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5th Annual Spring Plant Sale
Fundraiser Dates: Spring 2020

10" Hanging Basket $25.00
12" Hanging Basket $35.00
Al's Garden Center Gift Card $25.00


Find your favorite band student or email us at ocbandparent@gmail.com to buy your plants. 
​Plants will be delivered Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend. 

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Our Community Supporting the OCHS Band Program. 
MUSIC DAZE
​Saturday, October 12, 2019
10 AM to 3 PM

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Can you help us drive? 
We need 15-20 parent volunteers.


- A Note To Our Amazing Community -
Neighbors, don't be surprised if you see small groups of 2-6 band kids, in uniform, wandering your neighborhood this Saturday. You may also notice a band parent close by in their car watching and directing these kids.  Thank you for opening your doors, sharing your smiles and dollars with our amazing band kids.  This event is definitely beyond most of our kids comfort zone.

Just opening your door and a friendly smile to these awesome high school students means so much to us and them. We want to thank ALL of you for your continued support, smiles and open doors. Oregon City is a great community.  
 

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Work Moda Center to pay for Student/Band Fees!
Food Handlers Card
All volunteers working in the snack shack need to have their Oregon Food Handler's Card
Click Here to get your Food Handlers Card. 
  1. Click "Register" a window will pop up where you enter in your information.
  2. Click on "Instructions" to see the process.

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Special Election Meeting:
Join us September 1st at 7PM on ZOOM.
See the September Agenda here: Click Here

We will be conducting an election for our 2 vacant positions, Treasurer and Secretary. Under normal circumstances this meeting would have taken place in person in May. Due to the ongoing COVID19 Pandemic we had originally chosen to hold this meeting in the Fall when health sanctions had lifted. Due to the fact that the COVID19 is still an ongoing health concern and sanctions from the governor are still in place at this time we will be conducting this meeting via Zoom. 

Email Tania Flint at flintzoo@gmail.com for an invitation to the virtual meeting or check our Facebook page for the link.  

Read the minutes here: February Meeting Minutes

Click here to learn more about your OC Band Booster Board. 
​Questions? Email: ocbandparent@gmail.com

2019 PORTLAND GRAND FLORAL PARADE

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We thank our 2018 sponsors for making the event possible!

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Thank You!
to our AMAZING community for supporting the OCHS
Band & Choir Program. 


MUSIC DAZE

​Saturday, October 12, 2019


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Coming again in March 2020 -  Mother's Day Weekend Delivery

SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS!

Band Costs & Fees
2019/2020 Marching Info
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5th Annual Spring Plant Sale
Fundraiser Dates: TBA




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2019 Albany ​Veterans Day Parade
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The Pioneer Scarlet Brigade has been invited to  march in the Albany Veterans Day Parade. This is the Largest Veterans Day Parade West of the Mississippi!  

 ​Albany , OR 
November 11, 2019
11 AM – 1 PM


For More Info Click HERE 


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Parents of Sophomore and Seniors please bring a treat to share.
Drop off in the commons area. 
More Info here: STUDENT Info Sheet

Join us November 7th at 7:30 PM for this year's 1st concert!

*Students earn per plant sold:
$6.50 small (6.5") or $13.50 large (8.5").  


This is a Student Fundraiser

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Stacy Spahr &
​Bret Pippett​

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING & ATTENDING THE 2018 CRUISE TO DOWNTOWN OREGON CITY
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We are happy to announce that this year's Cruise In was very successful and well received by the car owners and the community.  We plan to continue our partnership with the Downtown Oregon City Association to bring the community another great cruise in 2019.
 

Document Archive

2017-2018
  • Band Hand Book 2017-18
  • Band Hand Book Agreement 2017-2018
  • Scrip Order Form 2017-2018 (updated 1/2018)
  • Scrip Instructions and Dates 2017-2018
  • Online Scrip Instructions 2017-2018​
  • 2017 Fall Beach Retreat Information Packet
  • Concert Attire Order Form 2017
  • ​Fall Marching Band Registration & Info
2016-2017
  • Scrip instructions and dates for 2016-2017
  • ​Band Spirit Wear
  • ​Booster Committee Chair Application
  • Booster Committee Chair Position Descriptions
  • ​Booster Welcome (Parent Info Night May 3, 2016)
  • 2016 Marching Band/Color Guard Physical Exam Form
  • Scrip Personal Order Form (updated 1/24/17)
  • Parent Permission for Student Travel Slip 
  • 2016-2017 Band Handbook​

Marching Band Info:
  • 2019 Fall Marching Band Registration
  • Expenses
  • Boosters Welcome​
  • 2018-2019 Band Handbook
Attire Order Forms: 
  • Concert Attire Order Form 2019- coming soon
  • Crew Wear - coming soon
2019-20 Trip Forms: 
  • DC 2020 Trip Information
  • Fall Beach Retreat info- Coming in September
  • Authorization for Medication Administration
  • Parent Permission for Student Travel Slip 
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5th Annual Spring Plant Sale
Fundraiser Dates: Spring 2020

10" Hanging Basket $25.00
12" Hanging Basket $35.00
Al's Garden Center Gift Card $25.00


This is a student fundraiser. 
Find your favorite band student or email us at ocbandparent@gmail.com to buy your plants. 

​Plants will be delivered Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend. 

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IT'S PIE TIME!
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SALE BEGINS September 13th, 2019


This is a student fundraiser. Money earned will be deposited into student accounts.  Orders are Due: September 30th.   DELIVERY October 14TH

By Laws
  • Bylaws with amendments (revised 6/2017)
  • Bylaws Amended (revised 3/2018)
Meetings Minutes 2018-2019
September 2018 Minutes
September 2018 Agenda
October 2018
January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
​June 2019

Meetings Minutes 2017-2018
September 2017- no meeting
October 2017
November 2017
December 2017
January 2017
February 2018
March 2018
April 2018
May 2018
June 2018


Meeting Minutes 2016-2017
September 2016
October 2016 - no meeting
Novermber 2016
December 2016
January 2017
February 2017
March 2017
April 2017
May 2017
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Meeting Minutes 2015-2016
September 7, 2015
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October 6, 2015
November 3, 2015
December 1, 2015
January 5, 2016
​February 2, 2016
March 1, 2016
April 5, 2016
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May 3, 2016
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Grown locally by Al’s Garden Center, their poinsettias are beautiful and will last through the holidays. OC Band is offering red poinsettias.  All orders are due by November 9th.
 
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  • 6.5” poinsettias have one plant per pot and are 15”-17” in height with six or more blooms.  $15
  • 8.5” poinsettias have two plants per pot and are 24”-27” in height with ten or more blooms.  $30

​                                        Click here to print order form      

Student Accounts
View your student's band account online using their student ID number.
​Need the link?
Email ocbandparent@gmail.com for a link that will work all year. 
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Student Account Transfers & Check
Requests

Click here to complete a form to request fund transfers from your student account.  

Monthly Booster Meetings

Did you miss this month's meeting? 

Read the minutes here: October Meeting Minutes
See the Agenda here: October Agenda Here

Click here to learn more about your OC Band Booster Board. 
​Questions? Email: ocbandparent@gmail.com
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Our Community Supporting the OCHS Band Program. 
MUSIC DAZE
​Saturday,
October 12, 2019
10 AM to 3 PM

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Can you help us drive? We need 15-20 parent volunteers.

- A Note To Our Amazing Community -
Neighbors, don't be surprised if you see small groups of 2-6 band & choir kids, in uniform, wandering your neighborhood next Saturday. You may also notice a band parent close by in their car watching and directing these kids.  Thank you for opening your doors, sharing your smiles and dollars with our amazing band kids.  This event is definitely beyond most of our kids comfort zone.

Just opening your door and a friendly smile to these awesome high school students means so much to us and them. We want to thank ALL of you for your continued support, smiles and open doors. Oregon City is a great community.  
 

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Homecoming Parade and Game
Friday, October 4th, 2019 
Itinerary:

3:00 PM Get uniforms and instruments from OCHS
3:30 PM Leave OCHS and travel to Pioneer Stadium
4:15 PM Leave Pioneer Stadium for Gardiner MS (parade start)
4:45 PM Parade lineup
5:00 – 6:00 PM Parade from Gardiner to football stadium
6:00 PM Parent Dinner Helpers please be at upper stadium entrance to help carry done 30 pizzas
6:15 - 6:45 PM Pizza Dinner in the stands
6:30 - 9:30 PM Band students play for Homecoming Football Game


More info: 
Students: Check out your uniform at OCHS at 3:00 pm
Travel to the stadium on the buses from OCHS  (
​There is space for ALL members of  band, color guard, cheer, & dance on the buses.)
OR-
Drive your own vehicle. Be at the stadium in your uniform with instrument by 4:00 pm if you are driving yourself. 

Marchers and chaperones will bused to Gardiner Middle School for the parade, leaving the stadium at 4:15 pm.  Load buses at 12th street in front of Buildings A and B across from the stadium parking lot.
Students may leave their instrument cases and uniform bags in the stands. We will have parents staying behind to watch the gear. 

The highest standards of behavior and respect on the bus, in the parade and at the game will be expected! 

​All Non-Marching students need to be in the stands by 6:15 PM to play for the game. You will need to provide your own food as the dinner is just for students in uniform.


After the Parade: 
Band will set up to play pep for the game. 
Boosters provide dinner for the band.  Pizza, cookies and drinks.

At the end of the night Marchers will take home their uniforms and their instruments. If they rode the bus they will retrieve their cases and their garment bags from the trailer. Their uniforms will likely be wet. Please hang them to dry. 

Field Show: 
Band will perform the entire field show for the 1st time at the OCHS Homecoming game. Fireworks following the field show.  This year's theme- Queen. 

10th Annual Cruise to Downtown Oregon City

Click Below to Register your Car

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Click Below to Order a Tee!

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Band Camp at OCHS

FAQ

Instruments: Instrument checkout will take place August 20th at OCHS. If you are a returning musician, please note that you will need to be here during that time to check out a school instrument. 

If you are using your own instrument, please double check that you have enough reeds, valve oil, cork grease, neck strap, and your instrument is working well. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL BAND CAMP!  Get to a music store ASAP if you need supplies or repairs.

New members with the band will need to purchase an appropriate lyre and Flip Book for their instrument. This includes flute players. Please ask Mr. Henson if you need assistance finding the right lyre. Please bring to Band Camp. 

All members are required to use a lyre and flip folder for marching band. We will be rehearsing music outside often, so lyres and flip folders are a necessity, not an option. Don’t wait until band camp to purchase one. 

Uniforms:  Our AWESOME uniform moms will measure students for uniforms during the first few days of band camp. All students will be measured during band camp for their uniform, shako, and shoes. New members will be fitted for marching shoes, and we will order the appropriate sizes during the first few days of band camp. Marching shoes are $36.00 and can be paid for using fundraised money.  Attire forms available on the website.

Marching Band Schedule – September through October.
September 10 through October 24th 
All Tuesday and Thursday nights: 6:30pm-8:30pm at OCHS.
​Rain or Shine

An updated calendar will be sent home in August.
Sectional Colors for Thursday:
Flutes- blue
Clarinets- orange 
Sousas- black 
Drums- white 
Trumpets - pink
Altos - purple
Low Woods- red
Trombones- green
Daily Themes:
Tuesday: School Spirit
Wednesday: Costume Day
Thursday: Section Colors
Friday: Section Theme



ALL FALL MARCHERS.  All practices will be held at OCHS

Marching Band Registration: 
https://www.familyid.com/prog…/2019-2020-band-camp-flag-team
This is the link for our new online registration for marching band camp August 19 to 23. Please register online with all of your information.

Tuesday, Aug. 20 to Friday, Aug. 23:
10am to 4pm – All Marchers 

What to bring to Marching Band Camp: 
Water bottle
Wear sunscreen
Sunglasses and a hat

Comfortable shoes suitable for marching- Shoes such as converse, vans, skater shoes, slippers, sandals, or flip-flops are not acceptable marching shoes. 
Will you be heading to Portland to watch this year's Grand Floral Parade? Oregon City's very own Pioneer Scarlet Brigade is honored to be marching again this year. 

PARADE DETAILS
  • DATE: June 8, 2019
  • TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • PARADE BEGINS: Memorial Coliseum to Downtown Portland
  • OCHS is #89 in the line up. 
Watch at Home
Grand Floral Parade will be televised live in Portland and throughout the region on FOX 12 and PDX TV (watch live online at www.kptv.com).
Click here to view this year's                                                 Grand Floral Parade program. 
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Band Handouts
 Missing a handout that went home in your kid's backpack, look no further! 
Find the Links Below:

Canada Trip Itinerary
2018 - 2019 Scrip Form
​Scrip Instruction Page
​Physical Form
Athletic Activity Code of Conduct
2018-2019 Band Handbook
Band Registration

Up Next-
Spring Pops & Senior Spotlight Concert in the auditorium.
​Tuesday, May 28th. Doors open at 6:15
JV Jazz Band Music starts at 6:30.  Concert, Symphonic & Honors to follow. 
Presentation of Senior awards and the Senior Slideshow. 

Freshman & Junior Families bring a dessert to share. Refreshments after the concert.
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  • All Payments Due
Trip Cost $500
Click here for the 2019 Canada Itinerary

The Marching Band is practicing weekly to prepare for this fun trip and great parade. We will be traveling May 18th to 21st. We will visit Victoria BC and Capilano Park in Vancouver BC. OC Marching Band travels to Canada every other year.  Enjoy our 2017 Victoria Trip Photos Below.  
Questions?  Email: ocbandparent@gmail.com

SPRING BAND DAZE

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Our Community Supporting
the OCHS Band Program. 

Saturday, May 4th
10 AM to 3 PM

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Can you help us drive? 
We need 15-20 parent volunteers.


- A Note To Our Amazing Community -
Neighbors, don't be surprised if you see small groups of 2-6 band kids, in uniform, wandering your neighborhood this Saturday. You may also notice a band parent close by in their car watching and directing these kids.  Thank you for opening your doors, sharing your smiles and dollars with our amazing band kids.  This event is definitely beyond most of our kids comfort zone.

Just opening your door and a friendly smile to these awesome high school students means so much to us and them. We want to thank ALL of you for your continued support, smiles and open doors. Oregon City is a great community.  
 

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​Flower Delivery is May 9th 4:30 to 6:30 PM at OCHS

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Spring Flower Fundraiser!
Flowers from Al's Garden Center. Ask a band student to order your beautiful baskets now!

Click here to download the flower Order Form. 
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Marching Clinic
Teaching the next generation of OC Band Students.
Saturday, April 20


Middle School students are invited to learn marching techniques from our veteran OC Scarlet Brigade Marchers. Questions? Email ocbandparent@gmail.com

Passport Information

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Adult 1st Time Applicant= (Card Only): 
16 and older $65 
4-6 weeks to process

Child Applicant 1st Time=  
(Card Only): 
Under 16 $50.00. 
4-6 weeks to process
Online Application:
 https://pptform.state.gov/PassportWizardMain.aspx
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​​Tuesday’s meeting will start at 7:30. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, February 12th in the Band Room. 

Remember, tonight is board nominations. Please let us know if you are interested in serving on next year’s board. It is a truly rewarding experience. We really need a treasurer, if you have experience, we'd love to have you join us. The good news, this year's treasurer will be around to help train and transition you into this very important position. 

Click this link to view the January 22nd Board Meeting Meetings

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Marching Band
​Trip Expenses 2017-2018: 
  • Marching Band Retreat – WiNeMa Cost: Approx. $80.00 - $150.00
  • College Marching/Field Shows– TBD. Cost: $0
  • Disneyland - Spring Break, March 23-26.  Cost: Appx: $1100-1300
  • Teddy Bear Parade- No Cost/ *Florence Parade/Overnight: $50-100
  • Parade – Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade Cost: $0​
Grand Floral Parade

Calltime:
8:15AM at OCHS

Parade starts at the Memorial Coliseum at 10:00 AM. 

Watch for us on the route and cheer us on!



Lunch and Uniform Return following the parade at OCHS. 
New leadership will be announced and letters will be awarded.  
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Missing a handout that came home from band class or marching band with your student?  
Click here for an updated list of this year's Band Handouts. ​​​​

Forms that have been sent home to-date: ​
  • Concert Attire Order Form 2017
  • Band Hand Book 2017-18
  • Band Hand Book Agreement 2017-2018
  • Scrip Order Form 2017-2018
  • Scrip Instructions and Dates 2017-2018
  • Online Scrip Instructions 2017-2018

Looking for a Band Handout?

Next up:
Pep Band for basketball beginning in early January. 
​Check the band calendar for dates, find the link above. 
 
Spring Marching will begin in early April. 

Fall Marching Season was a success.

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WHEN TO ORDER PAPER SCRIP
  • When? Orders need to be dropped off in the box in Mr. Henson’s office before the end of the school day on the drop off dates below.
  • What If We Miss a Drop Off?   If your student forgets, please call me and we can arrange for you to drop it off at my house before Sunday night.
  • Pick Up Times:  Generally scrip is available the following Friday at 3:00pm.
  • Where Do We Pick Up?  Room C107 at OCHS.                                                 For non-school Fridays, scrip can be picked up the next Monday or you can call me to arrange a special pick up time.

To Order Your Plants:   
  • Order through an OC Band Student
  • Use the online order form below
  • Email your order to ocbandparent@gmail.com.
  • Thank you so much for supporting OCHS Band!​

Sales Begin October 24th.  

Hello Band Families, 
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and got to enjoy your Labor Day Weekend! I will continue the tradition of sending a weekly email out with important information for the bands throughout the school year. Info will also be posted to our band website. We have also set up a new Remind for this year. 

I am looking forward to a fun and productive year of making music. Please make sure you have all marked your calendars for our Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. We will be discussing our marching band trips this year and going over general band information including uniforms, concert attire, and we will be answering your questions. We hope to see you there! 

Mr. Henson
Pioneer Bands
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September 15th
Main Street, OC


Open to:
​ Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles

Pre-registration ends September 5th. 

Pre-registration $20
Day of Show $25 at the gate

Free to Spectators


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Event Sponsored by:
 Stacy Spahr & Bret Pippett-
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Country Financial, 
OC Brewing Co. 
Stein Oil & Pioneer Rental 


​Pancake Breakfast 8AM
$8.00

Live Music 
11AM - 4PM

Over 50 awards!
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9th Annual Cruise to Historic Oregon City
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Fueled by the Crew of Pete's Cruise In
​Saturday, September 15, 2018
Main Street Oregon City, Gates Open between 6:30 & 7 AM.  The entry point is at Main Street and 10th Street in Downtown Oregon City.

​Would you like to be involved? 

Next Meeting:
Planning meeting May 1st at 6:30 PM at Oregon City High School.  

Would you like to sponsor a trophy?

Trophy sponsors will be mentioned on promotional materials the day of the event, their name will be on the trophy they choose to sponsor, they may pick the winner of their class and present their trophy if they choose to. 

Would you like to perform during our event?
We will be filling Liberty Plaza with tunes during the event.  Are you interesting in participating?

Would you like to be a vendor?
We welcome local vendor to showcase their goods and services. Please let us know if you are interested in participating. 

Contact Tania for more information.  503-901-1404 or ocband.cruisein@gmail.com
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Thank You 
Oregon City Abby's Pizza
for Donating $500
to the OCHS Band Program.


Thank YOU for Supporting us!!!  

Florence Trip- May 19th to 20th
The band will march in Florence's 110th Annual Grand Floral Parade on Sunday, May 20th. 
​The parade starts at noon.  The last time we marched in 2016 we took 1st place! ​There's a carnival and lots of fun to be had.  Come on down, wave at us and enjoy a fun day at the beach. 
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Chaperones have been notified. ​
What to expect:
We will meet at OCHS the morning of the 19th and be driven by bus to the Teddy Bear Parade in Downtown OC.  Saturday Meeting time to be announced. After the parade we will load the buses and travel to Newport where the kids can explore, get lunch (please send some lunch money with your child) and hang with their friends until we leave for our hotel in Waldport.  Dinner and fun will be provided at the hotel. We will spend the night at the Waldport Alsea Resort.  There is a heated pool. 


The following morning we will load the buses & head to Florence where Dana's mom and her auxiliary group in Florence will be providing us with a breakfast before the parade and goody bags for the trip back home.  After the parade a hot dog type lunch is provided.  On the way home we also normally make a midway stop on the way home when kids can buy a snack, & use the facilities.  THANKS Mrs. Henson!!! We love you! 

Are you interested in staying and eating with the band? 
Rooms will be released for purchase this week.  Watch for info coming soon.  Questions?  Email: ocbandparent@gmail.com

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Florence Trip: 
Saturday, 5/12/2018. Call-time 8:30 AM: OCHS. 
Click here for the handout that went home 

Please click the link above for the finalized plan for our trip to the Rhododendron Parade in Florence, Oregon. The information below is for all members traveling with the Pioneer Scarlet Brigade. We will load the buses and leave OCHS promptly at 9:15 am on Saturday, May 19th . We will travel to Downtown OC for the Teddy Bear Parade.  After the parade we will travel by bus to Newport.

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Honors Band to State:
Saturday, 5/12/2018.   MEET @5:00 AM: OCHS.
Click here for the handout that went home 

The Honors Wind Ensemble will be traveling to Corvallis this Saturday, May 12. We will be meeting at the school at 5:00 am and leaving at 5:30 am SHARP to travel to LaSells Stewart Center on the Oregon State University campus.

Students are required to be in their concert attire in the morning prior to our departure.  There will NOT be time to change once we get there. Students are encouraged to make sure they have all of the parts of their concert attire NOW. If students are missing any parts of their concert attire, they need to find those items before Saturday morning.

We will have two buses taking us to Corvallis. Students should bring comfortable clothes to change into after our performances for the trip home. We will also make a stop for food in Albany on the way home. Students should pack food or bring money for this quick stop.

                            Warm-up: 8:00 am  -  Performance: 8:30 am  -   Sight-reading: 9:00 am



OCHS  Band Boosters ~  19761 S Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, OR  97045 ~ 503.785.8900