MARCHING BAND
The Marching Cougars
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The Marching Cougars' long hours, rigor of challenging music, and attention to detail consistently result in fantastic marching shows which are performed at all OHS home football games and weekend marching competitions in the local area.
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Students are required to participate in the marching band if they are selected for the Symphonic Band ensemble.
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Marching season begins at the end fo July with two weeks of Summer "Cougar Band Camp" at school where students learn the show for that year and ends with the VBODA State Marching Assessment (States) and the high school football season.
2024-25 MARCHING BAND
INFORMATION AND SCHEDULES
After full preparation during Summer Band Camp, the Marching Band is ready for showtime in Fall. The Marching Band plays during the half-time shows and as the pep band in select football games and participates in area competitions—all these accumulate to the VBODA State Marching Assessment (States) in late October or early November. The schedule is below and subject to change. Consult the Downbeat for the latest information. (The Downbeat is a weekly summary email for all things band. Sign up for the Downbeat Newsletter by texting BBOHS to 22828.)
GENERAL MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
24-25 MB General Information Packet (updated 4/28/2024)
PDF of MB Meeting slides (updated 5/20/2024)
Concert Uniform Ordering Info (DUE October 1)
PAYMENT LINKS
Pay for Marching Band Camp Activity Fee ($225) in your MySchoolBucks account. Due 7/29/24!
Pay for Marching Band Student Course Fee ($275) in your MySchoolBucks account. Due 8/31/24!
KEY DATES
Download Key Dates 24-25 PDF (updated April 28, 2024)​
FOOTBALL HOME GAME SCHEDULE
September 13, 7pm: v. Woodson
September 20, 7pm: v. West Springfield
October 18, 7pm: v. South Lakes
October 25, 7pm: AWAY v. Westfield
November 2, 7pm: v. Madison
November 8, 7pm: v. Chantilly
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COMPETITION SCHEDULE
The Marching Cougars participate in weekly competitions to prepare for the VBODA State Marching Assessment (aka "States"). The competitions are always on Saturdays in the months of September and October and students should not plan any activities on competition days as departure and performance times vary from week to week. The detailed schedule is posted at the beginning of each week.
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(Specific times to be announced, PLEASE save the ENTIRE day for these events until schedules are announced)
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September 21st, Colgan HS
September 28th, Herndon HS
October 5th, TBD
October 19th, Oakton Classic, HOST
October 26th, Massaponax High School; VBODA State Marching Band Assessment
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Pre-Game Meal Orders (DUE 7/25)
Donation and Volunteer Signups
24-25 MB Information Packet (updated 4/28/2024)
PDF of MB Meeting slides (updated 5/20/2024)
Concert Uniform Ordering Info (DUE October 1)
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