Bands & Ensembles
Mission Statement
The Oregon City High School Bands will strive to create musical experiences for ourselves, our families, and our community that will be beautiful, educational, and meaningful to our lives.
Our Ensembles:
We are very fortunate at OCHS to offer seven award winning instrumental ensembles. We offer JV and Varsity Jazz Ensembles (early bird), Concert Band, Symphonic Band , Honors Wind Ensemble, Marching Band (Fall and Spring), and Pep Band (Football and Basketball).
What will I learn?
What do I wear?
See Band Handbook & Concert Order Form for more information.
The Oregon City High School Bands will strive to create musical experiences for ourselves, our families, and our community that will be beautiful, educational, and meaningful to our lives.
Our Ensembles:
We are very fortunate at OCHS to offer seven award winning instrumental ensembles. We offer JV and Varsity Jazz Ensembles (early bird), Concert Band, Symphonic Band , Honors Wind Ensemble, Marching Band (Fall and Spring), and Pep Band (Football and Basketball).
What will I learn?
- You will learn about playing an instrument alone and in an ensemble.
- You will learn about reading and understanding music.
- You will learn about music in relationship to history and culture.
- You will learn how to listen to and analyze music.
- You will learn how to evaluate your own performances and the performances of others in a positive and constructive manner.
What do I wear?
- Concert, Symphonic, Wind & Jazz Bands wear formal concert dress attire.
- Men: Tuxes - purchased in the fall
- Women: Dresses - purchased in the fall
- Marching Band wears a uniform that is checked out, marching shoes (purchased, or borrowed) & Free Tee Shirt, hoodie ($30) and Pioneer Casual.
- Pep Band wears Free Pep Tee Shirt (no cost) and Pioneer Casual.
See Band Handbook & Concert Order Form for more information.
