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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

 

Music improves recovery from strokes for patients in study

From the BBC: "Listening to music in the early stages after a stroke can improve a patient's recovery, research suggests."

Also: "Surprising health benefits from playing a musical instrument"

# posted by Edward @ 1:20 PM

Monday, February 18, 2008

 

Band Boosters meeting 7pm, Tuesday, February 19th

The next WVHS Band Boosters meeting will be this Tuesday - February 19th at 7 pm in the WVHS Band room.

# posted by Edward @ 8:42 PM

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

 

All State Band this coming weekend

Congratulations to Amanda McLaughlin (Flute) and Gavin Mitchell (Trumpet) for being selected as members of the 2008 All-State Band. They will perform with the finest high school musicians from the state of Washington on Monday in Yakima. Best of luck! ... Mr. Jim Loucks.

# posted by Edward @ 7:56 PM

Saturday, February 09, 2008

 

Solo and Ensemble Results

FLUTE DIVISION
1st Place (Amanda McLaughlin) - will compete at State Competition (April 2008 - CWU - Ellensburg)

CLARINET DIVISION
2nd Place (Aspen Wolff) - 1st alternate to State Competition

CONTRALTO CLARINET DIVISION
2nd Place (Renee Anthony) - 1st alternate to State Competition

SMALL BRASS ENSEMBLE DIVISION
2nd Place (Chris Babinski/Clint Slovarp - French Horn Duet) - 1st alternate to State Competition

SNARE DRUM DIVISION
3rd Place (Corey King) - 2nd alternate to State Competition

Congratulations to each of you Band students who participated in Festival ... you have done an incredible job during some very difficult times ... we are all very proud of you and love you!!!

Mr. Jim Loucks, Director of Bands

# posted by Edward @ 7:31 PM

Monday, February 04, 2008

 

Feb 6th Solo & Ensemble Concert has been canceled

The Solo & Ensemble Concert previously scheduled for Wednesday, February 6 @ 7:00 PM has been canceled.

# posted by Edward @ 6:33 PM

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