Maestro's Minute
Maestro's Minute
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17 Jul 26
There is a lot to look forward to this school year at ODCS, and I am excited that your child will be a part of this experience.
Please be sure to check your email for new information for your grade level as it is available.
Musically Yours,
Kristoffer J. Hudson, M.Ed.
Director of Upper School Music
Open Door Christian Schools
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Fall Semester
August
03 - 5th Grade Instrument Sign-Up's Emailed Out @ 5:00 PM
17 - 5th Grade Instrument Sign-Up's Due by 8:00 AM
New Families Emails Due by 8:00 AM to Mr. Hudson
24 - MS & HS Back to School Night
25 - Elementary Back to School Night
26 - MS & HS First Day of School
31 - 6th-12 Grade Students - First Day with Instruments
September
01 - Elementary First Day of School
12 - Vermilion Parade of Bands (HS Band, Color Guard, & Poms)
19 - Elyria Parade of Bands (HS Band, Color Guard, & Poms)
25 - Homecoming Performance (MS Band, HS Band, Color Guard & Poms, MS Choir, HS Choir)
October
02 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble Participation to Mr. Hudson & Mrs. Porter by 3:15 PM Today
10 - Firelands Parade of Bands (HS Band, Color Guard, & Poms)
17 - End of Season Party/Awards (HS Band, Color Guard & Poms)
November
12 - Upper School Veterans Day Chapel (HS Band & HS Choir)
December
08 - 6th-12th Grade Christmas Choir Concert
10 - 6th-12th Grade Christmas Band Concert
Spring Semester
January
23 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble (HS Band & Choir - Must sign up with Mr. Hudson & Mrs. Porter no later than October 2)
February
20 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Performance (MS Band, MS Choir, HS Band, HS Choir, Jazz Band)
March
04 - Marching Band Parent Meeting for 27-28 School Year @ 6:00 PM (RNC) - All Students/Families of Students Currently in Grades 8-11
12-13 - OMEA District Contest (HS Band & HS Choir)
May
TBD - OMEA State Contest (HS Band & Choir)
18 - Music & Drama Awards Night @ 6:00 PM (RNC)
TBD - 5th Grade Spring Concert @ 6:00 PM
23 - 6th-12th Grade Spring Concert @ 7:30 PM
29 - Elyria Memorial Day Parade (HS Band with Color Guard & Poms)
Upcoming Band Camp Dates
Upcoming Band Camp Dates
Note: All band camps and practices will be mandatory to attend.
Summer 2025 (2025-2026 School Year)
July 9-11 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
July 11 Uniform Fittings (8:45 AM - 3:00 PM)
Time slots will be assigned at a later date. Please keep this date available to help ensure a speedy process.
July 14-18 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
July 21-25 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
July 28 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 4 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 11 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2026 (2026-2027 School Year)
July 8-10 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Camp (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
July 13-17 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 27-31 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
Aug 3 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 10 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 17 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2027 (2027-2028 School Year)
July 7-9 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Camp (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
July 12-16 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 26-30 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
Aug 2 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 9 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 16 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Summer 2028 (2028-2029 School Year)
July 5-7 Percussion Camp (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
New Member Camp (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
July 10-14 Band Camp 1 (8:45 AM - 1:00 PM)
July 24-28 Band Camp 2 (8:45 AM - 5:00 PM)
July 31 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 7 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
Aug 14 Band Practice (8:45 AM - 12:00 PM)
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