Maestro's Minute
15 Jul 24
I pray everyone is having a great summer break! It is crazy to think that we are just 6 weeks from the start of the 24-25 school year. With the start of a new school year, there will for sure be a lot of information to take in from all facets of the school. As always, my hope with this site is to keep everything in one location at the click of a button for all parents and students to easily find the pertinent information needed for all upcoming events and other items needed for the classroom as a whole. Please make sure to periodically check this site from time to time to make sure you are not forgetting anything important and for refreshers on upcoming performance dates and deadlines for items needed for each class.
5th Grade & New ODCS Families - Welcome to the Upper School Music Department! As mentioned above, this is a resource provided to all families as a quick glance for any pertinent information needed as you navigate into a new level of school, or are entering Open Door for the first time and have never been a part of the Upper School Music Department before.
All Returning Families to ODCS - As a reminder, this site is your resource for all things Upper School Music Department related including reminders about upcoming performances/events, Music Booster meetings, and other general classroom reminders that may pop up throughout the school year.
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 2024 (2024-2025 School Year)
Jun 7 Fourth of July Parade Rehearsals (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Jun 18 (Percussion Only) (8:45 AM - 3:00 PM)
Jun 19, 20, 21 Fourth of July Parade Rehearsals (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Jun 24, 26, 28 Fourth of July Parade Rehearsals (12:45 PM - 4:00 PM)
Jun 24-28 Band Camp 1 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
July 3-6 Washington, D.C. Trip/Fourth of July Parade
July 22-26 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
Jul 29 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 5 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 12 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2025 (2025-2026 School Year)
July 9-11 Percussion Camp
July 11 Band Leadership Retreat
July 14-18 Band Camp 1
July 28-Aug 1 Band Camp 2
Aug 4 Band Practice
Aug 11 Band Practice
Summer 2026 (2026-2027 School Year)
July 8-10 Percussion Camp
July 10 Band Leadership Retreat
July 13-17 Band Camp 1
July 27-31 Band Camp 2
Aug 3 Band Practice
Aug 10 Band Practice
Summer 2027 (2023-2024 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
July 24-28 Band Camp 2
July 31 Band Practice
Aug 7 Band Practice