OMEA State Contest Information
The Perry Symphonic Winds and Concert Band will perform at OMEA State at Glenoak HS on Friday, April 25th! This event is free and open to the public and we HIGHLY encourage parents to come out and support our fantastic ensembles.
• Concert Band: At PHS in seats at 3:45 PM, buses roll at 4PM. Performance at 5:45 PM
• Symphonic Winds: At PHS in seats at 6:15PM, buses roll at 6:30PM. Performance at 8:15 PM
2025 Field Commander and Leadership Team Info
• Field Commander auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 23 immediately after school. For details and info click here
• If you are interested in applying for the 2025 Leadership Team, please submit a 1 page essay detailing why you think you should be chosen for the Leadership Team. A well written application essay should include: what band means to you, what makes for a good leader, and why you think you are a good leader.
In addition to your letter, your attendance, marching/playing ability, and attitude will be taken into consideration. If you plan to audition for Field Commander, you must submit a leadership essay. Please note in your essay that you want to be considered for Field Commander.
Letters are due no later than Friday, April 11th.
Perry Bands Superior Again!
Congratulations to both the Symphonic Winds and Concert Band on earning straight Superior ratings Friday night at OMEA District Large Group Adjudicated Event! Both ensembles will be heading to OMEA State for the 15th consecutive year! Our next performance will be at Glenoak on April 25th! (possibly 26th, but we are requesting the 25th)
District Contest Updates
Please note that our performance times have been moved approx. 30 minutes earlier, which means we will depart 30 minutes earlier. The original post has been updated with new times.
District Contest Info
• Our pre-district concert is this upcoming Monday at 7PM in the aux gym. Winds should be in seats at 6:30PM for pictures. Concert Band pictures will immediately follow. Please make sure you are wearing appropriate concert uniform attire.
• District Contest will be held at John Glenn High School on Friday, March 7.
Concert Band in seats for attendance at 6:00PM, buses roll at 6:15PM. Performance at 8:25PM.
Symphonic Winds in seats for attendance at 7:45PM, buses roll at 8:00PM. Performance at 10:15PM
Announcements week of 12/3/24
• Welcome back! I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. Congrats on an excellent performance by both groups at the Palace!
• A reminder that solo/ensemble forms and payment are due no later than THIS Friday
• Winds- We will begin recording sessions today. Please bring pencils, patience, and ALL of your music (I’d like to collect it soon)
Palace Concert Info
• The Palace Theatre concert is this coming Tuesday, November 26th at 7PM
• Concert Band and Symphonic Winds members should arrive by 6:30. Instruments and equipment can be placed in the dressing rooms beneath the stage. Both bands will then be seated in the balcony.
• Band members should wear their concert uniforms for their respective bands. Dress shoes are a must. No tennis shoes, flip flops, etc. If you don’t have dress shoes, your marching band shoes are fine.
• No tickets will be sold at the door. Please plan on purchasing your tickets ASAP as we are almost sold out. Doors for the audience will be open at 6:15PM.
Friday vs Big Walnut
• Doors open at 4PM, buses roll at 4:30PM
• Full uniform + raincoats- we will be performing at halftime
• Bring $$ as you will have access to concessions during the 3rd quarter
• We should return to PHS around 11 or 11:30PM depending on the length of the game
• If we lose, all uniform items and instruments will be turned in following the game. If we win, our next game will be at a neutral site.
