Ross Band of Class Year Book is Here!

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For the second year we have put a band year book together and today we received the proof copy.  Now that we have looked through and everything looks ok, we are opening the sale of the book up to anyone that wants to buy one.  We do not make any money off this these books and we didn't do them alone.  We really appreciate the contribution and hopefully we have more contributions next year when we put this book out again.  I would like to thank the following for their contributions:

  • Kim Roark for many of the pictures of the kids having fun at Band Camp, including Mr Romer's spa which you will see on one the first pages.
  • Ginny Walker contributed the entire Jazz Band section and these are great pics.
  • April Fackey contributed the photos of the field commanders on the awards page.  I guess she was just in the right place at the right time ;)

Please click through this link and check out these books.  The prices vary based on what cover you pick and what shipping option you choose so feel free to play around with the pricing tool.

Ross Band Year Book Page

Thanks for a great year,

Ron and Tricia Asher

RMS Band Results from O.M.E.A. Contest

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Congratulations to all of these 7th & 8th grade students who performed at contest on April 16, 2011. Excellent Ratings (solos):  Zachary Eils - alto saxophone  &  Jacob Reid - alto saxophone

Superior Ratings (solos):  Austin Baldwin - alto saxophone,  Kristen Miller - flute,  Alexis Updike - flute,  Zachary Wurzelbacher - snare drum / multiple percussion / marimba

Superior Ratings (ensembles):  RMS Percussion Ensemble "Six Little Indians" & "Happy Farmer".  Members:  Josh Koons, Zachary Wurzelbacher, Drew Miller, Karl Dierking, Brandon McCracken, Maggie Jones, & Megan Roesh.

Band Banquet Committee Needs Scary Decorations

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We are looking for decorations for this year's band banquet scheduled for Tuesday, May 31st.  We need artificial pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to borrow (with or without the electrical cord).  If you can lend us yours, please put you name on the bottom and send them in to Mr. Roemer as soon as possible. Band pictures are also needed for this year's slide show.  If you have any band pics from this year, please send them to Mary Ann at henrdrnnr@aol.com.

Junior High Band News

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  • RMS Band Film Festival featuring the 7th & 8th grade band, the Bucket Drum Group & Chicks With Sticks will be March 28th at 7pm in the RHS Performing Arts Center.
  • 7th & 8th grade Solo & Ensemble contest at Clinton-Massie High School is April 16th.
  • It's Official....The 7th & 8th Grade Concert Band will be performing at Kings Island on Saturday, May 14th.

Band Camp 2011

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Band Camp is July 31st, August 1, 2, & 3rd at Camp Lebanon in Oregonia, Ohio. Attn: 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th grade band and guard members, please make note of the 2011 band camp dates when planning vacations. ALL high school band and guard members are required to attend the camp. The band and guard members will learn the Marching Band Show at camp.

Also, pre-band camp will be held at the high school on July 25, 26, 27, & 28th. These are usually half day rehearsals. There will also be half day rehearsals three days per week in August up till the first day of school. More information will be sent home this spring.

Be sure, when signing up for classes for next school year at the high school, to sign-up for Marching/Concert Band. This is a split-block class all year.

Ross Band Families

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  • Fudge Sale: We want to thank all of the wonderful people, both students and adults, that volunteered to make the fudge for our annual fudge sale. Your time, and definitely your efforts were much appreciated. We could not have done it without your help. This is one of the biggest fundraiser the Band Boosters have and it takes a lot of work. A special than you to fudge chairpersons; Rick Giuliano and Diann & Rick Bielefeld for all their work organizing the fudge sale.
  • Booster Officer Elections: And the nominees are....President: Mary Ann Henninger and Treasurer: Gary Steelman. Elections will be held at the next Band Boosters' meeting (April 5). If you would like to include your name and run for one of these office positions, please attend the meeting.
  • High School Color Guard Auditions: The dates for the high school guard auditions will be from April 12-15th. We will teach the audition material April 12-14th from 5pm-7:30pm. We will meet in the high school band room. The audition day will be April 15th starting at 3pm until the end. Officer auditions will be immediately following the team auditions on the 15th. Info packets will be available mid-March. This audition is available to all current high school students as well as current 8th graders (as they will be incoming freshman next school year). Any student transferring into the district and wishing to audition may contact Mr. Roemer or Ms. Mills  in order to be more informed as to the requirements of the program at Ross. Please contact Mrs. Mills at millsla3@muohio.edu with questions.

2011 Solo and Ensemble

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Congratulations to the members that competed in OMEA Solo and Ensemble!
Solos receiving a Superior rating:
  • Joey Kohlman – 2 solos
  • John Dougherty – 3 solos
  • Eric Henggeler – 2 solos
  • Josh Lierer – 2 solos
  • Curstin Colebank
  • Allison Dougherty
  • Cody Wheeler
  • Clay Stevens
Solos receiving an Excellent rating:
  • Eric Henggeler
  • Sarah Walker
Ensemble members receiving a Superior rating:
  • Kristen Glore, Olivia Wallace, Sarah Walker – Woodwind Trio
  • Eric Davis, Lucas Stapleton, Josh Love – Trumpet Trio
  • Lindsey Delaney, Justin Keith, Nick Schoultheis, Curstin Colebank, Eric Henggeler, Josh
  • Lierer, Rachel Lutow, John Dougherty, Jordan Colebank, Jacob Lutow, Neil Dierking,
  • Neil Roesch, Robbie Meadows, Dalton Helton. – Percussion Ensemble.
Ensemble members receiving an Excellent rating:
  • Braydn Landrum, Chris Sigmon, Brendan Fackey, Sam Low – Sax Quartet.

Ross Band Families

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This Thursday you are all invited to come watch and enjoy the music of our high school band members.  This is our annual "Recital Night" to showcase band members who will be performing at the OMEA solo and ensemble contest this Saturday @ Wilmington HS.  The show begins at 7pm in the high school auditorium.  This is a perfect time to video tape and or photograph the performances, for this is not aloud at the contest Saturday.
Booster News...  A nominating committee has been formed - Rob Kohlman, Tammy Grenier,  Diann Bielefeld  & Debbie Wurzelbacher.  If you are interested in running for either President or Treasure please contact one of the committee members (numbers are in the Band Members Directory) and please plan to attend the March 1st Band Boosters' meeting.
Also, congratulations to the Winter Percussion Team for receiving 1st place at the MEPA competition in Kettering this weekend. Good Job.
 
Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Ross Band Families

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Good Morning Ross Band Families,
 
It's official....  The Booster officer positions we are looking to fill for next school year are President and Treasurer.
If you are interested in running for either of these positions please plan to attend the March 1st Band Boosters' meeting @ 7pm.  If you need information about these positions please explore the website below or you can reply to this email with questions.
 
We are also still looking to form a nominating committee to help seek out candidates for the two officer positions.  If you would like to be a part of the nominating committee, please respond to this email as soon as possible.
 
Fudge News
This Saturday (Feb. 12) is fudge making day and many volunteers are needed to make the fudge.  Please contact Rick Giuliano at rggiuliano@aol.com or contact Diann Bielefeld dlbparap@juno.com .  You don't have to commit to working all day - you can help as much or as little as your schedule allows.