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Oakton Band Directors Cheryl Newton and Michelle Taylor Color Guard Instructors Bob Nicholson and Katie Hovanec Percussion Director Scott Hinds Oakton High School Principal Dr. John Banbury Band Boosters of Oakton High School Denise Wertheim, President Oakton Classic Co-Chairs Jill Stelfox and Denise Beach Program Contents Band Thank You . 2 Greenbriar OB/GYN . inside back cover Order of Appearance . 3 Greenspan Dental. 30 Principal’s Lett er . 5 Harmonia School of Music . 5 Awards and Judging . .6 - 7 Huntington Learning Center . 20 Competing Bands . .9 - 23 Luciano Restaurant . 8 Exhibition Bands . .16 - 17 Lucias Restaurant . 25 Oakton Classic Committ ees . 31 Miller Toyota . 10 Moto Photo . 22 Alphabetical Index of Sponsors: Music & Arts . 17 Apt Orthodontist . 25 Nardiello Family Dentistry . 25 Cassel’s Sports & Awards . 18 Oakton Valet . 30 Chesapeake Chocolates . 27 Prelude Music . 22 Church Street Pizza . 22 Pride Cleaners . 9 Contemporary Music Center . back cover Reston Music . inside front cover Creative Dance Center . 21 Reston Limo . 12 Crutchfi eld Orthodontics . 19 Reston Choral . 24 David Gray Brass & Woodwind Repair . 21 Salon Szabo . 31 Dee Young, State Farm . 30 Sew Special . 14 Dr. Wagner DDS . 26 Shenandoah Sound Drum and Bugle Corps . 29 Dr. McGrath DDS . 24 Shrine Mont. 25 Dr. Gerald DDS . 27 Tisseront Orthodontist . 26 Eagle Software . 4 Tutoring for Success, Inc. 25 Firehouse Subs . 32 Vienna Inn . 23 Thank You! From the 2009 Marching Cougars t takes a tremendous amount of volunteer time and energy to put the Oakton Classic together Ieach year. On behalf of everyone at Oakton High School, the Oakton Band Boosters, and the Marching Cougars students and staff , we would like to say “Thank You!” to the many volunteers — parents, friends, staff and students — who worked to make today a success. Our sincere appreciation is also extended to the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the Fairfax County Police from the Fair Oaks Station, our judges and announcer, and certainly all of our sponsors and advertisers. Last but not least, a special thank you to our spectators, to the Old Guard and to all the participating dedicated, talented, hard-working high school bands for making the 25th Annual Oakton Classic a truly outstanding event! TENORS We love our G-Mom! “Cougars Rock!” Love, Clara, Jacob, From Orkney roads to Millbrook High Mason we wish you an amazing season! - 2 - 25th Annual Oakton Classic Order Of Appearance 10:20 AM National Anthem Gold Award Ceremony Oakton Marching Cougars Class A and Class AA Bands Class of 2010 Class AAA Class A 4:45 PM Forest Park High School 10:30 AM Central High School 5:00 PM Yorktown High School 10:45 AM Wakefi eld High School 5:15 PM Atlee High School 11:00 AM Rappahannock County High School 5:30 PM Thomas Jeff erson HSST 11:15 AM Gar-Field High School 5:45 PM Fairfax High School 11:30 AM Manassas Park High School 6:00 PM Millbrook High School 11:45 AM Stonewall Jackson High School 6:15 PM Briar Woods High School 12:00 PM George C. Marshall High School 6:30 PM South Lakes High School 12:15 PM Spotswood High School 6:45 PM Mills Godwin High School 12:30 PM Park View High School 7:00 PM Sherando High School Intermission Intermission Class AA Class AAAA 1:15 PM Harrisonburg High School 7:45 PM Charlott esville High School 1:30 PM Mount Vernon High School 8:00 PM Colonial Forge High School 1:45 PM Robert E. Lee High School 8:15 PM Herndon High School 2:00 PM Chancellor High School 8:30 PM WT Woodson High School 2:15 PM South County Secondary 8:45 PM James Madison High School 2:30 PM Hayfi eld Secondary School 9:00 PM Chantilly High School 2:45 PM Jeb Stuart High School 3:00 PM Washington Lee High School Class AAAAA 3:15 PM Falls Church High School 9:15 PM Robinson Secondary School 3:30 PM Riverbend High School 9:30 PM Westfi eld High School Exhibition Performances Burgundy Award Ceremony 3:45 PM Oakton High School Class AAA, AAAA and AAAAA Bands 4:00 PM The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps To Our Little Drummer Girl Chris, Kipper, Bean, & Ted, We are so proud of your 4 years of Oakton Band perseverance, It’s been a fun ride! dedication & commitment! YOOFS ROCK Thanks for the 4 years of fun. 4EVER! Love M & D Love, Mom and Dad - 3 - Best Wishes 2009 - 2010 Oakton Marching Cougars!! from Custom software development Program management Independent testing Our promise is to build and deliver software that works the way you want. We guarantee it. 703-273-4570 · www.esgi.com Oakton Drumline Rocks!! - 4 - OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL 2900 Sutt on Road Vienna, VA 22181 John A. Banbury, Principal October 17, 2009 Dear Students, Parents & Marching Band Fans, On behalf of the faculty and staff of Oakton High School, I am delighted to welcome you to the 25th Annual Oakton Classic. We are honored to host this incredible competition that brings student musicians together on a fi eld of pageantry and skill, and provides them with an exciting opportunity to display their abilities outside of the classroom. I would like to thank the band directors, parents and the many volunteers who have helped make this event possible. We are not able to host such an outstanding event without your help and support. Thank you for making the Oakton Classic the competition not to miss! Good luck to all the participants. Oakton High School has earned the Virginia Honor Band distinction 16 times, so we understand the dedication, talent and hard work required to maintain the level of excellence that will be displayed on the fi eld today. I know today’s show will provide everyone with a day of entertainment and a great respect for the eff orts you have put into preparing for this competition. 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Mr. Bianchi retired as the Director of Bands at 2007 - Westf ield High School James Madison High School in 1997 after 29 years. He is 2006 - Robinson Secondary School a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, 2005 - Robinson Secondary School and was a member of the “President’s Own” U.S. Marine 2004 - Thomas Jeff erson High School Corp Band, 1964-1968. A noted clinician, adjudicator and 2003 - Chanti lly High School conductor, Mr. Bianchi was elected to membership in the prestigious American Bandmasters Association (ABA) in 1987 and has served as the organization’s president. Class A 1st Place 2008 - Chopti con High School Mr. Jeff Bryant served as director of bands at Greenbrier East High School, WV, and is now the school’s