March 23, 2020   Dear HHS Band Students and Parents,   I hope that you and your family are well and are able to stay safe.  I wanted to provide all of you with an update as to where we stand in all of our band classes.  This email will cover details for all band classes. I know it’s long, but please read the whole thing.  I’m hoping parents and students will read together so you can decide on the best way to stay busy at home for the next month!   Complete Your Concert Critique Before we left for our unexpected quarantine every band student had been assigned a Concert Critique to do for our Clackamas Band Festival performance. … Read More »School Closure Band Update #2

Dear HHS Band Parents and Students,   I hope you’re staying safe and healthy at home.  I wanted to highlight some important details related to band and this unprecedented school closure.  Please don’t hesitate to email me back if you have any questions.   First of all, I want to assure all travelers for the New York trip I am still working with EDT on finding a new travel window for us.  When something is decided I will let you know.  At this point, we’re still waiting for things to settle down before we think about locking in a date.   The following band performances have been cancelled: March 17 Spring Concert (may be rescheduled) April 7 Music Booster Meeting (we… Read More »School Closure Band Update #1

Dear Current 8th Grade Band Students and Parents,   Can you believe it?  We’re just over halfway through your 8th grade year and already talking about next year!  I hope you’re as excited as I am to become the newest members of the award-winning Hockinson High School Band!   This morning, I was fortunate to get to speak with all of the band classes.  I will also be attending the 8th Grade Forecasting Night at the high school on Tuesday, February 18 at 6pm.  Since I’m sure not everyone who has questions about band will be able to attend that event, I thought I would share this information with you.  If you have any further questions, PLEASE don’t hesitate to email me at corey.mcenry@hocksd.org.  I’m here to help!  … Read More »8th Grade Forecasting Information

If you’re anything like me, you’re already making your summer plans.  I wanted to make sure you all knew that the 2020 Band Camp will be Monday, August 17th thru Friday, August 21st from 9am to 4pm at HHS.  All band students should attend this event.  In addition, all drummers should attend our Drumline Day on Saturday, August 15th from 9am to 4pm at HHS.   For those of you who are REALLY organized and trying to fill out your fall schedule, here are some other dates you can add to your calendar:   Home Football Games:  9/4, 9/11, 10/2, 10/16, and 10/23.  These are all Friday games and call time will be 5pm at HHS.   Wind Ensemble Retreat (tentative):  Friday,… Read More »SOME Fall 2020 Band Dates

We are officially less than 2 months from departing for New York!  I hope you’re as excited as I am!   PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL AS IT CONTAINS SEVERAL TIME-SENSITIVE ACTION ITEMS FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND CHAPERONES.   Payments due by January 28:  All travelers must be paid in full by Tuesday, January 28.  Please verify that all students and chaperones have a zero balance.  All fundraising monies have been sent to EDT, though they may not have been reflected on your last statement from EDT.  If your fundraising money exceeds the amount you owe, EDT will send you a refund check.  For questions regarding fundraising, please contact the music boosters directly at hockinsonmusicboosters@gmail.com.   Roommate Selection by February… Read More »New York Trip Roommates, Groups, and More!