Goodbye Seniors!

Tonight was the Jefferson High School graduation. As is tradition, the seniors played one final song at the start of graduation with the rest of the band. Here they are in their graduation garb right before heading to the gym (along with a special visitor, Mr. Bevington). I am sure going to miss this group!

Harrisburg Gazebo Concert and BBQ

Thursday, the Beginning Band took a trip to Harrisburg to join in on their annual Beginning Band Gazebo Concert and BBQ. Creswell, Jefferson and Harrisburg all showed up to do individual performances followed by a mass band performance of "Regal March." It was estimated that 170 students participated in total! What fun!

District Spring Band Concert

The District Spring Band Concert and Awards Ceremony is Tuesday, May 26th! The concert will be taking place in the JHS Commons, and will begin at 7:00pm. Students need to show up at their assigned warm up time in concert dress (see below). Tardies will result in a deduction of concert points. If your child will not be able to attend this concert, I must have a written note or email from you by Tuesday at 3:00pm in order for your child to receive the make-up assignment to earn their concert points. Otherwise, their absence will not be excused and they will earn a zero.

Warm Up Time and Location:

JHS Concert Band and JHS Jazz Band: 5:50pm in the JHS Band Room
7th/8th Grade Band: 6:15pm in the JHS Band Room
6th Grade Beginning Band: 6:40pm in the JHS Band Room

Concert Dress:

Women: Black dress slacks and skirt (that falls below the knees), black dress shirt (that covers the shoulders and has an appropriate neck-line), and black dress shoes.

Men: Black dress slacks, white long-sleeved collared shirt, black socks, and black dress shoes.

Please contact me at heather.clark@jefferson.k12.or.us or at (541) 327-3337 ext. 232 if you have any questions or concerns.

I'm looking forward to seeing you then!

Riddle JH and Jefferson MS Exchange

Today, the Riddle JH Band came to Jefferson. Both 7th/8th grade ensembles worked together to prepare two pieces for a concert that afternoon for the JMS students and staff: "Twin Oaks" (conducted by Mr. Follose) and "The Pit and the Pendulum" (conducted by Mrs. Clark). The mass band totaled almost 70 students and made quite an impressive show.

JHS Concert Band: STATE CHAMPS!

The JHS Concert Band is the 

3A STATE CHAMPION!

JMS 7th/8th Grade Band Festival

The 7th/8th grade band had a strong performance at the District 11 MS Band Festival in Newport on Wednesday. After their performance, we learned that we scored 20 POINTS HIGHER than last year! What an accomplishment! Go Cubs!

JHS is Going to State

The JHS Concert Band has been chosen to perform at the OSAA State Band Competition on Wednesday, May 13th at 9:00am at LaSells Stewart Center in Corvallis. All family and friends are welcome to attend! See www.ossa.org/band/ for more information.

JHS Band trip to Seattle, Washington

After the Send-Off Concert and lock-in on Wednesday night, students got on the bus early Thursday morning and began their tour of Seattle, Washington. On the trip, students ate at the Rainforest Cafe, toured the Seattle Underground, took a bay cruise to the Tillicum Village Island, and explored the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Pike's Place Market, Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum. Saturday, the Jazz Band, Concert Band and SHHS Symphonic Choir had marvelous performances at the Heritage Festival. At the awards ceremony on Saturday night, we learned that the JHS Jazz Band won 1st place in their division, and that the JHS Concert Band received a gold rating (which is the highest rating they could have received). The SHHS Symphonic Choir also earned 3rd place in their division! What success!