Registration forms are now available for Solo & Ensemble participants. The turn-around time is brief: these forms must be returned by Friday, January 20. There is a 3-day grace period afterwards to get any late entries in (no late fees apply).
Click to download:
2012 Solo Reg Form [PDF]
2012 Ensemble Reg Form [PDF]
Pep Band has begun; so far, we have performed at 2 home basketball games. We would love for more members to come play! Playing at basketball games is a great way to earn your band letter and keep your chops active outside of band class. The music is challenging but exciting.
The next game is Friday, January 20th at WHS. Arrive at 6:30 and plan to stay until around 9:00ish. ANY BAND STUDENT is welcome and encouraged to show up! Wear red! Additional games can be found on the online band calendar.
The Beaverton School District is seeking your input on the upcoming budgeting process. As you probably know, our district must once again face tremendously challenging budget reductions. Programs could be cut back or eliminated. This is your opportunity to let the district know that music is a defnite “keeper.”
Click here to go to the BSD Budget Priorities Survey web page where you can take the survey.
Decision-makers must hear the facts about music education, and they must hear them from you…
If you’d like to read more about the benefits of music, check out this 2007 article from MENC (now known as NAfME).
Thank you for your time, effort and support.
Come see the WHS Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble perform this Tuesday evening at our Holiday Concert! The concert begins at 7:00 PM and will take place in the Westview High School Auditorium. Admission is free.
Concert notes for parent & students:
Tell your friends and family! We’ll see you on Tuesday Evening.
This Saturday only! Come to Oak Hill Elementary School from 9am – 3pm to buy your Christmas Tree! $5 for every tree sold to a band family is donated to the band program. Be sure to mention “Westview Band” when you buy your tree! You can choose one that’s pre-cut or go cut your own. Employees will carry your tree out to your car and even tie it down for you. Don’t miss it!
From the 204th Army Band in Vancouver, Washington:
Please join us on Sunday, December 4th for a FREE patriotic and holiday concert:
Alpenrose Dairy Opera House
6149 SW Shattuck Road
Portland, OR 97221
2:00 PMMusic by Holst, Sousa, Reed, and more!
Click here for directions to Alpenrose.
WHS band students who attend can earn 10 letter points. See you there!
Start dusting off those pep books, it’s basketball season! The first game for the pep band will be on Friday, January 6 (first Friday after the winter break). Bring your instrument and your school spirit! All members of Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band are invited to come play. Students earn 30 letter points for playing at at least 8 out of 10 scheduled games.
All dates have been added to the calendar. Download a copy of the Pep Band schedule here:
The next General Parent Meeting is on Thursday November 17th at 7:00. We will be meeting in the choir room as usual. We will be discussing the trip details and answering as many questions as possible. We will be accepting forms and deposits / payments at the meeting and also at the upcoming concerts.
Spring Trip forms are available here:
WHS Trip 2012 Itinerary
Trip Commitment letter
We feel that we have planned a trip that will be very educational as well as very fun for our students. They will be introduced to many different styles of music and dance. They will also participate in a parade in Tacoma.
This trip is open to all band (marching and non-marching) and colorguard students. Please see the attached forms for more details.
The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will be attending and performing at George Fox University’s Band Festival on Saturday, March 10th, 2012. A detailed itinerary is not yet available, but students will likely be called in early (7-8 AM) and will be back around 3-4 PM. This is a required performance for both bands, and an OSAA-qualifying performance for the Wind Ensemble.
Thank You,
Mr. Sadowski
Join us on November 22 at 7:00 PM for the 18th Annual “American As Apple Pie” concert! Tickets are $5 at the door; all proceeds go to support the band program at WHS.
Band families are encouraged to print and display this flyer:
