Jefferson Band Webpage Got an Update

Things are looking different around here; the webpage has gone through an update! But, because of the change, some of the posts' formatting is a little off. Just be patient! Anyway, I am liking the look, and hope you do, too! Also, I've added a "Follower" box (you'll see it on the right hand as you scroll down). Become a follower, and you'll get updates when new posts are added!

More Spring Trip Pictures

Here are some more pictures from our fabulous trip to Portland and Grand Mound, WA. Thanks, Mr. Kaspari for sharing!

Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park

Some of the Jefferson ladies at Oaks Park

Grey sweatshirts spinning! Some individuals became quite nauseated... :P

Performance and clinic at WPU with James Cameron

Scavenger hunt in downtown Portland

Briana and Tarah at the Oregon Zoo

Karina ice-skating in style

2nd Place!

2nd Place!

State Band Photos

A couple of photos from the OSAA 3A State Band Competition. See here for more photos, plus ordering information.

2nd Place Finish

Congratulations to the Jefferson High School Concert Band who competed at the OSAA 3A State Band Championships today and came home with a 2nd place finish, and was only 10 points away from 1st!

There are 39 3A High Schools in the state of Oregon and only 6 of those 39 even got the opportunity to compete at state!

Awesome work Concert Band! You earned this finish and should feel very proud of your accomplishments!

The official results will be posted here.

Tour Group Photo

After our performance at Warner Pacific College, the two groups enjoyed a catered lunch at the Oaks Park before enjoying the day at the roller skating rink and on the rides. Here is our group photo after lunch!

OSAA State Competition

On Wednesday, May 13th, the JHS Concert Band will be competing at the OSAA 3A State Championships at LaSells Stewart Center on the OSU Campus at 10:00am.

Ticket information is located at http://www.osaa.org/band/. Hope to see many of you there!

Also, see here for full performance schedule that day.

Pleasant Hill: 3rd Place

On Saturday, the Jefferson High School Jazz Band had a strong performance at the Pleasant Hill Jazz Festival, and came home with a 3rd place trophy! Here are some links to some photos of that performance:

Full Band Shot

Patrick Soloing

2nd Annual Tour Send Off Concert

On Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 pm, Jefferson High School Bands' 2nd Annual Send-Off Concert will take place in Sweet Home High School’s Auditorium. This concert will feature State-Qualifying Sweet Home High School Symphonic Choir and Defending 3A State Champions Jefferson High School Concert and Jazz Bands.

Sweet Home Symphonic Choir will sing several pieces, including “The Moon Is Distant From the Sea” by David N. Childs, “Set Me As A Seal” by Rene Clausen, and “Soon Ah Will Be Done” by William Dawson, which received a standing ovation at both their Winter and Fall Concerts.

Some of the Jefferson High School Concert and Jazz Bands selections include “Green Hills Fantasy” by Thomas Doss and “Song Without Words” by Gustav Holst and jazz selection “Hey Pachuco” arranged by Shane Porter.

This concert marks the beginning of Sweet Home Symphonic Choir and Jefferson High School Concert and Jazz Band’s trip to Portland, Oregon and Grand Mound, Washington. The trip will take the students around Portland and Grand Mound, visiting attractions such as the Oregon Zoo and Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). Matthew Clark, director of Sweet Home choirs says, “We’re excited about getting these two talented groups together and getting ready for state. We have a clinic planned with Warner Pacific University and I think it will really benefit us while preparing for state and other spring time performances.” Both Sweet Home Symphonic Choir and Jefferson High School Concert Band have qualified for state this year.

State Qualifying

Today, the JHS Concert Band performed at our PACWEST League Festival. In order to have qualified for state, our band would have needed two scores of 70. Our scores were as follows: 73, 77, and 79! Way to go Lion Band!

Councils Plan for Spring Trip

Today, the JHS Band Council and SHHS Choir Council met at the Clark house to plan the 2010 Spring Trip. We split into small groups and researched two possible locations: Portland and Bend. Students searched for hotels, activities, performance venues, and more. After lunch, each group presented their findings and collectively, we voted to make Portland, OR and Grand Mound, WA this year's Spring Trip destinations. After more small group work, we came together to create a tentative itinerary. With the

approval of school administrators, we'll be taking another great trip this April!

Northwest Band Camps

Today, Mrs. Clark and her family went and made a visit to the Northwest Band Camps. There, they spent some time with the first week Jefferson campers--all of whom were exhausted after a week of fun filled days, and ready to make the trek back home. Here is a picture of Mrs. Clark with 7 of the Jefferson girls!

Summer!

It is summer time! (Well, for you at least!) 

A couple of things planned for the JHS bands this summer: 

-Tomorrow: Painting day at the Clarks' new house if you want to come help out

-June 17th: Clarks' moving day if you want to help out then, too

-June 29th: Band Council meeting at the Clarks' new house

-TBA: Band Social

-TBA: Possible spring trip fundraisers

Post a comment on this blog, or email me at heather.clark@jefferson.k12.or.us if you want more info.

JHS Band Council Election Results

JHS 2009-2010 Band Council

President: Karina Plascencia

Vice President: Briana Wanner

Secretary/Librarian: Lindsey Carter

Ambassador: Tyler Human

Fundraiser Chair: Xochitl Guerra

Design Chair: Alex Villmann

Webiste Chair: Alex Villmann; Webiste Assistant: Eli Kaspari

Congrats!

First Band Council (and SHHS Choir Council) meeting scheduled for Saturday, June 27th at the Clarks' to start planning for the coming school year!

JHS Jazz Band Audition Results

Altos: Karina Plascencia & Patrick Williams

Tenors: Tarah Mulkey & Shealyn Wippert

Bari: Briana Wanner

Trumpets: Tyler Human, Brandee Mears & Alex Villmann

Trombones: Yuuki Divers & Nick Ivers

Piano: Elena Kurian

Bass: Bethani Wippert

Drums: Spencer Kienzle