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Homecoming Performance TONIGHT - Friday, October 16th

Here is the final information: Report Time: 5:45 pm in the choir room (Cheer and Football, we'll meet you at the field) Dress: Jeans, Oil City Top (If not Oil City top, please wear a blue, white, or grey top - no large logos other than OC) Choir will perform: between 6:50 and 6:55 pm - Parents should be in the stadium by 6:45 to be able to get a seat to watch. Students will be done by 7:00pm, and may leave after the performance, or stay for the game. This is a required performance (35% of the 1st nine weeks grade) WEATHER: There is a strong chance of rain for tonight. If the rain is light, we will still perform. If it looks that the rain will be heavy, or storms develop, I will try to make the call by 5:15 pm. Please have Remind notifications turned on, and check email to get updates. If you don't receive an update, plan that the performance will take place. REMIND: To sign up for Remind Texts, send the following to the phone number 81010: A Cappella: @accchor Bass: @ocba...

PARENT HELP NEEDED!!!

 We need a few parents to help sorting the Gahr’s Hamloaf fundraiser when it comes in Wednesday.  Would need help starting at 1:30.  contact Mr. Luxbacher or Mr. Cartwright if able to help. 

Oil City Music Association Meeting - Monday, September 21st!

The Oil City Music Association (OCMA) is our parent organization, dedicated to supporting the music department in all of its activities, coordinating fundraising efforts for our students, and serving as an advocate for our program within the greater Oil City and Venango County community. Our first general meeting of the year will be held tomorrow evening, Monday, September 21, at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Choir Room. We will share updates on the start of the school year, outline plans for the months ahead, and elect officers for the 2026–2027 school year. There are many meaningful ways to be involved, and we hope you will join us. If you are interested in serving as an officer, please contact Mr. Cartwright or Mr. Luxbacher. The officer positions include: President — Leads the executive board and general meetings; coordinates fundraisers; works directly with the band and choir directors to identify program needs and engage the parent organization in supporting them. Vice President —...

PMEA District 3 Jr. High Chorus Fest Selections

Congratulations to the following Oil City Middle and High School students who were selected for the PMEA District 3 Jr. High Chorus Fest to be held January 23rd at Oil City High School: Samantha Bartlett Emma Donovan Ava Drozdo Hope Faunce Bella Harriett Carsen Hartle Sara Jackson Rylie Johnson Joseph Kiskaddon Kaitlyn Luxbacher Kaci McClelland Kendall Miller Violet Moulin Bristol Plowman Owen Ruditis Mila Siembida Laney Smith Kaleb Vitka Josie Witmer Brody Woodworth Bryar Zuck

QUILTS OF VALOR EVENT TONIGHT

Report time: 6:30 Dress Clothes under the robes (band will wear dress clothes as well) The ceremony is open to the public, and the public is invited to attend. Ceremony starts at 7:00 and should last about an hour. This is a concert grade for the second nine weeks. Students who need community service can complete a form for either one hour (band or or choir) or two hours (both band and choir). See Mr. Luxbacher if you didn’t complete a form or if you have questions.

PMEA District 3 Chorus Results

Congratulations to the following Oil City High School Choir members who will be representing us at the PMEA District 3 High School Choir Festival, to be held at Brockway High School in January: Isabella Vorse - Soprano 2 Madelyn Garland - Alto 1 Shayla Hanlon - Alto 2 Carson Foster - Tenor 2 Chayce Whittemore - Tenor 2 Bryce Davis - Bass 2 Heath Warner - Bass 2 The District 3 Jr. High Chorus Fest Participants will be determined soon!

CONCERT WEEK REMINDERS

It's Concert Week for the Middle and High School Choirs.   Here is the rundown for the week: THURSDAY, MAY 8th - MS Chorus Concert - 8th Grade Chorus Report Time 6:30 pm - Report to the Choir Room - Concert Begins at 7:00 pm (Admission Free) - Dress: same as the holiday concert.  Black pants, white shirt, and dress shoes.  Guys should have a tie, and for the ladies, tie or scarf are optional.  If students are in need of any concert clothing, please let me know, or have them let me know Monday, and I will work with our clothing closet at the middle school to get it for them.   - This is a required concert, and 35% of their nine weeks grade.   SATURDAY, MAY 10th - HS Swing Out - Report Time 7:00 pm  - Concert Begins at 7:30 pm (Admission $2 per person) - Dress: Dress clothes under the robes - This is a required concert, and 35% of their nine weeks grade.   - We are in need of a few parents to work the ticket booth for the concert...