Sherwood Bands

Nathanael Ankeney, the GFU Jazz Director and the director of our Jazz II Ensemble has a few performances coming up. Jan. 13 - Nathanael Ankeny Duo featuring Seth Ahnert on piano - 6:30-10:30pm - Allison Inn and Spa - No cover charge - 2525 Allison Ln, Newberg Jan. 28 - Nathanael Ankeny Duo featuring Seth Ahnert on piano - 6:30-10:30pm … Continue reading Nathanael Ankeny Performing

Swingin’ with Spaghetti is coming on Saturday, February 4th and you will want to mark your calendars!!  This is such a fun tradition for the band community.  It began with a recipe for amazing sauce, which is a family recipe from Mr. Angeloni!  Today, we offer something for everyone, including vegetarian and gluten free meals.  The … Continue reading Swingin’ With Spaghetti is just around the corner!!!

Attn: ALL MUSIC FANS!  On Wednesday, January 18th your kitchen is officially closed!  Join us instead for lunch and/or dinner at Panda Express.  20% goes to the band. panda-express-fundraiser

Here is the Music in May application. What is Music In May? It is an honor ensemble that is hosted at Pacific University in Forest Grove during May 26th-28th. If you are interested, you need to fill out an application and turn it in to Mr. Stai. Cost is $250 to participate if you are … Continue reading Music in May – May 25th-27th

Hello Band Parents and Families, I hope you all had a great Holiday Break. Right before our break commenced early, we had ensemble portraits taken by Angie Windheim the Tuesday before the break. This is just a quick reminder that any outstanding portrait orders (SHS ensemble portraits) are due on Thursday, January 5th.  Please place orders … Continue reading Picture Order Forms due Thursday

Dear Band Students, Do you need to get your instrument out of the band room for practicing or performing over the break? Please plan to retrieve your instrument sometime during one of the two Winter Percussion rehearsals scheduled either on Monday (10am-9pm) or Tuesday (9am-8pm).  

Dear Students & Parents – We have three focal points regarding our concert bands as we move into January: Basketball Band Music & Performances Solo & Ensemble Music, Recital, and District Festival  Festival Music – March & April Performances “Mom & Dad, I don’t have anything to practice right now.” – This is a phrase … Continue reading Focus Moving Forward

  Wow we have a lot of different things happening tomorrow with SHS Band. Here is what is happening with the links to more info that was shared earlier (if needed): Concert & Jazz Ensemble Photos - Bring Your Concert Attire!  More Info at https://sherwoodbands.org/2016/12/09/portrait-day-for-shs-band-ensembles-is-on-tuesday-december-13th/ First Basketball Band game If you signed up to be a … Continue reading Busy Tuesday for Band Students – Bring Concert Attire!