With the holiday chill in the air…..the Poinsettia fundraiser is here!  Please share this link with friends and family to order:  https://forms.gle/rpxfpNPAevWh9QeM8 or go online at the band website: hockinsonmusic.com or Hockinson Band Facebook page. Payment can be made online with PayPal at the website, checks sent to our PO Box, or given to a band student who has signed up for a sectional time slot and has access to the Booster mailbox. If you or someone you know is going to mail in an order form, please take a picture first and email to hockinsonmusicboosters@gmail.com to insure your order gets in on time. All orders are due: November 10th Pickup/delivery on: December 4th Please email questions to: hockinsonmusicboosters@gmail.com Thank you for your time, HHS Music… Read More »Get Your Poinsettias NOW!

Dear Band Students and Parents,   The Hockinson School Board has approved a limited amount of OPTIONAL in-person athletics/extracurricular activities based on updated guidance from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).   The first thing I want to point out is that these in-person offerings are OPTIONAL for all students and coaches/advisors.  There can be no positive or negative effect on a student’s grade whether they choose to participate or not.  This is simply an opportunity for students to practice in-person with others in their band and get some assistance from me.   Since these offerings are extracurricular in nature, they can only be offered outside of normal school hours.  Coaches have been asked to start small and slow.  Therefore, I… Read More »In-Person Band Opportunities

Hi Everyone Thank you for your continued patience and support as we prepare for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year.  I know several of you have asked me questions regarding how band will start up this year, but I wanted to make sure I touched base with my superiors and received as concrete of answers as I could before answering them.  If I did not address a question you have, please feel free to email me back (but be prepared for me to say “I don’t know, but I’ll get back to you.”). If you leave this email knowing nothing else, please know I am 100% committed to offering students and families the highest-quality music education and band experience for… Read More »Band Q and A

Hi Everyone As I’m sure you’re aware, planning for the beginning of the school year is proving to be especially difficult.  With more questions than answers at this point, I thought I would briefly update you on what I do know. First and foremost, I want to thank all the parent boosters, student leaders, and others who have helped me navigate this unprecedented time.  Your efforts and commitment to this band program, along with my strong desire to make music with new and returning students, has kept me determined to provide all of you with the best possible music experience. Football Season Moved to Spring The WIAA has officially moved football (and a couple other fall sports that require close contact)… Read More »Band Calendar Updates 7/24/2020