Within one week in mid-April, two outstanding college wind ensembles visited OHS to perform and do clinics with our groups. First off, on Wednesday, April 14th, Thomas Bough and the NIU Wind Ensemble paid a visit to our auditorium and performed an outstanding concert for our entire band program, with our own Wind Symphony opening up for them. One of the pieces they performed featured Mark Ponzo, Professor of Trumpet, and our group was among the first people ever to hear this brand new song. Dr. Bough came in the previous week a did a clinic with the Wind Symphony, working with them on their festival songs.

The next week, on Monday, April 19th, the North Central College Wind Ensemble under the direction of Lawrence Van Oyen came in and did a performance and clinic session with our top freshman group, the Chamber Winds. Because the stage was set up for the play, we had to do the entire session in the band room, which made for a very cramped but cozy atmosphere. After an excellent and varied concert, our students were able to sit amongst the collegiates and play and learn with them. Dr. Van Oyen has a great way of working with young people, and our students got a lot out of the session.

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