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2009 OMEA State Finals Contest : November 7, 2009 -- New Philadelphia Marching Quaker Band at OMEA State Finals, Dublin-Coffman Stadium, Dublin, OH The band enjoyed lunch at CiCi's Pizza before going to Dublin-Coffman HS for their warm-up and performance. It was a beautiful day with temperatures in the mid 60s. The band received an Excellent Rating from their 2:30pm performance.

2009 OMEA State Finals Contest

November 7, 2009 -- New Philadelphia Marching Quaker Band at OMEA St ...

Updated: Nov 09, 2009 10:05am EST

2009 New Phila Competition : October 24, 2009 -- The New Philadelphia OMEA sanctioned contest held at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. There were two small rain showers that quickly swept through the area. The skies then cleared and the evening remained cool and comfortable. There were 17 bands competing at this 34th annual contest.

2009 New Phila Competition

October 24, 2009 -- The New Philadelphia OMEA sanctioned contest he ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2009 6:16pm EST

2009 BOA Massillon Regional : October 17, 2009 -- Bands of America Regional at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon, Ohio... The day began at 10am with a rehearsal at Quaker Stadium. The Boosters then fed the students at 11:30 prior to heading for Massillon. The Marching Quaker Band performed in preliminary competition at 3:30pm... The weather was a chilly 43 degrees with cloudy skies. Although the band did not make Finals, everyone remained at the competition to observe the Finals Competition and learn from the competing bands.

2009 BOA Massillon Regional

October 17, 2009 -- Bands of America Regional at Paul Brown Tiger Sta ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2009 5:34pm EST

2009 Revere Contest : October 3, 2009 -- Our second competition of the day was at Revere High School's OMEA sanctioned contest. The Marching Quaker Band performed well on Revere's new field surface and captured First Place in Class A and Best Percussion and Best Auxiliary in Class A. They received another OMEA Superior Rating.

2009 Revere Contest

October 3, 2009 -- Our second competition of the day was at Revere Hi ...

Updated: Nov 11, 2009 9:06pm EST

2009 Nordonia Contest : October 3, 2009 -- Our first competition of the day began with a warm-up at South Elementary before leaving for the Nordonia OMEA sanctioned contest. It was a beautiful cool day with temperatures in the high 60's to low 70's. The Marching Quaker Band captured First Place in Class A and an OMEA Superior Rating at Nordonia. The Boosters fed the band at a nearby State Park before they headed for the next competition at Revere High School.

2009 Nordonia Contest

October 3, 2009 -- Our first competition of the day began with a warm ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2009 9:22pm EST

2009 Cambridge Contest (cancelled) : September, 26, 2009 -- It was a comfortably cool day, but threatening rain was in the forecast... When the Marching Quaker Band arrived at Cambridge, the rain was constant and promised to last the remainder of the day. The decision to cancel the competition came within a half-hour of our arrival.

2009 Cambridge Contest (cancelled)

September, 26, 2009 -- It was a comfortably cool day, but threatening ...

Updated: Sep 26, 2009 2:23pm EST

2009 Louisville Contest : September 19, 2009 -- Louisville's Music in Motion OMEA sanctioned contest... The band met at South School for a brief rehearsal prior to leaving for Louisville. The Marching Quaker Band received a Superior Rating at Louisville to qualify for OMEA State Finals... They captured Best Visual Performance, Best Percussion and took 2nd Place in Class A.

2009 Louisville Contest

September 19, 2009 -- Louisville's Music in Motion OMEA sanctioned con ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2009 8:54am EST

2009 8th Grade Band Rehearsal : September 17, 2009 -- The 8th Grade Band joins the Marching Quaker Band for their Thursday night rehearsal at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. The 8th Graders are joining the high school band for the half-time show of Friday's football game. The MQB then continued their evening rehearsal in preparation for the season's first competition at Louisville...

2009 8th Grade Band Rehearsal

September 17, 2009 -- The 8th Grade Band joins the Marching Quaker Ba ...

Updated: Sep 17, 2009 10:44pm EST

2009 Saturday Rehearsal : September 5, 2009 -- A Saturday morning rehearsal for the Marching Quaker Band at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. It was a beautiful, sunny, comfortable morning... Time: 10am, Temp: 73 degrees, Humidity: 50%

2009 Saturday Rehearsal

September 5, 2009 -- A Saturday morning rehearsal for the Marching Qu ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2009 1:34pm EST

2009 Band Camp : August 20, 2009 -- Evening rehearsal for the Marching Quaker Band Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, Ohio. The last day of camp was riddled with spotty rain showers and thunderstorms. The final rehearsal was interrupted by a sudden downpour. The band took shelter in the dining hall until the storm passed. The weather was sunny and beautiful for the remainder of rehearsal. The Boosters invited parents and friends out to view the final rehearsal and learn more about the band family.

2009 Band Camp

August 20, 2009 -- Evening rehearsal for the Marching Quaker Band Sky ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2009 9:45pm EST

2009 Trumpet in the Land rehearsal : August 13, 2009 -- The Marching Quaker Band was invited to perform at the conclusion of Trumpet in the Land's production of Music Man. The students learned the music for the song, "76 Trombones" and performed it for the curtain call and then marched on the stage to perform the song for the audience. It was a beautiful, clear night and the performance was greatly appreciated by the cast and audience. (Due to copyright laws, no part of the theatrical performance was photographed)

2009 Trumpet in the Land rehearsal

August 13, 2009 -- The Marching Quaker Band was invited to perform at ...

Updated: Aug 14, 2009 2:18pm EST

2009 First Town Days : July 3, 2009 -- The first event for the Marching Quaker Band of the 2009 marching season and the introduction of our new freshman class...

2009 First Town Days

July 3, 2009 -- The first event for the Marching Quaker Band of the 2 ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2009 10:00pm EST

Disney, Day 4: EPCOT : April 5, 2009 -- Begins at Animal Kingdom and ends at EPCOT where we enjoyed a private dessert party prior to viewing the IllumiNations show.

Disney, Day 4: EPCOT

April 5, 2009 -- Begins at Animal Kingdom and ends at EPCOT where w ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2009 7:53pm EST

Disney, Day 3: Magic Kingdom : April 4, 2009 -- Our trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom & parade performance...

Disney, Day 3: Magic Kingdom

April 4, 2009 -- Our trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom & parade perf ...

Updated: Jun 30, 2009 9:17pm EST

Disney, Day 2, Arrival : April 3, 2009 -- Our morning arrival at the All-Star Music Resort... Our visit to Disney Hollywood... Our evening practice... Then breakfast for the morning of Day 3, Magic Kingdom

Disney, Day 2, Arrival

April 3, 2009 -- Our morning arrival at the All-Star Music Resort... ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2009 9:14pm EST

Disney, Day 1: Bus Loading & Trip : April 2, 2009 -- Our drop-off of luggage the night before... Our leaving school at 2pm... Our first stop in Beckley, WV at 5:40pm...

Disney, Day 1: Bus Loading & Trip

April 2, 2009 -- Our drop-off of luggage the night before... Our leav ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2009 11:00pm EST

Disney, Day 0: Luggage Drop : April 1, 2009 -- Students bring their luggage in to the band room the night before the trip...

Disney, Day 0: Luggage Drop

April 1, 2009 -- Students bring their luggage in to the band room the ...

Updated: Jul 02, 2009 10:37am EST

2008 FB Playoffs : November 1, 2008 -- OHSAA Playoff Game at Dover's Crater Stadium. After OMEA State Marching Band Finals in Columbus, we returned for this game... unfortunately, the Quakers lost.

2008 FB Playoffs

November 1, 2008 -- OHSAA Playoff Game at Dover's Crater Stadium. Afte ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2009 3:48pm EST

2008 OMEA State Finals Contest : November 1, 2008 -- New Philadelphia Marching Quaker Band at OMEA State Finals, Dublin-Coffman Stadium, Dublin, OH The band enjoyed lunch at CiCi's Pizza before going to Dublin-Coffman HS for their warm-up and performance...

2008 OMEA State Finals Contest

November 1, 2008 -- New Philadelphia Marching Quaker Band at OMEA Sta ...

Updated: Jul 13, 2009 1:17pm EST

2008 Meadowbrook Contest : October 11, 2008 -- After a morning contest at River View, the Boosters held a picnic at Salt Fork State Park. The band then competed at the Meadowbrook Festival of Bands OMEA sanctioned contest...

2008 Meadowbrook Contest

October 11, 2008 -- After a morning contest at River View, the Boost ...

Updated: Jul 02, 2009 9:33pm EST

2008 River View Contest : Ocober 11, 2008 -- River View OMEA sanctioned contest in the morning. After this contest, the band traveled to Salt Fork State Park where they were fed by the Boosters (see the Meadowbrook Contest photos) prior to an evening contest at Meadowbrook.

2008 River View Contest

Ocober 11, 2008 -- River View OMEA sanctioned contest in the morning. ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 8:54pm EST

2008 BOA Massillon Regional : September 27, 2008 -- Bands of America Massillon Regional at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium

2008 BOA Massillon Regional

September 27, 2008 -- Bands of America Massillon Regional at Paul Brow ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2009 5:15pm EST

2008 Crestwood Contest : September 13, 2008 -- Crestwood's Fall Classic OMEA sanctioned contest... The field was sloppy after a steady rain in the morning. The box truck carrying the drum line equipment had overheated and arrived later. Mr. Furbay made arrangements with Crestwood's director to borrow equipment if the truck hadn't arrived.

2008 Crestwood Contest

September 13, 2008 -- Crestwood's Fall Classic OMEA sanctioned contes ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 12:18pm EST

2008 Cloverleaf Contest : September 6, 2008 -- Cloverleaf's Calvalcade of Sound OMEA sanctioned contest...

2008 Cloverleaf Contest

September 6, 2008 -- Cloverleaf's Calvalcade of Sound OMEA sanctioned ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 12:19pm EST

2008 Band Camp : August 28, 2008 -- Evening rehearsal at Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, Ohio. The band spends a week at Skyview preparing for the marching season.

2008 Band Camp

August 28, 2008 -- Evening rehearsal at Skyview Ranch in Millersburg, ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 10:04am EST

2008 Rehearsal at Quaker Stadium : August 23, 2008 -- This is a pre-season rehearsal held at Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium. The MQB typically has access to Quaker Stadium on Thursday evenings (after the JV football game) for rehearsals. All other rehearsals are held at South Elementary School.

2008 Rehearsal at Quaker Stadium

August 23, 2008 -- This is a pre-season rehearsal held at Woody Hayes ...

Updated: Jul 05, 2009 10:09am EST

2008 Picnic in the Park : August 7, 2008 -- The Boosters hold a picnic at Tuscora Park and the parents are introduced to the band, the director and the assistants. The band then introduces and performs parts of their contest music for the season.

2008 Picnic in the Park

August 7, 2008 -- The Boosters hold a picnic at Tuscora Park and the ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2009 11:21pm EST

2008 First Town Days & Alumni Band : July 4, 2008 -- Alumni band members join the MQB to create the largest marching band in New Philadelphia's history. Included here is the one practice for the alumni the day before the parade, the parade day and a reception following the parade...

2008 First Town Days & Alumni Band

July 4, 2008 -- Alumni band members join the MQB to create the largest ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2009 10:35pm EST

2007 OMEA State Finals Contest : November 3, 2007 -- Dublin-Coffman Stadium, Dublin, Ohio.

2007 OMEA State Finals Contest

November 3, 2007 -- Dublin-Coffman Stadium, Dublin, Ohio.

Updated: Jul 17, 2009 9:09pm EST

2007 Revere Contest : October 6, 2007, evening -- After a hot/humid morning & afternoon at Nordonia, the band stopped at a nearby State park where the Boosters provided a meal... We arrived at Revere's OMEA sanctioned contest just as the sun was setting... This provided a beautiful and pleasant evening as a light fog settled onto the field. The night was topped off by New Philadelphia capturing the most outstanding band of the competition.

2007 Revere Contest

October 6, 2007, evening -- After a hot/humid morning & afternoon at ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2009 11:57pm EST

2007 Nordonia Contest : October 6, 2007, morning -- Nordonia OMEA contest, Nordonia, Ohio... Prior to leaving, the students practice a group activity called "circle sit." Nordonia was a morning contest held in humid 95 degree sun...

2007 Nordonia Contest

October 6, 2007, morning -- Nordonia OMEA contest, Nordonia, Ohio... ...

Updated: Jul 13, 2009 1:11pm EST

2007 Claymont Contest : September 22, 2007 -- Claymont Band Round-Up OMEA sanctioned contest at Uhrichsville, Ohio...

2007 Claymont Contest

September 22, 2007 -- Claymont Band Round-Up OMEA sanctioned contest ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2009 9:50pm EST

2007 Louisville Contest : September 15, 2007 -- The Louisville Music in Motion OMEA contest in Louisville, Ohio...

2007 Louisville Contest

September 15, 2007 -- The Louisville Music in Motion OMEA contest in ...

Updated: Jul 08, 2009 5:41pm EST

2007 Band Camp : August 14, 2007 -- The band spends a week at Skyview Ranch near Millersburg, Ohio, in preparation for the season. This is an evening rehearsal at band camp...

2007 Band Camp

August 14, 2007 -- The band spends a week at Skyview Ranch near Mill ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2009 11:13pm EST

2007 Time Capsule Opening : MORE PICS & INFO TBA

2007 Time Capsule Opening

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Updated: Jul 07, 2009 10:43pm EST

2007 First Town Days : July 6, 2007 -- We begin with an evening parade rehearsal and see the band stop by Dick & Barb Irvin's house for a water break. We then have the FTD parade on July 6th leading up the opening of a 25 year time capsule.

2007 First Town Days

July 6, 2007 -- We begin with an evening parade rehearsal and see the ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2009 10:16pm EST

2006 OMEA State Finals Contest : November 4, 2006 -- Dublin-Coffman Stadium, Dublin, Ohio... Mr. Furbay meets with the band after they eat at CiCi's Pizza. This is where the band has a "nutting" ceremony. They then travel to the competition.

2006 OMEA State Finals Contest

November 4, 2006 -- Dublin-Coffman Stadium, Dublin, Ohio... Mr. Fur ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 8:45pm EST

2006 Dress Rehearsal : Prior to State Finals, the band held a dress rehearsal at Quaker Stadium where Mr. Furbay explained to a crowd of band boosters/parents how the show had developed throughout the season...

2006 Dress Rehearsal

Prior to State Finals, the band held a dress rehearsal at Quaker Stadi ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 5:09pm EST

2006 NPHS Field Competition : October 2006 -- Our home OMEA sanctioned contest in Woody Hayes Quaker Stadium... located in beautiful Tuscora Park. Pics of each band who participated in the evenings competition.

2006 NPHS Field Competition

October 2006 -- Our home OMEA sanctioned contest in Woody Hayes Quak ...

Updated: Oct 20, 2009 7:25pm EST

2006 BOA Youngstown Regional : September 30, 2006 -- The day was cool and a light drizzle continued until New Philadelphia took the field...

2006 BOA Youngstown Regional

September 30, 2006 -- The day was cool and a light drizzle continue ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 5:23pm EST

2006 Licking Valley Contest : September 23, 2006 -- A steady morning rain threatened the competition. The rest of the day remained dry...

2006 Licking Valley Contest

September 23, 2006 -- A steady morning rain threatened the competit ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 5:32pm EST

2006 Cloverleaf Contest : September 9, 2006

2006 Cloverleaf Contest

September 9, 2006

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 6:20pm EST

2006 Fire Truck Rescue : August 1, 2006 -- With temperatures reaching the high nineties and high humidity, Mr. Furbay put a call in to the fire department to see if they could help. Luckily, Mr. Josh Limbacher is an alumnus of the Marching Quakers and a member of the Stonecreek Volunteer Fire Department (as-well-as the spouse of assistant marching band director Mrs. Mindy Limbacher). Mr. Limbacher arrived at 2pm on August 1st to help Mr. Furbay hose down any band member who wished to get a quick cool-down.

2006 Fire Truck Rescue

August 1, 2006 -- With temperatures reaching the high nineties and ...

Updated: Jul 19, 2009 3:14pm EST

2006 Band Camp : August 15, 2006 -- Skyview Ranch, Millersburg, Ohio... An evening rehearsal at camp @ 6pm...

2006 Band Camp

August 15, 2006 -- Skyview Ranch, Millersburg, Ohio... An evening reh ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2009 10:46pm EST

2006 First Town Days Parade : July 4th Weekend, 2006 -- The First Town Days Parade in New Philadelphia, Ohio...

2006 First Town Days Parade

July 4th Weekend, 2006 -- The First Town Days Parade in New Philadelp ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2009 10:03pm EST

2006 Vietnam Traveling Wall : June 8, 2006 -- Opening ceremonies of the Vietnam Traveling Wall. Buckeye Career Center, New Philadelphia, Ohio. The New Philadelphia Marching Quaker Band 2005 show was "Soldiers of the Wall"

2006 Vietnam Traveling Wall

June 8, 2006 -- Opening ceremonies of the Vietnam Traveling Wall. ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 8:03pm EST

2005 OMEA State Finals Contest : October 29, 2005 --

2005 OMEA State Finals Contest

October 29, 2005 --

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 5:29pm EST

2005 Claymont Contest : October 11, 2005 -- The New Philadelphia High School Marching Quaker Band at Claymont's competition in Uhrichsville, Ohio

2005 Claymont Contest

October 11, 2005 -- The New Philadelphia High School Marching Quake ...

Updated: Jul 21, 2009 4:34pm EST

2005 Licking Valley Contest : September 24, 2005 -- The Marching Quaker Band receives a Superior Rating in their first competition with Mr. Jeff Furbay as the new director...

2005 Licking Valley Contest

September 24, 2005 -- The Marching Quaker Band receives a Superior ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2009 9:05am EST

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