The Oakland Mills High School Tri-M Music Honor Society consists of student musicians at the school who seek to support and advocate for music performance within their school and greater community. Students volunteer to help at all concerts and performances throughout the year, providing assistance wherever needed for all high school, middle school or elementary concerts that happen in a given year. They also have academic standards to meet each quarter. The students look forward to sharing their musical passions with the greater community at Savage Mill.
The Oakland Mills High School Advanced Guitar Ensemble consists of 14 advanced guitar players within the school, selected through audition only. Each student develops skills on the instrument in both lead and rhythm guitar, and some get opportunities to contribute other musical talents like vocals, drums, etc. They have daily rehearsals during the school day and several concerts within and around the school each year. They are looking forward to sharing their vibe with the community of Savage Mill!
Musical selections will be wide-ranging, and include options such as Weezer, Amber Mark, Daniel Caesar, The Foo Fighters, The Isley Brothers/Ice Cube, Warren G, Carlos Santana, Metallica, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, Muniz, System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold, Boyz II Men, 2Pac and Dr. Dre.
Savage Mill’s New Weave Commons is an updated, reimagined space in the middle of the Mill’s beautifully restored New Weave building. Surrounded by a variety of small retail shops and other local businesses, this intimate space encourages passersby to linger and socialize or enjoy the atmosphere around them.