BAND
BOOSTER BULLETIN
INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETING
Enjoy coffee and pastries and learn about the music program. Join us at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 inside the Oak Grove High School theater Please contact Erica at president@ogbb.org for more information.
GOODWILL FUNDRAISER
JAMBA JUICE FUNDRAISER
Thinking about cleaning up before fall? Goodwill will compensate OGBB for our gently used donations! Come by from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. The truck will be in the parking lot at Blossom Hill Rd.
Cool down with six free delicious, nutritious, and refreshing smoothies while helping out the band and color guard! For $15 get a Jamba Juice BOGO card for six uses of buy-1-get1-free smoothies. https://tinyurl.com/OgbbJamba
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LEVI'S
Help us raise money for the band and color guard, and your student. We need volunteers to work concessions and earn up to $200/event for your student for a 6-8 hour block of time. Enjoy the high energy environment at football games and concerts.
MARCHING SEASON BEGINS WITH BAND CAMP, BARBECUE
By Mical Valentina Sausman
The 2024 band camp was a whirlwind of activity, filled with long days of practice and rehearsal. From July 29th to August 3rd, band members dedicated countless hours to perfecting their marching routines and music. The early mornings and late nights were undoubtedly challenging, but the students' enthusiasm remained high throughout the week.
Under the guidance of the Mr. Moura and the technicians, students worked diligently to master their parts and synchronize their movements. The camp provided an opportunity for band members to strengthen their musical skills, build camaraderie, and develop a sense of teamwork. Beyond the rigorous practice schedule, there were also moments for relaxation and fun.
To celebrate the end of a successful camp, the band hosted a BBQ on September 3rd. Family and friends gathered to enjoy delicious food and
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We reached out to friends, family, alumni and local businesses to request in-kind donations. Special thanks to Matt Guthrie and Kaiser for donating water bottles, and to Ashley Donaldson and Lisa Chavis for helping us cross off some items in our Amazon wishlist. www.ogbb.org
OGBB BULLETIN AUG./SEPT. 2024
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
Hello! My name is Erica, and I have just recently joined the Oak Grove Marching Band Board as the President of the boosters. I have been a band parent going on three years alongside my son, Eli, who plays Saxophone. It has been such an incredible journey and experience, helping out for field shows, and volunteering at football games. I have met some amazing parents who are also a part of the boosters. It is so nice seeing students in their element learning and having a good time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Regular rehearsals are 6 to 9 p.m. on Tues. & Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sat.
8/12 to 8/30 - Jamba Juice BOGO x6 Fundraiser
8/18 - Levi's Stadium Concessions Football – Saints vs. 49ers
8/24 - Goodwill Donation Fundraiser
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove High School (OGHS) in the parking lot by Blossom Hill Rd.
8/30 - OGHS Football Concessions
From 4 to 9 p.m. at the OGHS football stadium.
9/6 - OGHS Football Concessions
9/10 from 7 to 9 p.m. OGBB Monthly Board Meeting room J3
9/27 - OGHS Football Concessions
9/29 Levi's Stadium Concessions Football – Patriots vs. 49ers
10/5 Friends and Family Dinner Fundraiser
10/6 Levi's Stadium Concessions Football – Cardinals vs. 49ers
10/20 Levi's Stadium Concessions Football – Chiefs vs. 49ers
10/27 Levi's Stadium Concessions Football – Cowboys vs. 49ers
10/24 OGHS Football Concessions:
Join our ‘OGBB Alumni & Family’ group on the BAND app. Get updates and stay connected! https://band.us/n
My hopes for this year's students in the marching band and color guard is just for them to go out on that field, have fun and make memories, live in the moment. You can learn so much from the program and take what you have learned after high school. I look forward to meeting new students and parents, welcome to the 2024 Marching Band and Color Guard Season.
If you have any questions on how you can help, please contact me at president@ogbb.org.
PARENTS, ALUMNI HELP KEEP PROGRAM RUNNING
From top: Parents volunteer to work concessions at Levi's stadium to help earn money toward their student's account.
Below: Volunteers also make up the truck and pit crew, which loads and unloads equipment after a show. Find out about how you can help by emailing Sarah at vicepresident@ogbb.org
LEVI'S |
HAVE FUN, RAISE FUNDS
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We need volunteers to work concessions for the following upcoming events:
8/18 Football – Saints vs. 49ers
9/9 Football – Jets vs. 49ers
9/29 Football – Patriots vs. 49ers
10/6 Football – Cardinals vs. 49ers
10/20 Chiefs vs. 49ers
Requirements:
• Must be at least 18+.
• Dress code is black pants and black non-slip shoes.
•Mandatory training provided.
For more information on how to participate in this fundraising opportunity, please send a message to jeff3@cisco.com with your full name, shirt size, and your cell phone number.
Scan to find out more about Levi's and other OGBB fundraising events.
NOTES FROM THE BAND DIRECTOR
Hello from the band office. My name is Chris Moura. I have been the director of bands here at Oak Grove since 1995.
I am so excited about this new season of music. We have many performance opportunities for your students to participate in.
The band program is a place for beginning musicians up through the
marching band, pep band, jazz band, winter percussion and winterguard.
Throughout the year we perform on campus for concerts, football games and rallies as well as in our community, across California and internationally.
The most visible performance ensemble is the marching band. We compete 6 times and travel as far as Fresno. This year after state championships on November 24th we plan to travel down to Anaheim to march down main street in Disneyland. In addition to this trip, your students will be offered the opportunity to travel to London, England or Madrid, Spain! This trip is a few years away but the fundraising is starting now!
The Oak Grove Band program is well known across California. In my 29 years so far, we have won 36 championships! Come be a part of something great!! Go to www.ogbb.org/memberinfo to find out more about our band program. most advanced musicians. We offer two concert bands, the symphonic band for the younger students and the wind ensemble for the more advanced students we also have
Context Contest:
The mugshot of Moura above is actually from a photo of him holding something up. What's your guess? Enter to win an OG Band Greek pin: https://tinyurl.com/ContextContest
OGBB BULLETIN
From top: (clockwise) Parents, students, and staff enjoy barbecue and participate in performing the first few sets of the opener on the last day of band camp.
Right: See a video of the end of band camp on www.tiktok.com/@ogbandboosters.
Below: Students perform set to set drills of the opener for parents after the barbecue.
BAND CAMP |
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PARENTS JOIN IN
watch the students perform. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase the band's progress and hard work. The BBQ provided a chance for everyone to relax, socialize, and appreciate the dedication of the band members.
Overall, the 2024 band camp was a resounding success. The students emerged from the experience with a deeper appreciation for music, a stronger sense of community, and a solid foundation for the upcoming marching season.
Those interested in finding out more about the marching band and color guard can find out more by filling out the form at https://tinyurl.com/OGHSMBCG
"THE STUDENTS EMERGED FROM THE EXPERIENCE WITH A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC, A STRONGER SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE UPCOMING MARCHING SEASON.
Find out more about us by following us on Instagram and TikTok @OGBandBoosters.
OGBB BULLETIN AUG./SEPT. 2024
IN-KIND | DONATIONS
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We have many things that we still need to keep our students safe and the program running smoothly. The Oak Grove Band Boosters have created an Amazon wishlist for friends, families, and businesses to support our youth music program. Your contributions and generosity are greatly appreciated. Thank you from our students and staff. https://tinyurl.com/OGBB2024wishlist
REGULAR BOOSTER MEETINGS
The Oak Grove Band Boosters is a 501(c)3 charity with its regular board meeting scheduled on the second Tuesday of every month. The board meets at 7 p.m. in the piano lab (room J3). The next meetings scheduled are for September 10 and October 8.
SEE SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS
Did you miss the Swing and Sway, Ride4Moura Fundraiser, or the Fourth of July Parade? Follow us on Facebook and see a recap of past events and stay current on our recent activities. Take a deep dive at www.facebook.com/ogbb.org
PROGRAM SPONSORS
GET SEEN
Sponsor benefits include your logo or message on the OGBB.org sponsor page, newsletters and acknowledgment on social media. Sponsor is by going to https://tinyurl.com/OGBBSponsors.
Friend of the band dedication $50:
• A business-card size advertisement or message in our band yearbook
Sponsorship $100:
• A small logo or message placement on our tractor trailer
Bronze Sponsorship $250:
• A medium logo or message placement on our tractor trailer
Silver Sponsorship $500:
• A medium logo or message placement on our truck trailer
• A business-card size advertisement or message in our band yearbook
Gold Sponsorship $1,000:
• A large logo or message placement on our truck trailer
• A quarter-page size ad or message in our band yearbook
Platinum Sponsorship $2,000:
• A large logo or message placement on our tractor trailer door
•A half-page size ad or message in our band yearbook
Diamond Sponsorship $5,000
• An extra-large logo or message placement on our truck trailer door
• A full-page size ad or message in our band yearbook
DISNEYLAND BOUND
We're aiming to go to Disneyland after championships. To do this we need more performers in the horns, drumline, and color guard. If you're interested in joining the band, please email the band director at mourac@esuhsd.org.
