| Band Banquet Tickets | Banquet will be held at Tuscawilla Country Club on Sun, 5/20 from 4:00- 9:00 PM. All pre-ordered tickets can be picked up from Mr. Line during class or at the door. You must have pre-ordered a ticket for entry. Questions? Please email Linda Wood. |
| 2012 Band Camp | 2012 Band Camp dates have been added to the Schedule page. |
| 2012-2013 Colorguard Auditions | Click here for audition information Audition results will be posted on the band room door on Friday, May 18th. An email will be sent to incoming freshmen who do not yet attend OHS. |
| Colorguard Member and Parent Meeting 5/23/12 @ 7:00 PM in the Auditorium | For full guard and parents. All financial responsibilities will be introduced and contracts with the $25.00 deposit will be due. *Please note costume fee of $150.00 is due on Tues, 7/2/2012. |
| Colorguard Summer Rehearsal Schedule |
Please see our SCHEDULE page for 2012 summer rehearsals. |
2012-13 Chaperone Training | 2012-13 Chaperone training dates have been set. Returning Chaperones: Tues, 7/24 @ 8PM or Thurs, 8/2 @ 8PM New Chaperones: Fri, 5/18 @ 7PM (during Ice Breaker) Tues, 7/24 @ 7PM or Thurs, 8/2 @ 7PM If you intend to chaperone during the 2012-2013 season, you are required to attend one of these meetings. Click here for more info. |
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OHS Band places an impressive Second at first marching competition  On Saturday, October 15th, the Oviedo High School Marching Lion Band and Colorguard, “The Pride of Oviedo” competed in the Timber Creek Marching Arts Festival at Timber Creek High School in Orlando. The band finished in second place overall, with a score of 83.9, and was also awarded a trophy for best general effect in division 5A. This was an excellent first showing for the Marching Lions, and paves the way for a very active and challenging competition season. Each Tuesday and Thursday evening, drivers passing the high school along State Road 426 will see the band and colorguard on the field perfecting their 2011 field show entitled “White Swan, Darkness Within” which features excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Stravinski’s Firebird Suite. The captivating music and marching drill, coupled with the Oviedo Colorguard’s dynamic performances and various costume changes convey a dramatic story that the audience is sure to enjoy.
The band’s competition schedule will continue on October 22nd at the University Classic Marching Festival. The circuit concludes with the Bands of America Championships in Atlanta, Georgia on October 29th, as the Marching Lions represent Oviedo and all of Central Florida in one of the nation’s top-tier band competitions.
In addition, the band will continue to perform at O.H.S. varsity football games throughout the fall, and will conclude their marching season at the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando for their annual FBA Marching Assessment. Follow-up information and details on these activities will be provided as events happen. |
O.H.S Band marches to University Invitational; takes second place On Saturday, October 22nd, the Oviedo High School Marching Lion Band and Colorguard, “The Pride of Oviedo” competed in the University Invitational Marching Competition at University High School in Orlando. The band finished in second place overall, with a score of 86.3, and was also awarded two trophies for best music and best visual in division 5A. This was Oviedo’s second competition for the 2011 season, and their second 2nd-place finish in as many weekends following their performance at the Timber Creek Marching Festival at Timber Creek High School on October 15th.
The band and colorguard have spent countless hours on the O.H.S. football field perfecting their 2011 field show entitled “White Swan, Darkness Within” which features excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Stravinski’s Firebird Suite. The captivating music and marching drill, coupled with the Oviedo Colorguard’s dynamic performances and various costume changes convey a dramatic story that the audience is sure to enjoy.
The competition circuit concludes with the Bands of America Championships in Atlanta, Georgia on October 29th, as the Marching Lions represent Oviedo and all of Central Florida in one of the nation’s top-tier band competitions.
In addition, the band will continue to perform at O.H.S. varsity football games throughout the fall, and will conclude their marching season at the Citrus Bowl in downtown Orlando for their annual FBA Marching Assessment. Follow-up information and details on these activities will be provided as events happen.
For more information on Oviedo High School Lion Band Events, or to make arrangements to provide media coverage, please contact us. Dennis Line/Band Director 407-320-4060 Dennis_line@scps.k12.fl.us Dan Robertson/Publicity Chair 407-765-1001 publicity@oviedoband.com |
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