Announcements


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!

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2024 Bi-State Band Festival Announcement

Congratulations to our OTHS Concert Band Musicians!

These students were selected to perform at the Bi-State Honor Band Festival hosted by SIUE.
Click on the links below to view the full band rosters.
 
  
 
  
 



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!

It was a historic day for our Panthers.
4A Champions | 2nd Overall | Box 5 Score (90.075)
 
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Bands of America, Super Regional - Indianapolis, IN

We had a great run in Indianapolis - Congratulations Panthers!

5th Place Overall

 
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Illinois Marching Band Championships - University of Illinois 2023

Congratulations Marching Panthers!

Best Music Performance | Best Visual Performance | Best General Effect | 6A Champion | Governor's Grand Champions
 
 
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Eastern Illinois University, Marching Panther Band Festival 2023

Congratulations Marching Panthers!

Outstanding Music Performance | Outstanding Percussion | Outstanding Visual Performance | Outstanding Auxilary | 6A Champion | Grand Champions
 
 
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Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic 2023

Congratulations Marching Panthers!

Outstanding Music Performance | Outstanding Percussion | Outstanding Visual Performance | AAAA Champion | Grand Champions
  
 
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Timberland Percussion Festival 2023

Way to play Panther Percussion!

Congratulations to our pit and battery on their 2nd place finish, and best snare line caption!
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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.

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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
And thank you to our band families who pivoted and maintained flexibility during the rough times.
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