Seating Audition Dates Set

Seating Audition Dates have been set for Friday December 12 and Monday December 15.  All students will individually perform scales, technical passages, lyrical passages, and sight read.  

Scale/Rudiment sheets and audition music has already been passed out.  Your student should be practicing their scales (major and chromatic), rudiments (for percussionists), and their audition music.

Results will be posted prior to the Holiday Break. 

Holiday Concert

The Holiday Concert is fast approaching.  It will feature performances by the Holiday Concert Band, Stage Band, and Small Ensembles.  The format for the concert is known as a 'collage'.  A collage concert jumps from group to group keeping the audience guessing what's next.  

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday Dec. 11 at 7:00PM.  

Marching "Ram" Band Banquet

Tonight is the Ram Band Banquet for all Ram Band, Aries Guard, and Ramette members and their families.  Admission is free for Band, Guard, and Ramette members with all other family members costing $3 at the door.

If you are planning on attending and have not informed us, please email Mr. Harriman (htharriman@whitehall.k12.oh.us) your total number of attendees ASAP.

See you Monday evening at 6:30PM at the Whitehall Community Park.

Ohio University 110 Concert

Monday November 24th is the Ohio University Marching 110 Concert at the Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus.  Tickets ($8) can be purchased through Mr. Harriman in the band office.  All ticket orders and money must be turned in by next Monday (17th).

Each person will be responsible for their own transportation to the Ohio Theatre.  All seating is General Admission, so get there early!

Wreath Order Forms

PICK UP YOUR WREATH ORDER FORMS!!!! They are due this Thursday at the Ram Band Concert!

All monies will go towards your student account and can be used for band camp or any trip we might take.

Ram Band - Picture Day

Friday, October 31st is picture day for all Ram Band, Aries Guard, Ramettes, Twirlers, and Drum Majors. Purchase of pictures is not required but having your picture taken is! Why you ask? All students will have their picture placed in the 2008-2009 composite which will hang in the band room for all to see. Be a part of history!!!

Order forms are available for pick-up for those who want to purchase their pictures. These order forms are good for the State House picture, Crazy State House picture, Senior Group picture, Senior Statuettes, and Photo Buttons.

Pictures will be taken from 8:30AM to 3:00PM this Friday. Students are to come down during free periods, lunch, or band periods (Theory, Stage Band, and Ram Band). FREE PERIODS ONLY!!! No missing class.

Ram Band Concert

The Marching "Ram" Band will be held this Thursday evening at 7PM in the WYHS Auditorium. Music from the entire season will be performed by the band and will feature the Aries Guard, Ramettes, Feature Twirler, and Drum Major.

See everyone Thursday Night!!!

Last Game - Senior Show

This week we're home against Newark Catholic.  AND, its Senior Show week!  The Class of 2009 selects the music and writes the charts for the show. 

Due to HS inservice today; the Ram Band will be rehearsing from 2 to 3PM today!!!  The rest of the week will run as normal.  

Whitehall Homecoming Week Schedule

Next week is Whitehall Homecoming 2008!!!  Its a very busy week filled with band department activities.  Please read the schedule carefully.

Monday Oct. 13 - Alumni Band Rehearsal - 7-8:30PM WYHS Band Room

Tuesday Oct. 14 - Alumni Band Rehearsal - 7-8:30PM WYHS Band Room

Wednesday Oct. 15 - Homecoming Parade and Bonfire - Band Call is 6:00PM at Etna Rd. School

Thursday Oct. 16 - Thursday Night Sectionals and Rehearsal - 6:00PM

Friday Oct. 17 - COTA Day - No School - Band Call is 5:00PM for Pre-Game Rehearsal

Saturday Oct. 18 - All Class Parade - FULL UNIFORM - Band Call is 9:30AM at Etna Rd. School

** Band Room will open at 8:45AM **

Thursday Night Practice Cancelled

Tonight's sectionals and field rehearsal are cancelled!  Enjoy your evening off and be ready to work hard tomorrow!

East Bound and Down

This week's football game is away at Granville.  No Saturday performances this week.  Enjoy your weekend!!!

Friday - Band call is 5:15PM

Ram Band - Class of 2016

That's right!  This week the Ram Band Class of 2016 begins 5th grade band.  We're truly excited to start a fresh group of students.  Look for them on the field in 4 short years!!!

On the Road Again...

This week it's back on the road Friday for FB @ Heath and Saturday for the Logan Band Festival.

Friday night vs. Heath -> Band call is 5:15PM 

The Logan Band Festival starts at 6:00 PM this year.  It will take place at the NEW Logan HS off Rt. 328.  Take the US 33 south to the Rt. 328 exit (1 mile past the old exit) and turn right off the ramp.  The High School will be on your left.  This year's festival will feature the following bands:

Unioto

Alexander

Nelsonville-York

Sheridan

Olentangy Orange

Beechcroft

New Lexington

Whitehall-Yearling

Logan

Saturday Afternoon ->  Band call is 3:00PM

Awards are scheduled for 7:45 PM and the band should return to Whitehall between 9:30 and 10.

Kudos!

Congratulations to all!!!  Jr. Twirlers & Drum Majors, 8th Grade Band, and Cyril Scott Pipe Band.   Friday night's band festivities were well received by the crowd!!!  GREAT JOB!!!

TGIF - Jr. Twirlers, 8th Grade Band, and Bagpipe Show

Tonight's game vs. Licking Valley is a special evening for the band program and Whitehall community.  

We wish to welcome the Jr. Twirlers & Drum Majors to Rams Stadium as they perform to Ok-Go's "Here It Goes Again" (a 2008 band favorite).  They did a wonderful job last night at practice and we look forward to their performance this evening!

Just after the Jr. Twirlers & Drum Majors perform, we will welcome to the field the 8th grade band from Rosemore MS.  They did a fantastic job during last night's rehearsal.  We witnessed smiles all around as marched onto the field to the Ram Band Entrance Cadence.  Be sure to give them an extra special welcome tonight!

Last, but certainly not least, its the return of the Bagpipe Show!  Traditional Scottish pipe music (Scotland the Brave, the Highland Fling, and Amazing Grace) will be performed by members of the Cyril Scott Pipe Band with the support of our "Ram" Band, Aries Guard, and Ramettes.  

Band call is 6:15.  Don't be late!

Have a wonderful Friday and see everyone this evening!!!

Mr. Herrmann

Fundraising - Quarter Horse Congress

The Annual Quarter Horse Congress is coming to Columbus in October.  Schmidt's will have a booth and parents/students can sign up for hours to earn money for their WIMBA accounts; which can be put towards Band Camp 2009.  Its never too early to start earning money for Band Camp!!!  Below are the days/shifts available.

Daytime Shifts:

Th. Oct 9 - 12:00-5:30 PM

Tu. Oct 14  - 12:00-5:30 PM

Th. Oct. 16 - 12:00-5:30 PM

Mo. Oct. 20 - 12:00-5:30 PM

Tu. Oct. 21 - 12:00-5:30 PM

Th. Oct. 23 - 12:00-5:30 PM

Evening/Weekend Shifts:

Th. Oct. 9 - 5:30-10:30 PM - 4 open slots

Sa. Oct. 11 - 5:30-11:30 PM - 4 open slots

Su. Oct. 19 - 12:00-5:3o PM - 4 open slots

Sa. Oct. 25 - 12:00-5:30 PM - 4 open slots

Contact Mr. Harriman (htharriman@whitehall.k12.oh.us) if you are interested.

Mr. Herrmann

Three Ring Circus Week

That's right!!!  Its Three-Ring Circus Week!

In the first ring, the 8th grade band from Rosemore MS is joining the "Ram" Band for our traditional march down the field to the Fight Song and the honoring of America with the Star Spangled Banner.

In ring two, the Whitehall Jr. Twirlers will be performing to a band favorite for this season, "Here It Goes Again" by OK-Go.

Finally, in ring three, its Bagpipe Show week!!!  Pipers, Highland Dancing, and Mr. Harriman in a kilt!  Don't miss this biennial tradition at half-time!!!

Ram Band - First Place Class A in Jackson

Success is our middle name!  The "Ram" Band, Aries Guard, Ramettes, Drum Majors and Feature Twirlers all received 1st place in the parade competition at the Jackson Apple Festival this past Saturday.  Congrats to all!!!

Mr. Herrmann

A New Beginning...

Well, we've decided to add a 'blog' to our tools for distributing information to students, parents, and the community.  "Whitehallbands" is only in the infant stages but will have more information in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned!

Mr. Herrmann