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Program Updates


2026-27 OMG Executive Board & Chair Positions

We are getting ready for the next school year and we need you! If every position is filled and each person fulfills their duties, then no position will be too much work!! "Many hands make light work." With your help, we'll have an amazing 2026-27 school year!!


Our OMG Board and Program Chairs are the people who make things happen! 


Oiler Music Guild President-

The President shall preside over all meetings of the Boosters and the Executive Board and maintain oversight of all Booster activities. As President, you will be the main liaison between the Guild and the Directors/Teachers. This position is good for someone who likes talking and is good at staying organized.

Open Position


Oiler Music Guild VP of Marching Band-

The VP of Marching Band shall assist the President in overseeing Booster/Guild Activities. Assist the Band Director in organizing logistics for Marching Band Competitions, Shows and Activities. Help ensure activities will have the required volunteers and supplies. Fill in for President if necessary in overseeing Guild and Board Meetings. This position is good for someone who loves getting to know all of the kids and supporting their creative ventures.

Current- Lacey Garcia/Open Co-VP


Oiler Music Guild VP of Orchestra-

The VP of Orchestra shall assist the President in overseeing Booster/Guild Activities. Attend Monthly APA Presidents' Meeting to represent Orchestra. Assist the Orchestra Director in organizing logistics for APA Orchestra Shows and Activities. Help ensure activities will have the required volunteers and supplies. Fill in for President if necessary in overseeing Guild and Board Meetings. This position is good for someone who loves  supporting the kids' creative ventures and enjoys the APA Program.

Current- Kim Pennington/open Co-VP


Oiler Music Guild VP of Color Guard-

The VP of Orchestra shall assist the President in overseeing Booster/Guild Activities. Attend Color Guard specific meetings. Assist the Color Guard Director in organizing logistics for Color Guard Competitions, Shows and Activities. Help ensure activities will have the required volunteers and supplies. Fill in for President if necessary in overseeing Guild and Board Meetings. This position is good for someone who loves Color Guard and is good at staying organized.

Current- Showshan Yang/Open Co-VP


Oiler Music Guild Recording Secretary-

The Recording Secretary shall draft and maintain records of the Minutes from each Booster and Executive Board Meeting; Presents timely drafts of the Minutes at succeeding meetings and posts them on the Minutes page of the OMG Website; Maintain records of correspondence to and from the Booster/Guild; Maintain a list of current members with current addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses or other communication info to the extent available; Provide membership information to new members and appropriate notices for current members. This position is good for someone who is good at staying organized and great at communicating.

Current- Nina Dawson


Oiler Music Guild Treasurer-

The Treasurer shall maintain custody of Booster/Guild funds; be accountable for accurate records of income and disbursement of those funds; give a report of such accounting at each scheduled meeting; and ensure tax returns and any other required financial reports are prepared and properly filed with appropriate authorities. This position is good for someone who likes numbers and is good at staying organized.

Current- JJ Hewitt/Open Assistant Treasurer


Oiler Music Guild Parliamentarian-

The Parliamentarian shall become familiar with the OMG Bylaws and rules as a non-profit organization and use this knowledge to keep meetings on task and following rules. Form a nomination committee in February to help recruit Board and Chair members for the next year's Executive Board. This position is good for someone who is good at staying organized and enjoys rules.

Current- Sara Sprague


Chair Positions require only a limited amount of time and energy. Perfect for the full time working parent who cannot commit to helping for the entire school year.

Chair Position- Student Accounts

The Student Accounts Chairperson shall be responsible for issuing and maintenance of Student Donation Records and assist the Treasurer in duties related to Student Donations. This position is good for someone who likes numbers and is good at staying organized.

Open Position


Chair Position- Communications Secretary

The Communications Chairperson shall be responsible for sending weekly emails with program schedules, upcoming activities, and volunteer requests. Works with Recording Secretary to maintain current membership roster. This position is good for someone who is good at staying organized and great at communication.

Open Position


Chair Position- Marching Band Champs Tournament Chair

The Champs Tournament Chairperson shall be responsible for coordinating chairpersons for each area of responsibility (Parking, Concessions, Directors Dining, Student Dining, Bake Sale, etc.). Communicate with CSBC Coordinators, be liaison the day of the event. This position is good for someone who is good at staying organized and great at communication.

Current- Corrie Benson


Chair Position- Jazzfest Chair

The Jazzfest Chairperson shall be responsible for coordinating chairpersons for each area of responsibility (Parking, Concessions, Bake Sale, etc.). Communicate with Mr Floyd and Event Coordinators, be liaison the day of the event. This position is good for someone who is good at staying organized and great at communication.

Open Position


Chair Position- Football Concessions

The Football Concession Chairperson plans, organizes volunteers and donations, purchases goods for visitor side concessions at Football games (August-November). This position is good for someone who enjoys sales and football.

Open Position


Chair Position- Band Uniforms

The Uniform Chairperson helps organize volunteers for uniform fitting and alterations during Band Camp. Maintains uniforms and assist band students in dressing requirements for home Football games and Marching competitions (August-November). Organizes cleaning for uniforms and orders necessary replacement pieces. This position is good for someone who enjoys getting to know the kids. Sewing knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Open Position


Chair Position- Show Programs

The Show Program Chairperson solicits local businesses and professionals to sponsor the Oiler Music Guild in return for community exposure via our Show Programs (as well as banners and plaques). Distribute information regarding student ad's in Champs program (Sept-Nov). Communicate with printers to have programs printed and pick up or have delivered to the school before each show. This position is good for someone who is good at talking on the phone and good at getting other people to care about the programs. 

Open Position


Chair Position- Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator Chairperson recruits and organizes parent volunteers for OMG events, football games, competitions, tournaments, field trips, and shows. Create Sign-Up online and keep on track with Sign-ups and recruit when necessary, follow up and make sure volunteers understand their responsibilities. This position is good for someone who is great at recruiting and getting people excited about volunteering. 

Open Position


Chair Position- Middle School Liaison

The Middle School Liaison Chairperson maintains contact with the local middle schools by providing information regarding the program or upcoming events. Organizes 8th grade night and helps with performances that involve the High School and Middle School Bands/Orchestras. This position is good for someone who is good at communicating and enjoys getting to know the kids. 

Open Position


Chair Position- Prop Building

The Prop Building Chairperson communicates with the Band and Color Guard directors regarding the want/need for show props. Organize a committee to build props and have props ready for to be utilized in performances as soon as possible. This position is good for someone who enjoys making things and is creative and inventive. 

Current- James Garcia


Chair Position- Hospitality

The Hospitality Chairperson organizes meals and snacks for guests and students as needed for various activities (tournaments, field trips, school events, and shows). Work with Volunteer Coordinator to get required donations added to the Sign-Up). Follow up with volunteers to make sure needs are met. This position is good for someone who enjoys taking care of our kids.

Open Position


Chair Position- Drumline

The Drumline Chairperson coordinates drivers, rides, snacks/meals for events and Drumline Tournaments.  Communicate with Band Director regarding needs of the program. This position is good for someone who enjoys getting to know the kids.

Open Position


Chair Position- Jazz Band

The Jazz Band Chairperson coordinates drivers, rides, snacks/meals for events and Jazz Festivals. Helps organize our annual Jazz Cabaret performance. Communicate with Band Director and Jazz Director regarding needs of the program. This position is good for someone who enjoys getting to know the kids.

Open Position


Chair Position- Transportation

The Transportation Chairperson secures truck rentals for transporting equipment for off-campus events. Communicate with Volunteer Coordinator to secure volunteer drivers, then pass on required truck info to drivers.  Communicate with Band Director regarding needs of the program. This position is good for someone who may not have a lot of free time, but is organized and can accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Current- Maria and Anthony Johnson 

 
 
 

Welcome 2026!

We hope everyone's first week back to school went well!


Oiler Music Guild Meeting


Tuesday, 1/13 @ 7pm

Join us for important program info! Updates on Programs and Spring Semester!

It is super important that we have someone from each family there to get important info on our second semester ensembles/volunteering needs/etc.

Come in person to meet our new Orchestra Director, Brian Onderdonk.

And come for treats!!

In M1

or via Zoom



Coming Up This Week!


Come Support OMG at our upcoming events!


Tuesday, January 13th @7pm- Oiler Music Guild

Thursday, January 15th @7pm- APA Orchestra Winter Chamber Recital at FCC

Friday, January 16th @7pm- Pep Band for Varsity Basketball Game @ HBHS

Next Week- Finals Week! Good luck!!



Orchestra Updates & Schedules


Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful break. We are still in the process of figuring a lot of details out so please bear with us through a lot of the changes coming up...

First and foremost, as a reminder, the Chamber Music Concert is January 15th at 7pm at First Christian Church just down the street. Mr. Pham and Mr. Meyers will be running the show, but the music and groups have all been up to the students, featuring some original arrangements and fun instrumentations! Participation is not mandatory. I will send a separate email once we have finalized the call time and set up details so please be on the lookout for that.


Orchestra rehearsals will remain the same as usual for the next week and I will send out an update later regarding rehearsal times for the week after the concert:


Tuesday 1.13.26

  • 2pm-3:45pm Wind Orchestra (all winds and percussion to work on your chamber music)

  • 4:00-5:45pm String Orchestra (all strings)

Thursday 1.15.26 CHAMBER CONCERT DAY

  • Call time, rehearsal and set up times coming soon

  • 7pm Chamber Music Concert at FCC

Now that the business is out of the way, here is an exciting opportunity for students! Read about it below:

MMET is looking for brass (all but tuba, also piccolo trumpet), woodwinds (2 tenor saxes, bari sax, 3 clarinets, english horn, alto flute, bass flute), and all strings for their upcoming Beatles/Beach Boys show! The concert takes place on February 13th at 7pm and Saturday February 14th at 2pm and 7pm at First Christian Church! This is a great opportunity to collaborate with other departments in APA to put on a fun show! I highly encourage anyone interested to please reach out to me via email or Slack and will pass the information along. If you told me in person yesterday, your name has been noted and will be sent so no need to message me again!


As always, please feel free to email me or Slack message me with any questions. I cannot guarantee I have all the answers at the moment, but I will do my best to get them!


Best,

Jessica Farmer

APA Brass Specialist



Band Updates and Schedules


This past week we returned to classes, our drumline began meeting for rehearsals, and we started off the new year strong!I want to congratulate all of the students that auditioned for the HBUHSD District Honor Band. We had 25 HBHS students make the group, one of our best-represented years ever! Rehearsals start this coming week.


Honor Band results and chair placements are below...




HBUHSD District Honor Band Schedule


Here is the rehearsal/performance schedule for the Honor Band:

Jan 14th 6-8:30pm - Rehearsal @ FVHS

Jan 28th 6-8:30pm - Sectionals (Woodwinds @ Marina, Brass @ FVHS, Percussion @ HBHS)

Feb 2nd 6-8:30pm - Rehearsal @ HBHS

Feb 10th 8:30am-4pm - All-day Rehearsal @ HBHS Auditorium

Feb 11th 3:15-4:45pm - Rehearsal @ HBHS Auditorium

Feb 11th 7:30pm - Concert @ HBHS Auditorium



Parent Booster Meeting This Tuesday!


Please attend our Oiler Music Guild parent meeting this coming Tuesday @ 7pm in the HBHS Band Room. It is super important that we have someone from each family there to get important info on our second semester ensembles/volunteering needs/etc.


Weekly Schedule


Monday

  • 2-3:30pm Wind Ensemble Sectionals

  • 3:30-6pm Sight Reading Audition Availability

  • 6-9pm Drumline


Tuesday

  • 7pm - Oiler Music Guild Parent Meeting!


Wednesday

  • 1:41-3:22pm Wind Ensemble

  • 3:30-5pm Sight Reading Audition Availability

  • 6-8:30pm District Honor Band Rehearsal @ FVHS


Friday

  • 1:41-3:22pm Wind Ensemble

  • 3:30-5pm Sight Reading Audition Availability

  • 3:30-6pm Drumline

  • 7pm Pep Band @ HBHS Varsity Basketball Game


Saturday

  • 10am-5pm Drumline Saturday Rehearsal




 
 
 

Hello, orchestra students and families!


Whew! Can you believe that, in just the 8th week of the semester, the pit orchestra's Fall production is already wrapped and our opening Large Ensembles program is just a week and a half away? Lots of things happening and on the move for our students.


Also, if your student has outstanding emergency forms, please make sure they are returned to Mr. Myers as soon as possible!


In this week's update:

  • Rehearsal Schedules

  • Volunteer reminders

  • Pit Orchestra Wrap-up potluck!

  • Photo Day

  • Fall Concert Information

  • Fall Recital Information and Updates

  • Upcoming dates

  • Concert attire reminders

Rehearsal Schedules


Tuesday, October 21st

Wind Orchestra:

(all winds and percussion)

2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.


String Orchestra:

(all strings)

4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.


Pianos

Wednesday, October 22nd

Pianos:

4:00-5:30 p.m.


Thursday, October 23rd

Wind Orchestra:

(all winds and percussion)

2:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.


String Orchestra:

(all strings)

4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.


Friday, October 24th

Pianos

4:00-5:30 p.m.


Pit Orchestra:

6:00-7:30: End-of-Production potluck and celebration!


Volunteer Reminders

With events, fundraisers, and performances rapidly approaching, parents are encouraged to check out options for completing your volunteer requirements! Volunteer opportunities to support OMG and the APA Orchestra specifically can be found at our guild sign-up link: https://signup.com/group/1113305906047


Coming up, we will need support volunteers for our off-campus performance at the Rose Center Theater on October 30th. We will have roles and opportunities posted in the coming weeks!


Note: These volunteer positions can be credited towards APA volunteer hours, but are specifically for the APA Orchestra! Additional volunteer opportunities can be found through APA's general volunteer positions. Thank you to everyone who has been so involved over the past few weeks with the Musical Production!

Pit Orchestra

We've made it! The Fall production of Shrek wrapped on a high note with closing night, and the students absolutely rocked the house. With such a compressed rehearsal schedule, two different conductors, and a mix of cast, the students carried themselves professionally and performed at a high level.


We wrap up the production on Friday with our end-of-show potluck party, from 6-7:30 p.m. We'll sign show posters, students will be receiving gifts to celebrate their involvement (coordinated by our all-star Orchestra VP's), and we'll send the show off in style!


We ask that members of the ensemble bring the following:

  • Strings/Winds/Brass: Snacks and dinner foods for sharing

  • Percussion/Rhythm Section: Drinks (juice, soda, etc.)

Fall Concert: October 30th

Our opening concert of the season is nearly here! We will be performing at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster, CA (14140 All American Way, Westminster, CA 92683) on October 30th from 7:00-8:30 p.m., and will feature our String and Wind Orchestra ensembles.


Parents should plan to drop off students at the Rose Center Theater for call-time at 4:00 p.m. All students are to assist with setup and tear-down.


Schedule:

  • 3:00 p.m. - Students load Percussion Equipment and large instruments for transportation to the Rose Center (Rental U-Haul)

  • 3:30 p.m. - Truck departs HBHS

  • 4:00 p.m. - Call-time: Rose Center theater

  • 4:15 p.m. - Load-in and set-up

  • 5:30 p.m. - Sound check and dress rehearsal

    • String Orchestra

    • Wind Orchestra

  • 6:30 p.m. - HOUSE OPENS

  • 7:00 p.m. - Concert!

    • String Orchestra

    • Wind Orchestra

  • 8:00 p.m. - Concert Ends

  • 8:20 p.m. - Stage strike and load-out

  • 9:45 p.m. - Clear of building, truck departs for HBHS

  • 10:15 p.m. - Truck arrives at HBHS, unload equipment.


This concert is our first addition to our performance calendar this year, and we’re incredibly excited for you to hear what the students have been working on!

Photo Day

Our APA Orchestra Photo Day is coming up!


On November 4th, we will be completing full program photos in the afternoon during class time. Please plan to attend that day with concert attire for the full group photos. Students and families will have the opportunity to order full group, small group, and individual photos.


Pre-Orders for photos open October 27th.

Recital

The Fall recital venue is currently shifting due to hourly restrictions with our original venue. We are currently planning on hosting our Fall Piano and Chamber Recital at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. We will have access to a recital hall venue, concert piano, and a much better acoustic space! It is likely shifting back to the first week of December due to venue availability.


Students will receive more information about the upcoming performance in the next week. This recital will feature our piano students and small chamber groups!

Upcoming Dates!

October 30th: APA Orchestra Fall Concert

November 4th: APA Orchestra Photo Day

Concert Attire!

As a reminder, all students will need one of the following attire combinations for our opening concert on October 30th:

  • Option A: Suit or Tux

    • Black tuxedo or suit (pants and jacket, no jeans)

    • Pressed black dress shirt

    • Black bow tie or necktie

    • Black dress socks (no ankle socks)

    • Black dress shoes (no Vans, Converse, or sneakers. Black marching shoes are okay!)

    • Solid Black Belt (if required)

  • Option B: Dress

    • Plain black, floor to mid-calf length gown with long or 3/4 sleeves

    • Black dress shoes (two-inch heels or less, please)

    • Solid black belt (if required)

  • Option C: Slacks or Skirt and Top

    • Long or mid-calf black skirt or black dress slack, with a black top having 3/4 or full-length sleeves.

    • Black socks or leggings and close-toed black dress shoes (two-inch heels or less, please)

    • Solid Black belt

    • Black tie or bowtie (if desired)

  • In ALL cases:

    • No excessive jewlery, sequins, sparkles, or distracting accessories

    • Pants, skirts, and dresses should be well-fit, and not skin-tight (both for presentation and for playing technique!)

    • No jeans

    • Shoes must be all black, and cannot be sneakers.


If there is any portion of the concert attire you need to update or fit your student for for pants, dress shirts, and jackets, Friar Tux--Huntington Beach has an excellent relationship with the school. They can get you outfitted at a discounted rate for HBHS.


Thank you for your involvement and support of the APA Orchestra programs!


Mr. Myers

Mr. Bement


 
 
 
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