3rd Annual Honor Band Festival Concert 2026
On February 14th, Project Bridge held our 3rd Annual Middle School Honor Band Festival. We had 109 7th & 8th grade students nominated from 18 middle schools from Central and Southeast Ohio. These young musicians arrived early Saturday morning and were handed music they had never played before. They had group rehearsals with Dr. William Talley, Ohio University Director of Bands, as well as instrument specific classes throughout the day. Then at 4:00 in the afternoon they performed a concert for friends, family and other music lovers. What a great experience it was for them to grow musically, meet new friends, and make wonderful memories!
2025 Trip to the OU Marching 110 Varsity Show
We traveled with 66 down to Ohio University to watch the Marching 110 Varsity Show. The 7th and 8th grade middle school students were treated to a pizza dinner in Glidden Hall before the show. We had a visit from several Logan High School band alumni including Arabella Gordon, Andrew Brown, Jaxon Novak, Cole Hoffman, Emrie Dickerson and Jordan Praither. They told about their experience in the Logan Band as well as their experience in continuing music at Ohio University. Afterwards we headed over to Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium to watch the show. It was a great night for the kids as they got to see the magic of being in band at many levels.
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2025 Trip to Hallowpalooza
We took 117 middle school students from Logan-Hocking Middle School to Ohio University to the Hallowpalooza Concert. The 5th and 6th grade band students had a really great experience. Many of them indicated this was the first concert they had ever attended. They were able to listen to a wide variety of instruments as well as experience many different styles of music. The OU School of Music was able to make the event fun as well as educational.
Experiences like this help these young musicians deepen their love for music and see the exciting possibilities that come with being part of band. They came back buzzing with excitement and eager to keep improving on their instruments.
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2nd Annual Honor Band Festival Concert 2025
On February 22nd, Project Bridge held our 2nd Annual Middle School Honor Band Festival. We had 7th & 8th grade students nominated from 12 middle schools from Central and Southeast Ohio. These young musicians arrived early Saturday morning and were handed music they had never played before. They had group rehearsals with Dr. William Talley, Ohio University Director of Bands, as well as instrument specific classes throughout the day. Then at 4:00 in the afternoon they performed a concert for friends, family and other music lovers. What a great experience it was for them to grow musically, meet new friends, and make wonderful memories!
Honor Band Festival Concert 2024
On February 17th, Project Bridge sponsored a Middle School Honor Band Festival. Music Students from all over Southeast Ohio came together for one day. They arrived in the morning and received four new music selections that they had not played before. They participated in group rehearsals under the direction of Dr. William Talley, Director of Bands at Ohio University as well as participating in Master Classes with instructors for their specific instruments. At the end of the festival they performed a public concert and displayed all that they had learned. Watch the concert below.
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Trip to Ohio University Marching 110 Varsity Show 2023
Project Bridge provided a group of 62 middle school students the opportunity to attend the Ohio University Marching 110 Varsity Show. They were treated to a pizza dinner before the show in Glidden Hall and met OU music faculty and students. We had a special guest visit from Marching 110 trumpet player Chase Arnett, who answered many questions from the excited students. They left the evening feeling inspired in the options that await them as they continue their music journey.
