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!!!