Invitational is Thursday, March 9th, 7PM at SHS auditorium.
The Band Festival was also re-scheduled to March 21st. Our performance time is 8:30AM at SHS auditorium.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
Winter Concert recordings
Access Boring Middle's Concert recording HERE.
You will need to either convert the file, or if you have iTunes, download the file and it should play just fine. I am also happy to provide a CD to students who ask.
Please do not share these recordings; they are for your listening pleasure only.
You will need to either convert the file, or if you have iTunes, download the file and it should play just fine. I am also happy to provide a CD to students who ask.
Please do not share these recordings; they are for your listening pleasure only.
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Winter update
Good afternoon,
I can't believe January is almost over!
In beginning band, we have been continuing to learn new musical concepts so we can grow as musicians. More importantly, we are learning to express ourselves without using words, which is pretty cool! I am going to start using weekly practice records to see how much time (if any) each student is able to dedicate towards improving on his or her instrument. Right now there is no specific time requirement, just completion of the assignment. You should expect to hear at least 5 minutes of dedicated music making. Your student should be asking you for a signature on Sunday on the practice record. Please note that there is a menu of choices the student may write in the comments box. It is useful even just to clap or finger through the assignment. It is also useful to listen to the assignment. If your student was unable to practice, I would love to know about that as well.Please feel free to read the practice record and let me know if you have any questions. Here is a link to the beginning band practice record for CEDAR RIDGE (7th period) and here is a link for BORING (4th period).
In the combined 7th/8th grade band we have started getting ready for our two big performances in March. They fall on the same date, but at different times of the day. The Band Festival is on March 7th, and will most likely occur during the school day. I will have more information as we get closer to that performance. The Invitational is also March 7th at 7:00PM at Sandy High School in the auditorium. Both concerts are required, graded performances and students will need to wear their band uniform for both. I am going to start using weekly practice records to see how much time (if any) each student is able to dedicate towards improving on his or her instrument. Right now there is no specific time requirement, just completion of the assignment.Your student should be asking you for a signature on Sunday on the practice record. Please feel free to read the practice record and let me know if you have any questions. Please note that there is a menu of choices the student may write in the comments box. It is useful even just to clap or finger through the assignment. It is also useful to listen to the assignment. If your student was unable to practice, I would love to know about that as well. Here is a link to the practice record for CEDAR RIDGE (8th period) and here is a link for BORING (1st & 2nd period).
I can't believe January is almost over!
In beginning band, we have been continuing to learn new musical concepts so we can grow as musicians. More importantly, we are learning to express ourselves without using words, which is pretty cool! I am going to start using weekly practice records to see how much time (if any) each student is able to dedicate towards improving on his or her instrument. Right now there is no specific time requirement, just completion of the assignment. You should expect to hear at least 5 minutes of dedicated music making. Your student should be asking you for a signature on Sunday on the practice record. Please note that there is a menu of choices the student may write in the comments box. It is useful even just to clap or finger through the assignment. It is also useful to listen to the assignment. If your student was unable to practice, I would love to know about that as well.Please feel free to read the practice record and let me know if you have any questions. Here is a link to the beginning band practice record for CEDAR RIDGE (7th period) and here is a link for BORING (4th period).
In the combined 7th/8th grade band we have started getting ready for our two big performances in March. They fall on the same date, but at different times of the day. The Band Festival is on March 7th, and will most likely occur during the school day. I will have more information as we get closer to that performance. The Invitational is also March 7th at 7:00PM at Sandy High School in the auditorium. Both concerts are required, graded performances and students will need to wear their band uniform for both. I am going to start using weekly practice records to see how much time (if any) each student is able to dedicate towards improving on his or her instrument. Right now there is no specific time requirement, just completion of the assignment.Your student should be asking you for a signature on Sunday on the practice record. Please feel free to read the practice record and let me know if you have any questions. Please note that there is a menu of choices the student may write in the comments box. It is useful even just to clap or finger through the assignment. It is also useful to listen to the assignment. If your student was unable to practice, I would love to know about that as well. Here is a link to the practice record for CEDAR RIDGE (8th period) and here is a link for BORING (1st & 2nd period).
Monday, August 29, 2016
School starts September 6th!
Musical Greetings,
I have been busy getting everything ready here for the return of music making, and I am excited!
Hopefully, I will get a chance to see you at Open House this Wednesday, August 31.
At this point, my plan is to be at Boring Middle from 5:00-6:00, race to Cedar Ridge to be available from 6:15-7:00. We'll see how that works! If we miss each other, please feel free to drop me an e-mail at deanna.mcglothin@ortrail.k12.or.us.
If your student is just starting band, be sure to read my advice about how best to get a good quality instrument here.
We will be holding an instrument rental night as well. Click here for that information.
If you want a course syllabus, click here.
Uniform order, click here for the beginning band uniform, click here for Intermediate/Advanced band uniform (they are different).
Last, for a tentative schedule of band performances, click here. I will update this sheet as dates get solidified for the March events. Please note that beginning band students do not participate in the March performances.
Thanks, and I hope to be able to see you soon!
Deanna McGlothin aka Mrs. McG
I have been busy getting everything ready here for the return of music making, and I am excited!
Hopefully, I will get a chance to see you at Open House this Wednesday, August 31.
At this point, my plan is to be at Boring Middle from 5:00-6:00, race to Cedar Ridge to be available from 6:15-7:00. We'll see how that works! If we miss each other, please feel free to drop me an e-mail at deanna.mcglothin@ortrail.k12.or.us.
If your student is just starting band, be sure to read my advice about how best to get a good quality instrument here.
We will be holding an instrument rental night as well. Click here for that information.
If you want a course syllabus, click here.
Uniform order, click here for the beginning band uniform, click here for Intermediate/Advanced band uniform (they are different).
Last, for a tentative schedule of band performances, click here. I will update this sheet as dates get solidified for the March events. Please note that beginning band students do not participate in the March performances.
Thanks, and I hope to be able to see you soon!
Deanna McGlothin aka Mrs. McG
Friday, August 12, 2016
Summer 2016 Update
Beginning Band Camp August 15-17, 2016 at SHS in the band room.
Beacock Music will be renting instruments on Monday, starting at 9:30 AM.
Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFUdywMtDaUPDwV37f4MwKZDxXGjl9PqcFcrpr-xog8/edit?usp=sharing
How to get your instrument:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UiuA-xFwjzOAdB-04_oYnU25YTwuCcKsj1cQ-fquUO4/edit?usp=sharing
Rental Night at SHS September 8th, 2016 in the lower commons starting at 6:30 PM.
All band students need to have an instrument in good condition no later than Friday, September 9th.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
McG
Beacock Music will be renting instruments on Monday, starting at 9:30 AM.
Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFUdywMtDaUPDwV37f4MwKZDxXGjl9PqcFcrpr-xog8/edit?usp=sharing
How to get your instrument:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UiuA-xFwjzOAdB-04_oYnU25YTwuCcKsj1cQ-fquUO4/edit?usp=sharing
Rental Night at SHS September 8th, 2016 in the lower commons starting at 6:30 PM.
All band students need to have an instrument in good condition no later than Friday, September 9th.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!
McG
Saturday, November 7, 2015
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!
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!
Monday, September 7, 2015
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.
ISLAND TERIYAKI 37333 US HWY 26 SANDY OR BUY ONE ENTRÉE GET 2ND ENTRÉE OF E.O.L.V.
DAIRY QUEEN 20205 SE HWY 212/ 17400 BEERS AVE DAMASCUS OR BUY ONE GET ONE FREE BLIZZARD OF E.O.L.V.
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
SHARIS 1979 E BURNSIDE RD GRESHAM OR FREE SLICE OF PIE W/ PUR OF AN ENTRÉE
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
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.
ISLAND TERIYAKI 37333 US HWY 26 SANDY OR BUY ONE ENTRÉE GET 2ND ENTRÉE OF E.O.L.V.
DAIRY QUEEN 20205 SE HWY 212/ 17400 BEERS AVE DAMASCUS OR BUY ONE GET ONE FREE BLIZZARD OF E.O.L.V.
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
SHARIS 1979 E BURNSIDE RD GRESHAM OR FREE SLICE OF PIE W/ PUR OF AN ENTRÉE
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
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