2023 Wildcat Show Band

"Fair Winds & Following Seas"
show info & performance schedule

Show Info

Fair Winds & Following Seas features the music of adventure on the high seas, and is a tribute to our outgoing band teacher. Music includes selections of Dvorak's Symphony Number 10 "From the New World", "Anchor's Aweigh", "I'm on a Boat", "The Wellerman", and "My Heart Will Go On."

The students have been working on music and choreography since August. They continue to work daily on their musicality, marching, theatrics, choreography and more until the season ends in late October/early November. There are three movements in this year's show. Many ideas given from students and staff helped make this show personal and extra creative. We are having fun with this mix and hope you enjoy it!

Thank you to the parents, friends, military volunteers, alumni, community members, patrons and our business sponsors for making this season possible.

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Oak Harbor Wildcat Show Band

Performance Schedule

As mentioned within the Show Info section, the show builds and lengthens as the season progresses. Because of the way the football schedule is set up this year, only movement one (2 minutes) will be presented on September 8th. After that, we continue to add on additional movements. Our goal is to have all three movements ready to perform by October 7th.

Our Show Band currently participates in two marching band competitions per year. Marching bands all over the northwest come to enjoy a full day of performances. Our students especially enjoy meeting other bands, watching and being inspired by performances and expanding their network within the band community.

Have family and friends in the stands at home games and at competitions means a great deal to the students. If you are able to come and support them with your applause or can volunteer with food, props, equipment movement, we would love to see you there! 

Staff & Leaders

Director:  Katie OShea

Design Staff:
Brandon C Nelson -- Music & Drill
Renee Giugliano -- Design & Choreography
Andrew Huggins -- Design & Choreography
Melissa Gibson -- Choreography

Instructional Staff:
Katie O'Shea -- Band Director
Brandon Nelson -- Outgoing Band Teacher
Melissa Gibson -- Assistant Band Coach
Renee Giugliano -- Color Guard Director
Andrew Huggins -- Color Guard Assistant
Destiny DiSipio -- Guard Choreography
Oriaha Ruiz -- Guard Choreography
Makendzie Shipley -- Guard Choreography

Student Leaders:
Lilly Norman -- Drum Major
Morgan Partridge -- Drum Major
Camber Hoffman -- Color Guard Captain

2023 Wildcat Show Band and Color Guard
"Fair Winds & Following Seas"

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