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

Hello Band Families,   The HHS Music Boosters have requested amendments to the current Bylaws. A  special meeting has been scheduled for August 4th, 2020. This meeting will coincide with the currently scheduled monthly music booster meeting. A copy of the Current Bylaws, Proposed Changes to Bylaws, and Proposed Updated Bylaws are posted below for your review. Membership will vote on the approval of these amended bylaws during the August 4th, 2020, special meeting.   Current Bylaws Proposed Changes To Bylaws Proposed Updated Bylaws   Thank you for your time, HHS Music Boosters — HHS Music Boosters Club PO Box 1193 Brush Prairie, WA 98606 hockinsonmusicboosters@gmail.com

Dear Current and Future HHS Band Students and Parents, The schedule of events for band next year has been completed and can be found here.  Please be sure to plug these dates into your family calendar now and let me know if you have any questions.  The Google calendar on the website will be updated in the coming days to reflect these dates.  Incoming freshmen, all of you are either in Symphonic Band or Percussion Ensemble so your only need to pay attention to those dates. The document also contains information about our summer Band Camp August 17-21 from 9am to 4pm at HHS (as well as Saturday, August 15 from 9 to 4 for drumline).  All students need to attend this event. I realize that there are still a lot of unknowns… Read More »Band Camp and 2020-2021 Calendar of Events