Greetings Band Families, The Sherwood HS Marching Band Camp Dates for 2020 are now available. A more detailed calendar will be distributed at our info meeting on Monday, June 1st at 6pm in the Performing Arts Center at Sherwood High School. This meeting serves to provide some basic info regarding the marching band season. We … Continue reading SMB 2020 Camp Dates
SYBC – No Camp in 2020; Will be back in 2021
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
West Salem Jazz Festival Info – Jazz I, Jazz II, Combo
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
Swingin’ the Green
Please join us for a memorable evening with family and friends! Plated Dinner * Online and Live Auction * Raffle * Games * Spirits Featured Jazz Bands: LRMS, SMS, SHS Jazz 2, SHS Jazz 1 Light cocktail attire suggested. Only 25 tables will be sold! Reserve your private table for 10 and gather some family … Continue reading Swingin’ the Green
OMEA DISTRICT 14 SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, March 7th @ WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL
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
Three Points of Focus in Band Classes
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
Katie Thiroux @GFU January 24-25th
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