Lorain County high school bands build lifelong bonds through practice
Teens at Avon Wellington Oberlin Brookside and Elyria Highs devote 135 hours plus private time to marching band. They describe intense early pride in performances, a family feel, and influential directors shaping discipline and self respect amid long hours and shared joy.
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Todd Molesky
Wellington High School
Todd
Lorain County
Avon High
Wellington High
Craig Scott
Paul Huff
Oberlin High
Jeff Brown
Elyria High
Brookside
Shaun Kanary
Mandy Wagner
Amy Remali
Dale Hildebrand
Oberlin
Elyria
Wellington
Avon
Lorain County high school bands earn praise from directors
A survey of about 10 Lorain County band directors finds Brookside Elyria Wellington Avon and Oberlin cited as top programs. Directors praise Brookside for sound and showmanship Elyria for enthusiasm and strong tone Wellington for its demanding schedule and cohesion.
First Oberlin High marching band forms in four days
Steve Johnson recalls taking charge as Oberlin High School hired the night before classes. Only 13 students showed after school, growing to 16 in four days. The 1977 band performed 32 steps out, played the pep song and alma mater, and received a standing ovation at halftime.
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Hildebrand
Oberlin High
Johnson
Emily Jindra
Stephen Johnson
Emily
Huff
Steve Johnson
Oberlin High School
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Elyria High Marching Band
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