This year, we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the OHS band program. We had an excellent round of concerts with many special events. Former directors were in the audience, and Lucille Hafenrichter (member of the first OHS band) also took in the sights and sounds. The Wind Symphony had a piece commissioned especially for them by composer Nathan Daughtrey, and his piece “Imagining World” had its world debut performance. We recognized the graduating seniors and parents, and outgoing members of our Band Boosters. All in all, after 75 years, the OHS bands program is going stronger then ever. If you would like to see photos of the OHS band through the years, look below at the pictures that were shown the nights of our concerts.

The 2010 Bandquet was a great success. Several parents and students chipped in to decorate and deliver an awesome “Luau” theme. The event was catered with some great food, and the band family had a great night watching each other get some awards and having a great time. Check out some pictures below!!!

OHS has several students graduating who will be playing at various collegiate institutions next year. Trumpet player Ken Citro and clarinetist Erin Doty will be playing at Augustana. Bass trombonist Justin Smith, floutist Kevi Stredde, and euphonium player Brandon Ramsey will be playing at Northern Illinois University. Clarinetist Megan Gailey will be playing in the Marching Redbirds of Illinois State. Trombonist Ken Christy will be playing at Drake University, and Joe Kulick will be playing at Kansas State. Dan Arnold, trombonist at large, will be playing at Calvin College, and Ryan Adorjan closes out a very strong low brass section by playing trombone at North Central College. Congrats to all of all seniors, and good luck to you in your future musical endeavors!!!!!