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Updated: October 21, 2020
-Percussion In-Person Rehearsals Are Now Running!
-Please read letter from BSD Music Supervisor Re: Returning to In-Person Band Below
and order your PPE for band ASAP.
-A fun presentation for all of our THS music families!
- THS Band Video AND Band Awards Videos Posted HERE
-*PARENTS* Sign-Up for Email/News HERE!
Updated: October 21, 2020
-Percussion In-Person Rehearsals Are Now Running!
-Please read letter from BSD Music Supervisor Re: Returning to In-Person Band Below
and order your PPE for band ASAP.
-A fun presentation for all of our THS music families!
- THS Band Video AND Band Awards Videos Posted HERE
-*PARENTS* Sign-Up for Email/News HERE!
Percussion In-Person Rehearsals!
Now Meeting on Tuesdays Weekly! See Mr. Rodriguez. Mr. Johnson, or Mr. Pellegrino for more information!
All students must complete the screening document below within 1 hour of attending rehearsal.
All students must complete the screening document below within 1 hour of attending rehearsal.
| band_rehersal_pre-screen_sign.pdf |
Letter Re: Returning To Band
www.broadwayreliefproject.com/instrumentalistmask
Band Families,
In the band community, there is an ongoing study regarding the spread of aerosol particles created while playing wind instruments and how to mitigate and reduce that spread. Below are several links to the study if you would like to read the information.
ROUND ONE PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ROUND TWO PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
The study gives some simple guidance that effectively reduces the spread of aerosol particles while playing instruments through face masks for the musicians and fabric covers for the instruments. We will be taking advantage of it this year as a best practice in our band classrooms. These instrument covers are able to be bought or made. Attached are guides on how to make the instrument covers or places they can be purchased.
Potential Sources for Purchasing Your Instrument Cover:
Seavine
McCormicks
Crown Store
FJM
These sources are not exhaustive and these products are relatively new to the market. If you find another source, please contact your school band director and they will help verify the company’s reputation within the band community.
In addition to the covers, all wind students will need to wear masks during class. These masks should be only used in band class for instrument playing and will have a small slit/cut to allow for mouthpiece usage. The BSD will be supplying one instrument mask per player, but students are welcome to provide their own if they would like. Flute masks must have side access, whereas all other wind players will need front access. Here are some useful visuals to help.
Information on Making Your Instrument Cover:
Brass - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1THgkE0H-bt05dG1bahMy7XPXS4ge4DLi/view
Woodwinds, minus Flutes - http://www.unitedsound.org/mask
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Edit: The following portion is for flutes, which was not originally part of the BSD music department letter:
Flutes: Made by one of our very own Timberline band parents, thank you so much Britiney Slaughter!
Flute Bag Part 1: https://youtu.be/QYJN52eYWB8
Flute Bag Part 2: https://youtu.be/FE8bYnyjbtI
Flute Mask Part 1: https://youtu.be/16NBadu9k7k
Flute Mask Part 2: https://youtu.be/KRfL6EDSeNY
Flute Mask Part 3: https://youtu.be/qFaxJZ_FVAk
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Please note - you should NOT use a stretchy material if at all possible for the fabric part of the cover as this significantly reduces efficacy per the CSU study. You should use a non-stretchable material and make the cover 2 layers instead of just a single layer. Make it wider than the bell of the instrument then use elastic in order to create the “stretch” to fit over the bell.
If there are any families interested in making instrument covers for other students, please let your band director know and they will fill you in on what specific instrument covers are needed. Alternatively, if you are willing to donate money for the purchase of an instrument cover for a student in need, please do so by donating to the Boise Schools Foundation Music Account. They can be reached at 208-854-4065.
Please contact your school band director for any other questions or information.
Band Families,
In the band community, there is an ongoing study regarding the spread of aerosol particles created while playing wind instruments and how to mitigate and reduce that spread. Below are several links to the study if you would like to read the information.
ROUND ONE PRELIMINARY INFORMATION ROUND TWO PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
The study gives some simple guidance that effectively reduces the spread of aerosol particles while playing instruments through face masks for the musicians and fabric covers for the instruments. We will be taking advantage of it this year as a best practice in our band classrooms. These instrument covers are able to be bought or made. Attached are guides on how to make the instrument covers or places they can be purchased.
Potential Sources for Purchasing Your Instrument Cover:
Seavine
McCormicks
Crown Store
FJM
These sources are not exhaustive and these products are relatively new to the market. If you find another source, please contact your school band director and they will help verify the company’s reputation within the band community.
In addition to the covers, all wind students will need to wear masks during class. These masks should be only used in band class for instrument playing and will have a small slit/cut to allow for mouthpiece usage. The BSD will be supplying one instrument mask per player, but students are welcome to provide their own if they would like. Flute masks must have side access, whereas all other wind players will need front access. Here are some useful visuals to help.
Information on Making Your Instrument Cover:
Brass - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1THgkE0H-bt05dG1bahMy7XPXS4ge4DLi/view
Woodwinds, minus Flutes - http://www.unitedsound.org/mask
______
Edit: The following portion is for flutes, which was not originally part of the BSD music department letter:
Flutes: Made by one of our very own Timberline band parents, thank you so much Britiney Slaughter!
Flute Bag Part 1: https://youtu.be/QYJN52eYWB8
Flute Bag Part 2: https://youtu.be/FE8bYnyjbtI
Flute Mask Part 1: https://youtu.be/16NBadu9k7k
Flute Mask Part 2: https://youtu.be/KRfL6EDSeNY
Flute Mask Part 3: https://youtu.be/qFaxJZ_FVAk
______
Please note - you should NOT use a stretchy material if at all possible for the fabric part of the cover as this significantly reduces efficacy per the CSU study. You should use a non-stretchable material and make the cover 2 layers instead of just a single layer. Make it wider than the bell of the instrument then use elastic in order to create the “stretch” to fit over the bell.
If there are any families interested in making instrument covers for other students, please let your band director know and they will fill you in on what specific instrument covers are needed. Alternatively, if you are willing to donate money for the purchase of an instrument cover for a student in need, please do so by donating to the Boise Schools Foundation Music Account. They can be reached at 208-854-4065.
Please contact your school band director for any other questions or information.
From the THS Performing Arts Faculty to you All!
All sounds (all instruments, vocals, backing, etc.) were arranged and performed by your THS Performing Arts Faculty. Enjoy!
Percussionists: Email From Mr. Johnson
Greetings Percussionists,
We are going to start rehearsals for battery percussion this semester, we will be working on building a strong foundation of technique and percussion vocabulary.
Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure safety and social distancing guidelines will be followed at all times before, during and after the rehearsal process.
We will most likely be splitting the batter into sections in order to maintain low levels of individuals being present at rehearsal, this will probably consist of an upper battery and bass drum sectional.
We will be scheduling these rehearsals soon and we appreciate your patience as we navigate these times while trying to provide you with the best experience possible.
Thank you and can't wait to get started!
--
Bryan Johnson
Percussion Instructor
Timberline Bands
Percussion Caption Supervisor
Armada Corps Inc.
cav125.bj@gmail.com
We are going to start rehearsals for battery percussion this semester, we will be working on building a strong foundation of technique and percussion vocabulary.
Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure safety and social distancing guidelines will be followed at all times before, during and after the rehearsal process.
We will most likely be splitting the batter into sections in order to maintain low levels of individuals being present at rehearsal, this will probably consist of an upper battery and bass drum sectional.
We will be scheduling these rehearsals soon and we appreciate your patience as we navigate these times while trying to provide you with the best experience possible.
Thank you and can't wait to get started!
--
Bryan Johnson
Percussion Instructor
Timberline Bands
Percussion Caption Supervisor
Armada Corps Inc.
cav125.bj@gmail.com
2020 THS Marching Ensemble Leadership/Band Council Roster
Dear applicants, thank you for your enthusiasm and willingness to serve the THS band program. We had a record number of applicants, even given the current circumstances. I am truly, genuinely proud of each of you for applying! The decisions were very difficult, as always, because we have so many wonderful students and there were so many factors to take into consideration. We have also added and modified some positions this year to increase leadership opportunities and fill some areas in need for our program as we grow. If you were not selected for a position, please consider leading the ensemble in some capacity, such as applying for band council representative, or a crew leader position. Those positions are also incredibly important to our success! If you have questions or are seeking feedback, please contact me and I will be happy to go through anything with you that you'd like. Take care, everyone!
2020-20201 Extra-Curricular Audition Information
Join the 2020 Color Guard!!
Wind Symphony Recordings - March 2020
| ths_wind_symphony_-_english_folk_song_suite_i._march_-_seventeen_come_sunday.mp3 |
| ths_wind_symphony_-_english_folk_song_suite_ii._intermezzo_-_my_bonny_boy.mp3 |
| ths_wind_symphony_-_english_folk_song_suite_iii._march_-_songs_from_somerset.mp3 |
English Folk Song Suite, by Ralph Vaughan Williams:
I. March - Seventeen Come Sunday
II. Intermezzo - My Bonny Boy
III. March - Folk Songs from Somerset
Sound Off, by John Philip Sousa
I. March - Seventeen Come Sunday
II. Intermezzo - My Bonny Boy
III. March - Folk Songs from Somerset
Sound Off, by John Philip Sousa
| ths_wind_symphony_-_sound_off_by_john_philip_sousa3.mp3 |
A Special Message from Dr. Tim for Music Students
THS Repeats as D-III Champions!
Results:
5A-Large Division:
4th Place Auxiliary
Best Percussion
Best Music Performance
Best Visual Performance
Best General Effect
1st Place Overall
Sweepstakes:
Mel Shelton Award for Sweepstakes Music (competition top music score)
1st Place Overall Sweepstakes (competition top score) - The Traveling Trophy!
5A-Large Division:
4th Place Auxiliary
Best Percussion
Best Music Performance
Best Visual Performance
Best General Effect
1st Place Overall
Sweepstakes:
Mel Shelton Award for Sweepstakes Music (competition top music score)
1st Place Overall Sweepstakes (competition top score) - The Traveling Trophy!
THS Three-Peats as Treasure Valley Festival of Bands Sweepstakes Winners!
Caldwell Competition Picture Order Forms
| band_competition_order_form.pdf |
| band_competition_order_form_1_up.pdf |
Donate to THS Band Program!
THS Golf Scramble, September 22, 2018
A Good Read for Band Parents and Families!
