Invitation to Music Concert

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Please attend a concert of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra. The concert will take place March 7th at Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati. David Grenier will be playing his bassoon in the orchestra. Mrs. Melanie Schmitt will be organizing this trip to the concert. If you are interested in attending, please click on the link below to get more information. High School Band members can use this concert as their required "Attend a Music Performance." Please direct any questions to mschmitt.rn.sn@hotmail.com Music Concert Flyer

Dear Ross Band Families

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A nominating committee has been formed to seek out those of you who are interested in running for one of the three leadership positions that will need to be filled for next school year. President                  2 year term

Vice President          1 year term

Secretary                 2 year term

If you are interested in running for any of these positions, please contact one of the committee member: Tammy Grenier (738-4273), Mary Ann Henninger (738-5433), or Rick Giuliano (868-9678). Information about these positions can be found on this website, clink on the link Ross Band Boosters.

If you are currently a committee/fundraiser/service chairperson we need to hear from you. Please contact Alan (ajtillery@fuse.net) or Debbie (wurzelbacher@fuse.net) to let them know if you will continue your duties next school year. We are compiling a list of positions that will need to be filled, so please reply as soon as possible.

High School Director's Note

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It is time once again for a composite picture to be made of the High School Band & Guard. The composite picture is given to us by Baker Photography, so students need to make an appointment with Baker to have a head shot done for the picture. You are not required to purchase anything, unless you wish to. Please make an appointment this month and be sure your student brings their instrument/flag and their uniform with them.

Baker Photography 513-868-2676 (Mention "Ross Band")

OMEA Solo & Ensembles

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High School OMEA Solo & Ensembles are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6th at Clinton-Massie High School. If the contest would need to be canceled due to the predicted snow, please check your email before leaving your home. A mass email will be sent out if there will be a cancellation, also local TV and radio will broadcast the cancellation-so look or listen for "Clinton-Massie OMEA Contest."

Ross Band Supporters

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Ross Band Supporters has a new email address rossbandsupporters@gmail.com  The band supporters network has grown beyond 100 members and this should make things a little easier. If you would like your email removed or changed from the list, or if you know someone who would like to be added, please contact Debbie at rossbandsupporters@gmail.com If you have any questions/concerns please contact:

Dick Roemer (High School Band Director) Richard.Roemer@rossrams.com

Debbie Wurzelbacher (Band Booster Contact) wurzelbacher@fuse.net

Eli's Dining Night

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Eli's will be having another dining fundraiser for the Ross Middle & High School Bands on February 3rd from 4-12pm. After you pay for your food, put your receipt in the container at the register marked ROSS BAND or give your receipt to the cashier and mention "Ross Band". 10% of your receipt will go to support the Middle & High School Band programs. Dine in or carry out. Eli's Sports Bar & Grill, 3825 Kraus Lane, Ross, OH (738-3547)

Eli's Dining Night

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Eli's will be having a dining fundraiser for the Ross Middle & High School Bands on Wed., Jan. 13th from 4-12pm. After you pay for your food, put your receipt in the container at the register marked ROSS BAND or give your receipt to the cashier and mention "Ross Band". The Band will receive 10% of the total. Dine in or carry out. Eli's Sports Bar & Grill, 3825 Kraus Lane, Ross, OH (738-3547)

Fudge Sale

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All middle and high school band members are selling the fudge. The sale runs until January 12th, when all order forms need to be turned into either Mr.  Roemer or Mr. Moonitz. The Boosters, adult volunteers, and high school band members will make the fudge on Saturday, January 30th beginning at 8am in the high school's home economics' room. All are welcome and encouraged to come and help. You can help as much or as little as your schedule allows. Orders will be delivered on February 1st and then all money will be due February 17th. If you would like to help, please contact Rick Giuliano (868-9678) or Diann Bielefeld (756-9107) to find out more details.

Dear Ross Band Families

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The Band Boosters will be looking for new leadership for the next school year. Three leadership positions will need to be filled; President, Vice President, & Secretary. If you are interested in running for one of the offices or if you would like to be part of the nominating committee, please contact Alan Tillery (738-1102 or ajtillery@fuse.net). Refer to the "Booster Officer Roles" in your high school student's band director or clink on this link "Booster Officer Roles" to read the "job" description for the officers. Also, please keep in mind that several parents who are currently committee chairs are senior parents and they won't be here next school year. Please consider becoming a chairperson or co-chairperson of a committee, a fundraiser, or a service.  More information about chairperson vacancies to come in the future.

Congratulations

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...to the following middle and high school band members who have auditioned and been selected for various instrumental bands & orchestras: Sarah Walker:   District 13 Honor Band Oboe Alternate

Zachary Wurzelbacher:   District 13 Honor Band Percussion First Chair

Emily Slinker:  Third Annual NKU Tri-State Band Symposium

Honorable Mention:

David Grenier:  National High School Honors Orchestra, & Ohio All State Orchestra

David Grenier has once again been named as principle chair bassoonist in the Ohio All State Orchestra, which will take place January 30th at the Cincinnati Convention Center. He has also made National High School Honors Orchestra which will take place this February in Santa Clara, California.

Winter Concerts

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RMS 5th, 6th, & 7th/8th grade bands will perform on Thursday, December 10th beginning at 6:30pm. RHS Concert Band & Jazz Band will perform on Thursday, December 17th beginning at 7:00pm.

There is no admission fee for any of the concerts, but the High School Band is asking for all audience members to bring a canned good donation to the concert on December 17th. The band will donate the cans to Shared Harvest Food Bank.

Please note that all high school concert band members have a uniform provided to them to wear for the concert-boys in black tuxedos & girls in black dresses. Boys will need to supply their own white tuxedo shirt, black dress shoes & black socks. Girls will need to supply their own black dress shoes & appropriate hosiery.