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