Exciting News – Guest Artist Matthew Maslanka May 2 & 3

Dear Band Students & Parents, On May 2 & 3 we are co-hosting Matthew Maslanka, son of David Maslanka, with Mountainside High School. This is something I've been working on coordinating for about a year now and am excited for the experience. Matthew will be working with Mountainside HS on Thursday, May 2. However, there … Continue reading Exciting News – Guest Artist Matthew Maslanka May 2 & 3

Mt. Hood Jazz Festival – Saturday, May 4 – Jazz I, Jazz II, Jazz Combo

Mt. Hood Jazz Festival @ Mt. Hood Community College – Saturday, May 4th     7:15 – Call Time/Meeting in Band Room 7:45 – Load Bus 8:00 - Depart from Sherwood 9:00 – Arrive 9:30 – Jazz II Warmup 10:00 – Jazz II Performs (Location: AC1005) – Jazz I Observe 11:00 – Combo Warmup 11:30 – … Continue reading Mt. Hood Jazz Festival – Saturday, May 4 – Jazz I, Jazz II, Jazz Combo

Instrumentalists Needed for VPA Concert

VPA Concert Instrumentalists needed! Come see Mr. Stai if you are interested. Instruments: Bass Guitar Synth Violin Percussionists: Drumset Cabasa Shekere Tambourine Djembes Congas Rehearsal - Tuesday, May 14th: 4:00-4:30 pm: Drum kit, Bass, Guitar, Synth, Violin 5:00-7:30 pm: Percussion: Cabasa, Shekere, Tambourine, Djembes, Congas Dress Rehearsal - Wednesday, May 15th  Dress rehearsal from 6:15-8:30 Performance … Continue reading Instrumentalists Needed for VPA Concert

State Small Ensemble Contest – Friday, April 26 at Pacific University

Congratulations to the ensembles that both qualified and were scheduled to perform at the State Small Ensemble Contest. Here is the schedule for the OMEA State Small Ensemble Contest at Pacific University on Friday, April 26. Please make sure you have your three original copies of music for the adjudicators to use (there are three … Continue reading State Small Ensemble Contest – Friday, April 26 at Pacific University

Concert Band & Bowmen Band – Festival at West Linn HS – Thursday, April 18

Dear Concert Band & Bowmen Band Parents & Students – We are taking our groups to the West Linn HS Band Festival on Thursday, April 18. I could use help with parent chaperones and transporting of larger equipment.  Please let me know if you are available to help out.  This festival will be taking place at West … Continue reading Concert Band & Bowmen Band – Festival at West Linn HS – Thursday, April 18

Wind Ensemble @ Northwest Regional Concert Band Festival – Saturday, April 13

Saturday, April 13  Northwest Regional Concert Band Festival Mountainview High School – 1500 SE Blairmont Drive – Vancouver, WA 98683 The NWRCBF performance will be at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 13. Afterward we receive a clinic from a world class musician. Students should bring  a lunch to eat on the bus ride to the festival. Parents, … Continue reading Wind Ensemble @ Northwest Regional Concert Band Festival – Saturday, April 13

Wind Ensemble – Updated Schedule for PAC League Festival Today

Thursday, April 11  Pacific Conference Band Festival Liberty High School – 7445 NE Wagon Drive – Hillsboro, OR 97124  Our PAC Festival performance will be at 4:15pm (updated time) on Thursday, April 11. This year’s festival is at Liberty HS. Students should bring snacks & homework. Parents, please let me know if you are available to chaperone or help … Continue reading Wind Ensemble – Updated Schedule for PAC League Festival Today