May 16, 2012 | Olentangy High School Band's Top News
TODAY'S HEADLINES
Welcome to any incoming freshman families that have recently joined the listserv. There is a lot of information in this email; please take the time to read it carefully. If you have any questions feel free to email me. If you know of families that are NOT receiving this email, please forward this information and encourage them to sign-up for the listserv at: http://lists.olentangylists.org/mailman/listinfo/ohsband/
2012 Marching Band Payments
Can you believe that it is already time to start planning for the 2012 Marching Season?!?!?!? We have established a payment plan that is designed to create a minimum impact to family budgets and to allow us to start the 2012 season. The non-refundable deposit ensures that your band member has a spot for them at band camp and confirms numbers for drill and music writing. Each payment there after corresponds with payments that we need to make before the season starts. The final payment is set BEFORE band camp to ensure that volunteers do not need to handle money issues at camp.
The 2012 payment plan is listed below:
March 15 $50.00 - non-refundable deposit
April 15 $100.00
May 15 $100.00
June 15 $100.00
July 15 $100.00
All payments should be mailed to:
Olentangy Music Boosters Association
c/o Flo Trotto
2873 Nantucket Dr.
Lewis Center, OH 43035
If you have not yet made your deposit, please contact Mr. Brun to make arrangements.
2012-2013 Band Volunteers
As we approach a new season it's time to start getting things squared away with our band volunteers. This year (like every year) we have a very active group of Senior parents that will be leaving us . . . and leaving very important volunteer positions. I'm reaching out to all of our parents to fill all of these roles. It takes ALL of us to make great things happen for these kids, and even a few hours of involvement here and there impacts their lives greatly!
Below is a list of volunteer positions that we need to fill for the 2012-2013 season. Some people have already approached me about some positions, and I'm sure more have talked to me that I've forgotten about. The numbers are just to give an idea of what would be best for the kids and the program. We can do it with less, but not as effectively as when everyone pitches in. The Lead in each group is just the person that I will be in contact with and will help organize those areas. Someone with experience in those areas is preferable, but not required (just good communication and leadership skills).
Thank you to anyone that has volunteered that I missed below. I'm still going though old email and slowly making a dent. :)
1+ Nurse (Thank you Julie Fire!)
Lead + 2 Uniform inventory (Marching and Concert Uniform fitting/inventory)
Lead + 10 Meal organization/preparation (Friday evenings, Contest Saturday's, Banquet, etc.) (Thank you Carol Lee!)
Lead + 10 Pit Crew (moving equipment during Friday and Saturday events)
1 Band Announcer (Friday Night Performances) (Thank you John Shaw!)
Lead + 10+ Chaperones (Football Games, Contests, Band Camp, etc.)
1 Senior Night (preferably a Junior Parent)
1 Sound Technician/Electronics Guru (experience is good but not necessary)
1-5 Band Truck Driver (Thank you Keith Allen!) additional help still needed
Lead + 5 Loading Crew
Lead + 1-5 Publicity
1-10 Fundraising
Lead + 1-10 Sewing
Lead + 5-10 Construction Crew
Lead + 5-10 Pride Day (Thank you Maureen Allen!) additional help is imperative!
Lead + 1-5 New Member Welcome Committee. (Thank you Julie Fire!)
106+ Parents Volunteers Needed (if I've done my math right)
All volunteers need to be Olentangy School Board approved before we can proceed. Attached is the Olentangy School District Volunteer Packet. It's LOOKS crazy! But it's not too bad. A lot of forms to read and a few forms to fill out. ALL volunteers MUST have an FBI/BCI&I Background Check to be board approved. This can be obtained (by appointment) at a local police station or the Delaware Area Career Center for a small fee. If you have questions about the packet, please contact Caroline Dewese at 740-657-5051.
It may take the whole village to raise a child, but it takes an ARMY of parents to run a band! :)
Color Guard Practice
OHS marching band color guard clinics are on Wednesday's from 4:30-6:30 in the high school band room. Â The color guard is looking for new members and it's not too late! If you can't make it today, join us next week... interested students can join us at any of the Wednesday practices from 4:30-6:30 up until the try-out date on May 30th! Â Contact Cindy Brun with any questions. Â brun.cynthia@gmail.comÂ
Band Officer Speeches
Officer speeches for the Band Banquet are due ASAP (original deadline was Friday, May 11).
OMEA State Contest - Symphonic Band
Congratulations to the OHS Symphonic Band for earning straight superior ratings at the OMEA State Concert Band Contest!
Field Commander Tryouts
We will be hosting Field Commander Tryout on Friday, May 18 at 3:00pm. All try-out information is available on the OHS Band Website under Marching Band.
Drumline Rehearsal
Drumline practices are on Wednesday evening's from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the OHS Band Room.
Relay for Life - 5/19
The OHS Marching Band has been asked to play for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Relay for Life being held at Braves Field on May 19. Members should plan to arrive at 11:30am. We will perform the National Anthem at noon, and make a couple of parade laps around the track starting around 12:10pm. This should be a short performance, and we should be finished by 12:30pm. Color Guard members do not need to attend this event.
Spring Band Concert - 5/20
The OHS Spring Band concert will be held on Sunday, May 20 at 2:00pm and will feature both the OHS Symphonic and Concert Bands as well as the OHS Jazz Band. Members should arrive no later than 1:00pm. Tuxedo jackets will be returned after the concert.
Band Banquet - 5/22
The annual, OHS Band Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:00pm. (Flyer attached) Any one that has been part of the OHS band program during the 2011-2012 season is invited to attend the banquet.
On banquet night we will have a pot luck type of dinner.
Please see the following list of what to bring by grade.
Seniors - Desserts
Juniors - Entree or Side
Sophomores - Entree
Freshman - Sides or Fruit
Water, plates, napkins and silverware will be provided.
Examples of what to bring:
Entrees - Fried Chicken, Lasagna, Sub Sandwiches, Turkey rollups, etc.
Sides - Pasta Salad, Potato Casserole, Lettuce Salad, Vegetable Dish, etc. (hot or cold)
Dessert - “Cake will be provided“ Cookies, Brownies, etc. will make a great addition!
This Banquet is usually attended by around 300 people. Please bring enough food to feed 8-10 people.
Children's Hospital Benefit Concert - 6/4
The Benefit Concert Association Presents:
The 23rd Annual Playing from the Heart Benefit Concert
June 4, 2012.
The Benefit Concert Association is dedicated to generating support for the Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Our Annual Benefit Concert features performances by extraordinarily talented children, and raises funds that support the Heart Center's acquisition of state-of-the-art medical technology.
The Heart Center brings together the widest array of pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac intensivists and anesthesiologists, as well as advanced nurses and ancillary staff to care for critically ill patients. Services include sophisticated procedures for infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease, as well as a heart transplantation program.
This year the Olentangy High School Music Department has been invited to provide the musical entertainment for this prestigious event! The OHS Jazz Band will be representing the Band Department and groups from the Choral and Orchestral Departments will be represented as well. If you would like to learn more about this unique opportunity for Olentangy High School, please visit the Benefit Concert Association's website: http://www.benefitconcertassoc.org/
Parade of Homes
It is hard to believe we are starting to wind down the 2011-12 school year already. Spring has definitely sprung (at least on the calendar) and as I know we are all anxious for our summer break and all the fun that goes with it, I wanted to ask for your assistance and participation in a VERY IMPORTANT fundraising effort that will take place mid June. The Music Boosters have been given the awesome privilege of working at this years BIA Parade of Homes event in Lewis Center June 16-July 1. http://biaparade.com/aws/BIA/pt/sp/biaparade_location Â
The BIA is making a huge donation to the OMBA in return for us providing volunteers to help with parking. Several of you participated in this last year and we are hopeful we can encourage even more of you to sign up for this year's parade. We need approximately 8 adults/students for each three hour shift. There are three shifts per day (except for Sundays).  Please follow these instructions:
- Click on this link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aiy45MP-TFYXdGtBTTAwUnBqZkpBQVRPa3d1VWE0MXc and you will see a spreadsheet called "Parade of Homes Parking Schedule 2012". This was created using Google Docs and should allow you to type in your name in the space corresponding with the day and time you'd like to work. It does save automatically so need to send me a note as I will be able to check daily who has signed up and where we are short.Â
You will see a key at the bottom that you should type in right next to your name, e.g. PB = Lead Parent-Band*, PO-Parent - Orchestra, AB = Adult-Band, C=Choir Student, and so forth.  *I will need 1-2 people to sign up as Lead Parents for each shift. You will be my point person(s) for the shift.Â
There is a training session on Tuesday June 12th at 5:30 pm at the parade site where we will receive instructions. Any Lead Parents who are able to attend that would be great.Â
I cannot stress enough how important it is for us to fully staff this event. It is a huge money maker for the program and if we feel we can't meet the BIA's needs I need to let them know ASAP as they will have to find another group. If you have any questions, please call me at 614-787-3065 or email me at mfenstermaker2001@yahoo.com   Â
Thank you so much!
Michelle
Fundraising Brainstorming Party
Band Pride Signs and Clings
We have Pride Signs and clings for the music department!!! Order forms are available though the OHS music directors. All instructions are included on the order form. Orders are sent to the address on the order form with a check.
Band Web Sites
Don't forget that you can access a lot of material on the band websites listed below.
ohs.olentangy.k12.oh.us/teachers/ian_brun
Ian Brun
Director of Bands
Olentangy High School
675 Lewis Center Rd.
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
(O) 740-657-4171
(C) 740-201-9761
(F) 740-657-4199
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