Oak Grove Panther Pride Bands

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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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
   ¯ Flute — Sami Jo
   ¯ Clarinet — Hannah
   ¯ Alto Sax — Jeremey
   ¯ Bass Clarinet — Ashlee
   ¯ Trombone — AJ
   ¯ French Horn — Lauren

Honor Band
   ¯ 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!)