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
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.