Monday, February 17, 2020

Winter Season Is In Full Swing!





No need to worry about the weather - stay dry and check out this space and the pages on the sidebar, and you'll know what's up. And remember to check back frequently, including those Disney updates!


Monday, February 10, 2020

Percussion Premiere at Forest Grove! (Random font changes for no apparent reason)


NWAPA Percussion Premiere
Forest Grove High School
Saturday February 15, 2020

Thursday
6:30 pm       Load truck.
Saturday            
7:45 am       WDL arrive THS. Pick up your “Grab N Go”
8:00 am       Load bus – leave THS
9:00 am       Arrive Forest Grove HS – unload quickly and set up. Warm up when set
10:40 am     Transit
10:50 am     Ready gate
11:00 am     Clinic!
11:20 am     Return to camp – secure instruments and grab a cheese stick
11:40 am     In the stands, watching groups
1:00 pm       Eat a nice, hot lunch (thanks, Band Boosters!)
1:50 – 3:50 pm   In the stands, watching groups
4:00 – 4:40 pm   Warm-up (cheese stick and/or fruit before)
4:45 pm       Transit
4:50 pm       Ready gate
5:00 pm       Showtime!            
5:45 pm       Load truck and grab a snacky goodie
6:25 pm       In the stands, watching groups   
8:05 pm       Awards!
9:30 pm       Arrive THS – unload truck, and go home!

Directions to Forest Grove High School
  • Travel on OR Hwy 217 NORTH to US Hwy 26
  • Head WEST on Hwy 26 – travel approx. 12 miles
  • Take Exit 57 – Glencoe Road – turn LEFT
  • Travel approx 1.3 miles – turn LEFT onto Zion Church Rd
  • Travel 3.6 miles (Zion Church turns into Cornelius Schefflin)
  • At the traffic circle (#1) take the 1st exit onto Verboort Rd – travel .4 miles
  • At the traffic circle (#2) take the 2nd exit and stay on Verboort – travel 1.6 miles
  • At the traffic circle (#3) take the 3rd exit onto OR Hwy 47 – travel .6 miles
  • At the traffic circle (#4) take the 1st exit onto David Hill Rd – travel . 4 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto B Street – travel .4 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto Bonnie Lane – continue STRAIGHT onto Nichols Lane
  • Take the first RIGHT into Forest Grove High School
                                                            
Remember, you come with the band, stay with the band,
and go home with the band. No going off-site for any purpose.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

It's RhythmFest Week!

Hey friends - RhythmFest is THIS SATURDAY!! And we need YOU to step up and take a shift - or two - or three! 

Hey McKee - are you talking to band kids, or to band parents/adults?

The answer is Y E S !! But, our biggest need is - wait for it - BAND ADULTS!

Here is the list of essential needs (hours and MINIMUM numbers needed)

ADULTS:

Parking 
  • 7-11 - 2
Indoor Security 
  • 8-noon - 2 
  • Noon-3 - 2
  • 3-6 - 3
  • 6-9 - 3 
Communication Center
  • 12-3 - 1
  • 3-6 - 1
  • 6-9 - 1 
Concessions
  • 8-11:30 - 3
  • 11-3:30 - 3
  • 3-6:30 - 4 
Ticket Table
  • 3-6 - 1
  • 6-9 - 1
STUDENTS: 

Parking 
  • 7-11 - 2
  • 11-3 - 2
Indoor Security
  • 3-6 - 3
  • 6-9 - 4
Concessions
  • 6-9:30 - 3
Ticket Table
  • 3-6 - 1
CLICK HERE to go to the online signup. DO IT NOW!

Monday, January 6, 2020

Winter Season Is Here!

It's the first day back at school after Winter Break, and you know what THAT means: Winter Drumline and Winter Guard! And tomorrow, Cadet Drumline!

Remember, WDL and WG both rehearse on Mondays and Wednesdays - WDL runs 5-8 and WG runs 5-8:30.

Cadet Drumline rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6:30.

Wanna know more? Show up and find out!