Parent Teacher Conferences
Greetings!
We are excited to share some upcoming events with everyone who is interested in participating in the Zane Trace Band Program.
Permission Slip to sign up for 5th-8th Grade Band. Please turn in to BJ Tripp or Mrs. Waller by Friday, March 27th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H12mp73Zm9GPrzkAh3UQNGWrYstV_hIR/view?usp=drive_link
We will have Instrument Fittings during the school day on Wednesday, March 25th. If anyone in 5th-11th grade would like to join band, please fill out the permission slip, turn it in to BJ tripp or Mrs. Waller, and sign up for an instrument fitting in the Instrument Fitting Google Form: https://forms.gle/vo7Dtjk6pLZuoxV27
Not sure which instrument you want to try during the fitting? You can hear what they sound like on this interactive PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lb4FK2eS8B2UFez4TceSJOGCvAuNZURX/view?usp=sharing
We will have a Beginning Band and New Member Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March 31st in the ZT Cafeteria at 6pm. This is the best time to talk about what band will be like and hear about how to set up an instrument rental through Music and Arts for the fall of 2026.
Students that participate in Pickaway-Ross, CCP, FFA, theatre, eSports, and athletics are always welcome to participate! We work hard to schedule events while keeping possible conflicts in mind. We care about providing ZT students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities to better the community, support their interests, and help them reach their potential.
In 5th and 6th Grade, we usually have 2 concerts a year. We usually have a concert in early December and a concert in late April. There are opportunities to perform in the Ross Regional Beginning Honor Band and Ross County Summer Youth Band (performs at the Ross County Fair).
In 7th and 8th Grade, we usually have 3 concerts a year. We also begin participating in Ohio Music Education Adjudicated Events, such as Large Group in March and Solo and Ensemble in April. Students also have opportunities to participate in about 3 honor bands, as well as Ross County Summer Youth Band (performs at the Ross County Fair). Students are allowed to participate in the Marching Band.
In 9th-12th Grade, we usually have 3 concerts a year. We continue to participate in Ohio Music Education Adjudicated Events. High School Solo and Ensemble in January or February and Large Group in March. Students have even more opportunities to participate in a variety of collegiate Honor Bands, OMEA All-State Band, Ross County Honor Band, and OMEA District 16 Honor Band. The Zane Trace Marching Band performs at most local parades, band festivals, ZT Football Games, ZT home basketball games, and usually performs in Florida, Cedar Point, and Kings Island every four years or so.
Throughout 5th-12th grade band, we hope that students learn skills that they can use for the rest of their lives, transfer those skills to other forms of music performances, participate in community bands, and hopefully pass on to future generations. Zane Trace Band Alumni have gone on to participate in collegiate marching bands and have performed all over the world.
It’s never too late to get started, but it is easier the earlier you begin.
Please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Waller anytime with any questions! Thank you!
Kate Waller
Zane Trace Band Director
kwaller@ztlsd.org
8th Grade Night
The band has been working very hard to prepare for this event and made a lot of progress individually and as a group in the last couple of weeks!
Way to go, Pioneers! We are very proud of you! Thank you for all of the time you put in practicing on your own, practicing after school, and working together!
Thank you to the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and community for showing up for these students and helping them get to and from practices and performances. These experiences wouldn't be possible without your support!
"How 'Bout That Band?!"
Please join us in congratulating Scarlett Houts, Jasmine Gillow, Paisley Shaffer, Emily Barker, and Kate Congrove on a wonderful performance with the Ross Regional Beginning Honor Band on Saturday, February 28th, at Chillicothe Middle School! They participated in the 2nd year group. They spent most of the morning rehearsing four new songs and put on a wonderful concert that same afternoon.
Thank you to our students for all the work you put into preparing your music in advance, focusing during rehearsals, being respectful to students and directors from all over southern Ohio, and always doing your best! It's truly remarkable what everyone was able to accomplish in one day.
Thank you to their parents for allowing the students to participate in this event!
Thank you, Sam Kolis, at Chillicothe Intermediate School, for being an amazing host and providing this opportunity for our students to shine!
Mark your calendars! After Dark is next week on March 12 and will feature Kona Ice!!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Chick-fil-A fundraiser! If you missed out on the presale and would like to enjoy Chick-fil-A sandwiches for dinner on Thursday, there will be 17 extra sandwiches available for purchase from 6:15pm-7:00pm. Call Mrs. Waller at 740-775-1809 ext. 2194 if you'd like to purchase one of the extra sandwiches. There may be time to order more sandwiches when we pick up the order that we placed last week. They are $7 each. Pickles and sauces will be available on the side. There will be chips and beverages for sale as well.
The Zane Trace Band Boosters and students are working hard to raise money to replace the marching band uniforms and annual operating fees. Donations are always appreciated. If you aren't a fan of Chick-fil-A and would like to assist in this fundraiser, you can donate directly to the band anytime through the uniform donation drive:
https://cuttime.simpleraise.com/stores/1630-zane-trace-band-donation-center/products/1522
This concert is a preview performance of what the 8th-12th grade will perform next Saturday, March 7th in the Miami Trace High School Auditorium at 10:25 AM.
The 7th and 8th Grade Band will perform their songs as smaller ensembles on Saturday, April 18th at Chillicothe Middle School. Times will be determined once we have registered.
