Oneonta High School Redskin Band

Founded in 1941, the 2023-2024 school year marks the 83rd edition of the Redskin Band.  We are proud to be the largest student organization at Oneonta City Schools.

Upcoming Events

Spring Concert 2024

THIS Sunday, May 5th  - 2:30 p.m. - OHS Auditorium

FREE - Donations are welcome!

Arrival Times: Beginner band - 1:30 p.m.  

7th and 8th grade - 1:45 p.m.

High School - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday best / professional dress


Mother - Son Night Out Fundraiser

Help our Oneonta sons train to become gentlemen and celebrate with the women in their lives at the same time! 

Proceeds support the visual ensemble members. 

Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/JkiJEzJfpRUDuaoGA

$10 per person

Turn in money to the OES office or your child's homeroom teacher by Friday, May 10th. 

Important Information

New Payment Options

Link here: eSchool Payments  

Tryout Results 



Tryout Results 

2024-2025

Congratulations to all of our 2024-2025 drum majors and visual ensemble members! 

We are looking forward to a new season!

Check the calendar for important new events coming soon!


James McDonald, Director of Bands

James McDonald is in his third year of service at Oneonta City Schools, first as the head director of bands, and fourteenth year of teaching overall. 

He lives in Oneonta with his family: wife, Brittany, and two children, Kenyon (3) and Fiona (6).