Congratulations to the Patriot Marching Band on a great trip and performance in the 2024 National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C.!
We are looking forward to returning to D.C. in 2026!
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Maestro's Minute
Maestro's Minute
05 Aug 25
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
Director of Upper School Music
Open Door Christian Schools
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Fall Semester
August
01 - 5th Grade Instrument Sign-Up's Emailed Out @ 5:00 PM
15 - 5th Grade Instrument Sign-Up's Due by 8:00 AM
New Families Emails Due by 8:00 AM to Mr. Hudson
25 - Back to School Night
27 - First Day of School
29 - 6th-12 Grade Students - First Day with Instruments
September
03 - 5th & 6th Grade First Day with Instruments
13 - Vermilion Parade of Bands (HS Band with Color Guard & Poms)
20 - Elyria Parade of Bands (HS Band with Color Guard & Poms)
25 - Homecoming Performance (MS Band, HS Band with Color Guard & Poms, HS Choir)
October
04 - OMEA Solo & Ensemble Participation to Mr. Hudson by 3:15 PM Today
11 - Firelands Parade of Bands (HS Band with Color Guard & Poms)
18 - Edison Parade of Bands (HS Band with Color Guard & Poms)
November
TBD - Upper School Veterans Day Chapel (HS Band & Choir)
December
TBD - 5th Grade Christmas Concert
11 - 6th-12th Grade Christmas Concert
Spring Semester
January
TBD - OMEA Solo & Ensemble (HS Band & Choir - Must sign up with Mr. Hudson no later than October 1)
February
21 - Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Performance (MS Band, MS Choir, HS Band, HS Choir, Jazz Band)
March
TBD - Marching Band Parent Meeting for 25-26 School Year @ 6:00 PM (RNC) - All Students/Families of Students Currently in Grades 8-11
06-07 - OMEA District Contest (HS Band & 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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