Tuesday, December 27, 2011

McKee's Holiday Gratitude Gathering/Open House

The THS Band Program volunteers are the reason we can do all the terrific things we do, and I am very grateful for all of you, present and past. If you are or have been an adult THS Band volunteer, I hope you can drop by this Friday evening between 6 and 9pm and enjoy some seasonal munchies - we might even break out the panini machine again! 

Sorry - no current/former students. 

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas Eve Handbells!

Looking for a nice way to spend 45 minutes on Christmas Eve? Join us at Newberg Friends (just 20 minutes from Tigard!) for a wonderful candlelight service full of music, including handbells. Never heard handbells? Then you should definitely come! Musicians include Liz, Eryn,  Phil (yes, Phil!), and me - whoopee! We're very casual and friend-ly, so come on by this evening at 5, 6:30, or 8 pm.

West on Hwy 99, on to the one-way in Newberg. Left on College Street. Newberg Friends is on the corner of College and 3rd.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Come hear great holiday music! And it's free!

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Cadet Student and Parent Meeting!

Remember, those interested in Cadet Drumline can come to the THS Band Room Wednesday evening Dec. 7 at 7pm to learn all about the season and meet Jen Burns, our new Cadet instructor! 

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Winter Marching Season Information!

WDL, WG, and Cadet Drumline are all beginning - yay! 
Here's the tentative 2012 competition schedule:
  • Feb. 4   RhythmFest! Color Guard Premiere at Tigard High  (that's us!) 
    • WG
  • Feb. 11 Percussion Premiere at Evergreen High (Vancouver)
    • WDL
  • Feb. 25 Liberty Competition (Hillsboro) 
    • WG/WDL
  • Mar. 10 Northwest Invitational competition - site TBD 
    • WDL/WG
  • Mar. 24 Westview Winter Classic (Beaverton) 
    • WG/WDL
  • April 7 NWAPA Championships at West Salem High (Salem) 
    • WDL/WG/Cadet
  • April 14 OCI Invitational end-of-season celebration at Tigard High (that's us, again!) 
    •  WG/WDL/Cadet
(Cadet performances will be added to the schedule after the first of the year)

Costs:
WDL/WG Fees: $300/student
Cadet Fees: $200/student 

Staff:
Mike Stevens - Percussion Caption Head
Dylan Thompson - Visual Caption Head
Jeff Caponni - Color Guard Caption Head
Karlyn Gibson - Percussion Instructor
Catie Helbling - Percussion Instructor
Jen Burns - Cadet Instructor
Tressa Fitzgerald - Color Guard Instructor
Kati Fantz McKee - Director of Marching Programs






















Saturday, November 26, 2011

Time for Winter Drumming!


IT’S WINTER DRUMLINE TIME!!!
Come to
WDL TRY-IT-OUT EVENING
Tuesday November 29 @ THS,
and then jump into rehearsals
Thursday Dec. 1, Tuesday Dec. 6
and Tuesday Dec. 13! Everything is from 5 – 9 pm, beginning in the THS Band Room
 *********
Parent meeting Thursday Dec. 1
at 7pm in the THS Library
Questions? Click here to email McKee! 

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Current Events Final - Exemption!

A short story.
On occasion, some who are exempt have eaten breakfast, or sometimes lunch. When breakfast has been eaten, breakfast has been over by 9am, or 10:30. And when lunch has been eaten, lunch has been over by 2:15. 
The end.

PS: This story in no way gives permission, license, acquiescence, or agreement. It is just a story.






Wednesday, October 26, 2011

NWAPA CHAMPIONSHIPS!! SATURDAY OCTOBER 29!!


NWAPA Championships! @ 
Hillsboro Stadium
Saturday October 29, 2011
Friday
After football Load equipment truck – go home RIGHT AWAY and SLEEP!
Saturday
6:50 am          Arrive THS in bib, black pep tee, black socks and marching shoes (waterproofed and polished !!). Get uniform jacket from rack. Full uniform (minus shako) will be worn on the bus. Check for shako, plume, and instrument. Bring lots of warm and dry extra clothes!!
7:20 am            In the band room, dressed and ready !! Everyone, please use the toilet before we leave! Load the bus in order (seniors, drumline, auxiliary, jr, so, fr)
7:30 am            Leave
8:00 am            Arrive Hillsboro Stadium – unload very quickly. Set up props – correctly!!
8:25 am            Line up w/ instruments ready to go to warm-up area
8:30 – 9:35       Warm-up
9:42 am            Ready Gate
9:52 am          Showtime !!
10:15 am        Listen to staff, then change your clothes – put your uniform away CAREFULLY! Stow your instrument/equipment correctly!
10:30 am        Eat a snack, and head to the stands!
11:00 am – 3:00 pm   In the stands, watching bands. Lunch on your own – pack it, or purchase from concessions.
3:20 pm            Awards!                                                                                                            
3:30 pm             Eat a small snack, and get dressed for Finals!                                                       
4:15 pm - ??    Warm-up
5:??? ish        Ready Gate
5:??? ish           Showtime !!
6:??? pm         Change your clothes/load truck
After truck loading        Dinner!! And dessert! Sponsored by the FAB-U-LOUS THS Band Boosters! (Bring $6)
7:45 – 9:15 pm Watch more bands
9:45 pm             Awards!!
10:45 pm         Arrive at THS – unload truck - go home!!

Directions to Hillsboro Stadium
·                             Hwy. 26 west to Exit #62A  - Cornelius Pass/West Union Road
·                             Veer right (south) onto Cornelius Pass Road - stay in right lane
·                             Right onto Imbrie Dr. (stoplight /Chevron Station)
·                             Right onto Evergreen Parkway (stoplight)
·                             Right onto NW 229th Ave. (stoplight)

Remember, you come with the band, stay with the band,
and go home with the band. No going off-site for any purpose.

Parents, please do not tell your student to wait until they are finished to call you.
We’re with your student all day, and don’t want to have to wait for you to arrive!  J

Monday, October 24, 2011

Championship Week Rehearsal Schedule!!

Hear ye, hear ye!

It's Championship Week - yay! Here's our schedule:
  • Monday: 
    • Regular schedule - 5-9pm
  • Wednesday: 
    • Prop production 3-7pm
    • Guard rehearsal 4:30 - 7pm
    • Sectionals TBD - please post on FB group
  • Friday: 
    • FINAL REHEARSAL!!! 10am - 2pm!!! On the field, ready to go at 10am!! With props!!





Tentative NWAPA Championships Prelim Information


NWAPA Championships! @ Hillsboro Stadium
Saturday October 29, 2011
Prelim Schedule
Friday
After football Load equipment truck – go home and SLEEP!
Saturday
6:50 am          Arrive THS in bib, black pep tee, black socks and marching shoes (waterproofed and polished !!). Get uniform jacket from rack. Full uniform (minus shako) will be worn on the bus. Check for shako, plume, and instrument. Bring lots of warm and dry extra clothes!!
7:20 am            In the band room, dressed and ready !! Everyone, please use the toilet before we leave! Load the bus in order (seniors, drumline, auxiliary, jr, so, fr)
7:30 am            Leave
8:00 am            Arrive Hillsboro Stadium – unload very quickly. Large winds, pit, drumline, auxiliary w/ McKee
8:25 am            Line up w/ instruments ready to go to warm-up area
8:30 – 9:35       Warm-up
9:42 am            Ready Gate
9:52 pm          Showtime !!

More to follow - STAY TUNED!!!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011


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Fessstival of Bands at Autzen Stadium
Eugene OR – October 22, 2011

Friday
After the game   Load equipment truck – go home and go to bed!
Saturday
8:30 am     Arrive THS in black pep tee. Bring uniform, black socks and marching shoes (waterproofed and polished !!). Get shako and instrument. Bring lots of warm and dry extra clothes!!
9:05 am     In the band room, ready with everything!! Everyone, please use the toilet before we leave! Load the bus in order (seniors, drumline, auxiliary, jr, so, fr)
9:15 am         Leave
11:45 am       Arrive McKenzie Stadium – unload very quickly. Large winds, pit, drumline, auxiliary w/ McKee
                      Get dressed!
12:10 pm       Line up w/ instruments ready to go to warm-up area
12:15 – 1:30  Warm-up
1:37 am         Ready Gate
1:48 pm         Showtime !!
2:00 pm         Take a picture!
2:10 pm         In the stands, watching OMB! And cheese!
2:40 pm         Awards!                                                                                                           
3:15 pm         Warm-up
4:15-5:15ish         Ready Gate
10 min later          Showtime !!
20 min later          Change your clothes
20 more minutes later       EAT DINNER! Bring $6 for a tasty Band Booster dinner!
After truck loading              Bandcoming! Whoo hoo!
9:15 pm         Awards!!
12 midnight   Arrive at THS – unload truck - go home!!

Directions to Autzen Stadium:
·         Travel southbound on I-5 approx 97 miles
·         Take Exit 194B  - I-105 W (Eugene)
·         Take Exit 2 – Coburg Road
·         Stay RIGHT, on the Coburg Road ramp
·         Cross Coburg Road and bear LEFT onto Southwood Lane
·         Turn LEFT onto Country Club Road
·         At light, turn RIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
·         Travel ½ mile – turn RIGHT onto Leo Harris Parkway



          Remember, you come with the band, stay with the band,
          and go home with the band. No going off-site for any purpose.


      Parents, please do not tell your student to
      wait until they are finished to call you.
      We’re with your student all day, and when our evening is over
      we don’t want to have to wait for you to arrive!