 Calendar/Opening Letter can be downloaded by clicking HERE
A copy of the OMS Practice Card can be downloaded by clicking HERE
You can gain access to PowerSchool via the district webpage or by clicking HERE
Please feel free to contact Mr. Tolrud with any needs or questions that you may have during the year and check back here often for up to date information.
Go Trojans!!!
Box Tops – Help pay for your students Florida Trip with box tops – Start saving now and get your friends and
neighbors to save these for you also. Please trim them at the dotted line and check the expiration date. There is
a collection box in the band room. Be sure that you include your students Name, grade and a phone number.
Remember to practice 15 minutes a day, six days a week and have mom or dad initial next to your weekly total on your practice card. Consistent practice is the ONLY WAY to significantly improve your playing. It will help you to be the best band member you can be!
Go Trojans!!!
Box Tops – Help pay for your students Florida Trip with box tops – Start saving now and get your friends and
neighbors to save these for you also. Please trim them at the dotted line and check the expiration date. There is
a collection box in the band room. Be sure that you include your students Name, grade and a phone number.
Remember to practice 15 minutes a day, six days a week and have mom or dad initial next to your weekly total on your practice card. Consistent practice is the ONLY WAY to significantly improve your playing. It will help you to be the best band member you can be!