Oak Ridge Appreciation

[melloyellow1999]

I know this post will be a little long, and it's a little out of place, but I just want to share my thoughts on the War Eagle band. I know a lot of kids from ORHS read this (especially my favorite bass clarinet player, hey dude!!!), and I want them to know how proud I am. They made state for the first time in school history! I'd be lying if I said I didn't get emotional, and even a little jealous. They've come so far, and I'm so excited to see where they go from here.

 

As ORHS alumni, I never got to experience state. Putting our hearts and souls into a show and receiving no reward for it hurt. It really hurt to not hear our name get called, and it hurt even more to hear our band director tell us, through teary eyes, that she is proud no matter what. 

 

So I hope that these band kids are reveling in their accomplishment. I hope they are celebrating not only for themselves, but for the classes before them that never got to experience the greatness that they're standing in. I hope as they walk into the Alamodome, they take a minute to let everything sink in; the dream that we desired finally came true. They worked harder than ever before, putting in more time and effort than I ever did, and they stole the show. This is the highest honor that a marching band can ever receive, and they deserve every second of it.  Oak Ridge is finally breaking out in the band world because of wonderful kids, wonderful staff, and, of course, an amazing, spectacular, Bright and Beautiful show. 

[LostChoirGuy]

I'm very happy for them and I hope they blow everyone away with their show because they are playing music that I have in one of my dream shows and it is awesome to see it getting played well.

[gmtb617]

Their hard work is showing, for sure; really want to see their show live. I predict many newer Houston band programs will start to break out very fast, very soon; Oak Ridge being among the leaders of this trend.

[gmtb617]

Also they stopped marching bent-leg technique this year, did they?

[Guest]

Im so happy for them. They were truly robbed in 2016.

[allyarcher]

 

Also they stopped marching bent-leg technique this year, did they?

[allyarcher]

Yes we did. We learned an entirely different marching technique that everyone picked up on quickly so we could put all of our focus on the show

[Avisshadow]

Also they stopped marching bent-leg technique this year, did they?

WHAT?!? I thought I was crazy thinking their marching looked different!! My mind is so blown right now, you have no idea.

[MarkD33]

Saturday was a great night for CISD.  I can tell you this without reservation.  The College Park parents are pumped that y'all are heading to state.  Saturday was the first time I really got to sit and watch ORHS's show.  It's simply fantastic.  Those kids can play and march. 

 

We'll be there in force for you when you perform at 6:45 PM next Monday!  

[TWHSParent]

I love Oak Ridge's show this year. The clean visuals and beautiful music are just amazing. Absolutely a show and program to be proud of! I'll be there Monday (if I can stay awake after our early performance) to cheer you on. Saturday morning will be close, but I'm going to try to make it.

[tstrom01]

Wow thank you all so much! And to Melloyellow1999, Hi!

[WoodlandsMom4ever]

Can’t wait to watch the show again this weekend. I’ve loved oak ridges show all year long and love to see it as the season has progressed. So excited for them!