All,

I hope your students had a great time last Saturday!  I was supremely exhausted by the end of the day but felt a huge sense of accomplishment when it was all over and the kids were home.  Many of the students had the same sentiment.  In the larger picture, Saturday was an unplanned test of resiliency and determination for members of the Marching Tigers to push through a long day.  Coming off of 1.5 years of doing close to nothing, I'd say they handled the challenge quite well.  We are all very pleased with their behavior and the results of our competitions.

Uniforms
The weather is going to present a problem for us this weekend.  For uniforms, I have a Plan A and Plan B in place for Friday.  

Friday Plan A - Normal Purple uniforms, possible addition of rain coats.  (This is for light rain/ decent field conditions) 
Friday Plan B - Jeans, layers of clothing to keep warm, tennis shoes, rain coats. (If field conditions won't allow us to march.) 

I will make this determination Friday.  Students should be prepared for both options.  

Saturday - White Pants, socks and shoes.  Do NOT wear hoodies under your uniform.  

Friday Timeline
3:10 - Dress rehearsal on band practice field
4:10 - Dismiss.  Take instruments with you! 
5:30 - Report to Ridgeview parking lot. Students park in grass lot closest to C3 church. (on the ridge)*
5:45 - Warm-up
6:25 - Parade from Ridgeview parking lot. Students park in grass lot closest to C3 church. (on the ridge)* 
6:50 - pregame
7:00 - Kick-off
*I want to continue to encourage SAFE car-pooling and/or parent drop off.
9:30 - Students return raincoats to band room to be hung and dried.  

State Marching Band Finals 
The Marching Tigers will be performing at Hilliard Bradley High School on October 30th at 8:30pm.  It is a great site for State Contest.  I have included a link to the OMEA website with plenty of information regarding Tickets, Parking, Schedule, T-shirts, etc.  

Saturday Timeline 
4:00 - Dress rehearsal
5:00 - Load Equipment/change/snack or sack dinner
5:40 - Depart for Hilliard Bradley High School
6:30 - Arrive at HBHS 
7:20 - Meet Guides
7:30 - Warm-up
8:30 - Perform 
8:45 - Awards
9:00 - Load 
9:30 - Depart for PHSC
10:15 - Arrive at PHSC

Chaperones
As always, thank you for your time!!!  Our chaperones for this weekend are the following:

Friday Chaperones
Mark or Kelly Brick 
Brenda VanCleave
Brian Wisniewski
Jessica Hansen
Erin Gorgas
Patricia Manley
Diane Ouimet
Robin Saionzkowski
Kevin Saionzkowski
Amy Menke - Nurse

Saturday Chaperones
Vicki Evans - Bus 1
Rick Evans - Nurse, Bus 1
Patty Richardson - Bus 2
Emily Haverfield - Bus 2
Natalie Matney - Bus 3
Kelly Brick - Bus 3
Erin Gorgas - Bus 4
Mark Brick - Bus 4
Jeff Mayzum
Brian Wisniewski
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All,

First off, congratulations on a Superior performance at the Buckeye Invitational.  The band performed well and were very well-behaved in the stands.  Thank you for that.  It makes our jobs much easier when the kids are being awesome.    

We have a tremendously long yet rewarding weekend ahead of us.  On Friday we celebrate the Senior's "Last" home game and conclude our district competition season with a double header to Lancaster High School and Nelsonville-York High School.  

Uniforms
It is very important that students are take extra caution to keep their uniforms nice and clean over the next 3 performances.  We do not want any accidents.  As the weather turns hot chocolate might seem like a good idea during our 3rd quarter breaks but it truly isn't worth the risk!  

Friday is our full Purple Uniforms and Saturday is all white!  Be sure to bring your garment bag for protecting your uniform on the bus from any dirt and grime when not in uniform Saturday.  

Senior Parents
You and your Senior should plan on meeting boosters on the south end of the track around 6 to line-up in alphabetical order.  Your students are instructed to dress nicely.  It would be appropriate for you to do the same.  Parents will need to purchase tickets.  

Friday Timeline 
3:15 - Dress rehearsal with seniors.
3:45 - Seniors Dismissed (finish changing then meet parents on track around 6pm.)  
3:45 - Underclassmen tunnel rehearsal/ pregame rehearsal.
4:15 - Load/dismiss 
5:30 - Underclassmen report to Ridgeview/Warm-up

5:45 - Seniors drop off costumes at Ridgeview band Room.  (Door G) 

6:05 - Underclassmen Depart for Stadium
6:15 - Form tunnel on track
6:20 - Begin recognizing Seniors
6:40 - Perform Amazing Grace with seniors encircled on the track.  (Seniors take parents inside the tunnel) 
6:45 - Band members in uniform make their way back field to perform pregame.  
6:50 - Perform Pregame
7:00 - Kick-off/ Seniors report to inside Ridgeview to change.  

​Saturday Shows info / Ticket Information for Parents and spectators / General Comments
For students this will obviously be a long day. Encourage students to bring weather appropriate clothing when not in uniform and cash for concessions. The Boosters will provide a tailgate style meal after the show at Lancaster high school. Students will need their garment bags to hang their uniform when not in it!

​Both shows have different ticket pricing and procedures. 

Lancaster Show
Tickets to the Lancaster show is %100 ONLINE.  You can purchase tickets by following the link below.  Information for spectators can be found on the separate link regarding location, parking etc.  
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​Nelsonville York Show 
Nelsonville York tickets are $5 and will accept cash.  The host of this show has provided directions to the school.  Please see below.  

Timeline for Saturday

9:00 - Arrive and Load Equipment
9:45 - Busses Depart for Lancaster
10:30 - Arrive at Lancaster High school 
11:25 - Meet Host
11:35 - Warm-up 
12:15 - Perform at Lancaster 
1:30 - Awards
2:00 - Load/eat (Tailgate Style!  Hint: Bring yard games)
4:00 - Depart for Nelsonville York
5:00 - Arrive at Nelsonville York (Dismiss to watch bands perform.  Students sit on Away bleachers)
7:30 - Report to Trailer and buses to suit up and unload
8:10 - Meet Host
8:20 - Warm-up
9:15 - Perform
9:30 - Report to Trailer and start the load. 
10:00 - Awards
10:15 - Load and depart for PHSC
11:45 - Arrive at PHSC


State Marching Band Final Update
Mark calendars for October 30th in the evening.  We are tentatively scheduled to perform at 8:30 at Hilliard Bradley High School in the 2021 State Marching Band Finals. 

​Chaperones - Friday
Amy Menke - Nurse
Leah Varone
Patricia Manley
Curtis Richardson
Erin Gorgas
Patty Richardson
Laura Telfer
Brenda Van Cleave
Emily Haverfield

Chaperones - Saturday
Robin Saionzkowski-Nurse - Bus 1
Kevin Saionzkowski - Bus 1
Teresa Golden - Bus 2
Brenda VanCleave - Bus 2
Emily Haverfield - Bus 3
Patricia Manley - Bus 3
Carol Webb - Bus 4
Erin Gorgas - Bus 4
David Horton - Semi Ride
Patty Richardson- Non Bus
Brian Wisniewski - Non Bus
Lisa Wisniewski - Non Bus
Brandts - Non Bus

Thank you chaperones! 

Good day Marching Tiger families,  

We have a busy weekend ahead of us.  I want to take a moment to go over expectations and give everyone the timeline for the Buckeye Invitational this Saturday.  

In an effort to accommodate all the students involved in the Musical and the County Fair we will not attend the football game at Lancaster High School.  We will do a quick 2 hour practice on Friday then dismiss for the evening. 

Uniforms
Our uniform for Saturday is the dress white pants and socks.  It is imperative that all our students wear their WHITE show shirt and light colored shorts.  Unlike other performances, we will travel with our garment bags. All members will hang their uniforms in their garment bags before returning to Ohio Stadium to watch the rest of the show.  

Everyone is encouraged to wear PHSC apparel while seated in the stadium.  I also encourage everyone to bring any weather appropriate gear.  Temperatures may be colder once the sun sets.  

Expectations for all Marching Tigers in Ohio Stadium
- Once we have concluded our performance we will meet at the Rotunda for a band photo.  
- After the photo we will begin our load-in procedures and change out of our uniforms.  
- We will meet at the band trailer as one unit then enter the stadium when all of the loading and changing is finished.  
- We will enter the stadium and find seats for the entire band towards the North end of the home side on A deck.  
- Students are expected to be in a seat with the band when not getting concessions or using the restroom.  There is to be ZERO horse play.  
- If leaving the group for concessions or restrooms I expect students to be in groups of 2 or more.  If any student is found wondering alone a Director, Staff member or Chaperone has the responsibility of escorting the student back to the group.
- Students are expected to cheer for performing bands when appropriate.  Be positive and supportive of all the groups who have earned the invitation to perform in the Shoe.  
- No outside food or drink is allowed in Ohio Stadium.  Students should plan to eat dinner on their own.  Note: The stadium has a NO CASH policy this year.  Food prices are expensive in the Shoe.  Plan accordingly.  
- We will stay for the entire show though the OSUMB performance and awards.  
- At the conclusion of the evening we will exit as a band.  Do not load the busses until the chaperones have logged you as present on the bus.  

Timeline for Saturday
11:00 - Dress Rehearsal
12:30 - Load, eat (packed lunch), Change into uniform
1:30 - Depart for OSU
2:30 - Arrive at OSU
3:30 - Meet Host move to warm-up
3:45 - Warm-up
4:30 - Leave warm-up 
4:45 - Perform
5:15 - Photo in the Rotunda 
5:30 - Load/change 
6:00 - Meet at band trailer to walk into the Shoe
6:15 - Sit as a group on A-deck towards the North end of the stadium on the home sideline.  Watch bands perform, eat, be supportive.  NO HORSEPLAY IN THE STANDS. REPRESENT YOUR BAND AND SCHOOL IN A POSITIVE LIGHT.
9:00 - OSUMB PERFORMANCE
9:30 - AWARDS
9:45 - Exit the stadium as a band/Load busses.
10:00 - Depart for Central
10:40 - Arrive at PHSC 

PLEASE KEEP THE FIRE LANE CLEAR WHEN WE ARRIVE AT PHSC.  
This will allow our equipment trucks to unload safely and quickly! 


Saturday Chaperones
Patty Richardson
Sheila Kelley
Heidi Jennings
Vanessa Niekamp
Rick Evans
Robin Saionskowski
Brian Wisniewski 
Lisa Wisniewski 
Jay Brandt
Ann Brandt 
Emily Haverfield 

​Parent Info and Ticket Sales for Saturday

All,

We had a fantastic Saturday raising nearly $1,200 for the Ronald McDonald House. All the funds collected will be donated to the RMHC to purchase house supplies and consumable products for guests of the Ronald McDonald House.  Watching our students learn to serve is always one of the more enjoyable days of the year.  

This week is Homecoming with an added bonus of having 8th grade night during pregame. There will be no halftime performance of our competition show this week. I will watch the weather and announce if we will attempt a post game show after the conclusion of the game.  

​Let me cover the logistics for the game and uniforms then I will cover briefly the plan for the Buckeye Invitational.  

Uniforms
We will wear our full purple uniform on Friday.   

Friday Timeline 
3:10 - Dress rehearsal on band practice field
4:10 - Dismiss.  Take instruments with you! 
5:30 - Report to Ridgeview parking lot. Students park in grass lot closest to C3 church. (on the ridge)*
5:45 - Warm-up
6:25 - Parade from Ridgeview parking lot. Students park in grass lot closest to C3 church. (on the ridge)* 
6:50 - pregame
7:00 - Kick-off
*I want to continue to encourage SAFE car-pooling and/or parent drop off.

Buckeye Invitational 10/16
This is a great opportunity to compete, see other fantastic bands then conclude with a performance by the Ohio State Marching Band.  Our performance time is 4:45.  I will announce our report time the week of the Buckeye Invitational. Below is a link to the website for additional information regarding the stadium seating, band line-up and ticket sales. 

Washington DC Trip
As many of you know today is the deadline for Freshmen or new students to make a deposit through the MyGateway portal.  If you made a deposit 2 years ago, your next payment isn't due until November and should have received an email from Gateway.  Please check your spam folders if you did not receive any communication from the travel company.  

My hope is if you have forgotten to make your deposit we can still get those in ASAP.  Making a deposit helps us plan for the size and of our tour, the number of charters and the number of tickets we purchase for concerts etc.  

Parent Volunteers for Friday
Thank you Parents! 

Kelly Brick
Patricia Manley
Amy Menke
Patty Richardson
Erica Dann
Robin Saionzkowski
Sherry Granata
​Jessica Hansen