2011-2012 Archived web information
January 2012
Stadium Echoes
Hanford High School’s Stadium Echoes Music Concert is being featured on public access cable TV channels thru February 17. The cablecast schedule is:
Richland channel 13 -
Saturdays 10:00 am
Sundays 10:00 am
Mondays 7:00 pm
Tuesdays 5:00 pm
Kennewick channel 13 / West Richland - Richland channel 99 -
Sundays 2:00 pm
Mondays 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00 pm
Need an accompaniest?
Check the HMA page
Music Fees due Jan 13
Just a reminder that 1st & 2nd quarter music fees are now due. You can check your outstanding fees by logging into CHARMS with your student ID. If you have any trouble accessing CHARMS or have questions about your account, please contact me right away. All fees are due this week.
If student fees are not paid up by Friday, Jan 13 then money owed becomes a fine through the district and you will receive a bill instead of a report card. I want to give you early notice of this so that if there are any problems with your account we can address them this week.
Remember, if you still owe $25 for a dress rental that amount is payable by separate check to the HMA. All other fees are to be paid to the RSD book keepers. You can help speed up the book keeping by letting the RSD book keepers know for what fee the funds are meant.
Finally, many of you have credit in your charms accounts that can be used toward fees. Feel free to use these fundraising funds in combination w/ your payments. Email with any questions.
The Legendary Count Basie Jazz Orchestra directed by Dennis Mackrel to perform in Art Fuller Auditorium at Kennewick High School on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, at 7:00PM.
The “Swingingest Band in all the Land,” winner of 17 Grammy awards and 20 Downbeat and Jazz Times polls is brought to the Tri Cities by the Hanford and Kennewick High School Instrumental Music Departments.
The Hanford and Kennewick High School Music Departments are proud to announce their partnership with Dennis Mackrel and the Legendary Count Basie Jazz Orchestra. Directors Kevin Swisher and Chris Newbury (Hanford) and Brent Steinert (Kennewick) are thrilled to provide this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local students and the South-Eastern Washington community.
The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 28th, 2011, in Art Fuller Auditorium at Kennewick High School. The concert begins at 7:00PM and doors will open approximately 30 minutes earlier. All seating will be reserved and prices range from $20 to $45. Tickets are available online through Brown Paper Tickets (www.brownpapertickets.com). Refreshment and concession will be available during intermission and will support both schools' music booster organizations. Group tickets are available through Hanford Band Director Kevin Swisher: kevin.swisher@rsd.edu.
About the Count Basie Jazz Orchestra
William Count Basie started the Count Basie Orchestra in 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. Within a year, America was listening in on popular radio shows throughout the country to the “All American Rhythm Section,” and what would become “The Swingingest Band in All the Land!” A phenomena was born in 1935 that is still going strong today.
Since Basie’s passing in 1984, Thad Jones, Frank Foster, Grover Mitchell, Bill Hughes, and Dennis Mackrel have led the Count Basie Orchestra and maintained it as one of the elite performing groups in jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra has won 17 Grammys and 20 Downbeat and Jazz Times polls—more than any other big band. To learn more, visit their website at www.basieband.com.
Concert on DVD
The jazz concert with Ryan Montana was professionally video taped and is now available on DVD for just $5! To get your copy email Tracey Lofton at tlmlofton@yahoo.com
Congratulations Members of Washington All-State Marching Band:
Camren BleilerCheyenne Griffiths
Katie McTighe
Courtney Olsen
Tyler Willis
These students will rehearse in Feb, April and May with UW Athletic Band
Director Brad McDavid and our own Kevin Swisher as Assistant Director.
Kristen Swisher is Guard Instructor for the 300 member band. They will
travel to Hawaii June 6-11 to perform at the USS Arizona Memorial at
Pearl Harbor and in the King Kamehameha Parade.
http://www.waallstatemarchingband.org/staff.html
Please congratulate these students and Kevin & Kristen Swisher on being
selected for this honor.
December 2011
Annual Pasta Dinner
Save the Date! The annual Pasta Dinner is on February 11, 2012, 5:30-7 pm. This is between the matinee and evening performances of The Music Man. Dinner will be served by musician wait-staff, complete with live music accompaniment, in the Hanford High School commons.
Ticket prices are: Adult, 11 & up $8.00, ages 5-10 are $5.00, and 4 and under are free.
Volunteers needed: Ticket maker, Ticket distributer, Flyer design, Flyer distribution, Advertisement,
Parent volunteers needed for event night:
Kitchen Lead at event
Student Lead at event
6 Parents needed for food prep, set-up 3-4:30
Adult ticket takers 4:45-7:00
8 Adults to help with serving 5:30- 7:00
5 Adults to help with clean-up 6:45- 8:00
Please contact Tracey Lofton at tlmlofton@yahoo.com to help.
This event sponsored in part by Dr. Scott Ostler, Fear the Ponytail, & Winco Foods. Contact Tracey to sponsor breads, salads, cheeses...
November 2011
National Certification
Congratulations to five District teachers who have earned certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), the highest credential in the teaching profession:
Kim Arthur, Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Carri Rose, Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Cathy Kuwamoto, Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Kevin Swisher, Hanford High School
Kitty Wegener, Tapteal Elementary School
More info at: www.rsd.edu/articles/five-teachers-earn-national-certification.html
All-State musicians announced
Congratulations to the HHS students chosen to participate in the 2011-12 All-State Bands, Orchestras and Choirs. These outstanding musicians will perform at the Washington Music Educators Association annual conference in Yakima this February.
All-State Choir
Olga Laskin, Alto
Tyler Zirker, Tenor
All-State Concert Band
Hannah Hatchell, Flute
Randi Bowmann, Clarinet
Hannah Mowry, French Horn
Danielle Bowman, French Horn
Tyler Salyer, Tuba
All-State Jazz Band
Sam Haigh, Trombone
All-State Symphony Orchestra
Geoff McKay, Trumpet
Kevin Swisher to present at WMEA
Kevin Swisher, Hanford High School band director, has been selected to present a workshop at the Washington Music Educators Association annual conference this February. Swisher will present “Creating Performance Opportunities with Professionals”.
“I’ve had colleagues in other districts ask me why Hanford High does so many guest artist concerts each year,” says Swisher. “Our students benefit greatly when they’re able to work closely with excellent professional musicians.”
Photos
Reminder...
Next Tuesday, November 22nd individual and group photos will be taken during class.
All Jazz Bands, Symphonic, Concert, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Choir students will need to bring their concert attire to school.
Please complete the order form envelope and return it with your purchase on that day.
Thank You
October 2011
Last weekend for poinsettia sales
Poinsettia orders and money are due to the Bookkeeping Office on Monday, October 31st. This is the last weekend for sales. Order forms are available on Charms.
Delivery date is scheduled for November 29th. If you are available to help sort and distribute, please contact Holly McTighe 628-3095.
Photos
Individual and Group Photos of Marching Band will be taken on Tuesday Nov. 1 from 5:45 - 7:30 pm. Please arrive dressed in your Concert Attire: Concert Band: Black & white nice dress clothes, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble: long black dresses for girls or tuxedos for boys.
Individual and group photos for Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble will be Nov 22 Students will need to bring their concert attire to school that day.
revised
Individual and Group Photos of Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble will be taken on Tuesday Nov. 1 from 5:45 - 7:30 pm. Please arrive dressed in your Concert Attire: Concert Band: Black & white nice dress clothes, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble: long black dresses for girls or tuxedos for boys.
Puget Sound Festival of Bands
"Hanford Marching Band & Color Guard gave an awesome performance at
Puget Sound Festival of Bands. Twenty nine bands competed in Everett on
Sat. October 22, 2011. They tied with Mead HS of Spokane for Third
Place and won Best Color Guard of the entire competition! A first time
accomplishment for both band and color guard. Congratulations to our
students and thank you to our teachers, coaches and many parent volunteers."
Yakima Harvest Festival
Hanford High School Marching Band and Color Guard competed at the 2011 Harvest Festival of Bands at Zaephel Stadium in Yakima on October 15. This was the first time that the school has competed in the AAA-Open division, the division for bands with over 100 members (that's the big boys!) Hanford placed 1st among 5 schools in the division and overall won the 2nd place award. We were about 3 points from taking first place, Wenatchee High School. This was the best finish of any Tri-City school, although Pasco, Chiawana, Kennewick, and Kamiakin did make finals too. The Color Guard, coached by Kristin Swisher and Loralee Newbury finished 1st place in the both preliminary competition and finals. Also, the band received 1st place in the Percussion Caption for AAA-Large Bands and 1st place in marching for AAA-Large Bands. This was the highest finals score Hanford has posted at this festival 86.90, and 2nd place is the highest Hanford has ever placed. WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!
AAA-Large Band First Place Winner: Hanford HS Falcon Marching Band!
With a score of 86.9
Best Auxillary,
Best Marching and,
Best Percussion
State graduation requirements & budgeting
At the Oct 4 HMA meeting a Richland School Board member presented some information about the state graduation requirements and state budget allocations for K-12 education. We'd like to share this information with the entire Hanford music community and have provided it along with contact information and links to additional resources. Follow this link to learn more...
Holiday Poinsettia Fundraiser 2011
Dear Parents,
Our music students have the opportunity to participate in another fundraising event. From October 13th to October 31st, they may pre-sell beautiful poinsettia plants in a 6-inch covered pot, ordered from a nursery in Sunnyside. They are available in red, white or pink for $10 per plant. Students will receive $3 per plant sold deposited into their music accounts.
Checks must be made out to RSD. All orders and money need to be submitted to the HHS bookkeeping office no later than Oct. 31st. Delivery and pick-up will be after school until 5:30 p.m. on November 29th. Volunteers are needed for sorting in the afternoon, Nov. 29th. Download ORDER FORM
Thank you for your support. Please e-mail Kevin Swisher at Kevin.Swisher@rsd.edu or Holly McTighe at Holly.McTighe@frontier.com with any questions or to volunteer.
Awards: Cavalcade of Bands
The Hanford High School Marching Band and Color Guard competed at the 2011 Cavalcade of Bands on October 1. This was the first time that the school competed in the AAA-Open division, the division for bands with over 100 members. HHS placed 4th among 5 schools in the AAA-Open division, and posted a Finals score of 77.63, the highest score in school history.
HMA’S ANNUAL SIDE OF BEEF RAFFLE
Dear Parents:
Our Music Students are going to begin selling Raffle Tickets for a side of beef, cut, wrapped, and delivered to the winner’s home (granted that they don’t live too far away). Each Ticket is to be sold for $5.00 and the students make $2.50 profit for each ticket they sell. Tickets will be checked out by Mr. Swisher anytime he is available starting on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Students are responsible for selling the tickets checked out or returning the tickets to Mr. Swisher by Friday, December 9, 2011.
If a student receives donations in lieu of a ticket purchase, half will go to HMA and half will be placed in the students CHARMS account. When turning in your sales, please include Raffle Ticket Stubs, money received, (keep donation money separate), double-check that all funds are included in your envelope to match the ticket sales, then write the students name and “Beef Raffle” on the envelope. This will expedite processing and will be greatly appreciated! Any student who fails to return tickets or damages their tickets will be charged $5.00 for each ticket.
This is a Hanford Music Association Fundraiser and no money is to be turned into the Bookkeeping office. In order to check out tickets, students must fill out and return a purple Permission to Participate in School Fund Raisers form. Checks for the tickets can be made out to HMA and all money is to be returned to the locker in Mr. Swisher’s office by Friday, December 9th, 2011.
A Special Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hanna for donating the side of beef. If you have further questions, please email Kevin Swisher at Kevin.swisher@rsd.edu or Joyce Bowman, Beef Raffle Chairperson at jabcrown@frontier.com
Sincerely,
Kevin Swisher and Chris Newbury
New link - We've added a quick link to the Calendar of Events from the Charms menu. This link opens the public Calendar from Charms for quick access.
September 2011
YouTube video of the debut performance of Hanford HS Marching
Band's "Drum Circle". Composed by Chris Newbury and Russ Newbury.
Dress fee payable to HMA
Female music students that haven't paid their required Dress Rental Fee of $25.00 need to do so as soon as possible. Turn your $25.00 check, made out to HMA, directly to Mr. Swisher promptly in order to receive your dress. Due to situations in the past of non-payment, we've had to adapt a new policy regarding Dress Rentals. Therefore, those students who haven't paid their Dress Rental Fee before an upcoming musical performance, will not be able to perform without their appropriate Dress attire. Please double-check your accounts and make sure you have made this payment. Special thanks to Leslie Olds and her helpers for measuring and assigning dresses to our music students!
Learning from one of the best marimba players
http://www.rsd.edu/articles/learning-from-one-of-the-best-marimba-players.html
Music Fees
Music fees are due at the beginning of each quarter, unless specified differently for your music class. Fees are paid to the HHS bookkeeper, make checks payable to "RSD."
You can track your music fees and payments from CHARMS (see link from menu). Your password is your student ID number. Please log on to Charms to update your contact information, follow the music program calendar, download forms and itineraries, check your fees & payments, etc. NEW this year, you can also sync the calendar with your mobile device.
The CHARMS volunteer will make every effort to update fees and payments by the 15th and 30th of each month. If you have any questions email hhs.charms@yahoo.com. Include your student name in any email correspondence.
Inland NW Orchestra - Rhapsody in Blue
The Inland NW Orchestra will perform Rhapsody in Blue at the Hanford High Auditorium on Oct. 30, 4:00 pm. More information provided at www.inlandnorthwestmusicians.com
Introducing: A New Line of Band Apparel forHHS Band Students
T-Shirts...Short Sleeve (Purple or Black) - $12 each
Pep Band T-shirt (Purple required for all Pep Band Students) - $12 each
T-Shirts… Long Sleeve (Purple or Black) - $15 each
Hoodie Sweatshirt (Purple or Black) - $20 each
Polo Shirt (Logo embroidered over left chest, Purple or Black) - $20 each
Sizes available: S, M, L, XL. For sizes above XL, please include an extra $2.00 per item purchased.
Make Checks payable to: RSD (Richland School District)
Note: Pep Band T-Shirt has the “Flaming Basketball” design that was used last year. This T-Shirt is required for all Pep Band Students in the color of Purple. ORDER FORM attached
Welcome to Hanford High Music. We are excited to welcome many new students and their families to the programs here at Hanford. Have a great 2011-2012 school year!
August 2011
Macy's Shop for a cause UPDATE
URGENT UPDATE REGARDING MACY'S SHOP FOR A CAUSE FUNDRAISER, AUGUST 27, 2011
Thursday August 25, 2011: All Macy's Coupon Envelopes that were previously signed out need to be turned in today before your 2:45 p.m. Marching Band Rehearsal. Mrs. Bowman will be there to collect your money and any unsold Coupons.
URGENT NEED for Music Performers (Soloists, Small Groups, Singers) and Helpers (1 Parent and 1 Student)to staff the Macy's Fundraiser Table for various shifts during our Saturday, August 27th Fundraising Event. Sign up sheets are located on the white board in the HHS Band Room. Mrs. Bowman will pick those sheets up on Friday around 12:30 p.m. so be sure you're on there. Remember all students that participate during shifts will receive a portion of the Coupon Sales for that shift. IF YOU ARE "NOT" SIGNED UP FOR A SHIFT AHEAD OF TIME...YOU WILL "NOT" RECEIVE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS IF YOU JUST "SHOW UP" AT THE EVENT! Space is limited for this Fundraiser and we cannot have large numbers of Students milling around our area...sorry but this is the way we have to run this event.
If you have any questions, or aren't able to make it in for sign ups before the Friday, August 26th 12:30 p.m. cut-off time, you can call Mrs. Bowman at 509-948-6168 before 8:00 p.m. Friday to schedule a shift time. Hope to hear from you!
Marching Band T-shirt/sweatshirt orders
In the event you haven't received a copy of the Order Form for selecting your Marching Band 2011 T-Shirts/Hoodies, we've supplied a copy of this form online for your convenience. Just download it, read the instructions carefully (special notation on how to write in Marching Band Camp Student T-Shirt selection), and be sure to turn the Order Form and payment in to the HHS Bookkeeping Office on or before September 2, 2011.
Prices: T-Shirts are $12.00 each and the Sweatshirt/Hoodies are $20.00 each. If you need a size larger than XL, please add an additional $2.00 per item ordered.
Please make your check payable to: RSD
We've included a "receipt" section on the bottom of the Order Form for you write down what you ordered, then cut off and keep for your records. There has been confusion in the past over who ordered what color, size or item, and we'd like to try and remedy this from occurring again.
It's critical that we meet our September 2, 2011 deadline to ensure orders are turned in and processed promptly so we can have our T-Shirts/Hoodies before competition begins. Your promptness will be greatly appreciated.
Join the Group - unofficial marching band Facebook Group
Macy's Shop For A Cause Fundraiser
Sell 25% discount card to patrons for $5. The whole $5 sale price of the card goes into your student account. This is a great deal for Back to School shoppers!
Attached you will find specific information regarding the Macy's Shop For A Cause Fundraising event. This fundraiser is open to ALL Hanford High School Music Students. If you wish to participate, please see Mr. Swisher this week, because he has packets available in his office for checkout. This fundraiser runs until August 27th.
We also have been given a table for the August 27th Macy's Sale Event at the Columbia Center Mall. At this time, we are looking for students to sign up for specific times to perform and help earn more money towards their student accounts, by selling these tickets right there in the store! So encourage your students to get a few kids together and perform a few songs, we'll take singers too, or even soloists. All music students at Hanford are welcome to sign up. Proceeds made during their scheduled performance times will be divided equally between the performers and monies placed into their student accounts. The sign up sheet is located on the Bulletin Board outside of Swisher's Office.
Please note the attached file has 2 pages, first page for the fundraiser, second page is a sample of what our sign up sheet looks like for August 27th performances. Any questions regarding either of these activities can be directed to me, Joyce Bowman, at 509-948-6168. Thanks so much!
Marching Band Camp
Band Camp Overnight Retreat: Wednesday, August 10th, at 5:00 PM to Friday, August 12th at noon
Band Camp: Monday, August 15th, to Friday, August 19th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM battery and color guard sectionals
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM everyone (ends Friday after the BBQ)
Band Camp Parent BBQ and Performance: Friday, August 19th, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
What to Bring to the Retreat: Athletic clothes, Tennis Shoes, Flip-Flops, PJs, Sleeping Bag, Air Mattress (Optional), Instrument, Towel, Toiletries, DEODERANT, Sun Screen, WATER BOTTLE, Hat or Visor, Games (Optional)
Drum Corps International, Live Broadcast
Celebrate the world’s best drum corps in movie theatres this summer! NCM Fathom and Drum Corps International bring you DCI 2011: Big, Loud & Live 8 on the big screen for a one night marching music event. Watch as the finest compete in the 2011 World Championship Prelims, brought to you LIVE from the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. The event will be broadcast LIVE to movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, August 11. This is your opportunity to experience the best of the best as they battle for the title of World Champion!
Columbia Center Mall Regal Cinemas will be broadcasting Big, Loud and Live on Thurs Aug 11 starting at 3:30. More information at www.dci.org
Watch for HHS students Logan Hetzer and Tyler Salyer with the Cascades and HHS grad Stephen Grindel with the Boston Crusaders. (email website@hanfordmusic.org if you know of other HHS students involved in DCI.)
Dot Contracts are DUE!
The marching band students all need to have the Dot Contract filled out, signed and returned as soon as possible. Please return to Courtney Olsen (coco.olsen@gmail.com) on the leadership team. They should have been turned in during the last week of school, but only about 35 of 90+ are in. Marching Band members: Your Dot contract must be turned in as soon as possible so that the routine can be planned. Sign and return to Courtney TODAY!News regarding music classes
Mr. Gosney has released information that he has secured additional .2 staffing for the music department for next year from the district/school board! Jazz 3 will be moved into the school day (not zero hour) and a designated choir teacher will be hired. Sadly, JoLyn has only one open period in her schedule so she will not be able to take this position. A new person will come on board for this opportunity which will, in the long term, allow for the program to continue to grow beyond next year. The music department is the only HHS department to NOT experience a reduction in staffing for the upcoming year. Please thank Mr. Gosney for his dauntless efforts to maintain the outstanding quality music programs at HHS. Thanks to all for working together and especially, administration and directors for making this happen!
HMA Board
Marching Band Camp is scheduled for August 10-19
Summer Car Washes
Tell you fans, and car owners:
the summer car washes are scheduled for the following Saturdays, 9am-1pm
at the Ace Hardware on G-Way:
June 18
July 9
July 23
August 6
August 20
Students can earn some financial credit working at the summer car washes-put these fun fundraisers on your calendar!
MACY'S SHOP FOR A CAUSE FUNDRAISER
August 10th, 2011 through August 25th students will be selling "Macy's Shop for a Cause Tickets" for $5.00 each. Tickets entitle bearer to purchase Macy's in-store or on-line items at discounts of up to 25% off on August 27, 2011 (some restrictions apply). More information to follow.
