We have had a successful beginning thus far and we're looking forward to a great season and school year! I wanted to reach out with a few reminders and important information.

Picture day is tomorrow. Students will practice from 8-12 and then report back to the band room at 1:30 dressed in their uniforms. Each student will be photographed as an individual, in their section, and in the full band picture. Once your student has been photographed, they are dismissed for the day. Purchasing of photos is optional. Please use the link below if you choose to make a purchase. Seniors who would like to purchase a stadium or downtown banner should turn in their payments in the envelopes that have been available in the band room. 

rickblackphoto.gotphoto.com

There is no practice this Friday 7/25.

Students should purchase their blue shorts prior to departing for camp. These are available in town at Beatty's (or anywhere you choose). Students should pack these shorts for camp as we will be wearing our summer uniform on the last day of camp. The blue shorts and this year's band t-shirt (distributed to the students at camp) will be our summer uniform.

I have discussed band camp expectations everyday at the end of practice. Students should know what and how to pack and what is expected while at camp. Report time on Sunday 7/27 is 10:45am. We will return on 8/1 at approximately 5:00pm.

Make sure that you are signed up for my REMIND. Instructions are below. This is how I will be communicating updates throughout the season.

The Hall of Fame Parade is the morning of 8/2. I will update you on the itinerary once I receive information from parade officials. Plan on an early report time to the band room.

8/7 is our tailgate and band preview. Details are below.

I have one addition to the calendar. We have been invited to perform at the football team's Ring of Honor Ceremony. This will be the evening of 8/11 at the stadium. Each year a former member of the team is inducted into the Ring of Honor. More details TBA, but please put this evening on the calendar. I'm expecting a 5:30pm report time and we'll be wearing our summer uniforms. Event should end around 7:15pm.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions. 

Lastly, consider becoming actively involved with the Band Boosters. Running a band of our size that does all of the things we do takes a ton of work and extra parent help. It's fun and your kids are here anyways! Reach out to me or Band Booster President Natalie Thornberry with any questions. We need your involvement and support outside of attending events! Natalie's email is below. 

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Have a great kid-free week next week while we enjoy our time at BGSU preparing for an amazing competition season!


Mr. Bleininger

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving break. Before we know it, we'll be celebrating the Christmas season and a New Year! 

Thank you for helping to "Light up Louisville" this past weekend. I certainly appreciate everyone who performed, along with those who supported the band along the parade route.

On Saturday we have a number of students who will be performing at The University of Akron as members of either the Ohio Band Directors Conference Honor Band or All Star Band. The Honor Band is an auditioned band chosen by recorded submission. Congratulations to Morgan Callan for being accepted into this fine group! All Star band members are chosen based on director recommendation. Congrats to Gina Flinner, Sam Flinner, Zander Hinkle, Olivia Lewis, Talyn Martin, Landen Moser, Jace Palas, and Ty Schuler for being selected! The schedule of events is here: https://www.uakron.edu/bands/obdc/Schedule

Also on Saturday is our annual Band Prom. Prom takes place in the Fellowship Hall of Paradise Church. The dance is from 7-10pm and is a formal event. Tickets are available daily in the band room from Band Council members and are $15.00.

Tuesday, December 10 will be fruit delivery day. Fruit will be delivered to the band room during the school day and MUST be taken home at the end of the school day. Nothing can be left in the band room as the fruit must stay cold and should be delivered asap. Please make the appropriate plans for clearing the band room of all orders after school.

Wednesday, December 11 will be popcorn delivery day. Popcorn will be delivered to the band room during the school day and MUST be taken home at the end of the school day. Please make the appropriate plans for clearing the band room of all orders after school.

On Saturday, January 11, we will be participating in the District 8 Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event held at Massillon Washington HS. See below for requirements. More details will be available when I receive information from the event host. 

On Thursday, February 27, we will present our Winter Concert. The concert will begin at 7pm in the HS gym. It is free and open to the public.

As always, please reach out with any questions. I'm looking forward to a successful and fun winter season!