Announcements
Registration Open for the BOA Honor Band in the 2026 Rose Parade - December 27, 2026 - January 3, 2026, Pasadena, CA
The Bands of America Honor Band is a 300-piece national ensemble with winds, percussion, and color guard, invited to march in the famed 2026 Rose Parade®. Richard Saucedo, composer, conductor, and retired director of the national champion Carmel H.S. (IN) marching band, is director of the 2026 Bands of America Honor Band, with assistance from our very own Dr. Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, director of bands at O’Fallon Township H.S. (IL).
The members of the 2026 Honor Band, representing schools from across America, will gather together for the first time on December 27 to spend a week in Southern California for rehearsals, performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest, special activities, and a featured appearance in the Rose Parade® on New Year’s Day and for broadcast worldwide.
Register here. Deadline is January 15, 2025.
For more information, visit the BOA Honor Band website.
Dr. Gustafson Hinds Awarded Manilow Teacher Award
Congratulations to Dr. G, who was selected for the Manilow Teacher Award! This is a special recognition from legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow and includes $5,000 in new band instruments and a $5,000 cash prize for Dr. G. Huge thanks to all who voted and shared posts. We are grateful for your support!
2024 Bi-State Band Festival Announcement
Congratulations to our OTHS Concert Band Musicians!
2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What an amazing experience...
Over 265 students, 14 chaperones, 10 staff, and hundreds of fans embarked on this once-in-a-lifetime journey - marching in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us - boosters, family, and the incredible O'Fallon community
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BOA Super Regional - St. Louis, MO
Congratulations to our Marching Panthers!
Bands of America, Super Regional - Indianapolis, IN
We had a great run in Indianapolis - Congratulations Panthers!
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Illinois Marching Band Championships - University of Illinois 2023
Congratulations Marching Panthers!
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Eastern Illinois University, Marching Panther Band Festival 2023
Congratulations Marching Panthers!
Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic 2023
Congratulations Marching Panthers!
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Timberland Percussion Festival 2023
Way to play Panther Percussion!
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Staunton Parade - 2023
It was a hot but amazing day as we took to the streets of Staunton.
Our first parade of the season and debut of the newest Color Guard uniforms.
Musical Pit 2023 - That's a Wrap
It was an amazing weekend of theater at OTHS!
Congratulations to our musical pit, the thespians, staff, and crew of Beauty and the Beast 2023.
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Western Illinois University Showcase of Bands - Symphonic Winds
Congratulations to our Symphonic Winds on an Amazing Concert
It was a phenomenal two days of music at Western Illinois University. Congratulations to our musicans and staff!
Essentially Ellington Festival - Jazz Band
Jazz Band - January Performance at the Essentially Ellington Festival.
Thanks to Mr. Carter and the OTHS Band Staff, the morning was filled with amazing music, and a beautiful conert venue.
2023 Illinois Music Education Conference - Jazz Band
Congratulations to our Jazz Band on their 2023 Illinois Music Education Conference performance.
Thanks to Mr. Carter and the OTHS Band Staff, the morning was filled with amazing music, and a packed house of attendees.
2023 Advocacy in Action Award
The OTHS band program is a 2023 Advocacy in Action Award recipient!
Congratulations to our dediated staff who persevered during the pandemic and kept music alive in O’Fallon.
