(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
In another stunning performance, the WSHS Marching Band took home preliminary honors, placing first in the Preliminary competition. The percussion (drum line and "pit") took the "High Percussion" caption award in BOTH the preliminary and finals competition, impressively topping even the more sophisticated "Open" class larger bands. If you can join us for the final competition of the year, please do come down to the University of Oregon to cheer on the WSHS Marching Band!! See next article for more information on the event.
University of Oregon's "Festival of Bands" Competition and Rehearsal Information Saturday (November 1st)
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley, U of O Band Web site)
The weather doesn't look like it will be as cooperative as the several competitions before, but all competitors will have the same disadvantage with the expected rain (see NOAA forecast info in next article). The band has been practicing hard on this week's "days off" and will have one final run at the football game this Friday night (also slated as "Seniors Night"). The students already have their call times for the Friday rehearsal and game time call times; the call time for the Saturday competition will not be until 0900. It was originally stated as 0930, but the exact call time is subject to change to 0900. We had a lucky draw and the band's first performance in prelimaries isn't until 4:44 p.m.. Below are some useful links to the University of Oregon site specifically for the "Fessss-tival of Bands".
Schedule of Band Performances: http://www.uoregon.edu/~music/downloads/band/Competetion%20Schedule.pdf
Main Page for Festival of Bands (prices, etc): http://www.uoregon.edu/~music/AcademicStudies/Ensembles/AthleticBands/fobabout.htm
- Friday, October 31st, @ ~1500 and 1530—Call times for most band members—warm up for football game, final rehearsal
- Saturday, November 1st Band Call Times TBD, but plan on 0900—bus and load information TBD by Band Directors
(Contributor: Jesse Seeley)
Below is a snapshot of what is forecast from NOAA (as of 2127, 30 October). If you'd like an up-to-the-minute update for yourself as we approach the competition, go to www.noaa.gov and enter in the zip code 97403 (for the U of O area) in the upper-left to get a forecast.
Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south southwest. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Saturday: Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 60. South southeast wind
between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South wind between 10 and 17 mph,
with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.
Picture of the Week
(Contributor: Joe Gottsch)
Judgment Day — With one of the field judges right on the spot, there is little room for error on the "visuals" portion by the Color Guard in yet another of their precise movements, colorful, and outstanding performances.
If you'd like to see more pictures, please visit WestSidePhoto.net and check out the other band and sporting events.
Auction—Sold Out!
(Contributor: Scotti Rylands)
Looks like tickets are sold out (if you missed out and really want to go, let me know, there may be some tickets available but not at specific tables). Music Boosters has three tables this year that is 1 more than last year. Thanks everyone!! That is great! However, we are still in need of donations, big or small—all are appreciated. Just e-mail Scotti at ndrsmom@comcast.net or give her a call at (503) 269-0887. The deadline for items to be considered for verbal auction is the 6th (Scotti needs them by that date) for the silent auction the 13th. We have some great auction items, about 5 or 6 right now, let's shoot for 10.
We still need a few volunteers to help set up the morning of the auction from about 8am-11am, parents and or students are welcome. Please let Scotti know if you can help. Thank everyone!!!
Wreath Sales Still Ongoing—Deadline Extended Past October 31st
(Contributor: Sheila Muller)
Since the short school week due to conferences, the sale and collection activity will be extended until Monday. Parents are welcome to contact me over the weekend if they prefer to drop orders off to me. Otherwise they need to be in the band box by end of school Monday. If you send out an email in the next few day, please pass on the information. I can be reached at (503) 364-4760 or email at mullersg@comcast.net
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