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The window for the 2027 LA/Disney Band Trip registrations is open now!
Here is the working Itinerary for the 2027 Spring LA Trip.
Here is the Registration Information through our travel company (EDT)
The initial registration window will close on April 24, 2026.
There is a lot more information in your emails, from Mr. Riler including some details on how the price works, how to reduce the cost using fundraisers, and an upcoming Q&A session – tentatively scheduled for May 14th.
I don’t know about you but I think pizza is the perfect food – so we’ve partnered with Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom in Woodstock for our next Dine Out! Don’t bother with cooking on April 15th and treat yourself to a New Haven-style pie and 10% of your order will go to the FOCB fund!
Tuesday, March 10
The Wind Ensemble performed at the OSU band festival and received qualifying scores for the State Band Contest.
Thursday, March 12
The Concert and Symphonic Bands performed at the PIL JV Band Festival. Both groups received superior ratings from both judges, receiving the top two scores of the day.
Friday, March 13
The Wind Ensemble performed at the MHCC Band Festival and received qualifying scores for the State Band Contest.
I am so proud of our students!
They did an outstanding job representing our program.
The Wind Ensemble will continue to refine their music in preparations for the PIL League Band Contest on April 8th.
– Gary Riler
A HUGE THANK YOU to the many volunteers who made last week’s busy band week possible.
Thank you to those that contributed delicious baked goodies and those that served them up at our Spring Festival Concert: Joren Lyons, McKay Mott, Gina Conrad, Laurel Walker, Sarah Warren, Amy Rupple, Allison Eshel, Lexine Pishue, Lutgarda Cowan, Laura Carim Todd, Jennifer Meyer, Debbie Conrad, Kirsten Drashner, Peter Harmon, Kris Carlson, Mary Tyler, Tayler Kim, Kirsten Isaacson, Yvette Tallentire, Chenoa Knight, Gina Conrad, Alida Shi Lyons, Jessica Kleiss, Gennie Keller.
Thank you to those that chaperoned THREE band festivals: Peter Harmon, Krista Harmon, Anthony Laudato, Michael Hilburg, Stephanie Ziegler, Bonnie Robb, Rachel Amaro, Dawn Payne and Kimberly LeVelle. And finally, thank you to Gary Riler who spearheaded it all.
You ALL help make the band program what is, thanks again!
A reminder for families that Wind Ensemble auditions are due this Friday. All students interested in auditioning should ensure their recordings are uploaded and submitted by the deadline.
The sheet music and audition requirements can be found in the audition materials folder, and the completed recordings should be submitted through the official Google Form linked below:
Jazz Lab auditions are right around the corner, on April 15th. Audition materials and forms can be found on our website. Good luck to everyone finishing up their practice sessions this week!
We have a week full of festival performances coming up! Wind Ensemble will be performing at the OSU Band Contest on March 10th, and later that week at the MHCC Band Contest (Chaperones needed!)
Then, our Symphonic and Concert bands will be performing on the 12th at the PIL JV Band Festival at Lincoln (Chaperones needed!)
Good luck to the all of the bands, go get ’em!
The second Wind Ensemble evening rehearsal is Monday March 9th at 6:30pm.
The FOCB Board will be meeting at the same time – please note the changed venue to the Choir Room next door!
Our Spring Festival Concert is on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:00pm in the auditorium and the Bake Sale will be happening! Please sign-up to donate delicious goodies and help serve on the front line. The sale will take place before and after the concert. Thank you for donating your time and baked goods!
Three more volunteers are needed to accompany Symphonic and Concert Bands to the PIL JV Band Festival at Lincoln HS on March 12th. Details and the sign-up can be found here.
