"Donkey Basketball"

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Harrison High School has challenged Ross High School to a Donkey Basketball Game, and our own Mr. Roemer and Emily Slinker will be riding "real" donkeys in this crazy match up. The event will take place at Harrison High School on Monday, March 8th @ 7pm. Advance tickets are $6 ($8 at the door). $5 Donkey "Plot" Raffle Tickets are also for sale. This fundraiser will help fund the RHS and HHS PTO After-proms. For more information and ticket sales please contact the RHS PTO officers at www.rossrams.com/RHS/HS-PTO/index.html

Memphis Trip Proposal

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Click on the link below "Memphis Trip Information" below describing a trip to Memphis, Tennessee that we are possibly going to take this May 21-23. This trip is in the planning stages and has a limited number of seats available so if you are interested please get your deposit in soon. All band members and their families are invited to join us on this trip. The Jazz Band will be the only group performing but non-Jazz band members and their families are also welcome to go (space permitting). This trip still does not have Ross School Board approval-I just want to find out the interest before I get the trip formally approved . Students will not miss any school for this trip. This should be a great opportunity to tour the city where Blues, Rock & Roll, and Soul music all have their roots-Memphis. Call or e-mail me directly with questions. if you are interested in going to Memphis, Tennessee with the Ross High School Jazz Band, then a $100 deposit needs to be turned into Mr. Roemer as soon as possible. richard.roemer@rossrams.com

863-1252 ext 1419

Memphis Trip Info

Attend a Band Performance

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Melanie Schmitt is getting together a Group outing to see David Grenier perform for the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra on March 7th at Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati. This performance will fulfill your students band requirement of "Attend a Band Performance." If you would like to travel as a group to this event please contact Mrs. Schmitt at mschmitt.rn.sn@hotmail.com or you may sign up in the band room or have your band member get a copy of the information from Mr. Roemer. The sign up sheet is on the band bulletin board. This outing is for students and parents.  If  you plan on going with the group please RSVP Mrs. Schmitt as soon as possible. For more information please click on the link below: Information Sheet

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)