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!! 

First Show is In the Books!

Hey Band! (hey, what??)

Saturday was SUCH a good day! 

Now that we've performed in our 1st show of the season, we have a better idea of what to expect, and what we need to do moving forward.

Remember, at the end of the day at Liberty we agreed that we will continue to rehearse until 8pm on Mondays so that we can have field access during both of our rehearsal times each week. Please, make sure your adults know that we will continue to have 5-8pm rehearsals on Mondays, and 5-8:45 rehearsals on Wednesdays.

See you at rehearsal!  

Oh, and the Century schedule is on the sidebar ----->
 

MONDAY REHEARSAL CHANGE!!

A reminder that we have agreed to rehearse until 8 PM on the next two (2) Mondays (September 25 and October 2).

 

WHAT?!?!

Monday 9/25 and 10/2:     5 - 8 PM Marching Band rehearsal!

 

WHY???

 

To help get ready for our first competition!!

 

 

YAY!

 Let's do this!!

VOLUNTEERING WITH THE THS BAND PROGRAM!

The Tigard High Band and Orchestra Program needs YOU! (for what, McKee??)

Oh, so many things! 

• Water and snacks at football performances
• Can and Bottle Drives
• Food for marching competitions
• Uniform assistance for band and/or orchestra
  
• Craft Fair
• And more!

Want to volunteer? 

• Please CLICK HERE to go to the TTSD Volunteer Page, and
  
• Complete Step 1, and 
• Complete the rest of the steps.
  

Now you're good to go! 

 

Here's what we need RIGHT NOW:

HELP WITH MARCHING BAND (CLICK HERE)

AND/OR

HELP AT FOOTBALL GAMES (CLICK HERE)
 

Time for School To Start! And a Change...

We've had the first week of evening rehearsals and things are rolling along! And now, it's time to start the school year - here's what's up:

• Monday September 4 (Labor Day) - NO REHEARSAL
• Wednesday September 6 - Rehearsals resume (W, M, W, M, W, and so on...)
  
• Friday September 8 - Football vs. Sandy
• 6pm call time
• Wear pep shirt (need one? See McKee!)
• Bring instrument and water bottle

 

 

BIG CHANGE!! Football vs. Glencoe is now on FRIDAY SEPT. 15! More details coming soon!

 

 

 Here we go!

 

 

 

Success! (And a Reminder...)

It's the end of Band Camp (sadness)

 

 

 

And it went really well! (happiness) 

 

So what's next??  

 

 

Monday and Wednesday rehearsals! Check out McKee's MB Calendar on the sidebar for all the dates, and we'll Journey Through the Forest!

 

 

 

Oh, and if you are planning to make an early-commit deposit for the Disney trip, now would be a good time for that. CLICK HERE to check out the payment schedule! 

 

 

BAND CAMP IS THIS WEEK!!! HOORAY!

 BAND CAMP STARTS THIS THURSDAY!!!

So, here's what you need to know:

• Band Camp starts at 8:30 and ends at noon. (We actually DO start at 8:30, so be there early. Doors open at 8)
• We meet in the Band Room. 
• [But McKee - How do we get there??] 
• Come to the front of the school, and walk to the left. Come through the black gate and the Band Room is right there. Please DON'T come through the hallway - our terrific maintenance staff is still finishing up their work and we don't want to interfere. Just use our outside entrance.
  
• Make sure to eat before you come - real food, not just sugar. And drink water. Marching Band is a very physical activity, and your body needs good food and hydration.  
• Check the previous post about what to bring.

And make sure your adults know about the Pizza Picnic that's coming up on Friday.

CLICK HERE  for the Pizza Picnic invite. (Any trouble accessing the RSVP? Here's a direct link: RSVP LINK)

Questions? 

Email McKee at kmckeee@ttsd.k12.or.us

 

 

See you Thursday!

Band Camp is Right Around the Corner!

Band Camp is coming! Here are some details:

• Band Camp dates are Aug. 17-18 and 21- 25
• Band Camp begins at 8:30am and ends at noon
• Plan to arrive AT LEAST 10 minutes before we begin. If you arrive at 8:30, you will be late (and we're ALWAYS on time!)
• Here's what you need to have with you:
• Your instrument/equipment
• Closed-toed athletic-style shoes
• Weather- and movement-appropriate clothing
• Sunscreen
• WATER
• Snacks (if desired)
  
•  We have a picnic for adults/siblings/boosters/fans. Friday Aug. 18 at 7pm.  Plan to come, to get lots of information about the upcoming year! Details coming, from the Tigard High Band and Auxiliary Boosters.
  

Remember to check out McKee's MB Calendar (on this sidebar) to see upcoming dates. Right now, we have dates for Band Camp, MB rehearsals, FB games, and MB competitions. Check back for more information as it becomes available. 

Summertime, and the Livin' Is Easy...

Hoping everyone is having the opportunity to relax a little this summer. While you're catching up, keep in mind a few things about band:

• Our ongoing Can and Bottle Drive is held the 2nd Saturday of most months. Watch for the Signup opportunities as they come up.
• Band Camp for our Fall marching show is coming up in August. ANY AND ALL students in our program are welcome! Don't play a traditional marching instrument? That's OK - we'll help you learn pit percussion! Or color guard! WE WANT YOU! Contact McKee for more information!
  
• Remember, this next Spring will be our bi-annual trip to Southern California, where we will have the opportunity to take part in an a-MAY-zing recording clinic with a Disney conductor, and maybe even perform in Disneyland! More information will be coming soon - watch this website for more!
• Please check your email for an email from McKee, sent out Wednesday July 12. LOTS of info for you!

And check out this classic, sung by the First Lady of Song herself, Ella Fitzgerald. Talk to you soon! 

IT'S BALLOON FESTIVAL TIME!

 OK folks, Balloon Festival is here! Here is what you need to know:

• There is VERY LIMITED parking for volunteers. Please carpool, or have someone drop you off, if at all possible. If you MUST drive, please park in the West (Athletics) lot, entering at the Main Entrance to THS on Durham and turning immediately to the right. There is NO ENTRANCE to the lot from 92nd during the Festival. You may park near the Stadium, for convenience of walking.
  
• ALL volunteers report to the Band Trailer, which is on 92nd, just beyond Millen Drive.
• Bring water and sunscreen. Please wear closed-toed shoes. A hat can be nice, too. We have water, soda, and snacks!
  
• Remember that all volunteers get a FREE Festival admission ticket, good for all three days!
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your shift begins.
• CLICK HERE to confirm your shift time(s).

 

• And we still have several shifts that need to be filled:
• Adults needed Fri 7-11pm (urgent); and Sat 6-10pm and 7-11pm (urgent)
  
• Students or Adults needed Fri 5-9am; and 1-6; Sat 5-9am, 1-6 and 7-11; and Sun 9-1 and 1-6. 
• CLICK HERE to sign up for one or more shifts! 

 
See you at the Tigard Festival of Balloons! 

BALLOON FESTIVAL - AGAIN!! (With More Deets)

IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR BALLON FESTIVAL! (Like, right now!)

(Hey McKee - why do we care??)

Because we volunteer at the Balloon Festival, and the hours we provide help (YOU) to raise money for (YOUR) band/orchestra-related activities. Yay! All the hours you volunteer will go toward your band/orchestra account - and any family members/friends who volunteer on your behalf will see their hours go toward you as well! Double yay!!

AND, if you sign up for an additional shift, you will be credited with an additional $1/hour volunteered for that shift! What a great deal!

(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.

Marching Band! (You Know You Want to Do It!)

Marching Band @ THS is the best thing! It’s music, and creating, and traveling (road trips!), and hanging out, and the best group of friends you’ll ever have! You’ll work hard and accomplish more than you ever knew you could – what a great feeling! Here’s how it works:

• Band Camp: Aug. 14– 18(M-F) and 21- 25(M-F) [8:30 am-5pm]
• Get to know all your band friends and staff
• Learn music and drill
• Get lockers before ANYONE ELSE at Tigard High!
• Design section shirts
• Finish Band Camp with a BBQ

• Regular rehearsals: M/W 5-8:45, Aug. 28 – Oct 25
  

• THS Football Halftime Shows
• 9/8 - vs Sandy HS
• 9/14 - vs Glencoe
  
• 9/29 - Homecoming! FB vs Oregon City HS
  
• 10/13 - vs West Linn HS
• 10/27 - vs TuHS
  

• MB Competitions
• 10/7 – Liberty Marching Arts Challenge (Hillsboro Stadium)
• 10/14– Century Showcase (Hillsboro Stadium)
• 10/21– Sunset Classic (Sunset HS)
  
• 10/28– Fesssstival of Bands/NWAPA Championships (Autzen Stadium/Eugene)

And we often have other things that come up that we might participate in – television performances, assemblies, college football appearances, etc – who knows?

 

Want more information? CLICK HERE and we'll contact you!

We ARE the face of Tigard High School!  Join us!

 

It's 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! 

(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.

 

NWAPA Winter Guard Championsips @ Liberty HS

OK Guard friends - we're down to the last rehearsals before Championships! We will meet during Spring Break on Thursday and Friday, and then it's on to Liberty High School on Saturday April1! Here's what Spring Break looks like:

• Thursday March 30 - 5-9pm rehearsal
• Friday March 31 - 5-8pm rehearsal
• Saturday April 1 - CHAMPIONSHIPS!

The April 1 schedule will be posted as soon as it is finalized. What we know for certain is that we will perform sometime close to 2pm.

Enjoy your days off during the early part of Spring Break, and we'll see you Thursday!

 

Glencoe Winter Showcase! (For Winter Guard ONLY)

A quick turn-around this week, to the Glencoe show this coming Saturday! We perform in the late morning, so everyone should be able to get a decent amount of sleep and have time for some good nutrition in the morning. 

The schedule is up on the sidebar, so take a look at it and make your plans NOW. And please remind your adults that I have some 1/2 price tickets available - they just need to send me an email and let me know, so we can make arrangements. (CLICK HERE to email McKee)

Here we go!

A Combination Show at Liberty High School! UPDATED GUARD TIMES!

OK friends - assuming we don't get snowed out again (!), both Winter Guard and Winter Drumline will be performing at the Century Winter Classic, held at Liberty High School on Saturday March 11. 

This is a single-round performance - drumline in the AM/early afternoon, and guard in the last afternoon/evening. So we will shuttle folx back and forth:

• Drumline 
• Call time: 8 AM
• Performance time: 10:20 AM
• Return to THS: 2:45 PM
• Guard
• Call time: 1:30 PM
• Performance time: 4:45 PM - NOTE NEW TIME!!
  
• Return to THS: 8:30 PM

PLEASE, look NOW at the schedule on the sidebar for complete information. We have 2 more rehearsals for each ensemble next week, then it's showtime! 

 

 

BBX Playoff Pep Band!

Hey Band! (hey what??)

It's time for basketball playoffs! THS boys are hosting Grants Pass this Wednesday March 1 and we will provide all the musical pep for them. Here are the details:

 

• When: Wednesday March 1
• Call time: 5:15pm
• Who: ALL THS band members, unless Irving/McKee have been told you're not coming
• What: Pepping for playoffs! 
• Opportunity for YOU: Additional points! (per Irving)

 GO TIGERS!!

CANCELED!!

Well, snow days are fun, but icy roads mean activities also get canceled. As of noon on Friday, many roads in our area are still quite icy, and even though there will be a few hours of above-freezing temperatures this afternoon, it will drop overnight to 20 degrees (!) and that means that any surfaces that are damp will re-freeze. So we WILL NOT be going to South Albany this weekend. 

So we will see everyone for our regular rehearsals next week, and learn more music as we get ready for the show in March. Meanwhile, stay safe in the cold and ice - see you next week!

Percussion Premiere at South Albany!

OK, it's time to go to the NWAPA Percussion Premiere and hear from adjudicators who will offer insights and comments on how we're doing, as we rebuild our percussion program. And, we will get to watch some AMAZING percussion groups perform! So here is important information for everyone:

• We will rehearse 2-4 pm on President's Day (Monday Feb. 20)
  
• We will have our regular rehearsal on Wednesday Feb. 22 - 5-7:30
  
• We will finish rehearsal on Wednesday Feb. 22 with a short parent meeting. Parents/guardians, please arrive at THS by 7:15 and come on in to the band area. Information will include:
  
• What to expect at a WDL show, as performers and as spectators
  
• How we transport our equipment
• What performers will wear
• Saturday's schedule
• Food information for Saturday
• How to prepare for Saturday
• Q and A for anything else

Take a look on the sidebar to see Saturday's schedule.

Let's do this! 

RHYTHMFEST WEEK!

OK friends, it's RhythmFest Week! Things are almost ready, but we still need some help! Please check your email for the SignUp link, and to see especially what ADULT spots need to be filled (share that info with your adults).

Here's the schedule for the day:

CLINIC ROUND

Participant	Class	Ready Time	Performance Time
Clinic Start			9:00 AM
Grants Pass JR Royalettes		8:50 AM	9:00 AM
West Salem Cadet		9:08 AM	9:18 AM
Glencoe Youth Cadet		9:26 AM	9:36 AM
Crater		9:44 AM	9:54 AM
Liberty		10:02 AM	10:12 AM
Aloha		10:20 AM	10:30 AM
Grants Pass JV Royalettes		10:38 AM	10:48 AM
Sheldon		10:56 AM	11:06 AM
St Helens		11:14 AM	11:24 AM
South Albany JV		11:32 AM	11:42 AM
Tigard		11:50 AM	12:00 PM
Sprague		12:08 PM	12:18 PM
Glencoe Youth JV		12:26 PM	12:36 PM
Southridge Beaverton		12:44 PM	12:54 PM
Grants Pass Varsity Royalettes		1:02 PM	1:12 PM
South Albany Varsity		1:20 PM	1:30 PM
Century Varsity		1:38 PM	1:48 PM
Westview Winterguard		1:56 PM	2:06 PM
West Salem Winterguard		2:14 PM	2:24 PM
Sherwood Winterguard		2:32 PM	2:42 PM
Mountainside		2:50 PM	3:00 PM
Glencoe Varsity		3:08 PM	3:18 PM
Cascadia		3:26 PM	3:36 PM
Pacificaires		3:44 PM	3:54 PM

COMPETITION ROUND

Participant	Class	Ready Time	Performance Time
Finals Start			5:30 PM
Glencoe Youth Minis		5:20 PM	5:30 PM
Aloha	RA	5:25 PM	5:35 PM
Grants Pass Cadet	Cadet	5:32 PM	5:42 PM
W Salem Cadet	Cadet	5:39 PM	5:49 PM
Crater	RA	5:46 PM	5:56 PM
Liberty	RA	5:53 PM	6:03 PM
Grants Pass	RA	6:00 PM	6:10 PM
Sheldon	RA	6:07 PM	6:17 PM
St Helens	RA	6:14 PM	6:24 PM
South Albany	RA	6:21 PM	6:31 PM
Tigard	RA	6:28 PM	6:38 PM
Sprague	RA	6:35 PM	6:45 PM
Glencoe JV	RA	6:42 PM	6:52 PM
Beaverton STARS		6:49 PM	6:59 PM
Break		6:59 PM	7:09 PM
Grants Pass	SAA	7:09 PM	7:19 PM
Southridge Beaverton	SAA	7:17 PM	7:27 PM
Century	SAA	7:25 PM	7:35 PM
South Albany	SAA	7:33 PM	7:43 PM
Westview	SAA	7:41 PM	7:51 PM
West Salem	SAA	7:49 PM	7:59 PM
Sherwood	SAA	7:57 PM	8:07 PM
Mountainside	SAA	8:05 PM	8:15 PM
Glencoe	SA	8:13 PM	8:23 PM
Cascadia	IA	8:21 PM	8:31 PM
Pacificaires	IA	8:29 PM	8:39 PM
Awards Retreat (Captains Only)		9:05 PM	9:15 PM