Band Parents, Students, and Staff,

     I am very excited to start the 2021 season.  Below you will find links to a lot of very important information regarding the weeks ahead.  Please take some time to watch the 2021 Virtual Orientation video and complete the Online Commitment Form.  Students, please involve your parents in this process, as much of the information is relevant for band students AND band parents. Please be in touch with any questions you might have.  Otherwise, I very much look forward to seeing you at our first rehearsal, which will begin in the OCHS auditorium at 8am on Monday, July 26th

2021 Virtual Marching Band Orientation

Please watch the orientation video with your parents and then complete the Online Commitment Form.  The orientation video will take the place of the in-person event, originally scheduled for 7/22.  We will NOT have an in-person marching band orientation this year.  Please be in touch with any questions you have about the 2021 marching band season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRbpE_jIfB8

Tommy Doss

Director of Bands, 

Orange County High School

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The May 13, 2021 Spring Concert can be viewed at https://youtu.be/CLh14CLpOtM.Streaming starts at 6:00 PM!

Please join us for some amazing music and see how hard our students have continued to work this year in spite of all of the obstacles they have faced!

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Come Enjoy the Music!

The Orange County High School Band Spring Concert will be held Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 PM. The event will be held behind OCHS and designated areas will be made for social distancing purposes for ticket holders to spread out and enjoy the concert.

April Fine Arts Student Spotlight - VISUAL ARTS

Amaya-che' Gallion

OCHS - Junior

Fine Arts Program & Focus:

Visual Arts - Painting

What does your art mean to you?

"Art' is such a diverse medium that fits anyone and everyone. Art for me, is a way to express myself or a certain topic. People may find something more in the art I make rather than the words I speak. If there is a message that I am trying to convey in an art piece and someone gets a different meaning out of that; I would be pleased at the reaction rather than the art itself."

Favorite opportunity given by participating in your arts program:

"I really enjoyed just being among different types of artists with different backgrounds. I had chances to work with people younger than me and older than me. I found it really interesting and inspiring how people express themselves and interpret something from their brains or in person."

Post graduation plans:

"I plan to go into college for Fine Arts and after that, Childhood development and Psychology."

The short 2021 OCHS Indoor season concluded on Saturday, April 3rd after a quick ONE month season for the OCHS Fine Arts students. We are pleased to share their art with everyone and hope you enjoy the show!

Visit https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcu0MjkxcjQEFkKvhR00pGc2E0XxzC7sk to enjoy all 15 submissions!!

April Fine Arts Student Spotlight - BAND

Natalie Bullock

OCHS - Sophomore

Fine Arts Program & Focus:

Band - Woodwind

What does your art mean to you?

"Music is what I spend most of my time on. To me it is not just an activity but an area of which I have met many amazing people that are like family to me. So, Music means mostly everything to me."

Favorite opportunity given by participating in your arts program:

"The indoor and outdoor marching groups"

Post graduation plans:

"I plan to follow music education".

March Fine Arts Student Spotlight - BAND

Terri Jones

OCHS - Sophomore

Fine Arts Program & Focus:

Band - Woodwind

What does your art mean to you?

"It is a really great way of expressing myself and it’s helps me become better each and everyday."

Favorite opportunity given by participating in your arts program:

"I get to do something I love and do it with my friends. "

Post graduation plans:

"I plan on going to college and also playing my clarinet as well. "

Recently, the OCHS band students submitted online auditions for the 2021 District XIII Honor Band. This year, OCHS had 44 students that were selected to be a part of the Honor Band. Usually, these students would get together with the other students from across our district over a weekend to collaborate, and then they end the weekend with a concert for their families and communities. As with everything else, the Coronavirus has put a damper on this years normal events, however, it does not take away form these students AMAZING accomplishments. Additionally, 11 of these students have earned an All-State audition based on their scores! Our Fine Arts students continue to meet the challenges faced by the restrictions of COVID-19 head-on and continue to excel in their arts!

Please help us congratulate the following students. If you know them, or see them, please give them a heartfelt congratulations for their perseverance, determination, and accomplishments!

*Denotes students who also earned an All-State audition.

Flute

Linzey Herndon - 1st chair concert band 

Oboe

Autumn Morgante - 3rd chair symphonic band 

Emma Harlan - 2nd chair concert band 

Clarinet

*Terri Jones - 7th chair symphonic band

Brody Collier - 16th chair symphonic band

Lauren Basala - 18th chair symphonic band 

Nathaniel Johnson - 6th chair concert band 

Kayla Crawford - 10th chair concert band 

Ethan Hall - 11th chair concert band 

Seth Duncan - 12th chair concert band 

Bass Clarinet

*Shane Lillard - 1st chair symphonic band

Alto Saxophone

*Peyton Courtney - 1st chair symphonic band

Natalie Bullock - 3rd chair symphonic band 

Tenor Saxophone

Johnathan Leitz - 2nd chair concert band 

Bari Saxophone

*Kai Callahan - 1st chair symphonic band

Lucius Rivera - 2nd chair concert band 

Trumpet

Ainsley Simmons - 8th chair symphonic band 

Lucy Babcock - 10th chair symphonic band 

Billy Wright - 1st chair concert band 

Maggie Thomas - 4th chair concert band 

Angelina Smith - 6th chair concert band

Riley Truong - 8th chair concert band 

French Horn

*Hailee Perdue - 2nd chair symphonic band

*Stephen Manchee - 3rd chair symphonic band

*Jasmine Hunsberger - 5th chair symphonic band

Zach Ernst - 8th chair symphonic band 

Trombone

*Maggie Russell - 2nd chair symphonic band

Tyler Saunders - 5th chair symphonic band 

Landon Williams - 3rd chair concert band 

Will Markey - 4th chair concert band 

Virginia McGlothlin - 5th chair concert band 

Euphonium

Jasmine Humphries - 3rd chair symphonic band 

Brennan Hall - 4th chair symphonic band 

Jason Escobar - 1st chair concert band 

Christian Grooms - 3rd chair concert band 

Tuba

*Dominic Ramos - 3rd chair symphonic band

Jonah Medas - 1st chair concert band 

Percussion

*Aiden Koehler - 1st chair symphonic band

Elly Newman - 4th chair symphonic band 

*Ainsley Boyd - 5th chair symphonic band

Evan Grayson - 6th chair symphonic band 

Travis Williams - 4th chair concert band 

John Mason Vines - 7th chair concert band 

Bobby Russell - 8th chair concert band

January Fine Arts Student Spotlight - ART

Morayo Ajibulu

OCHS - Sophomore

Fine Arts Program & Focus:

Visual Arts - Drawing

What does your art mean to you?

"Art means a lot to me because it is a way to express myself by drawing and coloring. It is soothing process and I always enjoy looking at the finished project."

Favorite opportunity given by participating in your arts program:

"The Fine Arts Program at OCHS gave me an opportunity to improve my creative thinking in ways that I have not been able to do before. My favorite part about this program was creating my own self portrait; it was fun studying my features and using bright colors to create a finished product."

Post graduation plans:

"I plan to go to college to study health sciences and I will also take more art classes to keep improving my skills."

 OCHS Fine Arts Graduate Showcase

Please enjoy the Graduate Showcase from former OCHS students who have kept making their art by clicking on the attached link! We are so proud of them for continuing to work during this difficult time to share their talents with others. We are so happy to share it with you!

Please enjoy!

OCHS Graduate Showcase Virtual Concert Link: https://youtu.be/bQjS3K6S9tI

January Fine Arts Student Spotlight - BAND

Kai Callahan

OCHS - Freshman

Fine Arts Program & Focus:

Band - Woodwind

 What does your art mean to you?

"Music to me is a way of expressing yourself without speaking. It's fun, including, and it makes me happy when I succeed."

Favorite opportunity given by participating in your arts program:

"My favorite opportunity is the ability to better myself and to make new friends in the program. I like to have the challenge of a hard piece to play, and I think that the community has made me a better, more rounded person."

Post graduation plans:

"After high school, I plan to go to college for writing. I will likely still participate in band, but it wouldn't be my major. Still, I want to continue incorporating my instrument into my life, and I look forward to what the future holds for me in that realm."

Merry Christmas!  Please enjoy our virtual winter concert.