Oil City Middle and High School Choirs

Congratulations to the Oil City Middle and High School Bands and Choirs for a series of excellent Holiday Concerts.  You have much to be proud of, and we are very proud of you!  Have a great holiday break!

After cancelling due to weather, Oil City High School Music Department is proud to present its 2013 Holiday Concert Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:30 pm in the High School Auditorium.  Admission is a canned good or non-perishable food item.

There's been some questions about dress for Wednesday Night's concert, especially with members who are in Band and A Cappella.  Here is what you need to wear: Concert Choir: Black and White.  Ties for Men, Scarves optional for women Women's Choir:  Dress Clothes Under the Robes Long and Short of It: Black Dresses 4Ward On!: Black with Red Ties Rhapsody in Blues: Formal Uniform (Blacks and Blues) Concert Band: Band Uniforms (A Cappella Members who are in Concert Band will wear their band uniforms under the robes, and will not need dress clothes) 5 Day A Cappella: Dress Clothes Under the Robes See Mr. Luxbacher or Mr. Cartwright with questions.

Due to the weather, and the iffiness of the backroads and sidestreets, we have decided to postpone this evening's holiday concert until Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30 pm. 

As of right now, tonight's holiday concert is still on for a 7:30 start (report time for performers is 6:45).  A decision will be made at 6:00 should we need to postpone. Information will be posted on the choir and band social media pages.

The Annual High School Holiday Concert will take place tomorrow night (Saturday, December 14th) at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium.  Admission is a canned good or non-perishable food item which will be donated to local charities.  The concert will also be live streamed at www.ocasd.org.  Click OCASDTV to access the stream.  Report time for choirs is 6:45 pm.

Here is the final plan for Friday’s choir tours: Concert and Women’s Choirs will be excused after morning announcements on Friday for the elementary tour.  Students are responsible for seeing teachers for any missed work, and may make up any in class assignments on the following Monday during their choir period.  Students will be out of school from period 1 (7:40) to the beginning of period 7, with the plan to return at approximately 11:50.  Any student who is scheduled for lunch periods 5 and 6 will eat 7th. Members of A Cappella Choir, Rhapsody in Blues, and Quartets will be dismissed at the end of period 7 (12:28) for their performance at the Belle Lettres Club.  Students again are responsible for seeing teachers for any missed work, and may make up any in class assignment on the following Monday during their choir period. Students will be out of school from period 8 to the beginning of period 10, with the plan to return at approximately 2:05.  Any student who no

Reminder that all members of the high school band and choirs will rehearse for Saturday night's holiday concert tomorrow, Thursday, December 12th, during period 4.  Choir members should report immediately at the end of period 3 to their surround positions (A Cappella - Front Risers, Women's Choir - Rear Processional positions, Concert Choir - Sides (we will go over in the morning)).  You should be back in class by the beginning of 5th period.

Congratulations to the Oil City Middle School 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Bands, and the 7th and 8th Grade Choruses for an excellent performance this evening.  Much for which to be proud!

Monday: Long and Short of It and Radical Rhythm: 2:40 - 3:15 MS Holiday Concert: 7:00 (Report Time 6:30) Tuesday: 4Ward On!  2:40 - 3:15 Wednesday: Long and Short of It and Radical Rhythm: 2:40 - 3:15 Rhapsody in Blues and Quartets at Golden Living Center Christmas Party 7:00 (Report: 6:45) Thursday: HS Combined Rehearsal Period 4 4Ward On! 2:40 - 3:15 Friday: A Cappella Choir/Rhapsody in Blues/Quartet Tour - All Day District Chorus 2:40 - 3:40 4Ward On! Performance at Westbury in Meadville - Meet at School @5:30 Saturday: HS Holiday Concert 7:30 (Report Time 6:45)

Both Middle School and High School Holiday Concerts this week will be broadcast live via OCASDTV's UStream. MS Stream will begin Monday night at 7:00 and the HS Stream will begin Saturday at 7:30.  You can access the live stream at the following location: http://www.ocasd.org/ocasd.cfm?subpage=555519

          Cast list for Guys and Dolls has been posted to the Choir Website.  IF YOU AUDITIONED FOR THE SHOW, AND YOUR NAME DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE CAST LIST BELOW SOMEWHERE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! We will start rehearsals on Friday afternoon, January 3   rd , from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.  We will hand out scripts and music that day, as will read through the scripts and listen to as much of the show music as possible.  It is important that you be there for this rehearsal.  Please let me know if you will be unable to attend.  Also,   IF YOUR CONFLICTS HAVE CHANGED OR ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SHOW, LET ME KNOW ASAP !!!     Full rehearsal schedule will be placed online as soon as all possible, and will be available on the choir website.  Link to cast list is below:   http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/musical.cfm?subpage=1802437

Looking for at least two Seniors to serve as narrators for the Holiday Concert.  Let Mr. Luxbacher know by end of the day Friday if you are interested.

The Final Day of Musical Auditions will take place Tuesday, December 3rd, starting at 2:45 in the high school choir room.  Any student who has not auditioned should do so at this time.  Students from Venango Catholic should arrive as soon as possible, and we will put you into the rotation.  See Mr. Luxbacher with questions.

This is crunch time, everyone.  The goal is by the end of this week to have everything performance ready for the concerts next week.  Here is the afterschool schedule for this week: Tuesday: Musical Auditions: 2:45 - 5:30 (VC Students - get to OCHS as soon as you can after school.  We will put you in once you get here.) No 4Ward On Rehearsal - see if you can stay a little later on Thursday (3:30 or 3:40?) or we will cancel district chorus Friday if need be. Wednesday: Radical Rhythm and Long and Short: 2:45 - 3:15 Thursday: 4Ward On!: 2:45 - 3:40 Friday: Cast list for musical posts! Leadership: 2:40 - 3:00 (Discuss Holiday Concert Procedure - All Leadership needs to attend) District Chorus: 3:00 - 3:45 Christmas Caroling at Christmas Past: 5:45 - 7:30 Central Avenue Plaza 4Ward On! at Matric Limited Christmas Party: Report 7:30 @ Cross Creek Saturday: Rhapsody in Blues and Quartets at Victorian Christmas Bazaar: 2:45 - 3:30 Knights of Columbus See M

We have been invited again by the city to participate in Christmas Caroling on Friday, December 6th as part of Oil City's Christmas Past Celebration. Report Time would be 5:45 at the Morrison's Funeral Home to lead Santa into Central Avenue Plaza, and we will be done by 7:30. 2 hours of community service will be awarded for this event. Dress for conditions, and Christmas colors if possible (Red, Green, White). See Mr. Luxbacher with Questions. Click Here to Sign Up

Due to today's school cancellation, the second day of musical auditions will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd, starting at 3:15.  Please contact Mr. Luxbacher if you cannot attend that day.

Musical Auditions scheduled for 3:15 today have been cancelled.  We will reschedule for tomorrow at the same time.  In the event of weather cancellation tomorrow, we will reschedule for Tuesday, December 2nd at 3:15.  Contact Mr. Luxbacher with questions. sluxbacher@mail.ocasd.org

A Cappella Choir, Rhapsody in Blues, and the Women's and Men's Quartets proudly present their annual Thanksgiving  Concert today at noon at Trinity UMC.  We will be paying tribute to the Oil City Kiwanis Club and Dr. James Schwab.  Concert is free and open to the public.

A few reminders for this week: Permission slips for A Cappella's trip to Trinity are due TODAY Musical auditions are today an tomorrow, starting at 3:15 After School Rehearsals this week: Monday - Radical Rhythm and Long and Short, Tuesday, 4Ward On!, Wednesday - District Chorus

Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Choirmasters! Concert Choir: Nick Dobson and Cameron Whitling Women's Choir: Brooke Kellogg A Cappella Choir: Amber Culver and Jenny Williams

Permission Slips for A Cappella Choir's Holiday Performances are now available on the choir website.  Download and sign at the link below: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/files/holiday%20season%20permission%20slip.docx

Auditions for this year's musical, Guys and Dolls will take place next Monday and Tuesday, November 25th and 26th, starting at 3:15.  Information and audition materials can be found at: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/musical.cfm?subpage=1386163

To help prepare those who are interested for next week's Choirmaster/Choirmistress Auditions, the page below has been set up under High School Choir News on Mr. Luxbacher's teacher page with all of the information and media files: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/news.cfm?subpage=1791230 There will be a meeting Thursday, November 14th during 4th period for all who are interested in auditioning.

Good luck to the Marching Band tomorrow for the Veteran's Day Parade, and to all of the Football Team, Cheerleaders, and Band for the playoff game Friday night in Erie! Musical Auditions are Coming in Two weeks! Information will be coming out regarding auditions, audition materials, as well as sign ups for times and dates. Choirmaster Auditions are Next week.  Interested students should plan to attend a meeting Thursday this week during 4th period to go over conducting patterns and discuss expectations. After School Rehearsals This Week Monday - Long and Short of It 2:40 - 3:15; District Chorus 2:40 - 3:40 Tuesday - 4Ward On! 2:40 - 3:15 Wednesday - Radical Rhythm and Long and Short of It 2:40 - 3:15 Thursday - 4Ward On! 2:40 - 3:!5 Friday - Radical Rhythm and Long and Short of It 2:40 - 3:15 Performances this Week: Saturday - Radical Rhythm Performance at Allegheny Sounds Fall Show 7:30 pm Debence Music Museum Sunday - Radical Rhytthm Performance at Alleghen

To give everyone enough time to prepare for the interviews, I have decided to move Choirmaster/mistress interviews to the week of November 18th.  In addition, I would like to invite any students interested in auditioning to attend a brief class on Thursday, November 14th during 4th period grad project.  See me for a pass.  Interviews will follow same format as before with the addition of conducting an excerpt of music.  See me with questions.

Interviews for Choirmaster/Choirmistress for Concert, Women's, and A Cappella Choir will take place the week of November 11 th .  Interested parties should reserve a time with Mr. Luxbacher sometime during that week.  Available times are 4 th period Thursday, 6 th period, and 10 th period. Interviews will consist of singing a selection of the concert music a cappella (Alma Mater), conducting a piece of recorded (Set Me As A Seal) and live music (National Anthem), as well as answering a few interview questions.  It should not take any longer than 10-15 minutes. Final Results should be ready by Friday, November 15 th . Position Description: The position of student choirmaster/mistress will be decided by an  audition/interview process, in which students will demonstrate their ability to conduct, sing, and successfully answer questions regarding leadership. One Choirmaster/Mistress will be chosen for each choir.  Student Choirmasters/mistresses will be responsible fo

Monday: Radical Rhythm and Treblemakers: 2:40 - 3:15 Tuesday: 4ward On!:  2:40 - 3:15 Wednesday: Radical Rhythm and Treblemakers: 2:40 - 3:15 Thursday: 4ward On!: 2:40 - 3:15 Friday: District Chorus: 2:40 - 3:45 Leadership will not meet this week.

Reminder that Club's Choice Fundraiser Pickup is tomorrow (Saturday, November 2nd), starting at 10:00 in the high school cafeteria.  All items must be picked up between 10 and noon that morning.

Club's Choice Pickup will be this Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00 am to Noon in the High School Cafeteria.  All students who participated in the fundraiser must pick up their orders at this time.

November begins the preparations for the holiday concert season.  Updates will be going out as performance opportunities come in.  Our Next major performance is with the A Cappella Choir: Trinity Performance Tuesday, November 26th Noon - 1:00 pm Trinity Methodist Church - Oil City Admission Free

Congratulations to the members of the Oil City High School Choirs who have been selected to perform at the 2014 PMEA District 3 Choir Festival: Jennifer Williams - Soprano 1 Leisel Kober - Soprano 2 Anne Marie Hutchinson - Alto 1 Amber Culver - Alto 2 Robbie Jenkins - Tenor 2 Mitchell Amos - Tenor 2 Elija Lewis - Bass 2 Congratulations!

Congratulations to the A Cappella Choir for a great performance today at the Clarion University Choir Festival!

A Cappella Choir will be dismissed at 7:45 am tomorrow (Thursday) to participate in the 9th Annual Clarion University Choir Festival.  The festival begins at 9:30 at Marwick-Boyd Auditorium.  Lunch is being provided by the University.  Dress clothes will be worn under the robes.

Medical Forms for all choir members are due tomorrow (Friday, October 18th).  Please make sure that all member ID's and Group #'s are included in your proof of insurance. Per new board policy, students that do not show proof of either health insurance or accident insurance will not be able to participate in field trips or performances outside the school day, but will able to perform in all scheduled evening school concerts.  Med form can be found here: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/files/pmea%20festival%20medical%20form%20-%202013%20revision_reader.pdf

All Med Forms and Permission Slips for A Cappella Choir's field trip to Clarion University are due tomorrow (Friday, October 18th).  Forms can be found at: Med Form: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/files/pmea%20festival%20medical%20form%20-%202013%20revision_reader.pdf Permission Slip: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/files/clarion%20choir%20festival%20info%20and%20permission%20slip.docx

Today is the last day for district chorus auditions and paperwork.  Contract, Medical Form, and audition materials can be found on Mr. Luxbacher's teacher page.  Info at the bottom: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/

Pictures from the 2013 Alumni Band and Choir.  Thanks to all who participated!

At the last school board meeting, it was decided that all students participating in extra-curricular activities must show proof of medical insurance in the event of accident.  Students that do not currently have accident insurance are encouraged to participate in the school district's insurance plan.  Forms can be picked up in the High School Office.  Students in all choirs are to complete the attached medical form and return to Mr. Luxbacher no later than Friday, October 18th.  Forms will be kept on file during the school year and will either be returned or shredded at the end of the year.  See Mr. Luxbacher with questions.  Since choirs perform after school hours, we have been asked to participate in this new policy. GO TO: Student Medical Form

Below are reference recordings of the melody line and accompaniment for "Simple Gifts."  If you are auditioning for District Chorus this week, I must have your paperwork at the time of the audition.  I am available period 4, 6, and 10 Thursday, and periods 6 and 10 Friday.  I am also available after school both days.  Please email me to schedule an audition.  Also below is a new version of the medical form for District Chorus.  If you have already filled one out for District Chorus, you do not need to fill out another.  This version allows you to type directly into the form.  Go To: District Chorus Medical Form District Chorus Contract Simple Gifts - Music Simple Gifts - Melody Line - mp3 Simple Gifts - Accompaniment - mp3

Club's Choice Orders are due tomorrow (Tuesday, October 8 th ).  Please make sure all money and orders are correct, and that all checks are made out to OCMA.

A new semester of Venango Youth Choir is beginning again, under the direction of Mrs. Beth Orris.  Rehearsals will be from 4:00-5:30 on Mondays starting October 21st.   All rehearsal are at Good Hope Lutheran Church (at the top of Moran Street).  E mphasis for this semester will be on singing "Lessons", reading music, and traditional Christmas music. A concert and community caroling will take place on December 21st weekend.  The choir is free to kids from grades 3 to 8.  Brochures will be in the choir room later this week, and if you are interested, contact the church at 676-9122 and ask to speak with David Mayer.  Email inquiries can be sent to Mrs. Orris at orris@zoominternet.net .

If anyone has photos from the Alumni events during Homecoming weekend, please email them to sluxbacher@mail.ocasd.org .  I would like to post them on our websites.  Thanks so much!

A Cappella Choir has been invited once again this year to participate in the Clarion University Choir Festival, which will be held at Marwick-Boyd auditorium on Thursday, October 24th.  Information can be found here .  Please print, read, sign, and return to Mr. Luxbacher by Tuesday, October 22nd.

District Chorus Auditions are this week.  All paperwork was sent by email, and must be completed and turned in at time of audition.  Email Mr. Luxbacher if you did not receive it.  All auditions and paperwork must be completed by Friday, October 11th.

Club's Choice Fundraiser is due Tuesday, October 8th.  Checks should be made payable to OCMA.

Full Chorus Rehearsal

Women in Rehearsal - Jennifer Fogle, Director

Men in Rehearsal - Chuck May, Director

Good Luck to Mitch Amos, Kiersten Beach, Nicole Boocks, Rachele Heasley, Robbie Jenkins, Eli Lewis, and Allyson Stanley at the 2013 Harmony Festival today in Pittsburgh!

Orders for Choir Apparel are due tomorrow (Thursday, October 3rd).  Checks should be made out to Oil City Music Association.

Club's Choice Fundraisers are out and in the community. Due Date is Tuesday, October 8th.  Checks should be made out to Oil City Music Association.  See your favorite band or choir member to order!  If you would like to order online, email Mr. Luxbacher at sluxbacher@mail.ocasd.org.

Thanks to all of the alumni and current band and choir members who made this weekend's festivities a possibility.  Thanks also to the retired music department members who joined us as directors and performers!  Audio and video coming soon!

Great rehearsal with the alumni choir today. Come out and see the performance tomorrow at 4:30. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come out and help us establish the Oil City Music Department Endowment!

Music and Learning tracks are now up on my teacherpage ( www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher ).  Go to the alumni section on the left sidebar, and select Alumni Reference Recordings in the subheadings (you have to click the Alumni link before seeing the subheadings).  Hard copies and CD's should be in your hands in a few days.  Band music will also be coming out in the mailing for those doing both.

From tonight's Music in Oil Country.  Thanks to Sara Bell for taking this picture!

Great inaugural performance tonight by the 2013 Rhapsodies at Music in Oil Country.  Great solos and small groups by Clinton Ames, Jennifer Williams, Amber Culver, Alex King, and Kiersten Beach.  Much to be proud of!

A slight change to the Alumni Weekend set list.  Unfortunately, Mr. McConnell will not be guest conducting on the concert, due to some health issues that have come up (nothing serious, and I'm still working on him to maybe come and conduct the alma mater at the end...), so we will be substituting the Alfred Reed Pledge of Allegiance in the place of Echo Song.  Music and learning track CD will be on its way Monday!

After many weeks of deliberation, I am proud to announce the new men's quartet as: 4ward On! Quinton Reed - Tenor Robbie Jenkins - Lead Mitchell Amos -Baritone E lijah Lewis - Bass

Music for Alumni Weekend will be mailed out this Friday.  Learning tracks as well as copies of the music will be going up shortly on the choir website.  Check back often for updates.  Song list for the weekend includes: Echo Song - Orlando di Lasso (Conducted by Mr. John McConnell) Road Not Taken from "Frostiana" - Thompson (Conducted by Mr. Steve Luxbacher) Battle Hymn of the Republic - arr. Wilhousky (Accompanied and Conducted by Mr. Peter Nelson) Alma Mater - Runzo (Both Verses - performed with the alumni band) If you have not already signed up for the event, you can still do so at www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher

Dr. Carrico would like to invite all current and class of 2013 choir and musical cast members to participate in this year's Oil Heritage Parade.  The school district is sponsoring a float, and would like to have members of the various school organizations ride and walk with the float.  Report time would be between 3:45 and 4:00 Saturday (July 27th) on West First between Orange and Moran Streets (OCASD Float is #6 in the parade, and should be close to Innis Street).  Dress is Blue and White (Musical Cast should wear their show shirts from Crazy for You).  Email Mr. Luxbacher by 2:00 Friday, July 26th if you are planning on participating. 

Congratulations Class of 2013!  To all those who are graduating tonight, best wishes on this new journey in your life!

Updated Rhapsodies list is now online: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/news.cfm?subpage=1514280

The Results for Rhapsody in Blues and Quartets for 2013-2014 are now on the choir's webpage.   http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/news.cfm?subpage=1514280

After some deliberation this afternoon, we would like to call back a few people before making final decisions.  Callbacks will be Monday, with results to be posted late Monday/Tuesday morning.  We will be in touch if we need to hear you again.  Thank you for your patience!

Congratulations to Matt Mansfield, recipient of the 2013 C. Frank Puleo Scholarship!

Excellent Auditions today for Men's Quartet.  Everyone was a contender for the four spots, and decisions were hard to make. 2013-2014 Men's Quartet Quinton Reed - Tenor Robbie Jenkins - Lead Mitchell Amos - Baritone Eli Lewis - Bass Congratulations!   

May 17th's Swing Out will be broadcast on Venango Video this Sunday, May 26th, at 1:30 pm.  This week's band concerts will be broadcast next Sunday at the same time.

Oil City High School Music Department concludes the spring concert season with the Spring High School Band Concert tonight (May 23rd) at 7:30 in the HS Auditorium.  Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the door.  Come out and support our instrumental colleagues!

OC Music Department End of the Year Picnic Wednesday, May 29th 5:00 OCMS Picnic Pavillion Main Course, Drinks, and picnic ware Provided Last Name A-M: Bring a Dessert Last Name N-Z: Bring a Side dish or salad Hope to See You There!

After many months of planning, we are happy to announce that the first, hopefully soon to be annual, Oil City High School Alumni Band and Choir concert will take place during homecoming weekend this fall (weekend of September 27th).  Tentative plans are to invite alumni band and choir members to sing the National Anthem and Alma Mater with the current band and choir at the football game Friday night, rehearse the choir Saturday afternoon, rehearse band Sunday afternoon, and have a 4:00 concert Sunday.  Stay tuned for further details on how you can get involved!

The choirs of Bloomsburg University of PA will perform a free concert today at 4:30 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin.  Haleigh McDonald (class of 2012) will be performing with their women's choir.  Donations will be accepted at the end of the concert, with proceeds going to the ABC Pregnancy Center.

An amazing concert tonight by the Oil City High School Choirs!  So proud of you all.  Congrats to Dan and Sophie, our 2013 Swing Out King and Queen, and Dan for being selected for the choral award!

We are happy to announce that tonight's Swing Out will be live streamed on OCASD TV.  Follow the link below to access the webpage: OCASD TV - Swing Out Live Stream

Oil City High School Choirs present the 66th Annual Swing Out tomorrow (Friday, May 17th) at 7:30 in the High School Auditorium.  Tickets are $2 at the door.  Featured groups include the Concert, Women's, and A Cappella Choirs, Quartets Radical Rhythm, Quarter to 4, and Just 4 Kicks, and the Rhapsody in Blues.  Come Join us for a great night of music and celebration!

MS Chorus Concert Tomorrow (Wed, May 15) @ 7:00 pm.  Free to the public.

RIBs:  Remember to come school dressed for the performance tomorrow (RIB Gear).  You will be dismissed at 8:10.

Choral Concerts Galore This Week!   MS Chorus Concert Wednesday , May 15th @ 7:00.  Admission Free 66th Annu al Swing Out Friday, May 17th @ 7:30.  A dmission $2 Come Join Us!

Slippery Rock PA, ETA: 12:10 AM

Current Position: Allison Park. ETA: 12:19 AM.

Excellent performance today by the high school choir at Washington National Cathedral! What a venue and what memories! Now for the long ride home. Arrival time will be updated as we go this evening.

Well, today is the big day! OC Choirs perform at the Washington National Cathedral at 3:30 today! If you are in the DC area, come join us!

For some reason, the trip itinerary link on the front page is down. The direct address to the itinerary online is: http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/news.cfm?subpage=1578123

Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal - Shaw/Parker Set Me As A Seal - Clausen Salvation Is Created - Tchesnokov Alleluia - Boyce The Creation - Richter The Lamb - Tavener Musica est Dei Donum Optimi - di Lasso Ain't Got Time to Die - Johnson The Irish Blessing - Bacak

Students going on the trip should stop in tomorrow to get a garment bag and check robes. Students should make sure they have all music for Sunday's performance.

Please review the "What to Bring" section of your trip packet in your preparations. Label your suitcase, both inside and out. You will get a luggage tag once we do bag check.

Thursday is the Big Day! Off to DC! If any OC alums are in the Winchester, VA or Washington DC area, come see us perform! OMB performs Saturday at the Apple Blossom Grand Parade, and choir sings Sunday at 3:30 pm at the Washington National Cathedral.

Cathedral Choir will rehearse tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 tonight (Sunday, April 29th) in the choir room. Hope to see you there!

Thank You and Congratulations to all of the participating groups in the 3rd Annual Night of A Cappella.  Wonderful performances by all.  You have a lot to be proud about!

3rd Annual Night of A Cappella tomorrow night (Thurs, 4/25) at 8:00 pm in the HS Auditorium.  Tickets are $2 at the door.  Hope to see you there!

We are excited to announce the addition of the Speakeasy Rascals to tomorrow night's Night of A Cappella.  Concert is tomorrow night (4/25) at 8:00 pm at the HS.  Tickets are $2 @ door.

Good first rehearsal tonight of Cathedral Choir.  Still lots of work to do, but we are well on our way.  Recordings of Hark I Hear and Lamb will be in the Media section of website soon!

Rehearsal tonight (Sunday 4/21) for all choir students going on the DC trip from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Oil City High School Proudly Presents its 3rd Annual Night of A Cappella Thursday Night, April 25th at 8:00 pm in the High School Auditorium.  Tickets are $2 at the door.

Trip review meeting tonight (4/16/13) at 6:30 in the HS Auditorium.  Parents and students going on the trip are encouraged to attend.

Trip Review Meeting Tuesday, April 16th, at 6:30 in the HS Auditorium. All students going on the D.C. Trip and their parents are encouraged to attend.

Hoagie Pick-up Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 10th) from 4-6 in the HS Cafeteria.

The 3rd Annual Night of A Cappella scheduled for this Saturday night, April 6th, at Oil City High School, has been postponed to a later date.  Details will be forthcoming. 

Oil City High School presents its 3rd Annual Night of A Cappella this Saturday night, April 6th at 7:30 in the HS Auditorium. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the door.

All Recordings of the Music for Night of A Cappella are up on the website.  Please download and practice before next week's rehearsals. http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/media.cfm?subpage=1680259

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Oil City High School Presents its 3rd Annual "Night of A Cappella," Saturday night, April 6th, at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the door. Featured Groups: Just 4 Kicks Quarter to 4 Radical Rhythm and The Rhapsody in Blues 

DUE TO WEATHER AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS AFTERNOON'S REHEARSAL FOR THE COWBOYS AND ZANGLER GIRLS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  Sunday's Choreography rehearsal is still on at 2:00 (Slap That Bass - Bobby, Zangler Girls, Cowboys)