Author: shsbowmen

This is an annual festival offered to HS band students in our area. Students are encouraged to prepare either a solo piece with accompaniment or to participate in a small ensemble (duet, trio, etc.) and perform in front of a small audience and adjudicator. This adjudicator writes comments in regards to the quality of performance … Continue reading OMEA DISTRICT 14 SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, March 7th @ WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL

Dear Students & Parents – We have 3 focal points regarding our concert bands this winter: Basketball Band Music & Performances – January & February Solo & Ensemble Music, Recital, and District Festival – February & March Festival Music – March & April Performances “Mom & Dad, I don’t have anything to practice right now.” … Continue reading Three Points of Focus in Band Classes

Dear Music Educators, Musicians, and Jazz Fans, Katie Thiroux is coming to Oregon! A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Thiroux has performed with Geri Allen, Terell Stafford, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Hamilton, Tierney Sutton, and many, many more! www.katiethiroux.com Bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux will be performing in concert with The George Fox University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Quintet on January … Continue reading Katie Thiroux @GFU January 24-25th

Oregon Music Education Association Conference Performance Student Itinerary - Friday, January 17 9:15 – Group Meeting/Warmup in Band Room 10:15 – Pack up & eat. 10:40 – Load Bus 11:00 – Depart for Eugene 1:15 – Arrive in Eugene 2:15 – Sound Check 2:45 – Break 3:30 – Concert 5:15 – Concert Over, Load 5:45pm … Continue reading W.E. – Student Itinerary – Friday, Jan. 17

Pre-order prints are being delivered to students this week from the SHS Band Portrait Day. Online galleries are now available. Prints and personal use digital downloads can be purchased directly through the website. Wind Ensemble Concert Bowmen Jazz 1 and 2 Marching All Band Galleries And for a little nostalgia for the seniors: SMS Advanced Band 2015 and LRMS Beginning … Continue reading SHS Band photo galleries

2020 PAC Jazz Festival - Jazz I only Location: McMinnville High School Auditorium Date: THursday, January 23 Call Time: 7:15 Performance Time: 12:45 Jazz I Students Bring: Jazz Attire, Sack Lunch Student Itinerary: 7:15am – Meet in Band Room – Show up in jazz attire. 7:30am – Warmup/Rehearsal 8:10am – Load Bus 8:20 –Depart 9:10 – … Continue reading Jazz I – PAC League Jazz Festival Thursday, January 23 at McMinnville HS