All,

This past weekend was a simply fantastic.  The weather, the performances, the behavior, everyone did a fantastic job.  We are very lucky to have such great students and boosters that make days like Saturday possible.  Thank you's aren't nearly enough but I'm eternally grateful and thankful for the efforts of our parents and boosters!

Playoff game #1
This will be our last performance of the halftime show at football games.  If we win and have a second home game we will get into doing show band activities. 

Uniform
The band will wear their hats and purple pants with gloves on Friday.  (don't forget black socks)

Friday Timeline
3:10 - Dress rehearsal 
4:10 - Dismiss/load/eat
5:45 - Meet at Ridgeview lot/warm-up
6:20 - Parade from Ridgeview lot to stadium
6:50 - Pregame
7:00 - Kickoff 

Parent Pick-up
As weather gets colder it is imperative that parents are communicating with their children at the end of games and contests to be picked up.  I will not allow my staff or myself to stay inside the building with single individuals, nor will we put them in our vehicles to transport them home for you.  You may notice that when kids are left behind I ask them to exit the building and wait on the hill for pick-up.  I will watch over them from a distance in my enclosed car.  This is fine in the early fall when it is warm, but as temps drop parents need to be more concerned with picking-up in a timely fashion. 

State Contest
This Saturday is the final Contest of the year.  Not all bands earn the privilege of going to State Marching Band Finals.  We have earned the extra special privilege of being the last band to perform on Saturday night at 10:30pm.  The Marching Tigers are one of many bands  Specific information regarding state contest sites, prices and parking can be found here: 

Saturday Timeline
2:00 - Rehearse
3:30 -  Load EQ/then Dismiss for dinner
7:00 - Band Room opens
7:30 - Depart for Hilliard Bradley  
8:30 - Arrive at Hilliard Bradley 
9:25 - Meet host
9:30 - Warm-up 
10:30 - Perform
11:00 - Awards
11:45 - Depart for PHSC 
12:30 - Arrive at PHSC

Friday Booster volunteers
Chris Hartung - Truck
Orville Williams - Truck
Amy Menke - Nurse
Leah Varone
Emily Haverfield
Robin Saionzkowski
Kevin Saionzkowski
David Horton
Kim Kinnison
Laura Telfer
Brittany Taylor
Patricia Manley 
Patty Richardson

Saturday Booster Volunteers
Emily Haverfield
Natalie Matney
Leah Varone
Robin Saionzkowski - Nurse
Kevin Saionzkowski
Melissa Wyatt
Deborah Weber 
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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.  We will travel to Reynoldsburg for the last regular season game then head to two different marching band contests on Saturday for a "Double-Header" day. 

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.  

Friday Timeline 
3:10 - Dress rehearsal with seniors.
4:10 - Load/Change/Eat
5:45 - Depart for Reynoldsburg
6:15 - Arrive 
7:00 - Kick off
10:00 - Return to PHSC (No unloading, go sleep!) 

​Saturday Shows info / Ticket Information for Parents and spectators / General Comments
For students this will obviously be a long day. Encourage them to bring weather-appropriate clothing when not in uniform and cash for concessions. The Boosters will provide a tailgate style meal after the first show at Blendon Woods, Blendon Woods Metro Park.  4265 E Dublin Granville Rd. Columbus OH. 

 Field Commanders will be left at Newark to collect any awards and judges sheets.  We will get them back to the cookout at the conclusion of the Newark awards.  

Newark's contest info can be found at www.newarkbands.org/invitational.html 
- Tickets are $8. $5 and under are free
- Please note that Newark's contest is not at Newark High School but parking is.  A free shuttle will take you from the parking area to the stadium.

Thomas Worthington has not posted much info for the public.  
- Their show is at TWHS.
- I would anticipate a similar ticket price.  

​Saturday Timeline
​10:15 - Arrive and Load Equipment
11:00 - Buses Depart 
12:00 - Arrive at Newark Stadium (White Field is not located at the High School)
1:00 - Warm-up 
1:45 - Perform at Newark 
2:00 - Load all EQ and buses. Depart for Blendon Woods 
3:00 - Arrive at Blendon Woods 
6:30 - Depart for TWHS
7:00 - Arrive at TWHS
8:00 - Warmup
9:15 - Perform at Thomas Worthington 
9:30 - Report to Trailer and start the load. 
10:00 - Awards
10:15 - Load and depart for PHSC
11:45 - Arrive at PHSC

Friday Chaperones
Chris Hartung
Amy Menke
Robin Saionzkowski
Kevin Saionzkowski
David Horton
Jay Brandt
Erin Gorgas
Laura Telfer
Brittany Taylor
Mark Brick
Patricia Manley
Natalie Matney 

Saturday Chaperones
Melissa Wyatt
Leah Varone
Emily Haverfield
David Horton
Jay Brandt
Erin Gorgas
Joy Shaw
Theresa Garee
Brenda VanCleave
Walt VanCleave
Natalie Matney 

Good Morning Marching Tiger families,  

We have a busy weekend ahead of us.  In this FYI there will be two section and timelines, one for Senior Recognition activities and one for the Buckeye Invitational on Saturday. 

Friday Senior Recognition

Uniforms for non-seniors is the traditional purple uniform.  WITH HATS and GLOVES. Seniors need to dress nicely for pregame recognition.  Parents will need to find their name on the track 5:30.  (It will be on the ground written on a paper plate.)  Stand there.  If your senior isn't with you, they will be before the recognition begins.  Parents please email me with any questions you might have.


Friday Timeline
Our timeline has been modified quite a bit to accommodate all the seniors, cheer and football being recognized.  If the recognition runs long, we will play amazing grace after pregame in the end-zone for seniors and parents.  The football game has to start at 7pm.

3:10 - Dress rehearsal with seniors.
3:30 - Seniors Dismissed (finish changing then meet parents on track around 6pm.)  
3:30 - Underclassmen tunnel rehearsal/ pregame rehearsal.
4:00 - Load/dismiss 
5:20 - Underclassmen report to Ridgeview/Warm-up
5:30 - Seniors drop off costumes at Ridgeview band Room.  (Door G) 
5:45 - Underclassmen Depart for Stadium (Parents should already be on the track) 
6:00 - Underclassmen Form tunnel on track
6:05 - Begin recognizing Seniors
6:40 - Perform Amazing Grace with seniors encircled on the track.  (Seniors take parents inside the tunnel) 
6:48 - 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.  

Friday Parent Volunteers
Chris Hartung, load help
Robin Saionzkowski, Nurse
Kevin Saionzkowski
David Horton
Jay Brandt
Patty Richardson
Kim Kinnison
Ron Winters
Laura Telfer
Brittany Taylor
Natalie Matney



Saturday Buckeye Invitational

Uniforms
Our uniform for Saturday is the dress white pants and socks.  We will wear gloves and hair will be discussed this week.  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 and hangers. 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
12:00 - Dress Rehearsal
1:30 - Load, eat (packed lunch), Change into uniform
2:45 - Depart for OSU
3:30 - Arrive at OSU
4:30 - Meet Host move to warm-up
4:45 - Warm-up
5:30 - Leave warm-up 
5:45 - Perform
6:15 - Photo in the Rotunda 
6:30 - Load/change 
7:00 - Meet at band trailer to walk into the Shoe
7:15 - 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 

Saturday Chaperones
Chris Hartung, load help
Melissa Wyatt, Nurse
Leah Varone
Robin Saionzkowski
Kevin Saionzkowski
Jennifer Dryer
Jay Brandt
Patty Richardson
Joy Shaw
Laura Telfer
Brittany Taylor
Natalie Matney

All,

We have officially reached the halfway point in the competition season and learned ALL the charts for the show.  This is always a great feeling, but it doesn't mean that we are finished.  Now we start the process of going back through the show and filling in moments where we need more visual content and clean various sets and music.  It is tedious work but makes for am awesome end product. 

Buckeye Invitational
Buckeye Invitational tickets for October 15 can be found by clicking the link below.  We perform at 5:45 and will stay the evening to watch the final bands and the Ohio State Marching Band.  Report time for the kids will be in the afternoon.  Make sure they are well fed before coming. Dinner will be on their own in Ohio Stadium after their performance. More detailed info to come!

Friday Night Football
This Friday night we will travel to Groveport-Madison High school.  Our uniform will be purple pants and LONG black socks. We will follow the timeline listed below.  I'm looking forward to a great trip to one of our close neighbors in the conference. 

Friday Timeline
3:10 - Dress Rehearsal
4:10 - Load/snack/change
5:30 - Buses arrive
5:45 - Buses depart
6:15 - Arrive at GMHS (buses will actually park at the career center next door)
7:00 - kick-off
10:30 - Return to PHSC 

Parent volunteers
Chris Hartung - truck help
Robin Saionzkowski - Nurse
Kevin Saionzkowski
Leah Varone
David Horton
Laura Telfer
Patricia Manley
Patty Ricardson
Natalie Matney
​Erin Gorgas