Winter Update

Greetings!

It's hard to believe that November is here already. We have been hard at work in band class with learning new music and new musical concepts and we are excited to share it with you in December.
At Cedar Ridge, our winter concert is scheduled for December 10th in the gymnasium at 1:20 pm and the choir will be joining us again. Thunder Band will be performing a transcription of selections from The Nutcracker, a cool tune called The Great Locomotive Chase, our old favorite, Sleigh Ride, and some other holiday tunes. Mountain Storm band has made huge strides in the last month, and you will be amazed to hear them perform several tunes that have melody, harmony, and bass lines.
At Boring Middle, our concert is scheduled for December 17th at 8:30 am. The Advanced Band will be performing a selection called Smithsonian Suite that features music composed for four of the museums located within the Institute. Also on the program will be Christmas Finale, Sleigh Ride, and some other holiday tunes. Bears Beginning Band has also made great strides, and they are excited to show you how much they have improved!
In other news, both schools are selling Holiday Wreaths for $20 each for the next week. Sale ends Friday, November 13th. Don't miss this chance to have a lovely handmade wreath to spruce up your home for the holidays.
Finally, all Thunder and Advanced Band students are invited to perform at the Firwood Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 21st from 10:55-11:30. I sent home a slip for students to fill out and return if they are interested in this extra opportunity.
Thank you, and we will see you soon!

Discount cards on sale for $20

On sale now through September 18th for $20, these deals are good every day for a whole year!
The card is designed to be used again and again throughout the year. See below for the deals, which are all locally based.
Proceeds to be used for more new chairs for the band, repairing instruments, and replacing used equipment.


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PANDA EXPRESS 37101 US 26 SANDY OR PUR 2 ENTRÉE MEAL GET 3RD ENTRÉE FREE *SANDY LOC ONLY* NOT VALID W/ OTHER DISCOUNTS
MCDONALDS 19850 SE HWY 212 DAMASCUS OR FREE SAME SANDWICH W/ PUR OF VALUE MEAL
MT. HOOD LANES 2311 E POWELL BLVD GRESHAM OR BUY ONE GAME GET ONE FREE UP TO 4 PEOPLE *EXCLUDES SHOE RENTAL* NOT VALID DURING COSMIC BOWLING*
SUBWAY 7000 US 26 RHODODENDRON OR FREE 6" W/ PUR OF A 6" AND 21OZ FTN DRK
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WALL STREET PIZZA 39041 PROCTOR BLVD SANDY OR $3 OFF ANY LG PIZZA
GREAT CLIPS 16605 SE 362ND DR SANDY OR $2 OFF A HAIR CUT
MAD DOGS HOBBY 38250 PIONEER BLVD SANDY OR $10 OFF $100 MIN. PURCHASE
PAOLAS PIZZA BARN 38015 US 26 SANDY OR $3 OFF TOTAL PUR
SPARKYS PIZZA 38966 PROCTOR BLVD SANDY OR $7 FOR A LG 1 TOPP. PIZZA *LIMIT 3
ISLAND OASYS TANNING 16607 CHAMPION WAY SANDY OR 2 FREE TANS W/ PUR OF 10 TANS
BASKIN ROBBINS 36651 SE HWY 26 SANDY OR $1 OFF SINGLE SCOOP OR DISH *LIMIT 2 PER CARD
MIKES TIRE SERVICE 35900 INDUSTRIAL WAY UNIT 101 SANDY OR 5% OFF PURCHASE

Links to Band Information for 2015-16

Beginning Band Shirt order form

Advanced Band Shirt order form

2015-16 Band Syllabus

Calendar of Band Events

Welcome back to school!

I sure hope you had a great summer and you are ready to make music again!
Our first day of school is coming soon: Monday, August 24th.
If you are a 7th or 8th grader, please bring your instrument on the first day of school.
If you are new to band, we will figure out what you want to play so you know what to rent on rental night. Important upcoming dates for band are:

AUGUST 25th: Rental night at SHS 6:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 30th: Uniform orders and money due.

See you soon!

Spring Update!

STEP UP NIGHT: Monday, May 4 at Boring Middle School; Tuesday, May 5 at Cedar Ridge Middle School. Sponsored by Beacock Music. We have step up instruments right now in each school for students to try out during class. Here is a link describing what the differences are between a student model instrument and a step up. Students may also check out an instrument to bring it home to show it to you! Please e-mail me or call me to schedule an appointment during Step Up Night to talk to Phil Hodapp from Beacock to discuss details about purchase. Trade-ins are welcome, and payment plans can be discussed.

SPRING CONCERTS: Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 PM at Cedar Ridge Middle School; Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 PM at Boring Middle School. We will be performing music from the movies, as well as music featuring the different instrument sections in our band!



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March Concerts for Advanced Band students

March 17th: District 2 Band Festival performance at SHS, time to be announced. Transportation to the event provided. More details will be shared as I receive them.

March 18th: Invitational Concert at SHS. 7:00 PM.

Concert dress is required, and both performances will be graded.
Both concerts are in the SHS auditorium, and are free and open to the public!