August 3 Notice

Hey Band friends – the news we knew was coming has arrived. Per TTSD, all extra- and co-curricular activities have been cancelled until further notice. So that means no Try-It-Outs, no practices, and no Band Camp. I know – it hurts. But we have to be as safe as we can during this ongoing pandemic.

The District has not identified a date for the potential return to activities and will follow the guidelines of the Oregon Department of Education, the Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon School Activities Association.  One intriguing suggestion is that OSAA might follow the lead of WIAA (Washington) and move fall sports to the spring. If so, NWAPA has indicated a willingness to have some sort of Spring Marching Band season, and if they do, you KNOW we will do everything we can to be there. And we’re holding our breath for the Winter season – Winter Guard, Winter Drumline, and maybe even Winter Winds! But before that can happen, everyone has to follow what the scientists say.

Please, make sure that you, your friends, and family members all stay socially distant from everyone who is not a member of your immediate household, and wear a mask whenever you are in public. Let’s get this virus under control, so that we can return to what we love!

Wait - What??

OK, that ending to our school year was So. Abrupt. It feels like we all have a little emotional whiplash. Wow.

So, now that we know we won't be gathering together again this year, what's next?

• Social distancing 
• Distance learning
• Zoom meetings
• Google Hangouts = Google Meet
• Lots of YouTube music
• Disney+
• Hallmark Movies
• Comfort food
• Watching the THS Construction Cam (CLICK HERE!) 
• And, thinking about next fall! 

Assuming we can do what we love to do in the fall, please be assured your marching band staff is going to make sure that we are ready to hit the ground running - whenever that is advisable. So, I need to know who to include, as the Tigard High Marching Ensemble prepares to defend our 12th Class A title! Are you with us? If so, CLICK HERE to email McKee and we'll include you and your instrument/equipment in our planning! (And how about your musical friends? And your friends' friends? LET'S RECRUIT!!)

YAY MARCHING BAND!!

 

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!

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 1^st exit onto Verboort Rd – travel .4 miles
• At the traffic circle (#2) take the 2^nd exit and stay on Verboort – travel 1.6 miles
• At the traffic circle (#3) take the 3^rd exit onto OR Hwy 47 – travel .6 miles
• At the traffic circle (#4) take the 1^st 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.