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Senior Slide Show

5/16/2019

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Our seniors have given their heart and souls to our little band program for the past four years, and on Saturday they will embark on whatever life has in store for them next. This group includes the largest number of future music educators we have ever had at OHS!!! Check out the slideshow to see how far they have come, and where they are going next!!!
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Solo and Ensemble Night

2/26/2019

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Our solo and ensemble night last week was a huge success, with nearly 70 students performing. Thanks to Dan Valkema, James Stombres, Mike Fiske, Rich Moore, Vic Anderson, and Chris Vanderwall, for lending your expertise.!
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January and February Students of the Month

2/26/2019

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Each month, we select two students in each of our curricular bands to be our Students of the Month. These students receive a free slice of Portillo's chocolate cake, and get their pictures on the wall for the month. We would also like to recognize Alexis Lane, who was named the entire Fine Arts Department's Student of the Month in January. 
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SPC Band Festival

2/21/2019

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On Tuesday, February 19th, several students were selected to the Suburban Prairie Conference Honor Band, this year located at Romeoville High School. The students selected were Claire Accardo, Jacob Anderson, Andy Nuttle, Logan McIntyre, Ben Sester, Ryan Kazda, Braedon Anderson, Noah Kocsis, Breanna McMenanin, Tom Morgano, Alexis Lane, Ryan Boone, Shea Dickinson, Chelsea Davis, Olivia Molina, Taylor Williams, Shaelynn McCabe, Lauren Wille, Grant Lesley, Ryan Fetro, and Robert "Bobby" Gleason. 
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OHS starts the new year off swingin’!

1/21/2019

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Our jazz program just completed a crazy week. First off, the OHS Jazz Ensemble 1 opened up for the Vern Spevak Big Band last Sunday. The kids did great, and it was wonderful to hear some of the best players in Chicagoland performing in their element. Trumpeter Dave Katz, who works with our trumpeters from time to time, was a special guest soloist.
Then on Friday, Beloit Memorial High School, one of the premier jazz programs in the country, came to our school for a concert exchange. Just a bunch of kids playing music for each other...what a great day!
Our top jazz band was dealt a cruel blow when the Purdue Jazz Festival was cancelled because of the weather. However, they were able to join our Orange and Blue Jazz Ensembles at the NorthShore JazzFest. For the second straight year, all of our groups achieved straight Division I ratings, including our top combo, who was competing for the first time. For the third straight year, one of our groups placed in the top three, with our Orange Jazz 2 third place in the second jazz band division. (at the writing of this post, we didn’t know the other rankings) Ryan Kazda was outstanding pianist in his room. All bands received clinics after their performances, and it was a good day by all!
and lastly, on Martin Luther King Junior‘s birthday, the top jazz band came in on their day off, and had a professional recording technician come in to record them. A special thanks to Brian O’Callaghan for lending his expertise.
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A tough day...

8/30/2018

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Today was a tough day for our Oswego family. While I didn’t know Nicole Larsen well, seeing the amount of students come in to my band class completely devastated told me all I needed to know; this was a woman who loved her students, and in turn was deeply loved and respected by those same kids. I absolutely love my job, but my favorite thing about it is the kids. Seeing these kids in tears was absolutely heartbreaking, so we cried together, tackled the subject, and did what we do best, played music with our friends.
After school, we had marching band practice. Some kids went home early; it was a hard day, and we happily sent them home to deal with the emotions that only they know how to handle. Most kids stayed and we had a great rehearsal. What floored me was at the end of rehearsal, there was a bunch of equipment left out because we forgot to put people in charge of bringing it back. Some of the same kids that were bawling during concert band asked if we needed any help bringing the stuff back, then dragged it all back before tending to their own emotions. Band kids truly are the best kids.
There is a song that I turn to a lot. While I’ve certainly listened to it while upset or despondent, I think of it more as something I turn to when I need something truly beautiful. John Coltrane’s “Naima” is just that; beauty in audio form. I can close my eyes and cry at its beauty while I’m happy as a clam. So to my students, my band family, I invite you to close your eyes and let it’s beauty wash over you. We love you and are here for you in whatever capacity you need us to be. #bandfamily #pantherstrong
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End of the year fun!!

5/18/2018

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May was indeed a crazy month, a time to celebrate some major accomplishments, all while saying goodbye to a fantastic senior class. First of all, our Wind Symphony was selected to the prestigious Superstate festival at the University of Illinois for the fifth straight year. Performing at the Krannert Center is always a highlight, and the students also toured campus. 
Next, we had our last two concerts of the year, as well as recognizied our graduating seniors.
Our annual Band Bandquet, put on by our Band Boosters, was a Mardi Gras theme. After a great meal, we handed out lots of awards. 
Most Improved Concert Band: Elizabeth Beamish
Outstanding Concert Band: Taylor Williams and Robert Gleason
Most Improved Chamber Winds: Aidan Tweedy
Outstanding Chamber Winds: Sophie Roberts and Dawson Nance
Most Improved Symphonic Band: Jaxon Vogel and Sal Virzi
Outstanding Symphonic Band: Maddie Woolley
Most Improved Wind Ensemble: Brie Ruggiero
Outstanding Wind Ensemble: Kyle Bachara, Logan McIntyre, Alyssa Ladewski
Outstanding Wind Symphony: Caroline Davey, Gavin Davis, Niyasha Johnson
Band Booster Scholarships: Ryan Kertesz, Caroline Davey, Hannah Kelsheimer, Nathan Labora
Pep Band Award: Hannah Kelsheimer
National Marching Award: Hannah Kelsheimer
Woody Herman Jazz Award: Connor McCabe
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Jimmy Gleason
Director's Awards: Nathan Labora and Julia Woelke
Senior Spirit Award: Jimmy Gleason
Leadership Award: Jimmy Gleason
Patrick Gilmore Award: Claire Accardo
John Philip Sousa Award: Hannah Kelsheimer
 
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Lastly, OHS has a dinner every year for the Top 10% of the graduating class, and the event is always well stocked with band students.
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And the 2018-2019 Marching show is entitled...

4/12/2018

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Play!!!!
“Play!” offers a fresh look and sound of the playfulness of children. Throughout the show numerous children’s songs are interwoven into the musical fabric, engaging the audience to seek out songs they know and recognize. Songs include “Farmer in the Dell”, “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”, and “Rain, Rain Go Away” in which a low brass soloist is prominently featured. “Hopscotch” contains sound effects and repetitive musical figures. The ballad of “Flying Kites” features breezy, lyrical music to depict a lazy day, perfect for flying kites. The grand finale, “Young at Heart,” brings back the high energy of the opening production and features the drum section, allowing the band to play some children’s games. “Three Blind Mice” and “Twinkle” are two of the songs included as the show leads to a recap of the opening and cheerful finale. Mixed meters and some complex rhythms could be a challenge for less-experienced performers. “With this cheerful and upbeat composition, you are never too old to “Play!” You can check out the mp3s and sheet music by going to the band website under the Marching Band tab.  
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Plantations and Preservation Hall

3/28/2018

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The had a great opportunity to take a step back into one of the hardest times in our country’s history and taking a step back in time at a plantation. After that, they checked out the French Quarter and saw one of the most famous jazz clubs in America, Preservation Hall.
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WWII Museum, French Quarter, and Mulate's!

3/26/2018

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      • Melanie Mathew, flute
      • Cate Hummel, flute
      • Emily Fagan, oboe
      • Josh Johnson, oboe
      • Kim Richter, bassoon
      • Garrett Matlock, clarinet
      • Shawn Maxwell, woodwinds
      • Rich Moore, saxophone/clarinet
      • Kyle Miller, Trumpet
      • Sean O'Donnell, Trumpet
      • Gene Arnold, trumpet
      • Susan Ozvath, french horn
      • Rachel Maxwell, french horn
      • Ryan Miller, Low Brass
      • Vern Spevak, percussion
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      • Percussion Sticks
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