You may have already received a voice message from Chesapeake Public Schools regarding picking up essential items, like band instruments, next week. The following two steps, therefore, need to occur: Every band student needs to determine whether they have a personal instrument remaining in the band room. If so, contact Mr. Elgin directly at jack.elgin@cpschools.com. Every section leader and first chair needs to make sure the message is communicated to everyone in their sect

I am sitting here trying to recover from what the governor just said about the school year basically being over. I feel like I’ve been punched in the gut. Although it is nothing within our control, and is unprecedented in this time of history, I feel so sorry for all of you who have invested so much time and energy and passion and love into the program. I especially hurt for the seniors for not even being able to finish their senior year the right and proper way, with all of

Dear OSBBC families, We will not be holding our monthly meeting on 3/17 due to the school closure. This pandemic is a new experience for most of us. We’ve not experienced this sort of health and economic crisis in several generations. Please remember to be kind and read up on social distancing to protect those who are vulnerable. A reminder that World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser money is also due. If you haven’t turned it in yet, please reach out to myself (president@osbb.c