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!

 

Time For a Concert!

 

Hey Band!! (hey, what??)

It's time for a concert! Symphonic Band; Wind Ensemble; Orchestra; and our special guests, the Fowler Advantermediate Band!

And of course, a rousing finale of Combined Bands!

(When is this, McKee??)

Tuesday March 19, at 7pm in the Deb Fennell Auditorium. 6pm call time.

(After-school rehearsal on Monday March 18, 4-6pm)

Yay!  

 

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 42 (forty-two) 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 44 (forty-four) 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 25 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!)
 

Winter Guard Is Starting!

Hey Band! (hey what??)

It's time for Winter Guard season! To start things off, please make sure to CLICK HERE to fill out the information form!

Let's go!

 

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS! WHEE!!!

 Oh my goodness - it's time for Championships! (McKee! What do I need to do???)

• Eat good and healthy food - try to stay away from greasy stuff
• Read ALL the pages on the sidebar that apply to this weekend (NWAPA Championships, Important Travel Info, What To Bring, Rooming List, and Info for Parents and Other Adults)
  
• Remember that call time is 5pm on Friday
• Bring your luggage with you
• Be ready to perform for the home crowd at the football game  (YAY!)
• Be ready to load up and go soon after the game
• Be ever so polite upon arriving at the hotel
• Go to bed! Get good rest!
• Get up in plenty of time, and get some good breakfast
  
• Follow ALL the proper procedures, and put on our best show of the season

LET'S DO THIS!! 

 

WE'RE ALMOST DONE! LET'S HAVE A PARTY!

 Hey Band! (hey, what??)

We've got 2 (TWO!) more rehearsals, and then Championships! Yay! So here's what's up:

• PRACTICE YOUR PART AT HOME! Work on it the rest of this week, and over the weekend. You need to know it sleeping and waking.
• Eat well, and stay hydrated. Get good sleep. 
  
• Come to Monday's rehearsal ready to work hard. 
• And for Wednesday, we're opening the field rehearsal to friends and family to see what we've accomplished! And we'll have snacks and hot chocolate! 

Let's Do This!!