Anthony Wayne Band Boosters

Calendar (This Week)

Wednesday, June 2 Last Day of School

Thursday, June 3 Marching Band Practice (with 8th Grade)  7-8pm

Percussion Practice 6pm

Saturday, June 5 Graduation  10am (Grad Band report at 8:30)

Other Upcoming Events

June 7 Booster Meeting 7pm

June 8 MB Practice 7-8pm

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice 7-8pm

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

Performances

Thanks to everyone for their participation in the Toledo Memorial Parade and the Whitehouse and Waterville Services.  Many positive comments were heard.  

Recordings for Sale

CD Recordings from the marching band recording session are available for sale.  These pre-orders are $16 (checks should be made payable to AWBB).  Order forms have been made available to the band students (if you haven't seen one, please ask your son or daughter).  Students who take orders for 5 or more CD's will receive a $5 prize from the recording company.  The deadline to pre-order is June 1st.   Although a limited number of extra CD's will be ordered, the only way to ensure that you receive a recording is to pre-order.

Graduation Band

Members of the Symphonic Band will be providing music for Graduation on June 5 (Grad Band).  Students should wear nice clothes (no shorts or jeans) and arrive at the high school by 8:30am.

Cherryfest

The Whitehouse Cherry Festival Parade will be held on Saturday, June 12th at Noon.   Students should be dropped off at the school no later than 10:30am.  We know there is an ACT test that morning also and are working to see if there is a solution so that the Juniors can also march.  An e-mail will be sent out when more information is available.

Cedar Point

The band will perform at Cedar Point on Monday, June 14.  The performance takes place in the morning (students should arrive at the high school by 7:30am) and then the students are free to enjoy the park.  The cost for a Cedar Point ticket is $27.50.  Students can bring money for their ticket the morning of the performance.  We will leave Cedar Point at 9:30pm and should arrive back to school around 11:00pm.

Calendar (This Week)

Monday, May 24 Symphonic Band bring Concert Instruments for Grad Band

Tuesday, May 25 Marching Band Practice 3-4pm

Wednesday, May 26 Bowling Event for Juniors & 8th Graders – after school until 5pm

Thursday, May 27 Recording Session 3-5pm

Friday, May 28 Third Florida Payment Due $200

Saturday, May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade - report at 8am

Monday, May 31 Whitehouse and Waterville Memorial Day Services- report at 9am

Other Upcoming Events

June 3 MB Practice 7-8pm

June 5 Graduation

June 7 Booster Meeting 7pm

June 8 MB Practice 7-8pm

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice 7-8pm

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

Heart Walk and Relay for Life

Thanks to everyone who “battled the weather” at the Relay for Life and Heart Walk.  Your service to others is greatly appreciated.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00am.  Students should arrive at AW at 8:00am with everything they need for their full dress marching uniform.

Whitehouse and Waterville Memorial Day Services

Students should meet at the band room ay 9:00am on Monday, May 31 with everything they need for their full dress uniform.  We will travel to the Whitehouse Cemetery for a program at 10am and then go to Wakeman Cemetery for a service at 11:00.  Students should be back to the high school around noon.

Uniform Turn In

Seniors and students who are not continuing in band next year should be prepared to turn in their uniform (band box, spats, etc.) after the Monday Memorial Day Performance.

Recordings for Sale

CD Recordings from the marching band recording session (May 27) are available for sale.  These pre-orders are $16 (checks should be made payable to AWBB).  Order forms have been made available to the band students (if you haven't seen one, please ask your son or daughter).  Students who take orders for 5 or more CD's will receive a $5 prize from the recording company.

Calendar (This Week)

Thursday, May 20 Marching Band Practice 3-4pm

Friday, May 21 Relay for Life

Saturday, May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band report at 7:45am

Other Upcoming Events

May 25 Marching Band Practice 3-4pm

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 3-5pm

May 28 Third Florida Payment Due $200

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets are on the band room door.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00am.  Students should arrive at AW at 7:45am.

Recordings for Sale

CD Recordings from the marching band recording session (May 27) are available for sale.  These pre-orders are $16 (checks should be made payable to AWBB).  Order forms have been made available to the band students (if you haven't seen one, please ask your son or daughter).  Students who take orders for 5 or more CD's will receive a $5 prize from the recording company.

Calendar (This Week)

Monday, May 10 Marching Band Percussion Try Outs 3:15-4:00pm

Thursday, May 13 Marching Band Percussion Try Outs 3:15-4:00pm

Other Upcoming Events

May 20 Marching Band Practice 3-4pm

May 21 Relay for Life

May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band

May 25 Marching Band Practice 3-4pm

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

Junior High OMEA Large Group AE

Congratulations to both the 7th and 8th Grade Bands.  The 7th Grade Band received straight ones in Class C and the 8th Grade Band received straight ones in Class A.  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the event.  Many directors commented on how much they enjoyed the event. 

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets are on the band room door.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00am.  Students should arrive at AW at 7:45am.

Calendar (This Week)

Monday, May 3 Booster Meeting 7:00pm

Tuesday, May 4 Majorette Tryouts 5:00pm

Chowder's Fundraiser 

Wednesday, May 5 Chowder's Fundraiser

Friday, May 7 JH Large Group AE

Saturday, May 8 JH Large Group AE

Other Upcoming Events

May 21 Relay for Life

May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

State OMEA Adjudicated Event

Congratulations to the Symphonic Band for their Superior (I) Rating at the State Adjudicated Event.  This is the first time a band from Anthony Wayne has received a I rating in Class A at the State level.  Great Job Students!  

Chicken BBQ

Thanks to everyone who organized and helped with the Chicken BBQ.  The food was great and all the bands did a good job entertaining the crowd.

Florida Trip

It's not too late to sign up for the Florida Trip.  We have about 10 spots still available for any student or adult who would like to travel.  If you are now interested, please put your deposit in the band lock box.  We will also still accept chaperones who would like to join us.  If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Young.

Junior High OMEA Large Group AE

We will be hosting the OMEA JH Adjudicated Event this weekend at the High School.  Help is needed with checking in the groups, watching doors, and other tasks.  Anyone who is interested in helping with the contest can contact Mr. Young.  

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets are on the band room door.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. This is a morning parade.  More information will be available later.

Calendar (This Week)

Tuesday, April 27 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Wednesday, April 28 Jazz Band 6:15-7:00pm

Friday, April 30 State AE report at 6:45

Saturday, May 1 Chicken BBQ     report 30 minutes before performance 

3:30pm Jazz Band

4:00pm 7th Grade Band

4:30pm 8th Grade Band

5:00pm 6th Grade Band

5:30pm Concert Band

6:00pm 5th Grade Band

6:30pm Symphonic Band

Other Upcoming Events

May 4 Majorette Tryouts 

May 7-8 Junior High Large Group AE

May 21 Relay for Life

May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

State OMEA Adjudicated Event

The Symphonic Band will perform on Friday, April 30 at 9:20pm in the Findlay High School Auditorium.  The buses will leave AWHS at 7:00.  Students should arrive by 6:45pm

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets are on the band room door.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. This is a morning parade.  More information will be available later.

Calendar (This Week)

Monday, April 19 Pit Band 6:00pm

Tuesday, April 20 Pit Band 6:00pm

Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Wednesday, April 21 Pit Band 6:00pm

Thursday, April 22 Musical 7:30pm – report 7

Jazz Band 2:45-3:00pm

Friday, April 23 Musical 7:30pm – report 7

Saturday, April 24 Musical 7:30pm – report 7

Other Upcoming Events

April 30 State OMEA Contest – Symphonic Band

May 1 Chicken BBQ

May 4 Majorette Tryouts 

May 7-8 Junior High Large Group AE

May 21 Relay for Life

May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

State OMEA Adjudicated Event

The Symphonic Band will perform on Friday, April 30 at 9:20pm in the Findlay High School Auditorium.  The buses will leave AWHS at 7:15.  Students should arrive by 7:00pm

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets will be up soon.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. This is a morning parade.  More information will be available later.

Calendar (This Week)

Monday, April 12 Boosters 7:00pm

Tuesday, April 13 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Wednesday, April 14 Pit Band 3-5:30pm

Jazz Band 6:15-7:00pm

Thursday, April 15 Pit Band 6-9pm

Friday, April 16 Pit Band 3-5:30pm

Saturday, April 17 Band Banquet

Other Upcoming Events

April 22-24 Musical

April 30 State OMEA Contest – Symphonic Band

May 1 Chicken BBQ

May 4 Majorette Tryouts 

May 7-8 Junior High Large Group AE

May 21 Relay for Life

May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

Florida Trip

Please get your second deposit of $200 in as soon as possible.  Checks should be put in the lock box in an envelope marked with the student's name.

State OMEA Adjudicated Event

The Symphonic Band will perform on Friday, April 30 at 9:20pm in the Findlay High School Auditorium.  The buses will leave AWHS at 7:15.  Students should arrive by 7:00pm

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets will be up soon.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. This is a morning parade.  More information will be available later.

Calendar (This Week)

Wednesday, April 7 Pit Band 6-8pm

Friday, April 9 Pit Band 3-5pm

Other Upcoming Events

Monday, April 12 Boosters 7:00pm

Saturday, April 17 Band Banquet

April 22-24 Musical

April 30 State OMEA Contest – Symphonic Band

May 1 Chicken BBQ

May 4 Majorette Tryouts 

May 7-8 Junior High Large Group AE

May 21 Relay for Life

May 22 Heart Walk – Pep Band

May 27 Marching Band Recording Session 

May 29 Toledo Memorial Day Parade

May 31 Memorial Day Services

June 3 MB Practice

June 5 Graduation

June 8 MB Practice

June 9-10 Senior Retreat – Kalahari

June 10 MB Practice

June 12 Cherryfest Parade

June 14 Cedar Point

Florida Trip

Please get your second deposit of $200 in as soon as possible.  Checks should be put in the lock box in an envelope marked with the student's name.

State OMEA Adjudicated Event

I have been given tentative notification that the Symphonic Band will perform on Friday, April 30 in Findlay.  We should know a definite performance time soon.

Heart Walk

The pep band will be performing at the Northwest Ohio Heartwalk at the University of Toledo on Saturday, May 22.  This event will be in the morning and we will play as the participants walk (similar to the Race for the Cure).  Sign-up sheets will be up soon.

Toledo Memorial Day Parade

Save the date.  We will be participating in the Toledo Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29. This is a morning parade.  More information will be available later.

Calendar (This Week)

Tuesday, March 23 Pit Band 3:00-5:00pm

Thursday, March 25 Last Day Before Break 

Other Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 1 Pit Band 10:00am-2:00pm

Monday, April 12 Boosters 7:00pm

Saturday, April 17 Band Banquet

April 22-24 Musical

April 30-May 1 State OMEA Contest – Symphonic Band

May 1 Chicken BBQ

Junior High Solo and Ensemble

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Ohio Music Education Association District One Junior High Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event.  The OMEA Event was held this past Saturday at Eastwood High School.  The seventh and eighth grade band members earned 44 Superior (I) ratings and 5 Excellent (II) ratings.

Calendar (This Week)

Tuesday, March 16 Pit Band 3:00-5:00pm

Thursday, March 18 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Pep Band – United Way Meet at 4:00pm

Other Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 23 Pit Band 3:00-5:00pm

Thursday, April 1 Pit Band 10:00am-2:00pm

Saturday, April 17 Band Banquet

April 22-24 Musical

April 30-May 1 State OMEA Contest – Symphonic Band

May 1 Chicken BBQ

OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event

Congratulations to both bands on their performances at the Ohio Music Education Association District One Large Group Adjudicated Event.  The Concert Band received an Excellent (II) rating in Class C and the Symphonic Band received a Superior (I) rating in Class A.  By earning a I rating, the Symphonic Band has qualified to perform at the OMEA State AE in Findlay on April 30 or May 1.  Please keep these dates open until we know which day and what time we will perform.  Thanks to everyone who attended the performances to support us.  

Pep Band

Pep Band Members who have committed to playing for the United Way should meet in the Band Room on Thursday at 4:00pm.  We will travel to the Lucas County Arena by bus to begin playing around 5:15pm.

Calendar (This Week)

Tuesday, March 9 No Jazz Band

Thursday, March 11 No Jazz Band

Friday, March 12 Large Group AE

5:00pm – Concert Band

8:20pm – Symphonic Band

Other Upcoming Events

Thursday, March 18 Pep Band

Pep Band

We will also be playing for a United Way Event at the Lucas County Arena on March 18.  More information will be available soon. Please sign up on the band room door if you are planning to attend.

OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event

Large Group AE will be held on March 12 at Sylvania Southview High School.  Performance times are 5:00pm for the Concert Band and 8:20pm for the Symphonic Band.  Both performances are open to the public and will occur in the auditorium at Southview.  

Schedule for March 12

3:15pm Load Buses at AWHS

3:30pm Depart for Southview

4:00pm Arrive at Southview

4:30pm Concert Band to Warm-up

Symphonic Band to Auditorium to Watch Perrysburg

5:00pm Concert Band Performs

5:30pm Concert Band goes to Sight Reading

6:00pm Dinner/Wait for Rating – Students will need money for concessions at Southview

7:30pm Symphonic Band to Sight Reading

Concert Band to Auditorium to Watch Defiance

8:20pm Symphonic Band Performs

8:55pm Symphonic Band to Sight Reading

9:15pm Wait for Rating

9:30pm Load Buses and Leave for AWHS

10:00pm Arrive at AWHS

Calendar (This Week)

Monday, March 1 Band Boosters 6:30pm

Tuesday, March 2 Jazz Band 2:45pm

Senior Picture 6:00pm

High School Winter Concert 7:00pm (report @ 6:30)

Yearbook Picture after the concert

Thursday, March 4 No Jazz Band

Other Upcoming Events

Friday, March 12 Large Group AE 5:00pm & 8:20pm

Pep Band

Thanks to everyone who participated in the last pep band basketball game.  We will also be playing for a United Way Event at the Lucas County Arena on March 18.  More information will be available soon. Please sign up on the band room door if you are planning to attend.

Booster Meeting

The next Booster Meeting will be on March 1 at 6:30pm in the High School Band Room. Refreshments will be served before the meeting.  We have made a special effort to invite Junior High and Middle School Band Parents.  We hope to see you there.

High School Winter Concert

The Winter Concert will be on Tuesday, March 2 at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  It will include performances by the Jazz, Concert, and Symphonic Bands.  Seniors should arrive at 6:00pm in their Senior Band T-Shirts for a picture to be used at the Band Banquet.  After the concert we will be taking a formal picture for the yearbook.

OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event

Large Group AE will be held on March 12 at Sylvania Southview High School.  Performance times are 5:00pm for the Concert Band and 8:20pm for the Symphonic Band.  Both performances are open to the public and will occur in the auditorium at Southview.  

Calendar

Tuesday, February 23 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Junior High Concert 7:00pm

Thursday, February 25 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Friday, February 26 Pep Band report at 6:30pm

Monday, March 1 Band Boosters 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 2 High School Winter Concert 7:00pm

Florida Trip

Trip deposits will continue to be accepted on a space available basis.  As of now, there are several more seats available for band fans who would like to accompany the band.  Please put the deposits in the band booster lock box.  

Pep Band

The last pep band basketball game is on Friday, February 26.  Please sign up on the band room door if you are planning to attend.

Junior High Concert

The Junior High Winter Concert will be on February 23rd at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  It will feature the 7th and 8th Grade Bands as well as a combined number.  Please come and support our Junior High Musicians.

Booster Meeting

The next Booster Meeting will be on March 1 at 7:00pm in the High School Band Room. Refreshments will be served before the meeting at 6:30.  We have made a special effort to invite Junior High and Middle School Band Parents.  We hope to see you there.

Honors Band

This past weekend, 5 High School Students and 3 Junior High Students participated in the OMEA District I Honors Band.  They presented a concert at the Stranahan Auditorium on Sunday.  Congratulation on a great performance.  

Calendar

Tuesday, February 16 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Thursday, February 18 Jazz Band 2:45-3:30pm

Tuesday, February 23 Junior High Winter Concert 7:00pm

Friday, February 26 Pep Band report at 6:30pm

Monday, March 1 Band Boosters 7:00pm

Tuesday, March 2 High School Winter Concert 7:00pm

Florida Trip

Trip deposits will continue to be accepted on a space available basis.  As of now, there are several more seats available for band fans who would like to accompany the band.  Please put the deposits in the band booster lock box.  

Pep Band

Thanks to everyone who participated in pep band last Saturday for the Hockey Game.  44 students traveled to Tam O Shanter with Mr. Giffin for the game.

Junior High Concert

The Junior High Winter Concert will be on February 23rd at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium.  It will feature the 7th and 8th Grade Bands as well as a combined number.  Please come and support our Junior High Musicians.