TIME FOR ADULTS TO STEP UP!! **UPDATED**

The THS Band and Orchestra program hosts RhythmFest on February 8, when 32 indoor color guard performance groups will come to Tigard High to strut their stuff. We've been hosting this show for over 20 years and it's a HUGE moneymaker for our instrumental music program. 

Hats off to the THS Band and Orchestra students for doing a terrific job of signing up for RhythmFest student jobs - they're almost all filled!

So now we need ALL you parents and other Band and Orchestra adults to find the jobs that work for YOU! Seriously - the kids can't do it all. Just look at the amazing variety of jobs we need to fill:

• Ticket Sales - sit indoors near the spectator entrance and sell admission tickets. 
• Food Concessions - work with THS students to sell yummy goodies.
• Communication Center - sit at our central table and provide site maps, help volunteers sign in and out, distribute bandaids, etc. 
• Indoor Security - work with THS students to open and close performance area doors, OR monitor and time group warmup areas so that groups finish on time.
• Setup (Friday evening) OR Cleanup (Saturday evening) - work with THS students setting up for the event, OR working with THS students resetting after the event.

PLEASE - we need all the spots filled to make sure RhythmFest is a success, and as of 12 pm on 1/28 we still have 18 adult spots to fill. This is our most important fundraiser of the year, so CLICK HERE to find the job that fits you best. (Want to sign up for more than one? Go for it!)

Here's what we need as of 1/28:

• Communication Center - 1 person/shift
  
• Noon - 3pm
  
• 3 - 6pm
• 6 - 9pm

• Ticket Sales - 1 person/shift
  
• 3 - 6pm
• 6 - 8:30pm

• Indoor Security - 4 people/shift
• Noon - 3pm
• 3 - 6pm
• 6 - 9pm

• Food Concessions - 1 person still needed
• 6 - 9:30pm
  

RhythmFest! It's Time!!

Hey Band! (hey, what??)

RhythmFest is just around the corner, and it's time to sign up to work. Here are the expectations:

• ALL Band students will work 2 (two) shifts. There are 8 (eight) Student spots on Friday evening, and 50 (fifty) Student spots throughout the day on Saturday.
  
• Once you are signed up for a shift, if you must make a change, YOU are responsible to find your replacement. DO NOT ask Irving. DO NOT ask McKee.
• We need MANY adults to work. There are 8 (eight) Adult spots on Friday evening, and 46 (forty-six) Adult spots throughout the day on Saturday. Please, ask your adults to help out.
  

Remember, this is a major fundraiser for our program. We have 32 groups coming (!), so let's make sure they have a great time!

 

CLICK HERE to sign up! 

 

(BTW, RhythmFest is the first Winter show of the season - a Winter Guard clinic and competition that kicks everything off. And we are the gracious hosts!)

Time For WinterGuard!!

Tigard WinterGuard is starting! 

Try-It-Outs are Wednesday January 8. Come to the THS Band Room to start!

Rehearsals will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 - 8:30, January through March.

THERE IS NO FEE to join! Yay!

Want more details? Check out the links on the sidebar!

And please, CLICK HERE to fill out the information form. 

 

Changes for Fall 2024

Hey Band -

We have sad news to share. Because of very low numbers, we will not be able to have a marching field show this fall. We tried to make it work, but with only 12 instrumentalists (including only 1 percussionist) we could not put together a legitimate marching show. Our friends at Southridge have graciously invited any who had signed up for Tigard MB to join them for their fall show, and we are very grateful to them for this.

Of course, everything will go on as usual with all the band classes, football pep band, the Homecoming parade (October 25 - more information to come!), and other band activities. Be on the lookout for Irving's "Welcome Back" letter, which includes information about the short  Band Camp for all on August 22 and 23 - coming to an email near you. For football pep information, check out McKee's Band Calendar on the sidebar.

See you all soon!

Time to Talk Balloons!

Balloon Festival is coming! Yay!

(Hey McKee - why do we care??)

Because we volunteer at the Balloon Festival, and the hours we provide help to raise money for band/orchestra-related activities. Yay! 

(Where's a list of what is needed??) 

Look on the sidebar for the complete rundown. -->

(So how do I sign up??)

CLICK HERE to go to SignUp and choose the shift(s) you want to fill. BE AWARE - once you sign up for a shift, it is your responsibility to show up! (If something comes up and you can't make it, you MUST find someone else to work at that time.

 

Fall Marching Band Is Coming!

 

Come join Tigard Marching Ensemble 2024!!

So what’s Tigard Marching Ensemble all about?

·       It’s a great music performance ensemble, open to all high school and advanced 8^th grade music students who live in the Tigard-Tualatin School District

·       It’s an opportunity to have a really good time with musical friends and includes travel and competition

·       It WILL make you a better musician!

·       And it’s tons of fun!

 

What are the details?

·       The Season runs mid-August – November 2

·       Band Camp: M-F,10am-4pm, Aug. 12 – 23

·       Rehearsals: Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 26 – Oct. 30, 5:00 – 8:45 PM

·       There are NO FEES! including all rehearsals, instruction, equipment, and competitions

·       Probable Competitions:

o   October 12 – Sunset Classic, Beaverton OR

o   October 19 – NW Fall Music Games, Kelso WA

o   October 26 – Century Showcase, Hillsboro OR

o   November 2 – NWAPA Class A/AA Championships, Hillsboro OR

 

Ready to learn more? Have questions? Want to sign up NOW!?!?

·       Fill out the Google Form!

·       https://forms.gle/UCMEA4An4M5RFSX68

 

Who’s in charge of all this?

·       Kati Fantz McKee – THS Director, Marching Programs

o   Email: kmckee@ttsd.k12.or.us

o   Website: http://mckeesfabulousforum.blogspot.com/

 

Sponsored by Tigard High School Marching Band and THS Band Boosters

Back Home - And Winter Guard Championships!

We're baaaack! And now that there have been a couple of days to rest, it's time for Winter Guard Championships! Want to come and support your Tigard High WinterGuard? CLICK HERE to contact McKee for wristbands, and plan to come to Liberty High School on Saturday March 30 to cheer on YOUR THS WinterGuard. Looking for the schedule? Check out the sidebar for all the details.

What's next? We've got a concert coming in May, and rehearsals for parade practice - Starlight Parade, here we come! Watch this space for rehearsal dates!