Spring Concert 2013 Slated for Thursday

Got nothing to do tomorrow evening? Tomorrow, May 16, 2013, is the Oak Glen High School Band/Chorus Spring Concert. The concert will be held in the Oak Glen High School Little Theatre at 7:00p.m., and is absolutely FREE to the general public.

So come on out, enjoy the good music, and support Oak Glen’s music program.

Hope to see you all there! :-)
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 *Note - This would have been posted sooner, but for some reason had in mind that it was the 20th. Glad I double checked today!*

Oak Glen at Edison High School Band Show

On Saturday, September 15, 2012 the Oak Glen High School Marching Band will be participating in a band show at Edison High School. It is an event open (with admission) to the general public, and starts at approximately 7:00p.m. OGHS will be playing at 7:05p.m., followed by other local area bands. For those interested in attending the festivities: Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students/seniors, and kids 5 and under are free. Parking costs $2.00.

Oak Glen High School Band/Chorus Spring Concert Slated for Thursday

The Oak Glen High School Concert Band and Chorus (both under the direction of Wendy Zinn) will be presenting their annual Spring Concert this Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00p.m.. This event will be held at the High School in the "Little Theatre". There is no admission charge for this concert, and all community members are welcomed to attend to hear the band perform and the choir sing.

If you are attending this event, please park in the school parking lot ~ there is plenty of room. Furthermore, if you have never been to the school; just follow the hall to the right in the school from above the cafeteria, and the "Little Theatre" is on the right across from the snack machines.

A great show is planned for this evening, and I hope you all can attend to support our high school's music program and to just have a good time.

Hope to see you all there! :-)

Blogger is having issues with their recent changes.

Blogger seems to be having issues since the changes to the Blogger site. With these technical issues, I have noticed that the site will not allow me add links to the two link tabs on the left side of this page (where I share all the videos). I managed to get the names in, but it overall is not cooperating.

If you are having problems viewing any of the videos from the links, please refer to the YouTube playlists. I put the videos in both a playlist and the listings on the left hand side of this page. Moreover, all the videos are in order on both the play lists and lists by date of event. If you are looking for a certain video, and can't find it, please email me and I will happily send you the individual link for that video.


Click here to view the "Oak Glen High School Marching Band" YouTube playlist.


Click here to view the "Oak Glen High School Concert Band" YouTube playlist.


Thank you for your patience. I will be sure to let you all know when Blogger fixes these issues.

West Virginia Region 1 Band Festival is Slated for Friday, April 20, 2012.

The Oak Glen High School Band will be playing at the West Virginia Region 1 Band Festival this Friday, April 20, 2012. The band participates in this event every year, and will be involved in festivities this year as well. The band goes down there, plays one to two tunes (with the option of doing a sight-reading as well) in front of three judges qualified in the field of music, and then receives a number from the panel of judges to score their performances. Furthermore, everything is recorded live with the commentary of the judges so that the band can improve upon their weaknesses ~ this also helps the band to know their strong points from the comments.

During the performance, outsiders are welcomed to sit in the theatre where the bands perform and listen to the music. Usually you see a lot of parents there, but community members come as well in support of their local bands. So if you have nothing to do this Friday, you can come down (if you like) to West Virginia Region 1 Band Festival in support our local pride and band.

The band will be leaving the the High School at 10:00a.m.. They will be there probably late in the 11th hour to get themselves set up for their performance. They will be on the stage warming up at 12:00p.m., and are scheduled to perform for the judges at 12:40p.m. ~ so plan accordingly.


Here are directions to John Marshall High School for anyone not sure (click text below this line please):


Follow this link to AAA Directions from Chester, WV.


~When you get to this link, please start with #5. This is with my directions, but when I just put Chester it doesn't take you the same way. I would recommend the Ohio side to save time, In WV you have all kinds of hills and valleys to pass through.


If I am able to make this event, I will report on the band's progress at a later time. Never-the-less, hope to see you there in support of our band.

Oak Glen High School Band/Chorus Christmas Concert 2011

On Tuesday, December 20, 2011 the Oak Glen High School Concert Band and Chorus performed their winter Christmas Concert. This was a close to marching season, and a welcome the upcomming concert/Band Festival season. The band has had a wonderful autumn semester! They sounded and looked impeccable at the football games, and Christmas Parades this year; leaving very many locals proud and pleased.



 (Below is the official program from the event)

Just wanted to draw attention to the donations section of the program. The band got so much wonderful support this year! Nice for the community to be so helpful.

The band will be practicing pieces for Band Festival at John Marshall that is coming up in April. More information will be posted at a later time on the matter. Never-the-less, the Spring concert will be the next local event for the band. More information to come on that as well.

If you want to catch up with the Marhcing Band's 2011 autumn season, don't forget that videos from all the home games and Christmas Parades the band participated in can be view by following the links on the left hand side of this page.

Christmas concert planned for this evening.

Have nothing to do this evening? Don't forget that the Oak Glen High School Band/Chorus Christmas Concert is this evening (December 20, 2011) at 7:00p.m.. The event will be in the Little Theatre at the High School, and I do not believe there is admission; however, I am not certain on that. Never-the-less, donations out of the kindness of your heart are always appreciated. Hope to see you there.

Expansion of this Blog.

This Blog has been expanded to cover the modern happenings of the Oak Glen High School Concert Band as well as the Oak Glen High School Marching Band.

If you missed any home game or Christmas parade that the marching band participated in, be sure to check out the videos listed on the left hand side. Furthermore, pictures from several of the events can be viewed below in past posts.

New Cumberland Christmas Parade-2011 & a great end to a wonderful marching season.

On Saturday, December 10, 2011, the Oak Glen High School Marching Band (under the direction of Wendy Zinn) participated in the New Cumberland Christmas Parade. Along with Oak Glen, the city of New Cumberland was honored to host Weirton High School Marching Band as well. Line up for the parade was at 4:00p.m., and started about 5:00p.m.. It was blustery cold, but Oak Glen pushed through and did an excellent job! They sounded absolutely wonderful and left their community proud once again. This was the last event for the marching band this season, and their excellent performance on Saturday was a great end to the marching year.

As we close the 2011 Oak Glen High School Marching Band season, we now move into the concert season. (I will post again when time is closer) The Winter concert will be Tuesday, December 20th staring 7:00p.m. and will be held in the 'Little Theatre' at the high school. Furthermore, if you missed any of the home games, or Christmas parades that the band were in; be sure to check out the list of videos on the left side of this page. I still have several more I will be able to upload when my break starts from college, so keep an open eye.

Merry Christmas!!!

Oak Glen High School Marching Band's final Christmas parade set for Saturday.

Herald Star

December 8, 2011

"NEW CUMBERLAND - The city Christmas Parade is set to begin at 5 p.m. Saturday.

This year's theme is "Let it Snow," and lineup will begin at 4 p.m. at Marshall Street and proceed north on state Route 2 to the the city volunteer fire department, according to Tammy Jenkins, city clerk and parade committee member.

"Santa Claus will be at the fire department following the parade," said Jenkins, adding cookies will be available for the little ones, and parents are welcome to take photos of children with St. Nick if they bring their own cameras.

Jenkins said the parade will include floats, the Weir and Oak Glen high school marching bands, units from the Hancock County Sheriff Department and City Police, the city fire department and other neighboring emergency first-responders.

"I think we have about 30 entries this year," said Jenkins, adding the parade typically is well attended by city residents.

The National Weather Service is predicting nearly perfect parade weather, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20 to the 30s for Saturday evening. Late entries are welcome to show up during lineup, said Jenkins. For information, call (304) 670-4108."

Oak Glen High School Marching Band will be there. Come support them, and just enjoy the parade. I will be there taking records of the band (as usually), so you might even see me there walking around. Hope to see you.

East Liverpool Christmas Parade-2011

On the evening of Saturday, December 3, 2011; East Liverpool (Ohio) had the honor of having the Oak Glen High School Marching Band participate in their Christmas Parade. Oak Glen as well as East Liverpool High School Marching Band, Weirton High School Marching Band, Beaver Local High School Marching Band, and the East Liverpool Area Alumni Band joined one another in the festivities. Line up for the parade was at 4:00p.m., and started a little after 5:00p.m.. Oak Glen did wonderful. People usually pass judgment on the band’s size before they even play. I can honestly state that from my observation, Oak Glen High School Marching Band sounded much louder (or equal in volume) than (to) the other participating bands. After the parade, I overheard many East Liverpoolites talking to one another about how far the OGHS marching band has come, and how well rounded they sounded and played.

Good Job Guys!!!

Chester Christmas Parade-2011

On Saturday, December 3, 2011, Chester (West Virginia) was honored to have the Oak Glen High School Marching Band in their 2011 Hometown Christmas Parade. Oak Glen was joined by Beaver Local High School Marching Band, Weirton High School Marching Band, and the East Liverpool Area Alumni Band in the festivities. Lineup was at 1:00p.m. and the parade started around 2:00 p.m. The band sounded absolutely wonderful, and left many Chesterites very proud.

 

Two parades to see this weekend.

This Saturday, December 3rd; Oak Glen High School Marching Band will be participating in two local parades. Chester's Hometown Christmas Parade in the afternoon and East Liverpool's Christmas Parade in the evening. Line-up for Chester is at 1:00p.m., and is supposed to begin at 2:00p.m.. Line-up for East Liverpool is at 4:00p.m., and is supposed to begin at 5:00p.m.. It is supposed to be freezing all day, so dress warmly. While you are in Chester, you may want to check out the people set up in the Legion, and down in the library (by Allison) for craft shows. There will also be food vendors set up all along the street ~ between the Legion and the Sacred Heart Church, and on the side walk by the Legion. If the weather starts to get to you at night while in East Liverpool, I do believe Coffee Fusion & Tea Company in the old Ogilvie store is supposed to be open for the event ~ they have some good stuff.
Be sure to watch this site. I will be posting about both parades sometime this week, and uploading the videos to the YouTube playlist.
Have a great weekend everyone, and hope to see you this Saturday.

Here is the link for the Coffee Fusion & Tea Company Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/messages/?action=read&tid=236b8a7d60394bc09fa99ec2f7f842f0#!/pages/Coffee-Fusion-and-Tea-Company/116462431727479

Weirton Chrstmas Parade-2011

On Saturday, November 26, 2011 the marching band participated in the Weirton (West Virginia) Christmas Parade. They were joining the Weirton High School Band, Weirton Middle School Band, and the Brooke High School Band in the festivities. Line up was at 5:30p.m. and the parade started a few minutes before 6:30p.m. Oak Glen sounded wonderful, and I got many good comments from parade watchers. Good job guys! 

Oak Glen High School Marching Band Christmas Parade Schedule 2011.

Oak Glen High School Marching Band finished their football season in recent time. They sounded absolutely wonderful, and are only getting better. With the season of Christmas now here, it is now time for local parades and festivities. The band will be marching in several parades, and helping us get into the holiday spirit with a medley of holiday tunes.

Here is the marching band's Christmas Parade Schedule:

November 26, 2011

Weirton, West Virginia

Line up was at-5:30p.m.

Started-6:30p.m.

Here is a video from this parade-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ta36MFdORlA

December 3, 2011

Chester, West Virginia

Line up was at-1:00p.m.

Started-2:00p.m.

Video to come-

December 3, 2011

East Liverpool, Ohio

Line up was at-4:00p.m.

Started-5:00p.m.

Video to come-

December 10, 2011

New Cumberland

Times to come

If you attend any of these parades, you may see me there as well. I will be there taking photos, videos, and digital recordings of the band to be archived. If I get word that they will be participating in any parade not listed, I will add it.

Hope to see you there in support of our local band and legacy.

Welcome

Greetings folks. This page is currently under construction.
This site is dedicate to the Oak Glen High School Marching Band. Here I will add photos, videos, and digital recordings taken at events in which the marching band participated; whether it be a parade, public event, or football game. I also will keep the community updated by posting schedules and notices about these events. People do not take pictures or video like they used to (and should), so I will be using this (as well as other methods) to collect, archive, and promote records of today's and tomorrow's O.G.H.S. Marching Band.
This section of the blog is also under construction, but a list of videos uploaded to the "Oak Glen High School Marching Band" Youtube playlist can be seen to the left of this page. Click on the name, and it will take you directly to the videos. There are twenty four total videos so far, so expect some time before they are all up for you to see.
If you have any corrections, or suggestions; please feel free to email me (jacktyger@frontier.com), or just comment to this post.
Thank you for your patience, it will be up to par very soon.
Jackson.