February 14, 2025 Update
Winter season is always a busy one for HMS and HHS Band students. Over the past couple months, students performed in the PLU Northwest High School Honor Band, Clark College Jazz Festival, and North County Honor Band (more below). Within the next month, musicians will also perform in the Jr. All-State Jazz Band, All-Northwest Honor Band, Clackamas Community College Band Festival, and Lower Columbia River Music Educators Association (LCRMEA) Festival.
Last weekend, 27 HHS students and 9 from HMS performed in the North County Honor Band held at HHS. These students were chosen by directors to perform alongside 106 additional musicians from 7 local high schools and 14 middle schools. The gala concert was beautiful, and included strong performance from HMS and HHS musicians. For those who missed it, view the high school performance here, and click here to view the middle school performance.
Great job, HSD Bands! Best of luck this Spring with your many upcoming competitions and performances!
January 2, 2025
This winter, 64 middle school students and 75 high school student musicians were selected to participate in the 2025 North County Honor Band. This year’s performance will take place on February 8 at 6 pm at Hockinson High School. The concert is free and open to the public.
The Honor Band program provides an incredible opportunity for young musicians to collaborate with peers, refine their skills, and perform under the direction of renowned conductors. A panel of local band directors screened middle and high school applications to select student participants for this prestigious event.
The program culminates in a public performance, where the students will perform challenging and diverse pieces.
The North County Honor Band recognizes the dedication and talent of student musicians at schools in Clark County, Washington. These students exemplify a commitment to musical excellence, made possible with the support of dedicated music educators and families.
“North County Honor Band is a team effort among band directors from smaller middle and high schools in Clark County. It gives talented student musicians the chance to experience playing in a high-level band,” said Corey McEnry, band director at Hockinson High School.
Student musicians in the ESD 112 region were also notified this month about selections to participate in the Lower Columbia River Music Educators Association Honor Band, Pacific Lutheran University Northwest High School Honor Band, Western International Band Clinic Honor Band, and the National Association for Music Education All-Northwest Honor Band.