BAND NEWS!!
Today is the Day!
/What: Fudge Making
When: Friday 3-? And Saturday 8am-?
(Updated start time for Friday, now beginning at 1:00)
Who: Any high school student who requested an incentive must work at least one shift to receive the incentive. Even if there are no slots open on the sign up, feel free to join us any time that’s convenient. We need all the help we can get.
Don’t forget large pots and mixing spoons as well!
NYC Parent Meeting
/On February 12 at 6:30 we will have a New York trip meeting for all parents and students. Please plan to attend. Parents will be required to sign a mandatory trip manual/rules. We will discuss Itinerary, packing, and rules. Questions can be asked at this meeting also. If there are problems with this date, please contact Mr. Roemer at richard.roemer@rossrams.com
Meeting will be in the PAC at RHS.
IT'S TIME TO MAKE SOME FUDGE!!
/Fudge Making Dates: Friday, February 1, and Saturday, February 2
Please use the SIGN UP GENIUS link below to sign up for a time to help with making fudge. You do not need to join SIGN UP GENIUS to sign up, just enter your name and email. In the comments section, let me know if you will be bringing anyone else with you. If you have any problems or questions, please contact Jennifer Krabbe 513-659-2119 or jenkrabbe@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AAEA629AAF94-fantastically
Mark your calendar!
/January 20, 2019 - Honor Band at Mason High School
February 9, 2019 - Solo and Ensemble at Lakota West
Fudge Sale
/The annual Ross Band of Class Fugde Sale is now in progress. Please see any band member if interested. Cost is $5 per pound. Chocolate and Peanut Butter available.
Entertainment Books Still Available
/Entertainment Books are still available for $30.00 payable to Ross Band Boosters. See a band member or Mr. Roemer or Mrs. Bielefeld if interested.
2019 Band Savings Card Now Available
/Ross Band Savings Cards are available now from any band member or your student's director. Cost is $5.00 and they are good all year! No scratch offs, use the discount as many times as you like until December 31st of 2019! Great stocking stuffers and support the band at the same time!
Band Concert Dates and Times
/Due to unforeseen circumstances, the RMS band concert for grades 6,7, & 8 is going to be rescheduled for next Tuesday night, December 18th @ 7:00 in the Ross High School Auditorium.
Students with any conflicts should contact Ms. Duncan.
RHS will perform Thursday Dec. 13 at 7 pm. As always, we do not charge admission for our concerts - we feel parents spend plenty of money already to support our band program. Instead, please bring a can good donation as admission for each person. We will donate to a local food pantry.
We are raffling off a brand new acoustic/electric guitar this year. What a nice Holiday Gift! We will pick the winner at the RHS band concert Dec. 13th. Tickets are $5 each. You do not need to be present to win. The guitar shop in Millville was nice enough to donate this to our band - please patronize this small, local business.
Congratulations to the following...
/Four members of the Ross Band were accepted through audition to the 2019 OMEA Honor Band.
Trent Blair - trombone
Robert Berting - clarinet
Chloe Godbey - flute
Kathie Reynolds - trumpet
Congratulations for being accepted in this honor ensemble!
State Finals Results
/Congratulations to all the hard working members of the Ross Band of Class for earning the top rating of Superior at State Finals this past weekend!
2018-2019 Jazz Band Members
/Click on the Jazz Band tab (found under the RHS Band tab) to see this year list of new members!
State Finals is November 4th!
/Ross Band of Class has advanced to State Finals competition. This will be Nov. 4 at 7:30pm in Dayton. The competition is held at Welcome Stadium on the University of Dayton's campus. All information regarding State can be found at this link: https://guidebook.com/guide/115231/ or get the app here: https://guidebook.com/g/eruyivlxwiyobdt/
Hope to see all of our parents, grandparents, friends, and family at the State Finals contest on Nov. 4!
Ironton Results
/Ross Band of Class earned Best Percussion and First Place in Class A at Ironton this past weekend. They once again received a Superior Rating!
Way to Go Ross Band!
Ironton Schedule for October 20, 2018
/Ross Performs at 8:00 PM
Lockland Invitational Results
/This past weekend Ross Band of Class received the following awards
Best Color Guard
Best Percussion
First Place Band in Class A
In addition, they also received another Superior rating!
Way to Go Band!
Lockland Schedule for October 13, 2018
/When: Ross performs at 8:30pm
Where: Roettger Stadium
Hope to See you There!
ROSS BAND OF CLASS IS GOING TO STATE!
/Ross Band of Class received the following awards at the Teays Valley Golden Sound Showcase
Best Percussion
Best Color Guard
Best Drum Majors
1st Place in Class A
Ross also earned straight Superior ratings in all categories earning its 34th appearance at Ohio Marching Finals!
Congratulations ROSS BAND!
Don't Forget this Sunday is our Mattress Sale!
/Support the Ross HS Marching Band & Color Guard on Sunday, October 7th. They will be sponsoring their 1st annual mattress sale fundraiser. Brand new, name brand mattress sets with discounted pricing. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. Much higher quality for price than a retail store! All sizes, price ranges, delivery and financing will be available. Floor models will be on display in the high school gym from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 7th. If you've been thinking about a new mattress… come check out this event!! For more information or if you need a new mattress before this sale, contact Ultimate Fundraising Solutions at dharbin65@yahoo.com.
Every sale will directly benefit the
Ross Marching Band & Color Guard!