Marching Band Communication Group
Concert Dress Code
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Stollers Pastries will be available for pickup in the RNC before and after the Upper School Concert on Thursday, December 14.
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Maestro's Minute
17 Nov 23
I pray everyone is having a great week! It is so hard to believe that we are almost done with another week and that Thanksgiving is one week away. We are just under one month from this year's Christmas Concert and I am so excited for everyone to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior by listening to the kids sharing their talents with all of you. We are also in the middle of this years Stoller’s Pastries Fundraiser.
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
November
09 - Veterans Day Chapel
(HS Band & Choir)
09 - Stollers Pastries Fundraiser Begins
December
01 - Stollers Pastries Fundraiser Forms & Money Due
07 - Lower School Christmas Concert (PreK-4th Grade)
14 - Upper School Christmas Concert (5th-12th Grades)
4:30 PM - Stollers Fundraiser Pick-Up Begins (RNC)
5:30 PM - 5-8 Grade Call-Time
6:00 PM - Middle School Concert
7:00 PM - 9-12 Grade Call-Time
7:30 PM - High School Concert
Thank you everyone for another great year here at Open Door! I am looking forward to seeing everyone again in August. We have so many things to look forward to in the 23-24 school year!
Upcoming Band Camp Dates
Note: All band camps and practices will be mandatory to attend.
Summer 2023 (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
Summer 2024 (2024-2025 School Year)
Jun 7, 10, 12, 14 Fourth of July Parade Rehearsals
Jun 17, 19, 21 Fourth of July Parade Rehearsals
Jun 24, 26, 28 Fourth of July Parade Rehearsals
July 3-6 Washington, D.C. Trip/Fourth of July Parade
July 15-19 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 22-26 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 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
November 2023
09 - Veterans Day Chapel
(HS Band & Choir)
09 - Stollers Pastries Fundraiser Begins
December 2023
01 - Stollers Pastries Fundraiser Forms & Money Due
07 - Lower School Christmas Concert (PreK-4th Grade)
14 - Upper School Christmas Concert (5th-12th Grades)
4:30 PM - Stollers Fundraiser Pick-Up Begins (RNC)
5:30 PM - 5-8 Grade Call-Time
6:00 PM - Middle School Concert
7:00 PM - 9-12 Grade Call-Time
7:30 PM - High School Concert
January 2024
27 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble (High School Band & Choir)
Must have Directors Approval No Later Than 30 Sep.
February 2024
17 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
(7th-12th Grades Band & Choir)
March 2024
08 - OMEA District IV Contest Day 1 (TBD) (HS Band & HS Choir)
09 - OMEA District IV Contest Day 2 (TBD) (HS Band & HS Choir)
April 2024
15 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble (Junior High Band & Choir) - Must Have Director Approval No Later Than 30 Sep
28 - OMEA State Contest Day 1
(Band/Choir must receive a Superior rating to advance)29 - OMEA State Contest Day 2
(Band/Choir must receive a Superior rating to advance)May 2024
02 - Lower School Spring Concert (Preschool-4th Grades)
09 - Upper School Spring Concert (5th-12th Grades)
5:30 PM - 5-8 Grade Call-Time
6:00 PM - Middle School Concert
7:00 PM - 9-12 Grade Call-Time
7:30 PM - High School Concert
29 - Elyria Memorial Day Parade (HS Band)
June 2024
July 2024
05-07 - Percussion Camp
New Member Camp
10-14 - Band Camp 1
24-28 - Band Camp 2
31 - Marching Band Rehearsal
August 2024
01 - Marching Band Rehearsal
08 - Marching Band Rehearsal
September 2024
09 - Vermilion Parade of Bands
(HS Band)
Call-Time: 3:15 PM
Show Begins: 6:00 PM
16 - Elyria Parade of Bands.
(HS Band)
Call-Time: 4:30 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
24 - Lakewood Parade of Bands
(HS Band)
Call-Time: 3:45 PM
Show Begins: 6:30 PM
29 - Homecoming Performance/Burgers, Brats & Band Fundraiser (HS Band & HS Choir) - TBD
October 2023
07 - Firelands Parade of Bands
(HS Band)
Call-Time: 4:30 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
14 - Norwayne Band Invitational
(HS Band)
Call-Time: 3:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
21 - Rittman Band Revue
(HS Band)
Call-Time: 3:00 PM
Show Begins: 7:00 PM
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