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June 23, 2009:

Added a link and information for Band Camp and update all calendars for 2009-2010.

May 13, 2009:

Added some photos taken by Jeannie Williams; thanks Jeannie!

April 17, 2009:

Updated the home page with information for Symphonic Band (April 24) and a link for State Music Festival (April 30).

April 6, 2009:

Added accomplishments from the District Music Festival.

SITE LAST UPDATED — 6/23/2009  
  News Byte • 10/19/2008
Can you believe it!  The Sound of Panther Pride collected another haul of awards at the Missouri Days Marching Festival in Trenton, MO on October 18.  As a mild day turned to a crisp autumn evening, the band rushed the field in celebration when they were announced as the sweepstakes winner for most combined points of all bands in all classes for parade and field performances.

The band competed in class 4A in all events.  The Marching Band was awarded first in parade and second in overall field show.  The Colorguard took second in indoor auxiliary.  The Drumline took second in indoor percussion.  The band also received specialty caption trophies in the field show for best marching/maneuvering, best drum major, best auxiliary, and best general effect.

Congratulations Panthers, especially the seniors. What a way to end your marching careers at OGHS!


  News Byte • 10/11/2008
The awards continue to pile up after the Sound of Panther Pride competed in the Odessa Marching Invitational on 10/11/08.  The marching band placed first in White Division parade and second overall in the field show competition.  The Drumline placed second in medium class indoor percussion and the Colorguard placed first in medium class indoor auxiliary.

Keep up the good work Panthers!


  News Byte • 10/5/2008
The Sound of Panther Pride followed up their successful Carrollton competition with another good showing at the Blue Springs Marching Invitational on October 4, placing in every event in which they competed — third place for Drumline, second place on field, and first place for Colorguard.  The Colorguard also brought home high score for on-field Guard in their Division.


  News Byte • 9/27/2008
The High School band was awarded Grand Champion in Class 4A-6A at the Carrollton Band Day competition.  The band was also awarded first place in parade and second place in the field show competition.

Congratulations Panthers!


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Congratulations!  The following students received a Division I Rating at the District Music Festival.  They have qualified for State, which is Thursday, April 30th at MU, and have now officially lettered in band!
  Solos:
    Sami Jo Whitehead • flute
    Tommy Gagnon • alto
    Greg Edmondson • alto
    Jeremey Lappert • alto
    Breanne Boughan • trumpet
    Mark Fangmann • trumpet
    Garrett Mann • French horn
    Adam Barrett • trombone
    Jacob Wright • tuba
    Jacob Teasley • percussion
    Tyler Wittman • percussion
 
  Ensembles:
    Flute Quartet • Sami Jo Whitehead, Kaitlyn Smith, Alexa May, Taylor Ortiz
    Sax Trio • Jeremey Lappert, Brittany Douthitt, Ashley Watson
    Horn Quartet • Lauren Beck, Kate Edwards, Macey Embrey, Molli Richardson


 Photos/Sounds menu updated March 23, 2009!


The UCM Jazz Festival was held Saturday, February 21, 2009.

Congratulations.....
to Tommy Gagnon and Jeremey Lappert on their
Outstanding Soloist Award
at the UCM Jazz Festival!


It is Band Essentials time again.  Part of the students' responsibilities are to write articles which will be submitted to the paper and this web site.

The students who have accepted this responsibility are Trey Vinke and Storm Greenway.

Their first debut article can be viewed here.





OAK GROVE DOMINATES DISTRICT
by Mrs. Jinkins
photos added 11/28/2008
Though Saturday was a cold day, members of the Sound of Panther Pride heated up UTT Music Building in Warrensburg! Having prepared for hours, 28 students traveled to UCM to audition for the West Central All-District Band.

The following students made a band .....

Honorable Mention Band   (see photo)
   ¯ Flute — Sami Jo
   ¯ Clarinet — Hannah
   ¯ Alto Sax — Jeremey
   ¯ Bass Clarinet — Ashlee
   ¯ Trombone — AJ
   ¯ French Horn — Lauren

Honor Band   (see photo)
   ¯ Clarinet — Jenna
   ¯ Clarinet — Grace
   ¯ Alto Sax — Tommy
   ¯ Trumpet — Collin
   ¯ Trumpet — Breanne
   ¯ Trumpet — Mark
   ¯ Percussion — Mykah
   ¯ Percussion — Bri
   ¯ Percussion — Beth
   ¯ Percussion — Jacob

The district bands will rehearse January 9th and 10th.  The honor band will be directed by Al Sergel, retired band director from Northwest Missouri State University.  The honorable mention band will be directed by Tim Allshouse from Blue Springs High School.  After having dinner at Heroes (love the onion rings!), rehearsing, having a pizza party and spending the night in Warrensburg, the concert will be 7:00 PM January 10th at Hendrick's Hall on the UCM campus.

Another great thing about these amazing students' accomplishment is that they have now lettered in band! Congratulations guys!  Job well done!  And if you see any of the honor band kids, wish them luck on their state auditions in Columbia on December 6th.  (Good luck with those minor scales!)



 2008-2009 MISSOURI ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION EXCERPTS 
   Band Audition Excerpts • Woodwind & Brass
   Band Audition Excerpts • Percussion




Fellow parents...
We need pictures of band events this year such as Carrollton Band Day, Blue Springs Invitational, halftime shows, and concerts.  Please contact me to arrange for delivery of pictures — my phone number is shown on the Contact Us page (Ron Combs).  You may provide pictures by e-mail, removable media, or paper.  We also are hoping to eventually place videos of events on the site.  Contact me if you have any questions/suggestions.
Oak Grove "Sound of Panther Pride" Bands
Oak Grove, Missouri