Band Announcements - Monday, 26 August 2024
We are off to an amazing start to the 2024-2025 School Year. The 7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands performed for the Ludwig 5th Grade students and today half the students will begin trying out instruments! It was also so nice to see so many parents at our Curriculum Night last week to talk about what your children will be learning in school over the next year.
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Band Handbook, Calendar Dates, and Curricula
Attached is the 2024-2025 d92 Band Handbook. Please read through it carefully. The Handbook outlines the policies of how the bands operate and what materials are needed for each instrument. Also attached is an abbreviated version of our Band Calendar. Please read over it carefully and mark calendars appropriately to avoid future conflicts. Please subscribe to our d92 Music Google Calendar for all up to date information on rehearsals and events. |
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If you missed Curriculum night, we invite you to explore the Syllabi for each class. The syllabus highlights grading practices, resources, priority standards, quarterly units of study and contact information. The syllabus and curriculum for each class is linked at the bottom of each of the Grade Level Band Pages.
6th Grade Bands
7th Grade Bands
8th Grade Bands
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Students, please Sign-Up for Jazz Ensemble if you are interested in participating. Currently rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 2:40-3:25pm. Depending on numbers, we may be dividing the band into two groups. If this is the case, 6th Grade Jazz Ensemble would have rehearsal on Mondays from 2:40-3:25pm and 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Ensemble would rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays as stated above.
Note: Depending on instrumentation, 6th Grade students may audition for the 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Ensemble if there are seats available. Likewise, we may ask a few 7th & 8th Grade students to assist with the 6th Grade Jazz Ensemble if there are gaps in instrumentation in addition to participating in the 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Ensemble. This will help with meeting the abilities of the student and those students starting secondary instruments.
We will all meet together on Tuesday, September 10th at 2:40pm to begin rehearsals and plan for the Fall.
ILMEA Honors Band and Jazz Band
The Illinois Music Education Association is the professional organization of music teachers for the State of Illinois. In addition to professional development for educators, ILMEA offers many programs for students. Students can submit compositions for the ILMEA Composition Contest (entries due October 15th). Students can also audition for the ILMEA District 1 Honors Ensembles. This is one of the highest honors a middle school musician can receive. Audition Materials were given to 7th and 8th Grade students for Concert Band and Jazz Band (also available in Google Classroom). If a student would like to audition, please email me before Wednesday, September 18th so I can register the student for the audition. Audition videos will be due on October 1st through a Form in Google Classroom.
ILMEA Band Auditions
ILMEA Jazz Auditions
Thanks again and we look forward to an amazing school year!!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year
We are just a day away from the start of the 2024-2025 School Year and are very excited to get started making music together!
2024-2025 Highlights
Because our first performance is on the 3rd day of school each year, we will again start with a 4 Day Band Camp. Tuesday, August 13th through Friday, August 16th from 9-10am. Please attend if you are available.
d92 Jazz Camp
Open to anyone (at any grade level) that is interested in learning more about playing jazz on any instrument - no audition required. Tuesday, August 13 through Friday, August 16th from 10:15-11:15am.
7th & 8th Grade Band Students
We will be playing on Wednesday, August 21st, so please remember to bring your instruments to school on the First Day of School! Our first performance is on Friday, August 23rd at Ludwig School.
6th Grade Students
We will not be playing on the first day of school, so please wait to bring your instruments to school until Thursday, August 22nd.
Band Handbook and Calendar
We are still in the process of finalizing dates and our printed Handbook and Calendar will be available in just a few weeks. Here is a link to our 2024-2025 Music Department Band Calendar. If you would like to add this calendar to your own Google Calendar you may do so by following the link at the bottom of the Calendar.
https://d92bands.weebly.com/calendar.html
6th Grade Band/Choir Combo
The 6th Grade Band/Choir Combo students will follow the following schedule:
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for the following to help us out this year (either parents or through connections):
Mrs. Nommensen & Mr. Rank
2024-2025 Highlights
- Fall Band Lock-in with games, instrument masterclasses, pizza party, and mass band rehearsal
- 7th Grade Concert Band, 8th Grade Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble Performances at the 2025 Illinois Music Education Association Large Group Festival
Because our first performance is on the 3rd day of school each year, we will again start with a 4 Day Band Camp. Tuesday, August 13th through Friday, August 16th from 9-10am. Please attend if you are available.
d92 Jazz Camp
Open to anyone (at any grade level) that is interested in learning more about playing jazz on any instrument - no audition required. Tuesday, August 13 through Friday, August 16th from 10:15-11:15am.
7th & 8th Grade Band Students
We will be playing on Wednesday, August 21st, so please remember to bring your instruments to school on the First Day of School! Our first performance is on Friday, August 23rd at Ludwig School.
6th Grade Students
We will not be playing on the first day of school, so please wait to bring your instruments to school until Thursday, August 22nd.
Band Handbook and Calendar
We are still in the process of finalizing dates and our printed Handbook and Calendar will be available in just a few weeks. Here is a link to our 2024-2025 Music Department Band Calendar. If you would like to add this calendar to your own Google Calendar you may do so by following the link at the bottom of the Calendar.
https://d92bands.weebly.com/calendar.html
6th Grade Band/Choir Combo
The 6th Grade Band/Choir Combo students will follow the following schedule:
- Mondays and Thursdays = Choir
- Tuesdays and Fridays = Band
- Wednesdays will alternate according to the Music Department calendar (B=Band, C=Choir).
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for the following to help us out this year (either parents or through connections):
- Graphic Designer for Concert Programs
- Sponsorship/Shout-Out Coordinator
Mrs. Nommensen & Mr. Rank
d92 Spring Band Concert
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @
Oak Prairie Junior High School 5th Grade Beginning Band & 8th Grade Concert Band 6:00pm (Gymnasium) Jazz Ensemble & Rock Band 6:45pm (Cafeteria) 6th Grade Concert Band & 7th Grade Concert Band 7:30pm (Gymnasium)
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Music In Our Schools Month Concert
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Monday, March 11, 2024
7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands & Choirs 7pm Oak Prairie JHS Gymnasium
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d92 Beginning Band & Jazz Ensemble Concert
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7pm Ludwig School
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Holiday Caroling with the OP Bands
Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble - Holiday Donut Breakfast
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Sonnymoon for Two - Sonny Rollins Autumn Leaves - Kosma/arr. Berry Havana - Camila Cabello, et al./arr. White Frosty the Snowman - arr. Sweeney Dah Duh Daht! - Jayme Barnard Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi/arr. Holmes Chameleon - Herbie Hancock/arr. Sweeney |
Oak Prairie Combined 7th & 8th Grade Bands at Ludwig School
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Nutcracker Overture - Tchaikovsky Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies - Tchaikovsky March from the Nutcracker Suite - Tchaikovsky Ukrainian Bell Carol - Leontovych |
Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble at the Roxy Event Venue, Lockport
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Fall Band Concert
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023
6:30pm Jazz Ensemble Prelude Concert Lobby 7pm Concert in Gymnasium
5:15pm - 7th & 8th Grade Arrival & Pictures 5:30pm - 7th & 8th Grade Warm-ups 5:45pm - 6th Grade Arrival & Pictures 6pm - 6th Grade Warm-up 6:30pm - Jazz Ensemble Performance
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 d92 Bands!
Dear Students and Parents,
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year - A year that will be full of amazing music opportunities! Much more information will be emailed in the next few weeks.
Band Camp - August 8-10
To prepare for the upcoming year, we will host a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-10). 7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and any students interested in Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 18th (9am).
Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and students interested in Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the FREE Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/bBdTTt9bgdmRurVx9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement to your children to help make them the best musicians possible!
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2023-2024 School Year - A year that will be full of amazing music opportunities! Much more information will be emailed in the next few weeks.
Band Camp - August 8-10
To prepare for the upcoming year, we will host a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-10). 7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and any students interested in Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 18th (9am).
Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and students interested in Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the FREE Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/bBdTTt9bgdmRurVx9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement to your children to help make them the best musicians possible!
Spring Band Concert
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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
6pm Concert Ludwig 5th Grade Beginning Band (0:03:00) Oak Prairie 8th Grade Concert Band (0:19:23) 7:30pm Concert Oak Prairie 6th Grade Concert Band (1:33:14) Oak Prairie 7th Grade Concert Band (1:53:19) Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble (2:12:50)
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Music in Our Schools Month Concert
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 7pm
7th & 8th Grade Concert Bands & Choirs Students please arrive in concert dress by 6:15pm
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IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
Congratulations to all of the Oak Prairie students that participated in IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest on Saturday, February 11th. Oak Prairie had 12 Band students participate in the contest. Two students even earned a perfect score from their adjudicator! Congratulations Oak Prairie Bands!
Illinois Music Education Conference 2023
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Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble - Bradley University Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 4:15-5:30pm Peoria Civic Center 405/406 |
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Beginning Band Debut Concert with OP Jazz Ensemble
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 7pm
Ludwig Elementary School
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Winter Music Performances
2022 Fall Band Concert
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Monday, November 14, 2022
6:30pm Jazz Ensemble Prelude 7pm Concert |
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2022-2023 Curriculum Night
Welcome to the 2022-2023 Oak Prairie Bands
Dear Students and Parents,
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year! As we continue to rebuild, we are growing back stronger than ever before!
2022-2023 Highlights
To prepare for the upcoming year, we are returning to a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-12). 7th & 8th Grade Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and the Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I have meetings on Wednesday, August 10th). The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 19th (9am). Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students interested in Jazz Ensemble are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/sqJsXwZtBnjYdsmR9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for the following to help us out this year (either parents or through connections):
Mrs. Nommensen & Mr. Rank
We are so excited to be preparing for the 2022-2023 School Year! As we continue to rebuild, we are growing back stronger than ever before!
2022-2023 Highlights
- Fall Band Lock-in with games, instrument masterclasses, pizza party, and mass band rehearsal
- Jazz Ensemble Performance at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference, Peoria, IL
- 7th Grade Concert Band and 8th Grade Concert Band Performances at the 2023 Illinois Music Education Association Large Group Festival
To prepare for the upcoming year, we are returning to a brief, free Band Camp for those students that are in town the week before school starts (August 8-12). 7th & 8th Grade Bands will have camp from 9:00-10:15am and the Jazz Ensemble will have camp from 10:30-12pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (I have meetings on Wednesday, August 10th). The purpose of this camp is to get a jump start on the school year, have fun learning together and to prepare for the Band Demonstration at Ludwig on Friday, August 19th (9am). Note: Band Camp is only for 7th/8th Grade Bands and Jazz Ensemble. 6th Grade students interested in Jazz Ensemble are welcome to attend the jazz camp with their current instrument.
Please register for the Oak Prairie Band Camps here:
https://forms.gle/sqJsXwZtBnjYdsmR9
Instrument Maintenance
Now is a great time to check over the maintenance on your instrument. Brass players should oil their valves and grease slides. Woodwinds should check over pads, look at supplies for reeds, etc. If an instrument needs to go in for service, you can contact Quinlan and Fabish directly at 800-63-SOUSA.
It is also a good time to start building up a little practice time, starting with a few times a week for a short period of time, reviewing lessons out of your book or past concert pieces.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for the following to help us out this year (either parents or through connections):
- Professional Photographer to take Jazz Ensemble photos this Fall
- Graphic Designer for Concert Programs
- Sponsorship Coordinator
Mrs. Nommensen & Mr. Rank
d92 Spring Band Concert - 10 May 2022 - 6pm
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Thank you students and parents for your hard work throughout the school year! The musical growth that your children have seen in class has been truly remarkable and we couldn't be more proud to be their teachers!
Spring Band Concert -Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 6:00pm & 7:30pm Performances
Here are the timestamps on the video if you are looking for the performances of a specific ensemble:
0:00 - Ludwig Beginning Band
5:21 - Percussion Ensemble
7:21 - Oak Prairie Advanced Concert Band (8th Grade)
27:20 - Oak Prairie Beginning Band (6th-8th Grades)
34:50 - Oak Prairie Intermediate Band (7th Grade)
48:05 - Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble
Spring Band Concert -Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 6:00pm & 7:30pm Performances
Here are the timestamps on the video if you are looking for the performances of a specific ensemble:
0:00 - Ludwig Beginning Band
5:21 - Percussion Ensemble
7:21 - Oak Prairie Advanced Concert Band (8th Grade)
27:20 - Oak Prairie Beginning Band (6th-8th Grades)
34:50 - Oak Prairie Intermediate Band (7th Grade)
48:05 - Oak Prairie Jazz Ensemble
Thank you to all the supporters of Project: Kyiv, 2022.
Sunflower seeds will be available for planting before and between the two concerts. Proceeds are going to benefit 'Save the Children', a non-profit organization started in 1918 servicing 61 Humanitarian Crises in 52 countries . Additionally, donations can be made by mail: Oak Prairie Jr. High School Band 15161 S. Gougar Road Lockport, IL 60491 |
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Jazz Band at Moraine Valley Community College - 6 May 2022 - 7:30pm
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Program:
Blues by Five - Miles Davis Jive Samba - Nat Adderley Moten Swing - Benny & Buster Moten, arr. Sweeney Paquito's Revenge - Terry White The Big Band Theory - Vince Gassi Can't Buy Me Love - Lennon & McCartney, arr. Sweeney |
Music In Our Schools Month Concert - 10 March 2022 - 7pm
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Ludwig Beginning Band Concert - 24 January 2022
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Fall Band Concert - 15 November 2021
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Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year!
Welcome Letter
We are excited to begin the new school year! Attached is a link to the 2021-22 Band Handbook. Due to the ongoing pandemic, dates are subject to change. Please visit the following landing pages for more information for each class. Quinlan & Fabish currently has free shipping to your home.
Class Student/Parent Landing Pages
Advanced Band (Period 1)
Intermediate Band (Period 5)
Beginning Band (Period 7 & 8)
Jazz Band
Music Technology
Beginning Band Classes - please wait to complete the Band Registration until you have selected and obtained an instrument.
Advanced and Intermediate Band Classes- please complete the Band Registration Form once you have received your schedule. This will ensure proper channels of communication.
We will not need instruments on the first day of school. Now is a good time to review some of the music from last year and build up some consistency of playing each day. Start with 10-15 minutes and try to do a good warm-up. If some notes don't speak right away, don't fret, your range and tone will return as you begin to rebuild your embouchure muscles.
We are excited to begin the new school year! Attached is a link to the 2021-22 Band Handbook. Due to the ongoing pandemic, dates are subject to change. Please visit the following landing pages for more information for each class. Quinlan & Fabish currently has free shipping to your home.
Class Student/Parent Landing Pages
Advanced Band (Period 1)
Intermediate Band (Period 5)
Beginning Band (Period 7 & 8)
Jazz Band
Music Technology
Beginning Band Classes - please wait to complete the Band Registration until you have selected and obtained an instrument.
Advanced and Intermediate Band Classes- please complete the Band Registration Form once you have received your schedule. This will ensure proper channels of communication.
We will not need instruments on the first day of school. Now is a good time to review some of the music from last year and build up some consistency of playing each day. Start with 10-15 minutes and try to do a good warm-up. If some notes don't speak right away, don't fret, your range and tone will return as you begin to rebuild your embouchure muscles.
Beginning Band Information for Incoming 6th Grade Students
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Welcome to the Class of 2024!
We are very excited to have you join us at Oak Prairie! Students and Parents please check out this video for information regarding registration for Beginning Band. Please email Mr. Rank with any questions. |
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