Press Release - Oconomowoc Area School District

Press Release
District Office: W360 N7077 Brown St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
EMPOWERING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS AND LEADERS
SUPERINTENDENT
Roger J. Rindo, Ed.D.
(262) 560-2111
CONTACT:
Kate Winckler, APR, Dir. Of Communications & Marketing
(262) 560-2137
[email protected]
UW-Madison Varsity Band to perform at Oconomowoc High School
on Sunday, January 25 for “Run-Out” Show
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin – January 2, 2015. The Oconomowoc High School (OHS) Band Aids
welcomes the University of Wisconsin-Madison Varsity Band to the Field House on Sunday,
January 25 at 1:00 p.m. for their “Run-Out Show” performance. The OHS Field House is located
at the south end of the high school complex at 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc.
The Badger’s high-energy show will include songs from the 2014 football halftime shows, as
well as the time-honored Fifth Quarter. The performance will include songs from Wizard of Oz,
Queen, Carole King and Wicked. In addition, the OHS Pep Band will provide music before the
performance. “Whether you are a proud alumni, or a hopeful Badger-to-be, you will thoroughly
enjoy this spirited show!” said UW Band Chairperson Terri Watermolen.
The Band Aids’ goal is to bring this Wisconsin tradition to families in Oconomowoc, while raising
funds for high school band students. Advance tickets are $10 and may be purchased at
Oconomowoc Piggly Wiggly, Books and Co., and the high school main office. Tickets at the
door will be $12.
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Press Release
District Office: W360 N7077 Brown St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
EMPOWERING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS AND LEADERS
About OHS Band Aids
Oconomowoc High School Band Aids is a 501(c)(3) parent volunteer, nonprofit organization.
The goal of the organization is to promote the band program through awareness, education,
scholarships, instrument purchases and student music educational programs.
The cost of the Run-Out show is approximately $6,000. The band boosters are hoping to raise
the majority of the cost through private donations. Sponsorships are available:
Sponsorship Levels:
• $300 Level
~Admission for four to the UW performance
~Recognition on promotional material and at the UW performance
• $500 Level
~Admission for six to the UW performance
~Recognition on promotional material and at the UW performance
• $1000 Level
~Admission for 10 to the UW performance
~Top Recognition on promotional material
~Top Recognition at the UW performance
~ The first donor to donate $1000 will receive 4 tickets to the UW Varsity Band Spring
performance Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Madison Kohl Center.
Interested sponsors should please contact Terri Watermolen at 414-614-9243 or at
[email protected]. Sponsorship checks can be mailed to: OHS Band Aids, Betsy
Johnson, Treasurer, 641 E. Forest Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066
PHOTO:
OHS Alumni, Kristen Field and Emma Watermolen
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