dates & times
What is the date of the 2023 FOB?
Saturday January 14th
What are the two general items you need to perform?
instrument and music
What 2 major things should you do while other groups are performing?
1. be quiet
2. pay attention/listen
In what building and which room do the concerts take place?
OCHS main gym
Can your family get concert tickets at FOB?
Yes
arrive early, ask the gate attendant
What are the start times of the two concerts?
2:30 and 5
What color and style of clothing should you wear for the performance?
white and black dress clothes
When waiting to rehearse, lining up, listening to another rehearsal, getting instructions from teachers/volunteers, you should NEVER _____.
Play
(This isn't the time or place for you to play whenever you feel like it or mess around on your instrument. It is important that you listen very closely to instructions as there is not a lot of time to spend re-explaining if you're not listening. Everything needs to run smoothly - so listen.)
What is your grade's homeroom?
6th - Cafeteria
7th - choir room
8th - band room
Should you have your phone out during any rehearsals or performances?
NO
(not even if you're watching someone else's rehearsal - the teachers/volunteers have the right to take your phone for the day if it is a problem)
What time does 8th grade rehearsal start?
9:30
How much cash should you bring for lunch and snacks?
$6
In concert etiquette, what is the appropriate thing to do at the end of a song?
Applaud (clap)
What is your grade's designated pick up area at the end of the day?
6th grade - cafeteria
7th grade - door #21
8th grade - door #18
Where should your family NOT park for FOB?
Community Center parking lot
What time does 7th grade rehearsal start?
9:45
What are three optional items that would be a good idea to bring to FOB?
1. water bottle
2. comfortable shoes
3. sweatshirt/jacket
4. extra money/snacks
5. book/cards/entertainment
Be sure to watch your conductor a lot. They will probably give you a visual cue to do THIS at the end of a song and/or concert.
stand
&/or
bow
Where should you drop off your item for the bake sale fundraiser when you enter OCHS?
main lobby
How many pieces of music are performed in each concert?
11
HS - 3
8th - 2
7th - 1
6th - 2
5th - 2
Combined - 1
What time does 6th grade rehearsal start?
10:25
What three things should you remember when making a baked good to bring to FOB?
1. nut free
2. a dozen (12) or more
3. disposable container
What is a good rule to follow when using/occupying a space that is not yours?
Leave it better than you found it
Where do all the rehearsals actually take place?
main gym
What is the point of a mass band concert like this?
To show off how great and big Oak Creek bands are!
To give younger students the experience of hearing older bands play (and an idea of what could be in their band future)