Dear Band Parents and Students, The MTX Black Marching Shoe is worn by all HHS band students at parades and football pep band.  Many students also wear the MTX shoe with concert attire. Baseball caps are worn in the stands. Students need to purchase their own shoes. The first baseball cap is provided. If lost, students will be charged for a replacement hat. Current students, please bring your CLEAN shoes and baseball caps to band camp on Monday. All students, it is HIGHLY recommended that you keep an extra pair of black socks in your uniform bag. The Hockinson Music Boosters will place one group new shoe order August 24th. The students must have the shoes by the first football game on September 11th.  Should… Read More »Marching Uniform Information

Hello Band Students and Parents! URGENT:  If you have not confirmed to anyone (band council members or myself) either through phone or email that you will be attending camp, please be sure to do so right away.  If you did not receive a phone call in the last week or two it means I do not have a current telephone number for you.  If you did not speak with a band council officer because of not receiving a phone call or just receiving a voicemail message, please email me as soon as possible.  I am in the process of finishing writing our first halftime show that we will learn at band camp and need an accurate head count in order to make sure… Read More »Band Camp Details

Dear HHS Band Parents and Students, I’m excited to announce a new and exciting fundraiser our HHS Music Booster Club is sponsoring.  The proceeds from the fundraiser will go to support the music program, as well as those of you who wish to fundraise part or all of your travel costs toward this year’s Spring Performance Tour to Honolulu, Hawaii! This year, we will be printing up FULL COLOR PROGRAMS for all of our band concerts.  In addition to listing the pieces to be performed at the concert, the programs will feature information on the band ranging from current band members to past awards, and be laid out similar to the wonderful programs put out by many of our school’s sports teams… Read More »ADVERTISEMENTS AND DONATIONS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band for the 2015-2016 school year!  Both groups are shaping up to be excellent groups!   Please click on the following links to view audition results for both groups:   Jazz Band Wind Ensemble   Those of you who were selected need to be ready to be fitted for tuxedos and dresses at band camp.  If you still have your tux/dress from last year and it fits you won’t need a new one.   There are still vacant seats available in both groups.  If you are interested in auditioning for one of these groups, please email Mr. McEnry to let him know you’re interested.  A final round of auditions for… Read More »Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble Audition Results

Dear Current and Future HHS Students and Parents,   A letter went home with all new and returning band students in grades 8-11 today with information concerning this year’s Band Camp (August 17th-21st, plus August 14th for percussion) and a full calendar of events for next year.  Please click the link below to access this letter and calendar.   http://www.hockinsonmusic.com/download/home/Hockinson%20High%20School%20Band%20Camp%202015.pdf   PLEASE be sure to enter these dates into your family calendar for this coming school year and try to keep it in mind when scheduling things such as family vacations, medical appointments, drivers ed, SAT/ACT exams, and other immovable events.  If you have any questions on specific times please feel free to email me back.  The Google calendar on… Read More »Band Camp August 17th-21st, and Next Year’s Calendar