Congratulations to the Patriot Marching Band on a great trip and performance in this year's National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.!
We are looking forward to returning to D.C. in 2026!
Maestro's Minute
05 Feb 25
I pray everyone is having a great start to your February. We are excited to announce that tickets are officially on sale for this year's Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Performance now through February 17. Tickets are limited and are first come, first serve. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, February 22!
Please be sure to check your Emails each week for new information.
Musically Yours,
Kristoffer J. Hudson
Director of Upper School Music
Open Door Christian Schools
Upcoming Events
Fall Semester
August
01 - 5th Grade Instrument Sign-Up's Emailed Out @ 5:00 PM
15 - 5th Grade Instrument Sign-Up's Due by 8:00 AM
New Families Emails Due by 8:00 AM to Mr. Hudson
26 - Back to School Night
28 - First Day of School
29 - 7th-12 Grade Students - First Day with Instruments
September
03 - 5th & 6th Grade First Day with Instruments
14 - Vermilion Parade of Bands (HS Band & Color Guard)
21 - Elyria Parade of Bands (HS Band & Color Guard)
27 - Homecoming Performance (MS Band, HS Band, HS Choir, Color Guard)
October
01 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble Participation to Mr. Hudson by 3:15 PM Today
05 - Firelands Parade of Bands (HS Band & Color Guard)
12 - Edison Parade of Bands (HS Band & Color Guard)
November
TBD - Upper School Veterans Day Chapel (HS Band & Choir)
December
19 - 5th & 6th Grade Christmas Concert @ 6:00 PM
19 - 7th-12th Grade Christmas Concert @ 7:30 PM
Spring Semester
January
18 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble (HS Band & Choir - Must sign up with Mr. Hudson no later than October 1)
February
22 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Performance (MS Band, MS Choir, HS Band, HS Choir, Jazz Band)
March
03 - Marching Band Parent Meeting for 25-26 School Year @ 6:00 PM (RNC) - All Students/Families of Students Currently in Grades 8-11
14 & 15 - OMEA District Contest (HS Band & Choir)
May
02 & 03 - OMEA State Contest (HS Band & Choir)
06 - Music Awards Night @ 6:00 PM (RNC)
22 - 5th & 6th Grade Spring Concert @ 6:00 PM
22 - 7th-12th Grade Spring Concert @ 7:30 PM
29 - Elyria Memorial Day Parade (HS Band & Color Guard)
Upcoming Band Camp Dates
Note: All band camps and practices will be mandatory to attend.
Summer 2025 (2025-2026 School Year)
July 9-11 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
July 11 Uniform Fittings (8:45 AM - 3:00 PM)
Time slots will be assigned at a later date. Please keep this date available to help ensure a speedy process.
July 14-18 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
July 21-25 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
July 28 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 4 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 11 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2026 (2026-2027 School Year)
July 8-10 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Camp (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
July 13-17 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 27-31 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
Aug 3 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 10 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 17 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2027 (2027-2028 School Year)
July 7-9 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Camp (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
July 12-16 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 26-30 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
Aug 2 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 9 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 16 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2028 (2028-2029 School Year)
July 5-7 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Camp (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
July 10-14 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 24-28 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
July 31 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 7 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 14 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
