MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Oliver Ames High School Music Department is gearing up for another exciting year. Over the summer students and teachers participated in summer workshops, courses and programs to enhance their musical knowledge and skill. Fifteen students from the Show Choir attended the Show Choir Camps of America Camp in Tiffin Ohio, at Heidelburg College, accompanied by Mrs. Stephanie Manning. Students attended workshops, classes and concerts in vocal music and dance. Aimee Fried-Hardy, Emma Irvine, Nicky Maggio, and Michael Roney were chosen to perform in the SCA Talent Show. Katie Richardson and Samantha Cormier were chosen to be in the Dance Ensemble. OA also held its first Rising Star Show Choir Camp from July 20-24. Thirty-six students from Easton and several other communities attended the successful camp that ended with a fabulous performance on the 24th.
Mrs. Dalrymple took a weeklong course in "Smart Music" to continue her certification in Music Technology. This practice program will be available to students in September in each of the four practice rooms. She was also the Music Director for the Star Players production of "West Side Story" which ran from August 14-23. Easton students Jeanine Ilacqua (Maria), Sarah Kawalek (Velma), Josh Wise (Jet) and OA alumni Brian Fernandes (Action), Jennifer Lance (Jet Girl), Gabe Colon-Sciabarrasi (Chino), Josh Babineau (Shark) and Lauren Maggio (Rosalia) were in the cast.
Mr. Wheeler attended the New England Band Institute in New Hampshire and continues to work on his Master's Degree in Music Technology. Ms. Winters directed the University of Rhode Island Summer String Camp and played in a variety of venues over the summer.
The Band Program is looking forward to the upcoming competitive Marching Band season. The Band Camp dates for this season are as follows:
August 17th-20th 5:00-9:00
August 22nd 9:00-4:00 followed by a Family Barbeque
August 24th-27th 5:00-9:00
August 29th 9-2 pm with a Preview Show @ 1:30 pm (All are welcome)
Students were given a detailed schedule and information in June regarding Marching Band participation and more schedules will be available during the first week of rehearsal.
General Information
All students in the Music Program will receive an event calendar for the year, a syllabus for each course and detailed schedules for after school rehearsals. Group directors will provide this information during the first two weeks of school. The yearly events for the Music Department can also be found on the TEMPO website oatempo.org
Parents are encouraged to refer to this site for news and information regarding the music program.
Students in the band and orchestra will store their instruments during the school day in the instrument locker room next to the Band/Orchestra Room and will be issued locks the first week of school. Any students interested in private lessons after school should talk to their group director in September for a list of recommended teachers.
The Tri-M Music Honor Society will be accepting applications during the month of September. Students who would like to apply for Tri-M membership must get the application with instructions and turn it in to Mrs. Dalrymple, Advisor, by Monday, September 21st. Applications will be available outside the Band Room on the Tri-M information wall.
Students in the following ensembles are required to pay the $125.00 school activity fee by the end of September in order to participate. Please pay the group director or Mrs. Hudson, School Treasurer in the School Store office:
Marching Band
Show Choir
Fees will be collected immediately after these ensembles are auditioned:
Chamber Orchestra
Jazz Band
The Music Department Staff looks forward to working with all our students during the 2009-2010 school year!
