Friday, January 18, 2013
The Easton Music Parents Organization to host various events in the community.
On Friday, Jan. 25, Oliver Ames music students will be performing in the annual Tri-M Music Honor Society Coffeehouse. Guests are invited to an evening of treats while enjoying the singing and playing of some of the high school's student performers. From folk to rock to classical, it's all at the Coffeehouse. The event will begin 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Oliver Ames' premiere show choir team, Panache, will be competing twice over the next two weeks, hoping to continue their winning ways. First they will have a showdown at the Mill City Competition in Lowell Jan. 19, and then at the Central Mass Festival at Shephard Hill High School Feb. 2nd. Tickets can be purchased at the events. Oliver Ames will be the host for this year'…
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Mother of Band Director Robert Wheeler remembered for her exemplary support
It took twelve years to accomplish, but perseverance paid off. Members of the school’s TEMPO club, a parent organization for the school’s music programs, have long wanted to honor a special woman for all the support she gave to their sons and daughters. Janice Wheeler, mother of OAHS band director Rob Wheeler, passed away 12 years ago, shortly after Rob graduated from Oliver Ames. TEMPO members chose to plant a tree in her behalf, but had to wait year after year, because of school construction. Finally, they were given the go-ahead to plant the tree this year, and they chose a tulip tree, which was planted last week right outside the entrance to the school’s music department. Then, this Wednesday, they gathered all the TEMPO …
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Friday, March 2, 2012
The event will be at Oliver Ames High School
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Music Department is presenting their spring musical production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” March 16th -18th at the Oliver Ames High School Performing Arts Center. The talented cast includes includes Livvy Marcus as Millie Dillmount, Denali Bennett as Miss Dorothy, Jared Wise as Jimmy, Harrision Phelps as Trevor Graydon, Morgan Capodilupo as Mrs. Meers, Amanda Urquhart as Muzzy Van Hossmere, Max Cerci as Ching Ho and Brandan Griffin as Bun Foo. Backed by a sensational group of over 60 singers and dancers along with a picturesque set, this production will entertain all ages with energetic song and dance numbers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Easton’s wonderful student cast in …
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Monday, February 13, 2012
The event will be March 16 - March 18
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Music Department is excited to announce their spring musical production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, to be presented March 16 -18 at the Oliver Ames High School Performing Arts Center. The talented cast includes includes Livvy Marcus as Millie Dillmount, Denali Bennett as Miss Dorothy, Jared Wise as Jimmy, Harrision Phelps as Trevor Graydon, Morgan Capodilupo as Mrs. Meers, Amanda Urquhart as Muzzy Van Hossmere, Max Cerci as Ching Ho and Brandan Griffin as Bun Foo. Backed by a sensational group of over 60 singers and dancers along with a picturesque set, this production will entertain all ages with energetic song and dance numbers. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Easton’s …
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The event will take place this Friday.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Submitted to Easton Patch: On Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm, the Easton Music Parents Organization (TEMPO) will host their Annual Dessert Show at the Oliver Ames High Performing Arts Center featuring performances from the award winning OAHS Show Choir and Pit Band Panache’; the award winning Jazz Band; Jazz Ensemble; and the Chamber Orchestra. The show will also highlight performances from the Junior Show Choir Image as well as the Easton Middle School Jazz Band. The Dessert Show is aptly named for its famous post-show dessert festivities, where all members of the audience are invited to the Oliver Ames Dining Hall to enjoy a wide assortment of delicious desserts, coffee and cold beverages. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for …
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
OA took home the gold to make up for the disappointing silver metal from last year
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames High School Show Choir and Pit Band, Panache’, received a Gold Medal and were named Grand Champions at the 11th Annual Mill City Show Choir Festival at Lowell High School Saturday. With an eye on making amends for last year’s disappointing Silver Medal and third place showing, the group worked hard to deliver a fabulous performance, wowing the audience and winning accolades from the judges. The performance opened with the swinging “Jet Set” from the musical “Catch Me If You Can”, with a solo by Samantha Cormier, followed by Marina McBride’s hit single ballad, “Anyway”, with soloist Jen Bourne. With the teary-eyed audience reaching for tissues, the mood suddenly switched to upbeat as Nate Faust’s…
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Band will be performing with King Philip Saturday night at OA
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Submitted to Easton Patch: The Oliver Ames Marching Band and Color Guard traveled to Bellingham last weekend and won their first competition of the year. The group competed in the Blackstone Millville Chargers Music Fest 2011 on Saturday evening Sept. 24. Drum major Marcus Ayasse led the band and color guard onto the field on a beautiful warm night to perform Bach:for the New Millenium. The performance scored a Festival high 70.575 finishing ahead of Plymouth High School, Westmoreland High School from New York and Framingham High School. The group also were honored with awards for Best Music, Best Effort and Best Visual. The band and color guard will be performing in Easton on Saturday October 1, 2011 co-hosting a competition with King …
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Mary Hoffman
5:18 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
Janice Wheeler - or as many of us lovingly referred to her - Flash Wheeler - was a true friend. She was a mentor and a coach on many of the long trips when we were away from home. She was the shoulder to cry on if you had anything going on at school and was the first person to celebrate major milestones, like getting your license, getting a lead in the school play and getting into college. … more ›