Logan Elm Band Earns “SUPERIOR” Rating at

OMEA District 15 South Concert Band Adjudicated Performance Event
On Saturday March 7th the Logan Elm High School Concert Band participated in the 2009 Ohio Music Education Association's District 15 South Concert Band Adjudicated Performance Event held at Teays Valley High School. For their outstanding performance the band earned a rating of "I" or Superior qualifying them to perform at the state concert band finals in late April at Gahanna Lincoln High School. For their performance the band performed Lexington by K.L. King arranged by James Swearingen; Covington Square by James Swearingen; and Nathan Hale Trilogy, by James Curnow. Adjudicators for the event included Jeffrey Roquemore from Zanesville, Michelle Monigold from Canton, Robert Fischer from Germantown, and S. James Jackson (sight reading) from Niles. Commenting on the band's performance adjudicator Michelle Monigold commented: "Nice band quality; well balanced and blended; Interpretation was well done showing good training throughout the ensemble; great shape to the melodic lines. I really enjoyed your performance this morning because you play so musically. Thank your fine director for teaching you to shape lines; it was great. Congratulations!" Adjudicator Jeffrey Roquemore commented: "A fine overall band sound; nice work with phrasing. Excellent training and preparation is evident. It was a fine performance today and areal pleasure to hear you."

The Logan Elm High School Concert Band has an outstanding history of musical excellence and success in OMEA adjudicated performances earning ratings of "I" or Superior at the district level eighteen out of the past twenty one years earning Superior ratings at the state finals level twelve of the eighteen times they have participated. The 2009 Concert Band is under the direction of James A. Chickrell, director of bands and associate directors Casey J. Wagner and Jeremy J. Hatfield.

In commenting on the band's performance Mr. Chickrell stated, "I would like to congratulate each and every member of the band for their outstanding performance on Saturday and commend them for their hard work and commitment to musical excellence. They have represented their directors, their parents, Logan Elm High School, and themselves very well and should be commended for their dedication to truly making music. Congratulations on a job well done!"

Logan Elm Band Earns “SUPERIOR” Rating at

OMEA State Marching Band Finals
Members of the 2008 Logan Elm High School Marching Band capped off their competitive marching season by presenting a fantastic performance Friday evening October 31st at the 2008 OMEA State Marching Band Finals. The band definitely saved their best performance for last as they gave their finest state finals performance in the last few years earning them their third consecutive OMEA rating of “I” or Superior at the state finals level. Earning a Superior rating represents the highest honor OMEA awards a marching band. In caption adjudication the flag corps and percussion sections were also rated Superior; this is the percussion’s first state finals Superior rating since 1997 while the color guard has now received three consecutive ratings of Superior at the state finals level. The performance by the Band of Pride on Friday evening capped off an outstanding season for the Marching Braves, which saw them earn four consecutive Superior ratings at local events on their way to three first place finishes in Class B as well as three Class B/C Grand Championships as well as numerous awards for Most Outstanding Auxiliary, Most outstanding Percussion, and Most Outstanding Field Commander with all groups receiving consistent OMEA ratings of  “I” or Superior. On this year’s band Mr. Chickrell commented. “The band members have experienced an outstanding season. They have accepted the challenges we have presented to them and achieved at a truly superior level. I am so proud of each and every band member for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to their continued pursuit of musical excellence.”

LEHS Band of Pride crowned Class B/C Grand Champions
On Saturday September 27, 2008 the Logan Elm High School Marching Band of Pride participated in the 2008 Licking Valley Band Fest and the 2008 Zanesville Bonanza of the Bands. The Marching Braves, coming off of their very successful adjudicated performance at the Logan Elm Marching Band Classic where they received a unanimous Ohio Music Education Association rating of “I” or Superior, finished first in Class B at both events on their way to being crowned Class B/C Grand Champions at both competitions. At the Licking Valley Band Fest the Band of Pride finished first in Class B winning honors for Best Percussion and Best Guard in Class B as well as being named Class B/C Grand Champions. At Licking Valley the Marching Braves earned their second consecutive OMEA Rating of Superior. Following lunch at Golden Corral the Band of Pride gave their most outstanding performance of the year at the Zanesville Bonanza of Bands again placing first in Class B and winning honors for Beat Guard and Best Field Commanders in Class B. The Band of Pride was again named Class B /C Grand Champions. In overall adjudication at Zanesville the Marching Braves finished third regardless of classification and was honored with overall grand champion awards for Best Visual Performance, Best Guard, and Best Field Commanders. At the Zanesville competition the Band of Pride earned their third consecutive OMEA rating of Superior. The band will conclude their regular competitive season this Saturday with performances at the Watkins Memorial Mid-Ohio Classic and the Thomas Worthington Preview of Champions. The band will perform in the 2008 Ohio Music Education Association State Marching Band Finals in late October. 

The Thirteenth Annual Logan Elm Marching Band Classic

The Thirteenth Annual Logan Elm Marching Band Classic was held on Saturday September 20th, 2008 in Logan Elm High School stadium. Sixteen outstanding high school marching bands from across the state of Ohio participated in the competition, which is sanctioned by the Ohio Music Education Association as an OMEA State Marching Band Finals qualifying event. Any band receiving an overall rating of “I” or Superior from the adjudicators qualifies to perform at the 2008 OMEA State Marching Band Finals the weekends of October 24th and 25th and October 31st, November 1st and November 2nd. The Logan Elm High School Marching Band, performing for OMEA ratings only, received a unanimous rating of “I” or Superior qualifying them for their nineteenth trip to the OMEA State Marching Band Finals in the past twenty-one years. In caption adjudication the Logan Elm Color Guard and Percussion Section both were rated “I” or Superior.

 
In addition to OMEA ratings the bands were also competing for placement awards with the results as follows:

Class C               1st Place        Chesapeake

                         2nd Place       Northwest

                         3rd Place        Adena

                         4th Place        Madison Plains

                         5th Place        East

Class B               1st Place        Bloom Carroll

                         2nd Place       Alexander

Class A              1st Place        Canal Winchester

                        2nd Place       Meigs

                        3rd Place        Athens

                        4th Place        Wilmington

Class AA             1st Place        Dublin Coffman

                        2nd Place       Troy

                        3rd Place        Middletown

                        4th Place        Stebbins        

The following band received Superior ratings and qualified for the state marching band finals:

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