ODCS Band Announcements

Open Door is proud of our exceptional music program. Students begin instrumental instruction at ODCS with recorders in the 4th grade. Students then choose an instrument and participate in the 5th and 6th grade bands. Middle School band is also an elective class for 7th and 8th grade students.

The high school band travels to various area high schools and fairs to perform in band showcases and competitions. Winter and spring quarters are standard concert band. Concert Band includes study, practice, and development as well as performance. For more, visit the Band Information page.

Announcing our band camp for next summer. The event will involve band students currently in 8th through 11th grades and will be July 21 - 27, 2013. For additional information, visit the Band Camp Information page.

This Year's Award Winners

Outstanding Brass Players: Daniel Carmany (Trumpet)

Outstanding Woodwind Players: Kendra Gillberg (Flute)

Outstanding Percussionist: Clayton Wright

Outstanding Middle School Band Member: Clay Wright

Outstanding Brass Players: Dane Zunich (Tuba), Jeremy Squire (Trumpet)

Outstanding Woodwind Players: Kelsey Strouse (Flute), Preston Phillips (Alto Saxophone)

Outstanding Percussionist: Kody Beiswenger

Outstanding High School Band Senior: Caylie Mindling

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Paul Kardar

Patrick S. Gillmore Award: Kelsey Strouse

John Phillip Sousa Award: Caylie Mindling