IT’S GAME WEEK, HAWKS! I’m so excited for our first “real” home football game in almost 23 months to occur this Friday, September 17!  Since this is the first home football game for over half of our students, I wanted to go over the gameday schedule and procedures.  We went over these in class today, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to loop parents in as well!  🙂 3:30 – School Ends Students are welcome to hang out in the band room when school ends if they do not have a ride home or back to the high school.  This is a good time to eat an early dinner (bring one with you or have a parent drop one off… Read More »Home Football Game Details

Hello Band Students and Parents! Over the past week, members of the Student Band Council called all new and returning band members to remind them about band camp and get an RSVP.  Please click here to confirm your availability and information for band camp.  The form is editable, so if your information is not correct please update it accordingly.  I would appreciate you doing so as soon as possible.  If you notice a friend on the list has not responded, please help us out by contacting them.  If you are receiving this email but have decided not to continue with band this year (and I hope that’s not the case), please let me know so that I can remove you from our mailings… Read More »Band Camp Details

Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band Audition Results – The roster for next year’s Wind Ensemble can be found here.  The roster for next year’s Jazz Band can be found here.  We still have some CRITICAL openings in both bands, including clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and bass.  If you are interested in auditioning for a vacant spot please let me know.  You will be expected to do your audition after the first day of band camp Monday, August 16.  The audition material can be found in the Audition Information tab at www.hockinsonmusic.com.  I want to stress that just because you audition does NOT mean you are automatically in the group.  You will need to practice this summer.  I recommend private lessons (for everyone, actually) if doable.  Please email me if you have any questions. Band Camp and Calendar for Next Year – Please make sure… Read More »Summer Reminders

Dear HHS Band Students and Parents, While this year has certainly been far from normal, I am excited to officially let you know that we do have a few performances and important dates on the calendar in these last 8.5 weeks of school that we are preparing for.  As with everything during this pandemic plans could change in the interim, so for now my information will be general.  More information on each of these events will be shared when we are closer to the events, but for now I wanted you to make sure you marked your calendars and planned accordingly. Wind Ensemble Auditions – May 3-7 Click here for details on Wind Ensemble auditions. Click here to sign up for… Read More »Important Band Events Coming Up! Add To Calendar!