Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Band Stuff

Greetings! I've been trying to update parents through email this year as much as needed (not every week...but every few) but I have neglected to update the band blog. So here are a few informational tidbits for everyone.

MS Concert - Nov. 19th
HS Concert - Dec. 8th
MS Concert - March 18th
MS Massed Band - March 22nd
HS Band Contest - March 24th
HS Band Concert - March 11th

Monday, June 8, 2009

Last Booster Meeting of Year

Booster Meeting May 10th - 6pm. HS Band Room.

Discussions to include:

Band Camp: Meals/Chaperones/Activities

Marching Competition: Delegation of responsibilities, Point people

Reflection on the year.

2009-2010 planning

Thursday, May 14, 2009

MS/HS Concert/BBQ

On May 20th at 530 PM there will be a BBQ benefitting the band programs at THS and TMS at the HS. Following the BBQ the two schools will combine to present their spring concert. Performances include the 6th grade Concert Band, 7th and 8th grade Symphonic Band, HS Symphonic Band, Marching Band, and jazz band. The end of the evening will conclude with a massed band performance of all the students. Please dont miss out on this opportunity to support your students!

Elementary Concert

Elementary Concert on May 14th in the TES Multipurpose Room. Features include the HS Jazz band performing in addition to the student performances. 7pm!!! See you there!

MS Band Contest

On May 12th the Middle School Symphonic Band rode down to Mt. Solo Middle School in Longview, WA for the SWWMEA MS Band Contest. They performed Jasmine Flower, Rogue River Venture, and The Original 13.

The Symphonic band recieved a rating of I- (Superior). GREAT JOB GUYS!!!

Newport Loyalty Days

On May 1-4 the Beaver Marching Band traveled to Newport, Oregon for a 3 day marching excursion of excitement. Although it rained all weekend, there were me spots of sun during the weekend. The Band placed 3rd in the parade. Student also were able to visit historic downtown newport, the carnival, ice skating in Portland, visit the Tillamook cheese factory and have a great time in the Newport HS gym.

a little adventure started when one of the lights burst into flames on Saturday evening. A little excitement helps the time pass. All in all it was a great trip!

HS Band Contest

On March 26th the High School Band traveled to Kelso High School for the SWWMEA HS Band Contest. They recieved a II rating (Excellent).

Great job guys!