The following documents are in PDF format:

• Fall Calendar/Schedule
• Band Student Fees

The Spokesman-Review did a nice story today on both Cheney HS and West Valley HS's summer band camp program. You can read the story online here.

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WV Band Director Jim Loucks has been selected as Teacher of the Year in the seven county region served by ESD 101. As the regional winner, his nomination advances to the OSPI (WA State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction) Teacher of the Year selection process, where one teacher will be selected from the nine ESD regions state wide.

Long rehearsals, high temperatures, tired chops, and another interesting thunderstorm. But, our '09 Band Camp was a HUGE success... we have much work to do, but the foundation has been set for another great year! You won't want to miss any of our performances this year.

The following students were selected as Section Leaders for the 2009 "Eagle" Marching Band:

• Jessica Boyer - Flutes
• Alex Durgeloh - Clarinets
• Matt Murray - Alto Saxophones/Mellophones
• Brad Thompson - Trumpets
• Stephen Salazar - Low Brass
• Corey King/Eric Heale - Drumline
• Nikki Langford - Pit Percussion
• Ashley Trinkle/Brittany Walker - Color Guard

Many thanks to Kelli Shannon for being such a great hostess for our Camp White experience. And, to Diane Clinton and Ari Wickwire for organizing the food necessary to feed 70 students and many adults. Finally, to the parents who volunteered throughout the week... we couldn't have done it without you. THANK YOU.

Special recognition to Ron LaPlante, freshman parent, who volunteered to work with our students on their drill and music. And, to Lorie Alsperger, Ashley Bell, Kyle Bosch, Amanda Weiss, Jim Marshall, and Krystal McCarthy for being a part of our great staff. Josh Roderick and Beth Anderson, Drum Majors... you were awesome!

Special kudos to Bill Vaughn, Ron Cunningham and Tom Shannon for lining the football field at Camp White last Sunday afternoon. Also, to Brian Hartmeier (student) for his great help with all of our equipment needs. He is the new Student Equipment Manager and will be working with our Band parents throughout the year.

Thanks to all.

REMAINING BAND CAMP SCHEDULE

Monday - August 24 (5:45 - 9:00 PM)

Tuesday - August 25 (5:45 - 9:00 PM)

Wednesday - August 26 (5:45 - 9:00 PM)

Thursday - August 27 (5:45 - 8:00 PM Rehearsal)(8:00 PM Performance/Band Camp Awards)

Friday - August 28 (No Rehearsal)

• Go I-90 to Post Falls
• Take the Spokane Street Exit (Exit 5)
• Turn Right on Spokane Street
• Turn Left on 3rd
• Turn Right on Greensferry
• Turn Right on Rodkey
• Camp White is at the end of the road.

BAND CAMP UPDATE

Band Camp begins on Monday, August 17 - Here's the schedule:

7:30 AM Turn in permission/medical forms and camp registration fee ($75.00)

8:00 AM Marching rehearsal (Wear good shoes, bring instruments and a water bottle)

9:45 AM Snack break

10:00 AM Music rehearsal (sectionals)

11:45 AM Music rehearsal (full ensemble)

12:00 PM Lunch break (bring a lunch or leave campus)

1:00 PM Drill rehearsal

2:45 PM Snack break

3:00 PM Drill rehearsal

4:30 PM Drill runs

4:45 PM Announcements (Camp White, etc.)

5:00 PM Done!

Earlier this week, EWU announced it was terminating its marching band program due to budget cutbacks.