Band Update, September 29

Hello Jerome Band families!

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

We only have four more weeks of our marching band season. They will be busy and competitive, so we’re making a strong push to the end!

Here are your updates:

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Football Game at Hilliard Darby

Friday, October 3, 7:00pm:

• 5:00pm: Report Time, Full Uniforms, Load

• 5:45pm: CPA, Attendance, Depart

• 6:15pm: Arrive, Hilliard Darby

• 7:00pm: Kickoff!

OMEA Competition - Grove City Invitational

Saturday, October 4, Grove City High School

• 1:30pm: Report Time, Rehearsal

• 3:30pm: Eat Pack Load - Food Provided

• 4:45pm: Depart

• 5:30pm: Arrive, Grove City High School

• 6:45pm: Warm-Up

• 7:25pm: Gate

• 7:35pm: Performance Time

• 8:25pm: Awards

• ~10:00pm: Arrive, Dublin Jerome High School

Looking ahead…

Dublin Band Showcase

Thursday, October 16, 7:30pm, Dublin Coffman High School

OMEA Competition - Thomas Worthington Preview of Champions

Saturday, October 18, Thomas Worthington High School

• Performance Time TBD

OMEA State Finals

Saturday, October 25, Hilliard Bradley High School

• 2:30pm: Performance Time

• This performance will conclude the competitive marching band season. 

• We still may have playoff football games to attend depending on how the team plays, however, there will be no further after school rehearsals beginning the week of Monday, October 27. 

TENTATIVE: Football Playoff Game

Friday, October 31, 7:00pm

More Updates

Uniforms

• IMPORTANT - We have been running into a lot of lost gauntlets (decorative cuffs worn at the wrist over the gloves) this season, and we are out of replacements in several sizes.

  • Students must be responsible for each piece of their uniform.

  • Any lost item will need to be replaced at the expense of the student. Each pair of gauntlets costs the band $53. 

• Volunteers are needed for Uniform Check-In nights, especially after competitions on Oct. 4, 18, and 25.

• Uniforms Wash Crew

  • Wash night is Oct. 4 after the Grove City competition

  • Drop off of clean uniforms on Oct. 8 from 5:15-5:45 pm.

Band Banquet

We have an immediate need for help organizing the Band Banquet and assisting with special events!

• Do you like to plan parties? This is your volunteer role!! The Band Banquet coordinator organizes delivery of dinner and desserts, and decorates the Commons and dining tables for a special dinner to recognize our students at the end of the marching season.

• Please reach out to Boosters VP, Sherri Niekamp for more information if this sounds like something you would like to do.

Spirit Wear

Disney trip merch is available! This year, we have long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts and custom mouse ears to show off your Celtic pride in the parks!

• Pre-orders will be available through the website until October 20 only. This will be the only opportunity to get merchandise for the trip.  

  • When you complete an order through our website, you will be directed to a “Thank You” page and will also receive an email from “Dublin Jerome Bands” confirming your order.

  • If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, first check your Spam folder, then contact Sherri Niekamp to check the status of your order.

• Show shirts were delivered last week Wednesday. If you have not received your order, they are in the Music Office. 

Let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Mr. Abrams