FRIENDS OF CHS BAND

2012-01-04T20:51:00.000-08:00

2012 Pep Band Performance Schedule

Friday, January 6 vs. CV Boys *Mandatory Attendance

Friday, January 13 vs. West Albany Girls

Tuesday, January 17 vs. Dallas Boys

Tuesday, January 24 vs. Silverton Boys

Friday, January 27 vs. Woodburn Boys

Wednesday, February 1 vs. CV Girls

Friday, February 3 vs. South Albany Girls

Tuesday, February 7 vs. West Albany Boys

Friday, February 17 vs. Silverton Girls

All Call Times are at 6:20 p.m. in the band room. Please wear the 2012 Pep Band T-Shirts, available in the band room ($8.00). We will look uniform and easy to identify at the door for free admission to all the games. It is recommended that you bring a water bottle with you at all times. Enjoy and let the school spirit soar! GO SPARTANS!!!

**All band members are asked to participate in six of the ten games. The Boys game against CV is a Mandatory Attendance Game. At this game we will hold the CHS Annual Band Alumni event. Please sign up for five or more games on the sheets located in the band room. You may participate in more than six games if you wish. Please sign up and let us know you are coming. We will work around all the other activities and events happening in our school and community. Please see Mrs. Stevens if you have questions.

2011-12-05T19:17:00.000-08:00

Winter Concert - December 15th!

Thursday, December 15th is the Winter Concert performance for the Corvallis High Bands. Plan for a break from the holiday bustle and enjoy the music of our talented and dedicated musicians in the Corvallis High Auditorium. The concert begins at 7pm. Our students will lighten and uplift your December spirit. Holiday calendars get so very busy, please be sure to add this joyous evening of inspirational music to yours!

2011-11-11T00:08:00.000-08:00

SPARTANS vs. Wilsonville Wildcats

Round 1 of the OSAA Playoffs

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH @ 7PM

Crowds will once again flock to Spartan Stadium Friday Evening as the Boys Varsity football team advances to the next level of the OSAA Playoffs - Round 1!

Our pep band will be sitting this game out and our CHS D R U M L I N E will provide the pep support to charge the stadium and declare it a "groove" zone! The crowd in attendance at last week's victory over Churchill was really into our DRUMLINE's performance....DRUMLINE: we appreciate your efforts! Your hard work was evident in your halftime show!

Thanks for supporting our Spartans for this week's game!

Spartans have the home field advantage for Round 1, but the Wildcats enter Spartan Stadium with a 8-2 record, with losses only to #1 ranked Sherwood and #6 ranked Lebanon. Look for another evening of intense high school football action. Be looking for another dose of Spartan Magic compliments of our faithful Spartan athletes!

2011-11-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

Concert Dress Attire 2011-2012

Students and their families are encouraged to review our updated concert dress attire policy (below). Thank you, Mrs. Stevens for outlining so clearly what students and parents need to know!

Concert Band and Symphonic Band:

All Black Pants, All Black LONG SLEEVE shirt, dress sweater or bouse that is 3/4 length is OK. Please no skirts for the ladies. the ensembles will be much more uniform with members in slacks. All black shoes and socks. Dress sandals are fine if worn with black nylons. No flip flops please. Please no sneakers with any white or other color on them. Soles of the sneakers should be black as well. Please plan ahead!!!

Wind Ensemble:

Ladies will continue to wear the long black dress from Cousins Formal wear. Men will continue to wear a full tux with white tux shirt. The group is looking into stud buttons and a bow tie which will incorporate a school color.

Black shoes and socks for all players. Dress sandals are fine as long as they are worn with black nylons. Please no flip flops, this is a formal concert setting! No sneakers please for this ensemble.

Percussion of the Wind Ensemble:

All Percussion, and only the percussion; all players will wear slacks, black shoes and socks. No sandals in this section of the ensemble. Additional information will be available soon for the remainder of the attire. Prices are being obtained for black shirts appropriate for percussion players, formal vests and accessories to formalize and blend these players with the remainder of the Wind Ensemble.

Thank you to everyone for their help and understanding as we make these Concert Attire changes for this year.

Respectfully,

Marcia Stevens

Director

Corvallis High Bands

2011-11-02T12:19:00.000-07:00

CHS Hosts Churchill November 4th!!!

The Spartans host the play-in vs. the Churchill Lancers this Friday evening, November 4th. The drumline will perform the half-time show. Band members have been asked to come and provide pep support for the team. This will likely be our last pep football obligation. Band members are encouraged to dress warmly, brings lots of energy as we cheer our team on!!!

Call time is 6:15 for band members

Call time is 5:45 for drumline members

A little background on our opponent the Churchill Lancers! They are from the 5A Midwestern League, Eugene is their hometown. They finished in 2nd place in 2010, with a 6-4 conference record. Their coach, Darrell Mehl is in his 8th season of coaching at Churchill. The Lancers have been in the state playoffs for each of the past five years. Last year they reached the second playoff round and were defeated by CV 64-33! Notable players include: Mitch Reese their quarterback....who has been quite successful with a play known as the backside post. Aaron Ingram an all-league selection last season, Colin Smith on offense and special teams standout...Josh Han! They finished 4th in league this season and you can bet our Spartans will be ready to play championship football!!!

2011-10-11T20:43:00.000-07:00

Spartan Varsity Thursday Night Football

Corvallis vs. Silverton @ Silverton High School!

Come on out and bring your school spirit!

2011-10-10T14:13:00.000-07:00

CORVALLIS HIGH BANDS

AND THEIR FAMILIES:

PLEASE NOTE:

NO BAND CONCERT FOR

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10th!

2011-10-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

SPARTAN SHUTOUT #2!

STARTLE WOODBURN

35 - 0 ! ! !

KEEP IT GOING, SPARTS!

NEXT FRIDAY VS. WOODBURN @ WOODBURN!

2011-09-25T17:27:00.000-07:00

Spartans vs. Dallas Friday Night - Be There!

Please join us in Spartan Stadium this coming Friday evening, September 30th. The Corvallis High Varsity football team will play Dallas with a 7pm kickoff. Our Corvallis High Marching Band will perform their halftime show for the second time this season. You won't want to miss it! Call time for marching band members is 5:45pm. A special thank you to Mrs. Stevens, Emma, Rose and Leif for their combined efforts in putting this performance together for Spartan Nation. We love our band!

2011-08-22T22:57:00.000-07:00

Marching Band Camp is Here!

Welcome to 2011-2012 Marching Band camp!

Camp dates are Thursday and Friday, August 25th and 26th and

August 29th - September 1.

You will need a water bottle and comfortable clothes, especially shoes.

Please, no flip-flops!

NOW is a great opportunity to prepare to play...!

Please take a moment to ensure your instrument is in good working order

and locate all your necessary instrument gear.

Mrs. Stevens and the 2011/12 student directors have planned a great camp,

so please pass the word, so we can have as many band students as possible attending!

This is a great opportunity for all three of the CHS bands to join together

for focused practice, without school being in session!

BAND TOGETHER SPARTA NATION!!!

FRIENDS OF CHS BAND

2011-06-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

FRIENDS OF CHS BAND

2011-06-14T08:12:00.000-07:00

CONGRATS TO OUR 2011 GRADS!!!

Katherine Alexander

Jonathan Amsberry

Heather Brown

Nathan Christopher

Dana Gonzales

Kahlie Haney

Stephanie Hao

Annie Hsieh

Scott Hubert

Faye Jones

Joseph Kleinhenz

Samantha McInally

Jason Mock

Emily Schroff

Emily Smith

Nathaniel Vallancey-Martinson

Nick Widmer

2011-06-09T19:22:00.000-07:00

2011-05-11T09:16:00.000-07:00

RETIREMENT POTLUCK
FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH
COME JOIN IN A TIME OF BITTERSWEET CELEBRATION
BRING ALONG YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY TO SHARE!

2011-05-02T14:41:00.000-07:00

SPRING AWARDS CONCERT

JUST A REMINDER TO MARK YOUR

CALENDARS FOR

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST

FOR THE ANNUAL

SPRING AWARDS CONCERT

TO BE HELD 7 - 9 PM!

JAZZ BAND CONCERT CANCELLED

2011-04-25T18:26:00.000-07:00

Blue Tones Jazz Concert

scheduled for Wednesday evening

April 27th

7-9pm

has been cancelled!

2011-02-25T11:58:00.000-08:00

SPRING BAND CONCERT

FEATURING

THE CHS WIND ENSEMBLE

& SYMPHONIC BAND

THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 3RD

7PM
Band members to arrive by 6:30pm!
All band students need to remain following performances
to "strike the set" as there
is no school on Friday, March 4.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TALENTED

MUSICIANS BY YOUR ATTENDANCE!

2011-01-18T17:10:00.000-08:00

JAZZ BAND DANCE!!

2010-12-13T11:24:00.000-08:00

Noteworthy Announcements!

Alumni Pep Game

The annual Alumni Pep Band game has been

scheduled for Tuesday, January 4, 2011.

Rehearsal will begin at 5pm,

followed by pizza and the game!

Please get the word out to all our grads!!!!

Linus Pauling Winter Concert December 14th!

Tuesday evening, December 14th is a unique opportunity

to catch a preview into the future!

Linus Pauling 7th and 8th grade bands

will perform at 7pm! Join in the holiday fun!

CHS Spring Wind Ensemble Trip

The CHS Wind Ensemble is planning their spring band tour to the San Francisco area. The trip is scheduled for:

April 14 - 17, 2011.

Carole Petersen along with Heritage tours

has put together another great trip.

Just a reminder that commitment letters are now due.

2010-12-13T10:45:00.000-08:00

LAST PEP BAND GAME

OF THE YEAR TONIGHT!!!
Monday, December 13th!

Wednesday Night's Basketball Game

has been CANCELLED!!!!!!

Monday, December 13

Students are to arrive by 6:30pm

in the band room.

2010-12-09T16:44:00.000-08:00

December 14th Fundraiser at Papa's Pizza!!!

2010-11-30T21:54:00.000-08:00

BAND CONCERTS

DECEMBER 8TH AND 9TH

DECEMBER 8TH EVENING CONCERT:

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band - 7pm

DECEMBER 9TH EVENING CONCERT:

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble - 7pm

There is a school concert Wednesday morning

December 8th for Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band

December 15th: Wind Ensemble Concert at CHS

for Jefferson Elementary School kids

Dow Yeh, the musical director for Sweet Charity will

bring the kids over to CHS during the

Wind Ensemble rehearsal!

2010-11-19T07:23:00.000-08:00

DRUM LINE TO BEND!

FRIDAY NIGHT GAME VS. MOUNTAIN VIEW

BUS ARRIVES AT 2PM

RETURN TRIP ARRIVAL TIME: 1AM

UPON ARRIVAL BUS WILL UNLOAD

IN THE BAND PARKING LOT

WEATHER FORECAST IS VERY COLD

EXPECT SNOW, RAIN AND WIND

BRRRRRRR!

GO SPARTS!

FOOTBALL & SOCCER!

2010-11-19T07:08:00.000-08:00

WIBC STUDENTS TO SEATTLE

FRIDAY MORNING!

Bus arrives at 7am in the parking lot by 11 Street.
(Softball field)
Pictures at 7:25 am
Depart for CVHS at 7:30am

45 minute lunch stop along the way in Washington

Arrive at Bainbridge at 12:30pm
Ferry leaves Bainbridge at 1:30pm
Arrive downtown Seattle in 30 minutes

5:00pm Depart Seattle for Sea-Tac
and the Doubletree Inn for WIBC
Unload/get room assignments
Let Mr. Price know of your room assignments
9-9:30pm is a required group meeting
downstairs in ballroom

2010-11-12T17:02:00.000-08:00

Outdoor Concert Videos:

CHS Drum Line;

LPMS Intermediate & Advanced Bands

and CHS Marching Band

Enjoy them all!

Corvallis High School Drum Line

2010-11-12T16:56:00.001-08:00

2010 LPMS Band Marching Show

2010-11-12T16:56:00.000-08:00

Corvallis High School Marching Band Show 2010

2010-11-12T16:55:00.000-08:00

2010-11-02T12:41:00.000-07:00

Sweet Charity is the featured CHS fall play and

runs November 4-7 and November 12-14.

Come and enjoy!

Saturday performances offer two shows to

accommodate your schedule: 2pm and 7pm.

All other performances will be at 7pm.

Mr. Price and participating band students

have put much effort into learning the accompanying

musical score of this timeless production.

Let's support their efforts by our attendance!

2010-10-25T17:38:00.000-07:00

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY OUTDOOR CONCERT

Linus Pauling Drummers Arrive 6:15PM

CHS Band Students Arrive/Dressed to Go: 6:15-6:30pm

Warm-Ups in Band Room: 6:35pm

Linus Pauling Band Students Arrive: 6:45pm

TO THE FIELD: 6:55pm

National Anthem by CHS: 7pm

Linus Pauling Show Begins: 7:02pm

CHS Show and Pep Band Music: 7:15pm

COME ENJOY THE

THE ANNUAL OUTDOOR CONCERT -

THEME: UNIFORMITY!

2010-10-25T15:26:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT THIS LINK! FEATURING HIGHLIGHTS FROM KVAL 13 - FRIDAY NIGHT COVERAGE OF LOCAL FOOTBALL. IT INCLUDES CHS VS. WEST ALBANY AND SHOT OF THE AMAZING SPARTAN MARCHING BAND!

2010-10-22T14:31:00.000-07:00

OCTOBER 22 - FINALLY WEST ALBANY!

THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED TO PLAY THE WEST ALBANY BULLDOGS!

BAND SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING AS FOLLOWS:

Band members arrive: 5:15PM

Rehearsal on field: 5:30-6PM

Parent volunteers meet to prepare to pass out uniforms: 5:30PM

Students pick up/change into uniforms: 6:00-6:30pm

Senior parents to football field/line up in alphabetical order: 6:30pm

Senior band members/football players family introductions: 6:50 pm

FOOTBALL GAME BEGINS: 7:00PM

POST GAME PARENT VOLUNEERS WILL HELP WITH THE UNIFORMS. Students are to take pants (on a plastic hanger), hats and gloves home with them. UNIFORM JACKETS to remain at school.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO SPARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-10T00:45:00.000-07:00

2010-10-04T23:32:00.001-07:00

2010-10-04T23:10:00.000-07:00

Spartans vs. Silverton

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7TH

BAND WILL PRACTICE ON THE CHS BASEBALL FIELD AT 6PM SHARP, PLEASE ARRIVE A FEW MINUTES PRIOR.

MARCHING BAND WILL PRESENT

"BAD ROMANCE" and "DOWN"

at half-time.

Even though it's a day early,

be sure to come out and support

the Sparts Marching Band!

HOMECOMING TONIGHT!!!!!

2010-10-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT IS HOMECOMING!!!!!

VS. WOODBURN

THE MARCHING BAND WILL PERFORM

"Bad Romance" FOR THE HALF-TIME SHOW!

5:30 Group Rehearsal

6:45 Music Begins in Stands

Please join us as the Sparts

battle Woodburn!

CHS/CV TONIGHT!!!!

2010-09-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

CHS PEP BAND STUDENTS!!!

NEED TO ARRIVE A FEW MINUTES

BEFORE 5 PM TO PREPARE FOR TONIGHT'S GAME!

2010-08-11T15:00:00.000-07:00

PEP BAND CAMP IS HERE!!!!
SCHEDULE:

August 23-27: Monday-Friday 11-2 daily
August 30-September 2: Monday-Thursday 11-2 daily
Thursday, September 2!!!!
Potential Band field trip to the
Oregon State Fair: 2-10pm

Band Family and Friends!!!
An Important Note!!!

If you own a business or if you know of a business that would like to be known as one that supports music in our schools, please consider partnering with us in the 2010/11 school year. This is an opportunity to advertise your business, while contributing to the success of the CHS music program.
This year the Friends of CHS Band will be expanding the ways your business would be advertised:

~ Our CHS Band T-shirts
~ A posterboard visible at all CHS performances and games
(donated by a graphic designer parent)
~ Our end of year program and awards ceremony
~ And be announced at all home football games and some basketball games!

Support Levels Are:

~ Sponsor (Woodwinds) $100-$199
~ Patron (Brass) $200-$299
~ Benefactor (Percussion) $300-$499
~ Guest Artist! $500 Plus

Deadline for band t-shirt sponsorship is August 27th!!

Please contact Piper Jones at 541 740-3698
for information or to register
or email Friends of CHS Band:
friendsofchsband@gmail.com

Valley Youth Summer Band Camp 2010

2010-08-11T14:38:00.000-07:00

Valley Youth Summer Band Camp finished out this year's session with at double concert at the Benton County Fair.

This is a unique summer opportunity for Willamette Valley area band students. The typical middle or high school student invests several months, practicing and refining assigned music to performance levels. In our summer camp environment, students are presented with four practices, followed by four performance venues!

The practices take place at Corvallis High School and 2010's performances were held at Saturday Farmer's Market, the OSU Quad, a Riverfront performance and the Benton County Fair. Music selections included: Abbeyton Ridge, Thunder, Billie Jean and Born to be Wild!

Photo galleries of all performances can be found under the photo link for Valley Youth Summer Band Camp 2010 or clicking the same photo link in the sidebar below.

Many thanks to Mr. Price for sharing his summer time with the students ~ ! Special thanks to Micah Meyers and his Grandfather for their photo contributions!

2010-07-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

CALLING CHS BAND FAMILIES AND ALUMNI

THIS BENEFIT CONCERT IS BEING OFFERED BY RAY CIHAK AND FRIENDS TO BENEFIT THE CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE YET TO MEET THE CIHAK FAMILY, RAY AND KELLY'S SON, JOE, WAS A MEMBER OF THE CONCERT BAND IN 2010, PLAYING THE ALTO SAX.

BE SURE TO INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO ENJOY AN EVENING PACKED WITH SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT AMID THE STARS AT CLOUD NINE IN DOWNTOWN CORVALLIS. BONUS COMIC TALENT PROVIDED COURTESY OF SCOTT CLIFFORD!

SATURDAY, JULY 24TH, 7 - 10 PM!!!!!!
MANY THANKS TO RAY'S GROUP FOR THEIR GENEROSITY IN TAKING THIS ON AND FOR THEIR TIME AND EFFORT ORGANIZING THIS EVENT IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER! A BIG HUGE THANKS FROM THE BAND PROGRAM! PLEASE, LET'S SHOW OUR APPRECIATION WITH OUR ATTENDANCE!

VALLEY YOUTH BAND CAMP COMING JULY 26TH!

2010-06-22T00:42:00.000-07:00

VALLEY YOUTH BAND CAMP!

JULY 26TH - AUGUST 4TH

4 REHEARSALS - 4 CONCERTS

SUMMER MUSIC ENRICHMENT OPEN TO ALL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS

4 REHEARSALS ~ 6-8 PM

MONDAY THRU THURSDAY

JULY 26 TO JULY 29

IN THE CHS BAND ROOM.

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, JULY 31: SATURDAY MARKET: 12 NOON

MONDAY, AUGUST 2: KID SPIRIT, OSU QUAD: 12 NOON

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3: RIVERFRONT PARK: 12 NOON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4: BENTON COUNTY FAIR

OAK GROVE STAGE: 1 PM

$75* FEE INCLUDES MUSIC, T-SHIRT AND FAIR ADMISSION.

*DISCOUNT: $60 EACH/TWO FAMILY MEMBERS;

$50 EACH/THREE FAMILY MEMBERS.

SAVE MONEY AND A SEAT!

$5 OFF IF YOUR REGISTRATION IS POSTMARKED BY JULY 9

REGISTRATIONS AT THE DOOR: $80

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Please refer to the sidebar link for the 2010 registration form and mail with your check payable to:

FRIENDS OF CHS BAND

2397 NW KINGS BOULEVARD

PMB #128

CORVALLIS, OR 97330

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT BY EMAIL:

friendsofchsband@gmail.com

DON'T DELAY ~ REGISTER TODAY!

2010-06-14T15:43:00.000-07:00

CHS 2010 GRADUATION

BAND STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO ARRIVE AT

GILL COLISEUM BY 6:45PM

FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY MONDAY, JUNE 14TH.

2010 Spring Concert and Award Night

2010-05-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

You are cordially invited

to the Spring Concert and

Awards Night to honor our

graduating seniors.

Performance is scheduled for

Wednesday, May 26 at 7 pm.

Please come out and celebrate

with the Wind Ensemble,

Concert and Symphonic Bands,

and including, of course,

the Blue Tones.

Hope to see you there!

CONGRATULATIONS! WIND ENSEMBLE!

2010-05-13T23:34:00.000-07:00

The OSAA 5A State competition concluded Thursday evening with an awards ceremony. Featured were the five bands receiving highest cumulative scores. The Corvallis High School Wind Ensemble was awarded fifth place for their afternoon performance. Congratulations Mr. Price and Wind Ensemble!

4th Place: Glencoe High School, Hillsboro, OR
3rd Place: Summit High School, Bend, OR
2nd Place: Crescent Valley High School
1st Place: West Albany High School

The other six bands that qualified for State were as follows: Cleveland High School, Portland, Oregon; Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, Oregon; Klamath Union High School, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Sherwood High School, Sherwood, Oregon; Springfield High School, Springfield, Oregon and St. Helens High School, St. Helens, Oregon.

Receiving honors from the 3A and 4A competition on Tuesday were Philomath High School and Jefferson High School, each receiving 2nd place in their respective divisions.

Applause to all these bands for their commitment to their craft and the passionate dedication of their directors!!!!

REMINDER! OSAA 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS THURSDAY, MAY 13

2010-05-10T13:16:00.000-07:00

JUST A QUICK REMINDER THAT THE CORVALLIS HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE

WILL BE PERFORMING THIS THURSDAY, MAY 13 AT 3:30PM AT THE LASELLS STEWART

CENTER ON THE OSU CAMPUS. TICKETS ARE $8 FOR ADULTS; $5 FOR STUDENTS.

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS VERY TALENTED GROUP OF MUSICIANS BY YOUR ATTENDANCE AND THAT OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! THE AWARDS CEREMONY IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30PM. SEE YOU THERE !

2010-04-26T21:11:00.000-07:00

Valley Youth

Band Camp

2010

Camp will be held July 26th - August 4th.

4 rehearsals and 4 concerts.

Summer music enrichment open to ALL Valley middle school and high school band students.

Please refer to Valley Summer Youth Band Camp sidebar for additional details and updated 2010 registration form.
Please mark your calendars today to attend!

A SUMMER MUSIC OPPORTUNITY
UNIQUE TO THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY REGION!

OSAA BAND/ORCHESTRA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 5A MAY 13TH

2010-04-24T22:01:00.000-07:00

Please mark your calendars for May 13th. CHS Wind Ensemble has qualified for the 5A competition once again!!! OSAA Band State Championships will be held at the LaSells Stewart Center May 12-15. CHS is scheduled for a mid-afternoon performance. They will warm-up at 3pm, perform at 3:30pm, and sight-read at 4pm. The 5A Awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30pm. Pre-order spectator tickets are available online until 10am, May 10. Ticket pricing is $8 for adults; $5 for students. Parking permits are required on campus. Parking is available across the street, near Reser Stadium. Hourly parking permits are available from automated pay stations in the lots. Pay stations accept cash only - $1 per hour, $7 for the entire day. Free parking is available during the week in the gravel lot between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Softball Complex. Please encourage family and friends to come out and support our outstanding band students, as they demonstrate their talents!

MAY 13TH - - PERFORMANCE AT 3:30
SUPPORT OUR BAND!

CHS ANAHEIM BAND RECEIVES 1ST PLACE IN THEIR DIVISION!!!

2010-04-24T19:37:00.000-07:00

PLEASE ENJOY THESE WONDERFUL VIDEOS CAPTURED BY PATTI FLATT.

MANY THANKS, PATTI!

Any parents/students having photos they would like share on the blog, please email to:

friendsofchsband@gmail.com.

Corvallis High School Concert Band - Fairest of the Fair

2010-04-24T18:03:00.000-07:00

Corvallis High School Concert Band - Dragons

2010-04-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

Corvallis High School - Challenge

2010-04-24T17:57:00.000-07:00

HERITAGE FESTIVAL BAND CONCERT APRIL 8TH

2010-03-26T10:57:00.000-07:00

HERITAGE FESTIVAL BAND CONCERT APRIL 8TH AT 7 PM

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CHS AUDITORIUM FOR A CONCERT BY THE ANAHEIM BAND.

A PARENT MEETING WILL FOLLOW WITH INFORMATION AND REFRESHMENTS. FINAL ITINERARY DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE. OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE TRIP CHAPARONES AND EXPRESS OUR THANKS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO OUR BAND STUDENTS!

PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE TREAT

TO SHARE!

SEE YOU THERE!

STUDENT AND PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DISTRICT BAND FESTIVAL MARCH 9TH

2010-03-03T07:22:00.000-08:00

Corvallis High School will be hosting a district band festival next week on March 9th.

This will involve staging fourteen ensembles from across the mid-valley region. Mr. Price will need student and parent help on the day of this event!!! The festival is scheduled to begin at 7:30am and will conclude at 4pm. Volunteers for the day or in 2 hour shifts are needed in many capacities! Please email Mr. Price or friendsofchsband@gmail.com if you can volunteer. Please note times you could be available.

This is the first time CHS has hosted a festival during the course of a school day, so much support is needed to ensure it's success! Come join in and participate in making Spartan Band History!

BAND CONCERT: THURSDAY MARCH 4!

2010-02-26T13:42:00.000-08:00

Please join the Corvallis High School Bands for an evening music

performance in the CHS Auditorium, Thursday

March 4th, 7-8:30 pm.

Featured will be music the students have been

preparing for the district band festival

to be held at CHS on March 9th.

Band students are needed to arrive by 6:30 p.m.

Please support our band students with your attendance!

REMINDER! BLUE TONES JAZZ DANCE AT TROUBADOUR

2010-02-10T20:38:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2010

8-10pm

Troubadour Music Center

521 NW 2nd Street

(across from the downtown Beanery, formerly Forrest Temple Lighting)

Tickets: Students $5, Adults $10

DISCOUNTED RATE FOR BAND FAMILIES ATTENDING: $15 PER FAMILY!

Refreshments of coffee, punch, miniature cupcakes and cookies will be served.

We will host a BAKE SALE fundraiser to benefit Corvallis High School band students attending the Heritage Music Festival at Disneyland in April, 2010.

A great opportunity to find that special YUMMY dessert for

Valentine's Day on Sunday!

Delicious candy bags! Cakes! Pies!
And everyone's favorite cheesecake!

50/50 RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT INTERMISSION

Invite your friends and come enjoy what is sure to be a

jammin night of jazz featuring the local talent of the Corvallis High School

BLUES TONES!

SEE YOU THERE!

Jazz Dance

2010-02-08T15:54:00.000-08:00

This Saturday evening, 8-10pm, the CHS Blue Tones will have their 3^rd annual jazz band dance. It will be held off campus this year at The Troubadour Music Store, downtown on 2^nd street across from The Beanery. The cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults.

Marshall H. Price

Corvallis High School

Linus Pauling Middle School

Director of Bands

541-757-3812

2009-10-25T15:44:00.000-07:00

REMINDER:

PROPOSED DISNEYLAND TRIP MEETING

for All Band Students and Their Parents

Wednesday, October 28th at 6pm!

Mr. Price will have a presentation about the proposal for our band members to travel to the Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, California this coming April 14-18, 2010.

This is a large band festival with bands traveling from around the United States to attend.

There will be a short informational video from the Heritage Festival and the details for the proposed trip will be outlined.

Be sure to mark your calendar to attend!

2009-10-25T02:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Corvallis High School Marching Band!

Thanks to all who came out to support the Marching Band this past Wednesday. The concert was a huge success. Two years back to back with beautiful fall evening weather for our music celebration!

Wonder what next year has in store? Way to go, Sparts!

Be sure to check our Band Photo Link for: MB Outdoor Concert Oct. 09 for many great photos contributed by the digital talents of Yuki Tanaka. Many, many thanks, Yuki! They are wonderful and sure to be treasured by many grateful parents and students in the years to come.
Parents and students who would like to share their photos from a band event on our blog are encouraged to submit them to our email address: friendsofchsband@gmail.com.
We will see that they are included in our photo gallery.

2009-10-20T11:14:00.000-07:00

2nd Annual CHS Outdoor Marching Concert!

Wednesday, October 21st

The talented CHS Marching Band will perform an evening concert at 7:30pm, Wednesday evening. The show will begin with the Linus Pauling 8th grade band. Concert attenders will then be treated to this year's halftime marching program, featuring memorized music from Earth, Wind and Fire.

Students, section leaders and our student directors have been preparing this show since last August and have put many hours of hard practice in preparation of this event. Let's applaud their efforts with a good attendance so their success can be heard! This performance will also be recorded as an audition submission to perform at Disneyland in April.

During the concert, CHS Band Seniors will be recognized, as well as the 24 student musicians who qualified to participate in this year's WIBC convention, which will be happening November 20-23.

This is an exciting time in CHS Band History, please join us!

2009-10-14T22:36:00.000-07:00

Band HALFTIME Show

Friday, October 16th

5:00pm: Meet in the band room then move to field for a mass band rehearsal halftime show!

5:45pm: Band room for pizzas; Please remember to bring drinks and cookies, etc.

6:30pm: TO THE FIELD!

6:50 Senior Marching Band members and their parents will be introduced before the start of game.

REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR T-SHIRTS, BLACK PANTS AND SHOES,
SO THE BAND LOOKS UNIFORM!

THE BAND HALFTIME SHOW WILL BE
PRESENTED AFTER HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

SEE YOU THERE!

2009-09-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

FOOTBALL THIS EVENING

SEPTEMBER 25TH

CHS VS. DALLAS!

KICKOFF AT 7PM. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 6:30!

Band performs at Saturday Market

tomorrow morning

September 26th

Please arrive by 10:45am

Sunday: 9/27

An All Band Rehearsal
3PM @ CHS Stadium

Where everyone is sure to get a
T U R N !

2009-09-25T09:11:00.000-07:00

UPCOMING CHS BAND EVENTS

09/25/09 FRIDAY
Football: CHS vs. Dallas: Arrival @ 6:30pm**

09/26/09 SATURDAY Saturday Market; Arrival @ 10:45am

09/27/09 SUNDAY All Band Rehearsal @ CHS Stadium: 3pm

09/29/09 TUESDAY VB: CHS vs. CV; Arrival @ 5:45pm

09/30/09 WEDNESDAY
1st Jazz Rehearsal 6:30-8:30pm; Downbeat @ 6:30pm

10/08/09 THURSDAY WIBC AUDITIONS DUE!

10/09/09 FRIDAY MARINE BAND performance at OSU

10/09/09 FRIDAY ALL STATE DUE!

10/17/09 FRIDAY Football: CHS vs. Silverton

Senior Nite Halftime Show: Arrival @ 6pm**

10/21/09 WEDNESDAY
Outdoor Concert in Stadium; Arrival @ 6:30pm**

11/20/09 FRIDAY - 11/23/09 WEDNESDAY: WIBC IN SEATTLE

12/10/09 THURSDAY Winter/Choir/Band Concert**

12/18/09 FRIDAY BB: CHS vs. Sheldon; Arrival @ 6:30pm

Pep Band Alumni Basketball and Pizza Night
Parent Volunteers Needed

** = REQUIRED ATTENDANCE

2009-09-21T10:05:00.000-07:00

BAND PARENT MEETING

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 23RD AT 6:00 PM

THERE WILL BE A BAND PARENT MEETING PRIOR TO THE CHS

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF CHS BAND,

WILL INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS AND AN OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR'S

BAND ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS ELECT THIS YEAR'S BOARD.

MEETING WILL END PROMPTLY TO ALLOW PARENTS TO JOIN THE

"OPEN HOUSE WELCOME" IN THE AUDITORIUM.

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR WONDERFUL BAND PROGRAM

AND JOIN US!

PEP BAND CAMP IS HERE!

2009-08-19T11:16:00.000-07:00

PEP BAND CAMP BEGINS MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH!

HOURS FROM 9 AM TO NOON

CAMP DATES:

AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 28

AND

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3

SEE YOU THEN!

News From Band Alumni

2009-08-17T19:48:00.000-07:00

Dear CHS Band Family

This fall OSU Trumpet choir ( Directed by Jay Chen ) will perform in China.

Our Alumni, Brian McFadden is one of the members.

They are going to have a farewell concert on Sunday, August 23rd at 7:30 pm in Benton Hall (Room 202/Band Room).

The concert should last about an hour with no intermission.

Please come and enjoy their performance.

Since it is a fundraiser, they charge a $5 admission fee.

Summer Band Camp Update

2009-08-12T13:46:00.000-07:00

The 3rd Annual Summer Youth Band Camp was held at CHS July 20-July 29, 2009. Forty students, 6th-11th grades participated from Linus Pauling Middle School, Memorial Middle School, Crescent Valley High School and CHS.
The band followed four evenings of rehearsals by presenting concerts locally at Central Park, Gracewinds Music, Corvallis High School and concluding with a finale at the Benton County Fair.
Featured selections included: "The National Anthem", "Proud Mary", "California Girls", "Washington & Lee Swing", "Rumba Numba", "Swedish Folk Rhapsody", "Billboard March" and "A Day at Disneyland"....a medley highlighting the Mickey Mouse March, Great Outdoors, It's A Small World, You Can Fly, You Can Fly, Best Time of Your Life and Yo ho-A Pirate's Life for Me. The four concerts were well received by audiences. The commitment demonstrated by band members and their families is much appreciated!
Many thanks to Mr. Price and the Friends of CHS Band for sponsoring this summer's band events. Special THANKS to Sharon Oefelein of Gracewinds Music for graciously hosting our group amid a very hectic Saturday morning of "crazy daze" festivities! Our appreciation to Yuki Tanaka for her beautiful graphics featured on the 2009 t-shirts, as well as her talents in capturing the amazing photos now available for download on the blog. You won't want to miss them!

2009 Pep Band Camp

2009-07-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

Save your Calendar !!

CHS Band Director and 2 New Students Directors are working hard to set Pep band camp.

Dates are :

Aug 24 ~ 28 & Aug. 31 ~ Sept. 3

Details are coming later.

Please share this information with your family and other band members.

See you then.

Have a great summer !!

Last Band Concert

2009-05-18T13:27:00.001-07:00

Please join us for the last band concert of the school year. It will be at CHS on Wednesday, May 20th beginning at 7pm. The seniors will have their moment in the spotlight. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations Wind Ensemble

2009-05-15T10:44:00.000-07:00

May 14th

CHS Wind Ensemble participate OSAA State Band Championships.

They are 4th Place in State !!

May 14th, State Competition at OSU

2009-05-12T15:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Parents,

Please be sure to sign the permission slip for the state band competition being held Thursday morning, 9am at La Sells.

You are welcome to join the audience, but there is a small entrance fee.

There will be a van available to carry the heavier instruments.

7:40 Wind will gather at CHS Band room

8:30 Warm up at OSU

9:00 Perform

9:30 Sight-read

MPG BIG BAND is coming to CHS

2009-05-07T07:22:00.000-07:00

MPG BIG BAND

MAX PLANCK-GYMNASIUM

SCHORNDORF, GERMANY

The German Jazz band will be arriving for home stays with the CHS families on Thursday, May 14th, They will be with us Thursday night ~ Sunday morning. (Itinerary is below)

CHS has been asked to house the 28 students between the ages of 15 and 21 for 3 nights during their stay in Corvallis. All CHS band member families are invited to host two German students. The CHS students have had an opportunity to see pictures of each German musician and read their ‘bio’s’ written in English. Housing assignments will be concluded this week and the CHS students may contact by email the Germans before they depart for the US.

On the day they arrive ( time ...?), the CHS Wind Ensemble will perform at OSU at the OSAA State Band Championships !!

7:40 Wind will gather at CHS Band room

8:30 Warm up at OSU

9:00 Perform

9:30 Sight-read

Itinerary (Plan B or 2.0 )

May 14 Germans arrive at CHS greeted by CHS students/families/housing assignments

May 15 7:30a Germans to CHS. MPG concert in West Albany HS and at Cascade HS.

Shopping at Woodburn.

5:30 back to Corvallis.

May 16 Breakfast with host family.

10:00a Drop off at Farmers Market

12:00p Lunch Downtown

1:30 Hike MacDonald forrest

Dinner with Host Family

May 17th Breakfast with Host family.

11:00 Drop off at OSU LaSelle (last CHS host activity )

3:00~5:00 CHS, OSU, MPG Jazz Bands concert

May 19 MPG shadow CHS band students at CHS, meet other Germans.

Mr. Price will meet with the OSU profs this week to finalize the event.

Thank you !!

2009-04-17T13:04:00.000-07:00

The Pancake Breakfast for the Wind Ensemble was a great success (after an initial power crisis)!!!
We want to thank all the parents who contributed food and drinks and/or their time!!
It couldn't have happened without all of you!

FCB

UPDATE - League Band Festival - Wind Ensemble

2009-04-06T21:03:00.000-07:00

The CHS Wind Ensemble will participate in the Mid-Willamette Valley League Band Festival at LBCC Thursday, April 9, 2009.
The schedule for the day will be:
11:45 Arrive at CHS
11:55 Rehearsal
12:35 load bus and leave to LB
1:35 Warm up
2:10 Performance
2:45 Sight-read
3:15 return to CHS
3:45 Unload bus at CHS

Mr. Price will be at conferences on Thursday evening at LPMS and Friday Morning at CHS until 12.

Wind Ensemble at League Band Festival April 9th

2009-03-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

There are no classes on Thursday 4/9 or Friday 4/10 due to parent teacher conferences.

The Wind Ensemble will be performing at the League Band Festival on Thursday, April 9th. Performance time is 1pm. Departure time by bus from CHS to be announced.

Look for the permission slip being issued Wednesday 4/1 and return to Mr. Price as soon as possible.

The performance will be held in Takena Hall at LBCC.

Please note: we need a couple vehicles (pickup trucks or minivans) to help transport tubas and other equipment.

PLEASE CONTACT MR. PRICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU CAN HELP WITH THE TRANSPORTATION OF EQUIPMENT!

Thank you!

Spring Band Concert TONIGHT 7pm

2009-03-19T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hope to see everyone there!

Jazz Dance, May 1st at CHS

2009-03-11T16:35:00.001-07:00

Valley Youth Summer Band Camp 2009

2009-03-11T08:22:00.000-07:00

It's time to think about summer activities! Gather your friends to participate in the summer band camp July 20th - August 1st at CHS. It includes 4 days of two hour rehearsals and 4 performances around town culminating with free admission to the Benton County Fair!

Visit the link to the summer camp for all the necessary information.
We hope to see lots of new and returning musicians this year to make it a really fun experience!

Pep Band at Saturday's game

2009-02-24T16:52:00.001-08:00

The basketball playoff game will be on Saturday, 2/28 with the time still to be determined.

We need as many musicians as possible to support the team!

Band Photo 09

2009-02-06T14:56:00.000-08:00

Hello all

All 3 bands took group & friends pictures today.

80 pictures are available for everyone.

Please feel free to download yourself from Band Photo link~ Band Photo Feb 09.

If you have problem downloading pictures, please e-mail to

FCB<friendsofchsband@gmail.com>.

Yuki

Band Photos this Friday, 2/6

2009-02-02T11:38:00.000-08:00

Group band photos will be taken this week.
Bring your formal concert dress on FRIDAY.
Students who forget will not be in the photos this year.

New Pep Band T-shirts

2009-01-26T15:57:00.000-08:00

There is no theme for Tuesday night's game.

Wear your new Pep Band t-shirt.

If you haven't picked it up yet, see Jenna or Mr. Price.

Pep Band Schedule

2009-01-05T19:24:00.001-08:00

Use the Calendar link in the sidebar to find the current pep band schedule.

No game tonight

2008-12-23T17:06:00.000-08:00

The basketball game has been cancelled.

Alum Pizza Party 12/19- CANCELLED

2008-12-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

Enjoy the snow and long break from school instead!

Pep Band for December

2008-12-05T09:39:00.001-08:00

There's Pep Band tonight at 7pm! Pep band is not mandatory, but lots of fun! Hope to see you there!
Note to parents: the home varsity games are scheduled to start at 7 and usually end 8:30-8:45 pm (unless the game is delayed--keep in touch with your family in the event of schedule changes). The musicians are not supervised after the games, so please pick them up on time. We don't want them sitting out in the cold dark night alone!

The games for December are tonight the 5th, December 16, 19th and the 23rd.

Concert Dress Link

2008-12-01T18:25:00.000-08:00

For those who have questions about formal concert dress please click on the link "Concert Dress" (located in the right sidebar) and you will be able to read the same information distributed as a handout at the beginning of the year.

Holiday Parade, Nov. 28th

2008-11-20T20:37:00.000-08:00

The Holiday Parade is Friday, November 28th at 7 pm and the CHS band members and the LPMS 8th grade band will join together to provide band music for the parade.

Band members are to dress in lights, antlers, santa hats, etc. for the parade. This is a very joyous occasion for the Corvallis community with lots of people and we will be the only live band.

The band will meet at SW 4th and Washington across the street from Baskins Robbins.

Students are reminded to take their instruments home next Wednesday, Nov 26th, from school.

5:30 p Load sousaphones and drums (but not in Mr. Price's truck so he can greet the bands)
6:00 p arrive at parade site
6:15 p warm up, place in ranks and rehearse the music
7:00 p The parade begins and will end at the court house at Jackson and 4th streets.

This year the band will march up 4th street, and periodically pull over to the side and play our set of 4 pieces in each block, then get back into the parade and march to the next block.

We will play the whole parade and it will last about one hour.

After the parade, equipment will be returned to CHS.

Drum line members will hopefully have enough members to pull off some of their routines as we march.

See you Friday, the day after Thanksgiving!

Remember: 'Tis the season...band concerts are Thursday, Dec 11th at CHS and Tuesday, Dec 16th at LPMS, both at 7 PM.

Bus loading at 7am, WIBC, Friday 11/21

2008-11-19T20:27:00.000-08:00

WIBC musicians should arrive by 7am to load their instrument and luggage on/in the bus. This process takes time and your cooperation is appreciated!

WIBC Meeting 9:30am, Thursday 11/20

2008-11-19T20:25:00.000-08:00

WIBC attendees must attend the meeting Thursday, 11/20 at 9:30am to pick up their shirt that must be worn for the trip Friday!

Two qualifiers for All Northwest Honor Band!

2008-11-19T20:23:00.000-08:00

Two CHS Wind Ensemble members have qualified for the All-Northwest Honor Band in February in Spokane, Washington. It is very special to have two CHS band members qualify for this wonderful event. Jenna Miller, bass clarinet, and Stephanie Hao, Clarinet, have qualified this year. Congrats to two wonderful musicians who are also very nice young ladies. --Marshall

Band trip to Hermiston Nov. 14th

2008-11-07T07:57:00.000-08:00

Parent permission slips and an information letter were handed out in the classes this week. The permission slips need to be returned by Wednesday Nov 12th. The OSAA will provide a band bus. This is a long, long trip. It is voluntary and good for service learning hours.

Friday Nov 14th:

12:00 Band students leave class, board the bus.

12:30 Depart CHS

6:00 arrive at Hermiston

9-9:30 Game over

3-3:30am arrive back in Corvallis

Students are to bring warm clothing, pillows and food. The temperature will be at least 10-15 colder than Corvallis, maybe even snow. The bus is free to the band students and admission is free to band students.

CHS Field Show on YouTube

2008-10-27T19:58:00.001-07:00

Check out the video of the Field Show.
Copy & past into your browser:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9K9Z_pwx2E

2008 WIBC QUALIFERS!

2008-10-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

The CHS band program proudly announces the 2008 WIBC qualifiers.

Qualifying students need to check their emails for additional information. The qualifiers will gather together and choose roommates, etc. on Friday after the Wind Ensemble rehearsal.

Congratulations to all CHS band members who auditioned and those who qualified this year. The trip to Seattle will be Nov 21-24, 2008. The bus leaves at 7:30 am on Nov 21st. The CHS band members will again join the CVHS band members on the bus.

1. MATTHEW BRAUN TUBA(3) SUNBIRD
2. NATHAN CHRISTOPHER HORN(2) SUNBIRD
3. JENNY FLANNERY OBOE(2) THUNDERBIRD
4. DANIEL FRASER-CESPEDES BARI-SAX(1) FIREBIRD
5. CLAIRE FROELICH CLARINET(1) SUNBIRD
6. ANNIKA GILRAY FLUTE 1(2) THUNDERBIRD
7. AARON GULLERUD TUBA(8) PHOENIX
8. STEPHANIE HAO CLARINET 2(7) THUNDERBIRD
9. EMILY HARVEY FLUTE 2(3) THUNDERBIRD
10. JOSEPH KLEINHENZ CLARINET2 (3) FIREBIRD
11. MARCUS KWONG BARI-SAX (5) PHOENIX
12. BECCA LOEWEN HORN 4 (1) SUNBIRD
13. TYLER MCFADDEN PERC (1) SUNBIRD
14. JENNA MILLER BASS CLAR(1) FIREBIRD
15. JASON MOCK TRUMPET2(2) PHOENIX
16. RACHEL MOORE BASS CLAR(2) PHOENIX
17. DANIEL RUNYON CLARINET 3(10) SUNBIRD
18. EMILY SCHROFF ALTO SAX 2(7) PHOENIX
19. EMILY SMITH TRUMPET 1 (5) PHOENIX
20. MASAKI TANAKA TRUMPET 1 (5) FIREBIRD
21. NATHANIAL VALLENCY TROMBONE 2(1) FIREBIRD
22. ALISSA WALL ALTO SAX 2 (7) SUNBIRD
23. FORREST BICE TRUMPET
24. ROSE BAUNACH OBOE

CHS Disney Show rehearsals and Shows Schedule:

2008-10-07T17:25:00.000-07:00

Oct 8/9: On the field, rehearse all shows
Oct 10: Friday, 11am-12:30pm, rehearse all shows on the field
Oct 13, 14, 16 On the Field (no marching band on Oct 15)
Oct 17 Field Show parts I and II, Game Part I and Part II
Oct 20/21 Rehearse Part I, II, III
Oct 22 Wednesday: Pre-concert Spaghetti Feed and Concert
6:00 pm
7:00 pm Concert
8th grade band
Pep band music Disney Shows

Friday, Marching band practice 11-12:30

2008-10-07T14:51:00.000-07:00

Be there!

Seeking Sponsors!

2008-10-02T13:35:00.000-07:00

Friends of CHS Band is still looking for a few more sponsors for the band t-shirts and programs. For $100, your logo, event, special dedication will be prominently displayed on the back of the WIBC t-shirt, the basketball pepband t-shirt and in all the concert programs.

Do you own or know of someone who owns a business? Do you have a special someone or event you would like to recognize in place of a logo? Not only will you receive advertising, you will be supporting CHS's growing band program.

The money raised by sponsors also helps provide t-shirts for those students who may not be able to contribute the entire cost of their t-shirt.

For more information, please contact Yuki Tanaka at: yuki.fcb@mac.com

Oct 22nd - Spaghetti Feed & Field Show

2008-10-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

Please join the Friends of the CHS Band for a family spaghetti feed on Wednesday, October 22nd. The dinner starts at 5:30 pm in the CHS cafeteria and concludes before the field show at 7pm. We have important information to distribute for the school year. Please plan to attend as we have very few opportunities to connect with band families!

We are looking for 10 volunteers to bring spaghetti sauce in a crockpot and/or 12 loaves of french bread. An easy sauce recipe will be provided or bring your own favorite sauce. Salad and pasta will be provided by Friends of the CHS band.

Please RSVP to friendsofchsband@gmail.com how many will be attending and if you can bring bread or sauce.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Anne Loewen
Co-Chair
Friends of CHS Band

PEP BAND at Saturday Market, Sept. 20th

2008-09-19T11:05:00.000-07:00

Pep Band members:

10:15am Pick up instruments at CHS

11:00am Meet at Monroe and 1st street with: instruments, lyres, pep band music, hats, shirts

WIBC deadline extended to October 8th!

2008-09-16T17:14:00.000-07:00

Friendly reminder - Students must record both WIBC solos and combine them before they upload ONE complete audition.

Click this link for help in combining the two solos:
www.bandworld.org/html/WIBCAuditionsCombine

The WIBC Auditions are up and ready to go at this link:
www.bandworld.org/html/WIBCAuditionDownload

Quick link to PDF of all solos for each instrument:
www.bandworld.org/pdfs/WIBCAudALLMusic.pdf

Info about 2008 Auditions:
* The auditions are the same as last year with the exception of the new "Danny Boy" solo for all wind instruments.

* Each instrument will record two solos and combine them with the use of SmartMusic (visit links above for more info).

* The percussion solos are the same from last year.

* Percussionists must choose TWO of the three solos for their 2008 audition (timpani, mallets, and/or snare drum).

* Deadline is NOW October 8, 2008

* WIBC weekend - Friday, Nov. 21 - Monday, Nov. 24

2008-2009 CHS Blue Tones Jazz Band

2008-09-12T08:34:00.000-07:00

The CHS Blue Tones Jazz Band will begin another year of jazz music. Rehearsals will be 3 days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 6:45 am to 7:25 am.

New members, new music and new activities will be built into our expanding program. One of my goals this year is to create smaller ensembles within the Blue Tones. The smaller ensembles would be a rhythm section with 2-3 soloists. Our membership this year will provide multiple rhythm sections for various small groups. We will be invited to play more venues with our smaller groups.

Other changes:
• New ‘uniform’
• More festivals
• New music
• German Jazz Band visitation in the spring
• New Members
• Linus Pauling performance

The Blue Tones will be fee-based as in the past. Rehearsals will be September to June.
The fee schedule will be:
One annual payment: $260.00 = $260.00 Annual Cost
Semester payment: $135.00 = $270.00 Annual Cost
Monthly payment: $30.00 = $300.00 Annual Cost
(Checks are Payable to Marshall Price)

I am looking to a great year of creative jazz music and lots of fun with each of you,
Marshall Price