Gazette-Times- May 26

CHS band members went to State Championships

                                                                                     

                                     Six CHS Band members participated in the OSAA State Solo Championships at Lewis and Clark college in the Portland.

They were : Jenny Flannery, oboe; Annika Gilray, flute; Brian McFadden, trumpet; and Stephanie Hao, clarinet;  Jenna Miller,Jr.- bass clarinetist;  Gray Breed, Sr.- flutist.

Jenna received the First Place, and Gray received the Fifth Place.

Congratulations !!

Music in May Band Camp

Three Corvallis High School students have been accepted to Music in May, May 23-25, 2008 at Pacific University in Forest Grove. Music in May is one of the oldest band camps west of the Mississippi and always is held during the school year over the Memorial Day Weekend.

Our CHS students attending this year are: Senior Gary Breed, flute; Junior Becca Loewen, horn; and Sophomore, Masaki Tanaka, trumpet. They will be rehearsing May 23 and 24 and then will present a concert on Saturday, May 25. Congratulations to these outstanding musicians upon their selection to Music in May this year.

2nd Annual Jazz Dance on May 31st

Invite all your dancing friends and neighbors to the Jazz Dance May 31st 7:30-9:30pm in the CHS cafeteria. The Blue Tones will play a sampling of great jazz tunes spanning 70 years! Admission is $5. All proceeds benefit the band program. See you there!

Positive comments to share!

I’m Ken Chaney, director at Crook County High School, and just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your group. My kids talked about the last piece that you did most of the way home and I was wondering what the title/composer were as I can’t remember. Thanks, and again, great job.


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Wonderful! Congratulations to both band programs! Lisa
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It was a treat to listen to the band yesterday. I was amazed at the difference in the ensemble from last year. You all have been working hard! I loved the order and you were a favorite of the group that we brought over. Happy Friday and I will see you at the first week of camp. Have a great, but busy 4 weeks! The year is almost over. Musically, Dana M. Henson



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Go Marshall and Wind Ensemble! Band Rocks!!!!! Julie Williams
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Just a quick note to tell you how terrific I think it is that you have resurrected the CHS Band back to a level worthy of state competition! WOW! Best of luck to you and to the band. This is a REAL tribute to your TALENTS!!! Deb Kadas
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Kudos to you and the CHS Band. They do a wonderful job. You should be proud. Judy Corwin
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Congratulations on your band going to the State festival. Jim Phelps (neighbor and enthusiast)

CHS WIND ENSEMBLE AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The CHS Wind Ensemble musician students, parents & especially Mr. Price were all very proud at the 2008 5A High School Band State Championship event at La Sells Center on Thursday, May 9th.

The band placed 5th among the 12 finalist bands competing from around the state.
The top 4 bands were awarded trophies & it was exciting for Marshall to march up & accept the CHS recognition at the awards ceremony.  The students & other supporters were very excited to watch the performances & find that CHS Wind Ensemble won 5th place at State competition!
The 3 songs that CHS played were as follows:

*Emperata Overture 

*Salvation Is Created

*Rumble on the High Plains 

Thanks to the Wind Ensemble band for their dedicated efforts & making the entire CHS community proud of our striving band program.

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