Ooltewah High School Band

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

Rookie Camp 2026!

05/31/2026

Hey band! Rookie Camp 2026 begins tomorrow at the OHS Band Room!

Rookie Camp is for band leadership, all brass and woodwind rookies, all color guard, and all percussion, and takes place Monday, June 1st through Thursday, June 4th. Rehearsal goes from 9:00am to 12:00pm each day.

Students should bring a water jug, sunscreen, a backpack, a hat, athletic clothing, and sneakers/tennis shoes (bring a hoodie/sweatshirt or jacket in case we rehearse inside and the AC gets chilly). We will meet in the OHS Band Room at 9:00am on Monday. Remember: if you're early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late!

If you have any questions, please send an email to Mr. Griffith at [email protected]

05/25/2026

Hey band! There's only one week left until Rookie Camp 2026 begins! Rookie Camp is for band leadership, all brass and woodwind rookies, all color guard, and all percussion, and takes place Monday, June 1st through Thursday, June 4th. Rehearsal goes from 9:00am to 12:00pm each day.

Students should bring a water jug, sunscreen, a backpack, a hat, athletic clothing, and sneakers/tennis shoes (bring a hoodie/sweatshirt or jacket in case we rehearse inside and the AC gets chilly). We will meet in the OHS Band Room at 9:00am on Monday. Remember: if you're early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to the Ooltewah Band’s rising senior flutist Katelyn Elmore on her splendid recital performance this afternoon on the campus of Southern Adventist University! Katelyn is a flute student of Dr. Brenna Wiinanen, the flute professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga UTC Music

05/22/2026

That is a wrap on another fantastic year in the Ooltewah Band! Thank you and congratulations to all of the students and parents for their hard work and successes throughout the year! It is GREAT to be an Ooltewah Owl!

Over 40 Performances
Superior Ratings for Marching Band
UTC Honor Band Featured Ensemble
Straight Superiors at Concert Festival
ASBDA Award of Distinction
TBA Sweepstakes Award
3rd Place in Class Winter Guard
16 Superior Rated Solo and Ens. Students
10 ETSBOA All-East Senior Clinic Students
2 ETSBOA Jazz Clinic Students
10 ESTBOA Junior Clinic Students
33 HCS All-County Honor Band Students
12 UTC Honor Band Students
12 Lee University Honor Band Students
2 TMEA All-State Band Students

05/21/2026

Throwback to the Ooltewah High School Band performing at the TMEA State Concert Festival back in 2013! #ᴛʙᴛ

05/17/2026

📣 Calling all community members! 📣

We need your support to provide meals for the talented Ooltewah High School marching band during their upcoming camps and football season! 🎺🥁🎶

As the band gears up for an exciting year of performances and competitions, we want to ensure they have the nourishment they need to stay energized and focused. That's where you come in!

By contributing to our meal support campaign, you can help fuel these dedicated musicians with nutritious meals that will keep them going strong. Whether it's a breakfast, lunch, or dinner, every contribution makes a significant difference!

Your generous donations will not only provide essential sustenance but also show our band members that their hard work and passion are valued by the community. Together, we can help them achieve their musical goals and create lasting memories.

To contribute, please reach out to Dagan Beckett, Booster President ([email protected]) or Michael Griffith, Director of Bands ([email protected]). Let's rally together and make a positive impact on these talented young musicians' lives!

05/13/2026

🚨🚨🚨 Show Announcement! 🚨🚨🚨

A celebration of passion, virtuosity, and musical storytelling, the Ooltewah High School Marching Band's 2026 production entitled "Rhapsody" takes audiences on a thrilling journey through three musical masterpieces. George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue depicts bustling city streets and the golden age of jazz, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt dazzles the audience with flashes of color and explosive virtuosity, and finally, vulnerability gives way to stadium-rocking glamour with Freddie Mercury and Queen's epic Bohemian Rhapsody.

05/10/2026

Hey band! Mark your calendars because there are two very important dates coming up:

We have our mandatory Band Booster meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00pm in the OHS Band Room. All students who plan on being in band or color guard next year are required to attend with at least one parent. At this meeting, we will announce the halftime show theme for the fall, vote on the band booster budget, and discuss the Band Handbook and the plan for band camp!

Also, we are hosting a Color Guard Spin Clinic on Monday, May 18th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in the OHS Band Room. All students who are interested in joining color guard should plan to attend. No experience is necessary! Wear comfortable clothes and bring water.

See your email inboxes for an email with more details about these events. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Griffith at [email protected].