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Friday, June 24, 2011

 

Volunteers still needed for HoopFest - can you help?

The will be the last email sent to request help at Hoopfest.

We could still use anyone at anytime but here are the times we are desperate right now.

Saturday 12 - 6 Could really use one more Parent

Saturday 5 - close probably around 9 pm- this is desperate we need 1 more adult and about 5 kids for this shift. We are really in trouble here for this time. We really need your help.

The rest of the shifts could use more people but I think we will manage. These two shifts above have to have more people.

If you can help or know of someone that I might call to ask to help please let me know.

Thanks!
Sam Roderick 710-1467

Thursday, June 23, 2011

 

FALL SHOW MUSIC

The music for our 2011 Fall Show will be introduced at Band Camp on Monday, July 25, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Music and CD’s will be passed out to those in attendance that evening. Have a great summer!

Jim Loucks, Band Director

 

ROOKIE & FULL BAND CAMP

Rookie Camp for all freshmen and new students will be held on Monday, July 25, from 9:00-11:00 AM at WVHS. Wear tennis shoes, dress comfortably, bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Report to the Band Room at 8:45 AM. See you on the 25th.

Full Band (Woodwinds/Brass/Drum Line/Pit/Color Guard) will be held on Monday, July 25, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at WVHS. Wear and bring the same as listed above.

Report to the Band Room at 5:45 PM.

 

2012 ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION PACKETS AVAILABLE

Audition Packets for the 2012 All-State Band will be available in the Band Room next Tuesday, June 28, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lots of individual practice will be required, so only pick up a packet if you’re willing to pay the price this summer. See you on Tuesday.

 

More volunteers needed ASAP for Hoopfest - THIS WEEKEND

HOOP FEST THIS WEEKEND...
Our major fundraiser for the upcoming Fall Marching Band Show is this Saturday and Sunday. We still need lots of students and parents to sign-up... the proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the writing of our drill and purchase of props... every Band student benefits, so do your fair share and sign-up for one shift. Please call Shelley (892-6425) today. Thanks.

Jim Loucks, Band Director

Saturday, June 18, 2011

 

Schedule of Summer Fundraisers for the Band

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

 

HELP NEEDED! For car wash and Hoopfest

WE NEED HELP!!

We need at least 2 parents that want to help with the car wash this Saturday.
10 - 1 and then 1 - 4
Please call Sam Roderick 710-1467 if you can help.

Hoopfest is just about a week away and we still need tons of help.

We need 4 adults and 10 kids for each shift.

Patty Storch is going to be calling so please take a shift...you can also email me that you are interested and I will make sure you get a shift

The Shifts are..
Saturday June 25th
6:30 - 1:00
12 - 6
5 - close

Sunday June 26th
6:30 - 1:00
12 - 6
5 - close

Thanks!
Sam Roderick

Saturday, June 11, 2011

 

West Valley HS music program in the news

Spokesman-Review: West Valley High School Musicians Honored

Thursday, June 09, 2011

 

Local newspaper article on WVSD budget planning for next year

A local newspaper article provides more information on budget plans for the West Valley School District for next year.

A meeting will be held next week Monday evening to discuss the budget plans and priorities.

Your input to this process is important.

 

Vancouver, B.C. Festival videos

I have set up a new YouTube "channel" account for our WVHS band and color guard event videos.
The new channel is here: http://www.youtube.com/user/wvbandboosters

At some point, I will try to post many of the older videos to this account as well....Ed

Here are some videos from the Vancouver, B.C. band trip. Videos provided by Sam Roderick - these are great!

Parade Warmup
Parade Warmup 2
Heritage Festival Parade 1
Heritage Festival Parade 2
Heritage Festival Parade 3
Heritage Festival Parade 4
Percussion Ensemble 1
Percussion Ensemble 2

 

2011-2012 Drum Majors and Color Guard announced

DRUM MAJORS

Congratulations to Desirae Kivett and Brooklyn Robinson for being selected as Drum Majors for the 2011-2012 “Eagle” Marching Band. Best of luck!

COLOR GUARD

Congratulations to the following girls for being selected as members of the 2011-2012 Color Guard for the “Eagle” Marching Band:

Brittany Walker
Jenna Trinkle
Megan Fouts
Dallas Deakins
Christie Heerdink
Cynthia Kunz
Kiah Rhoads
Brittany Fetters
Jolyn Gordon
Jannae Nelson
Alicia Lang – alternate

Best of luck!

 

Summer Marching Band Calendar

Separate calendars for June, July, August and September are available in PDF format. Please download or print a copy:

 

WVSD Budget Meeting next Monday

BUDGET FORUM

Just a reminder that there will be one more Public Forum regarding the 2011-2012 West Valley School District budget. It will be held this coming Monday, June 13, from 6:30-8:30pm in the West Valley High School Community Room. Your input is needed especially as it pertains to possible adjustments to our Fine Arts program.

I would suggest that you arrive early. See you there.

Jim Loucks, Band Director

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