Post date: Mar 10, 2016 2:25:07 PM

This year's music festivals are underway and Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble are hard at work preparing for their appearances. Mr. McFadden may need volunteers to chaperone and help haul equipment to some performances - watch your email and Facebook for requests.

Wind Ensemble

Friday, March 11

George Fox University Band Festival 

Newburg

Students dismissed 4th period: 2:15 pm 

Bus loads: 2:45 pm @ Grant

Performance: 6:15 pm

Sight Read: 6:45 pm

Bus loads: 7:15 pm @ George Fox

Back at Grant: 8:15 pm

Tuesday, April 12

PIL Festival

Madison HS

Times: TBA

Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, March 12

Instrumental Jazz Festival-

Clackamas Community College 

Niemeyer Center

Call at CCC: 10 am 

If Jazz Ensemble qualifies for finals, they will also play that evening.

Thursday, April 14

University of Portland Jazz Festival

Chiles Center

Times: TBA

If you have questions, please contact Mr. McFadden at bmcfadden@pps.net.

BAND BOOSTERS MEET NEXT TUESDAY 

We've moved our meeting location this month just for fun! Please come to our next Band Booster meeting, Tuesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm at McMenamins on Broadway, 1504 NE Broadway (at NE 15th Ave). We'll get an update from Mr. McFadden and discuss plans for upcoming events and activities. We're looking for next year's boosters board members - please invite incoming 8th grade families and join us to help support Grant band! 

EARLY SPRING CONCERT ON MARCH 17

Symphonic Band, Jazz Lab, Percussion Ensemble and String Orchestra will perform on Thursday, March 17 for the Early Spring Concert. Grant's men's and women's choirs will add their voices to this enjoyable evening. Call time is 6 pm for a 7 pm performance in the Grant auditorium.