Music Awards - May 2009
Congratulations to all High School students who received their service level awards for Band, Chorus, Color Guard, and Orchestra.

Special Awards and recognition

Note: The National Orchestra Award, National Choral Award and the Sousa can only be given to one student per school each year. They all are highly regarded in the field of music.

Jack Wimmer Award - Justin Hisle (senior)
National Choral Award - Sarah Monroe (senior)
John Phillip Sousa - Brianna Dennis (senior)
National Orchestra Award - Justin Hisle (senior)
Patrick Gilmore Award - Danny Rodgers (senior)
Choir Student(s) of the Year - David Driskill, Caty Spalding, Ashley Williams (seniors)
James Cox Memorial Choral Musicianship Award - Kyle Day (senior)
Friend of the Arts - Stephanie Walker, Bob and Marty Monroe (Parents who have been dedicated to music program and will be "graduating" with their youngest student)
Band Service Award of Merit - Megan Hein (Junior)

Varsity Ensemble Receives a Superior Rating at State Contest - May 2009

The Winton Woods High School Varsity Ensemble received a rating of "1" or "Superior" in Class AA on Saturday, May 2 at the Ohio Music Educator’s Association (OMEA) state competition. Groups that participate in state-level competition are evaluated on a scale from 1-5 according to the difficulty level of the music performed. Class AA is the most difficult level of competition, class C is the easiest.

Congratulations to Dani Ashbrook - March 2009
High School Band Director, Dani Ashbrook, welcomed her son, Edward, into the world on 3-16-2009 at 5:36 PM. He weighed in at 7.8 pounds and is 20 3/4 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing fine.

High School Choir Contest Results - March 2009
The Ohio Music Education Association District XIV band and choir competition was held this past weekend at Harrison and Glen Este high schools. I am pleased to say that Winton Woods City Schools have continued our unbroken streak of qualifying a choir for OMEA state level competition for the last 35+ consecutive years. The Winton Woods HS Varsity Ensemble was awarded unanimous I's, or the highest "Superior" rating in class AA. The Concert Choir received a II or "Outstanding" rating in class B. And the combined Freshman Chorus and Chorale got a III or "good" rating in class C. State contest is May 2nd.

Former Varsity Ensemble and Orchestra Student - Shen-Chia Chu in the news
Click here to read the story.

March 2008
Winton Woods Marching Band Recyles Uniforms for Fundraiser
The Winton Woods Marching Band is selling some of its history to raise money for new uniforms this fall. "The band pillows we're selling are made from old band uniforms, and all money goes to new marching band uniforms," said Band Director Dani Ashbrook. The cost of the pillows is $40 each. They come in "button front" and "block W front" designs."

Besides student fundraising, the Winton Woods Music Boosters are paying for half of the new uniforms. "But $15,000 is still needed," said Ashbrook, "so we're selling the band pillows."

Delivery of the pillows will take 4-6 weeks from the time of order. Checks should be made out to Winton Woods High School and orders sent to Band Director Dani Ashbrook, Winton Woods High School, 1231 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45240. Those with questions should call Dani Ashbrook at 619-2437 or email ashbrook.danelle@wintonwoods.org.