BAND JACKETS!!

Hey Band!! (hey, what?)

Want a band jacket? Order forms will be available beginning Wednesday September 1, and must be turned in by Friday September 10. Details on price, sizing, etc. will be coming your way September 1. 

 

(Hey McKee! [hey, what?] Am I required to buy a band jacket?? And do they look like the one on the cat?)

[Buying a jacket is totally optional, so you decide. And no, they don't look like the one in the picture. But you've got to admit, this cat looks pretty cool.]

Monday August 30

Hey Band! (hey what?)

We've been in contact with our drill writer and it looks like we will have ACTUAL DRILL for Wednesday's rehearsal - yay! So tonight, we will work on music from 5-7, then transition to the field where we will review basics and also work on more moving and playing. 

We plan to be done tonight before 8pm, so make sure that your transportation plans include being able to leave at that time.

See you tonight!

 

Welcome Pizza Party for NEW Band Members and Adults!

Hey folks!

Tigard High Band Boosters is hosting a Welcome Party for all students who are new to the band program this year, and their adults. Yay!

The casual welcome gathering will be Wednesday August 25 at 6pm, in the THS Commons. 

Planning to come? Please CLICK HERE to RSVP to McKee - we want to make sure we have enough pizza! (Already responded? We've got you!)

 

 

 

The FAMOUS Tigard Band Garage Sale!

It's almost here - the FAMOUS Tigard Band Garage Sale! And YOUR BAND needs YOU! 

Our annual garage sale is a major fundraiser for us, and because of construction and COVID, we've had to hold it off campus the past couple of years. But now, we're back at THS and it's this week!

What do we need from YOU? 

TIME. 

We need volunteers Wednesday evening (8/18) to help at our Pricing Party.

And we need volunteers Friday and/or Saturday (8/20 and 8/21) to help at the sale.

For ALL the information and to sign up, CLICK HERE and find the spot(s) that work best for you.  

Yay!

IT'S TIME FOR BAND CAMP!!

Hey friends - after 17 looong months away, it's time for Marching Band!! Oh. My. Goodness! I don't think I have to tell you how excited I am - I was even dreaming about it last night! 😀

So, here's the latest information.  

• Band Camp is August 16-27, Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 4:30. We start every day in the band room.
  
• Band Camp IS NOT on the weekends.
• There is a good post on the sidebar that will give you the important details (Band Camp for Competitive Marchers).
• There is also a link to McKee's MB calendar that will give you the important dates.
• Between now and Monday morning, it is important that you hydrate. That means you need to drink LOTS of water, to the point where you have to pee many more times than you normally do. Yes, it's annoying, but it's super-important that you hydrate ahead of time, because it will be really warm and you will be expending energy.(BTW, soda does NOT hydrate - in fact, it does the opposite)
  
• It is also important that you eat before you come to Band Camp. Even if you do not normally eat breakfast, at least have a bit of protein and some carbs. Perhaps an English muffin with a little peanut butter. Or some crackers and cheese. Maybe a yogurt and a piece of toast. You get the idea. Remember, your body needs fuel. 

Also, we are in serious conversations with District Office regarding band fees, and there is a good chance that fees may be significantly less than in the past. Yay! More information to come - stay tuned!

One more thing - we are eager to have more people join up. Do you have a friend who is interested in being part of our ensemble? We need people in color guard, as well as more instruments on the field. So invite your friends!

Questions? CLICK HERE to send an email to McKee. 📭

Are you excited?? Whoo hoo! 😁

 

 

It's gonna be HOT HOT HOT! So we are NOT going to be open for Garage Sale collections today (Wednesday, August 11) - we're under an Excessive Heat Warning in the Portland area.

We'll be back at it on Sunday August 15. Have YOU signed up to help? CLICK HERE to help out this Sunday!