Miami University Band Day

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Congratulations to the following for participating in Miami University's "Band Day"!

Justin Bolin, Christian Cecere, Sam Cecere, Katelyn Rousch, Kasey Allen, Bro Fultz, Keri Parker, Jen Black, Charlotte Cameron, Emma Trout, Maddie Stein, Marylynn Koons, Maya Soundappan and Emmie Blum

Justin Bolin, Christian Cecere, Sam Cecere, Katelyn Rousch, Kasey Allen, Bro Fultz, Keri Parker, Jen Black, Charlotte Cameron, Emma Trout, Maddie Stein, Marylynn Koons, Maya Soundappan and Emmie Blum

The kids got to reunite with our own Jacob Reid, who is now marching in Miami's band.

The kids got to reunite with our own Jacob Reid, who is now marching in Miami's band.

Visit the Ross Band Of Class Boosters Facebook page for more pictures of this awesome experience!

Visit the Ross Band Of Class Boosters Facebook page for more pictures of this awesome experience!

The 2016 Ross High School Group Album on Flickr

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If you are interested in downloading or sharing any of the group photos as well as the individual senior pictures, visit our Flickr page in the link below.  To download you'll need to use a desktop computer; click on the picture you like; then in the bottom right hand corner you'll see the download and share icons to use.

https://www.flickr.com/…/97448269@…/albums/72157669182658653

2016-2017 Ross High School Band Officers

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Introducing......  The 2016-2017 Band Officers.

  • Drum Majors:   Eric Dietrich, Andrea Kaufhold, & Lauren Schwab
  • President:   Justin Bolin
  • Vice President:   Brandon Armstrong
  • Secretary:  Emma Trout
  • Historian:  Marylynn Koons
  • Quartermasters:   Spencer Wallace, Derek Johnson, Abby McCracken, & Andy Davis
  • Librarians:   Hope Cornelius, & Katelin Rousch
  • Freshman Rep:   To Be Announced at Band Camp
  • Sophomore Rep:   Anna Bagley
  • Junior Rep:   Sara McKee
  • Senior Rep:   Nathan Hoeweller
  • Color Guard Head Captain:   Charlotte Cameron
  • Color Guard Flag Captain:   Stephanie Wyatt
  • Color Guard Weapon Captain:   Serenity Newman

 

Ross Band Boosters' Dining Fundraiser

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The Ross Band Boosters are having a multi dinner raffle.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. There are FOUR prizes that can be won this year.

1st Place – Longhorn Steakhouse, Frisch’s, Eli’s and IHOP ($220 Value)
2nd Place – Quaker Steak & Lube, Outback Steakhouse, Pot Belly Sandwich Shop and Cheddars ($155 Value) 
3rd Place – Kreimer’s Bier Haus, First Watch and Ross Gold Star ($105 Value)
4th Place – Angilo’s, Panera Bread and Quaker Steak & Lube ($73 Value)

Each band member was given 12 tickets to sell. If you would like more to sell, please contact Leslie Ellis at iago@zoomtown.com or by text/phone at 513-615-5986.

Please sell to family, friends and co-workers. All proceeds from raffle sales go towards supporting the Middle and High School band programs. These funds help buy instruments, music, uniforms and pay for needed repairs.

Please patronage these 13 restaurants. We would not have a raffle without them.

Thank you for your support!

O.M.E.A. Solo and Ensemble Results 2016

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Congratulations to all of the students who participated in a Solo and/or Ensemble this year.  Below are the results. 

Superior Ratings

  • Kelly Ellis - Bassoon solo
  • Emma Trout - Tenor Saxophone solo
  • Lydia Hatfield - Clarinet solo
  • Jacob Reid - Alto Saxophone solo
  • Justin Bolin - Trumpet solo
  • Derek Johnson - Snare Drum and Multiple Percussion solos
  • Ross Brass Sextet #2 ensemble (Sara McKee, Lauren Schwab, Lauren Osborne, Nathan Soundappan, Jacob Walker, & Clayton Eschenbrenner)
  • Ross Trumpet Trio ensemble (Nate Ziepfel, Andy Davis, & Dylan Maret)
  • Ross Saxophone Quartet #2 ensemble (Claire Bulach, Brant Courtney, Emmie Blum, & Emma Trout)
  • Ross Percussion ensemble (Josh Toney, Nathan Hoeweller, Karl Dierking, Brendan McCracken, Spencer Wallace, Derek Johnson, Julia Adams, Marylynn Koons, Clayton Eschenbrenner, Abby McCracken, & Hayley Martin)
  • Ross Flute Trio ensemble (Melody Conrad, Zoe Whitehill, & Stephanie Wyatt)
  • Ross Brass Sextet #1 ensemble (Nate Ziepfel, Jacob Emenaker, Emily Janssen, Eric Dietrich, Clayton Eschenbrenner, & Brandon Armstrong)
  • Ross Trombone Trio (Nathan Soundappan, Ian Smith, & Nikki Sundrup)

Excellent Ratings

  • Claire Bulach - Alto Saxophone solo
  • Karl Dierking - Snare Drum solo
  • Marylynn Koons - Alto Saxophone solo
  • Ross Saxophone Quartet #1 ensemble (Jacob Reid, Kasey Allen, Adrienne Carney, & Marylynn Koons)

 

Honor Band 2016

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Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were chosen to be in the 2016 District 13 Honor Band.

Hunter Cornelius - 7th Grade Honor Band

Emma Trout - Freshmen Honor Band

Derek Johnson - Senior High Honor Band & The Honor Jazz Band

Honor Jazz Band performs January 10 at Kings High School. Middle and High School Honor Bands perform January 17 at Mason High School. 

 

 

Introducing the 2015-16 RHS Jazz Band

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THE 2015 - 2016 JAZZ BAND

Saxophones 

  • Robby Henggeler - Alto
  • Claire Bulach - Alto
  • Kasey Allen - Tenor
  • Marylynn Koons - Tenor
  • Jacob Reid - Baritone

Trumpets

  • Justin Bolin
  • Charleigh Scaggs
  • Nate Ziepfel
  • Sam Hauenstein
  • Jacob Emenaker

Trombones 

  • Ian Smith
  • Olivia Kluener
  • Nathan Soundappan
  • Jakob Walker

Rhythm Section

  • David Reitenbach - Piano
  • Zoe Whitehill - Piano
  • Derek Johnson - Drums
  • Nathan Hoeweller - Drums
  • Eric Woodruff - Bass
  • Kevin Patrick - Bass
  • Brandon Armstrong - Guitar
  • Clayton Eschenbrenner - Tuba