Sherwood Bands

For Anyone New to SHS Band – “The Band Recital Night is a Band Concert… sort of.” Students & Parents, our Solo & Ensemble Recital is Monday, March 2nd  at SHS at 6:00pm. All Bowmen Band, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble members will be performing a solo or an ensemble piece at this recital. This will … Continue reading Recital Night 2020 – Monday, March 2nd 6:00-8:00PM

Dear Middle School Parents & Students, It is with regret to inform you that SYBC will be going on a one year hiatus. We will not be having a camp during the summer of 2020. The reason for this is due to the fact that there is not adequate facility availability this summer in Sherwood. … Continue reading SYBC – No Camp in 2020; Will be back in 2021

Dear Jazz Band Members & Chaperones, I’m really looking forward to Saturday, February 8th. While this is a competitive event, please focus on just making beautiful music, supporting each other AND other groups, and having fun at the guest artist Steve Houghton performance. Below is a finalized itinerary for the jazz festival this Saturday.  Please … Continue reading West Salem Jazz Festival Info – Jazz I, Jazz II, Combo

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