SHS Band -Welcome And News

Hi - This web site has been updated with many new info pages. Students must use this site in order to know what is going on. We have too much music making to do in class, please check your e mail often and respond! Take action in making things happen by coming to this site for information. Thank you !

Concert Band at 82 members this year - This year the SHS Concert Band has reached 82 members. The band sounds really great in only the first week of rehearsal. On Dec 7th the group will perform at the Cap Conf Showcase for guest clinician Dave Becker. This is a great opportunity for an excellent start toward developing the skills that can be used to be the best band in Sisters successful history.

The Concert Band is working hard on two great pieces of music - Fiesta and Prima Luce

Jazz Bands to perform at Oregon Jazz Festival and Clarke College Festival -
On January 20th and 21st the bands will attend the Oregon Jazz Festival, a two day event held on the campuses of Lane Community College and the University of Oregon.  The festival will offer opportunities for students to work with some of the top jazz players in the Northwest as well as two special guests from the famous Village Vanguard Orchestra in New York.

On January 26th and 27th the bands will attend the Clarke College Jazz Festival in Vancouver.  This festival draws some excellent bands from the larger jazz band programs in Washington, including several nationally known groups from Seattle schools.  En route to the Clarke College Festival, Sisters students will attend evening of jazz featuring the Mel Brown Quartet at Jimmy Mak's in Portland.

Info for tests - Students will have to use this site to retreive information that they will be accountable for on test. This is not intended to be busy work, but is a gallant effort to get everyone on the same level of understanding about communication.

Some of the info posted here will be linked to tests which students will take online from this site. KEEP CHECKING HERE FOR INFO!