Dear Current and Future HHS Band Students and Parents,
As you head off to a well-deserved summer vacation I wanted to leave a couple of reminders with you. I will be attempting to unplug from work and not checking my email as often as I normally do, so please be patient if you email me and don’t get an immediate reply. Even your fearless leader needs a bit of a respite from work to recharge! 🙂
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Audition Results
Wind Ensemble: Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone
Jazz Band: Alto Sax, Trombone
If you are interested in auditioning for a vacant spot please let me know. You will be expected to do your audition after the first day of band camp Monday, August 14. The audition material can be found in the Audition Information tab at www.hockinsonmusic.com. I want to stress that just because you audition does NOT mean you are automatically in the group. You will need to practice this summer. I recommend private lessons (for everyone, actually) if doable. Please email me if you have any questions.
Fireworks Stand Shifts – As of this email we still have about 100 open shifts for our fireworks stand that starts June 27 at our new location next to the Hockinson Chevron. Please sign up for any and all shifts you are able to work. There is no maximum number you can sign up for. Whether you’re an incoming freshman family, graduated senior, or anyone in between, we could really use your help if you’re available. We need parents and those over 18 for cashier positions, as well as stockers for those over age 16 and sign wavers for those under 16. Please click here for more information, to view the available shifts, and to sign up: https://bit.ly/
Band Camp and Calendar for Next Year – Please make sure you have Monday, August 14 thru Friday, August 18 from 9am to 4pm blocked out on your calendar for Band Camp. Percussionists should also have Saturday, August 12 from 9am to 4pm blocked out. All students are expected to attend. Click here for more information, as well as to see all important dates for next year. Get them on your family calendar now before you forget!
Hawaii Trip Registrations Still Open – There are still spots remaining for the December 5-10 Hawaii Performance Tour, but we are up to 80 students and 17 adults registered! Please click here for more information on how to register. I want to emphasize that the HHS Music Boosters and I are committed to making sure that all students who want to go on this trip can go on this trip. If you are not sure if you can afford the trip, please participate in our fundraising opportunities this summer to help us maximize the fundraising allotment each student will receive. The Music Boosters have a needs-based scholarship fund for students to access who have shown effort in raising funds but need some extra help getting over the finish line. If you are a student on free/reduced lunch, there are extra supports as well. Just reach out for more information.
Band Letters – If you were not at the band barbecue on Friday and didn’t pick up your band letter, I will leave them at the front desk of the main office to pick up. Remember the office will only be open until this Friday, so if you don’t pick them up by then you’ll have to wait until August.
Private Lessons – I can’t stress enough how much a few private lessons over the summer (and beyond, hopefully) can improve your individual abilities. If you have the time over the summer, please consider taking a few. Contact one of the local music stores for instructor contact information, or email me for recommendations. This is ESPECIALLY important if you are in Wind Ensemble/Jazz Band, or are switching to a new instrument (and we’ve talked about it).
Have a wonderful and relaxing summer, and I’ll see you at band camp (and the fireworks stand)!