MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR BAND DIRECTOR!

It’s a privilege and honor for me to be your Band Director
and I want to wish each of you students and parents the best
during this special time of the year.

May 2008 bring you much joy and happiness!

Jim Loucks

"A Partridge in a Pear Tree" arranged by Spokane composer William Berry and performed by the Clarion Brass. Enjoy.






The Jingle Cats - White Christmas - video powered by Metacafe


And more! Happy Holidays 2007 from trumpet player Paul Cacia. Turn up the volume and enjoy!

Dec 11th, Tuesday:
Choir/Strings Concert, 7:30 pm in the Theater

Dec 17th, Monday:
Band Concert, 7:00 pm in the Theater

Congratulations to Amanda McLaughlin (senior) flute player and Gavin Mitchell (senior) trumpet player who will represent West Valley High School at the All State Bands. Amanda will perform with the All State Concert Band and Gavin will perform with the Wind Symphony in Yakima, WA. Rehearsals begin on February 15th culminating with performances on Monday, February 18th.

The WVHS Band Boosters held the drawing for the winners of the fundraising raffle.

The winning raffle tickets belong to:

• 2007 Gus Johnson Ford Focus - won by Josephine Bruce, ticket #03898


• 2007 Polaris ATV Trail Boss - won by Chris Kline, ticket #01886


• 2007 John Deere Riding Lawn Mower - won by Richard Mitchell, ticket #03386

Congratulations to the raffle winners and a great thank you to Gus Johnson Ford, Columbia Tractor and John Deere - and a big thank you to all of our raffle ticket purchasers who have helped to raise funds for the Eagle band's trip to the Heritage Music Festival. And also a huge thank you to Bob Thompson, whose tireless efforts and enormous work made this a success!