Upcoming Events
Concert Closet
Students and parents! If you have gently used concert black items you are willing to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. We are attempting to set up a Band Concert Closet for students to have access to concert black items if they are in need. We are accepting shirts, slacks, dresses, skirts, shoes, and the orange and black ties if you have extra (or are a graduating senior who does not wish to keep the tie). This is a parent booster-led effort - please reach out to Laura to make pick-up or drop-off arrangements. You can also bring items to our Band Boosters Parents’ meetings on second Tuesday of each month at 7pm during school year in the band room (see calendar for next upcoming meetings).
Scappoose HS Blanket Fundraiser
Scappoose Bands will be selling super soft Scappoose High School blankets at our winter band concert. Blankets measure 60x80 inches, and proceeds benefit the Scappoose Band program.
These would make an excellent holiday gift!
On sale Tuesday, December 16th at our winter concert. Come see us outside the high school auditorium before 7PM. Cash or checks accepted, checks payable to Scappoose High School with a memo of "Band Fundraiser".
Can't make the concert? Reach out to your friendly local band student for details on how to purchase, or email scappooseband@gmail.com.
See what the blankets look like HERE!
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
🎉Hooray! The World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser has arrived — prepare your tastebuds and your wallets! 🍫
Behold the legendary $1 per bar (a true bargain) or $60 per box (aka: “I promise I’ll sell these before I eat them”) 60-count Variety Pack! Sixty glorious bars. Six delicious flavors: Milk Chocolate, Almond, Caramel, Wafer, Crisp, and Dark Chocolate — basically the Avengers of candy. And yes, they practically sell themselves… assuming you don’t eat them all first.
For every box you sell, middle and high school students earn $23 toward their band trips — which means you’re technically fundraising and practicing self-control at the same time. Impressive.
Keep racking up those dollars for your May 2026 band adventures — Seattle for SMS and Canada for SHS! The more boxes you sell, the cheaper your trip becomes, and honestly… what better motivation is there than chocolate-powered travel?
How it all works: Students check out one box at a time from their band director, sell the chocolate, and return the money using the envelope included in the box—filled out completely. Once the envelope is turned in, the student is welcome to check out another box and keep the fundraiser rolling.
https://www.worldsfinestchocolate.com/about-us
OMEA District 3 Honor MS/HS Band
The 2026 OMEA District 3 Honor Band takes place at the Forest Grove High School from 8am-4pm on 1/9/26 and 1/10/26. For those who have never participated at the Honor Band rehearsals and performance, here are a few details about the event:
There are 15 OMEA regions in Oregon and our Scappoose Bands fall under District 3 (region that includes Washington County west of Hillsboro, as well as Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia and Yamhill Counties). Students get nominated by their school band director and auditions may be used to rank nominations (but are not required). Student selections are announced around November and the sheet music is given to students in December/January (usually 4 pieces for self-study; listening to YouTube recordings is encouraged). Transportation is provided by the Scappoose School District to bring students to and from rehearsals / concert. Families and friends are encouraged to attend the performance concert at the conclusion of the second day (middle school band plays first, followed by high school band). There is a small participation fee for each student ($35 in 2025) to cover the guest conductors.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
OMEA All-State MS/HS Band
All state districts participate at this event during an OMEA Conference in Eugene, OR, 1/15-18, 2026. Milddle and High School students must submit their application and audition materials via their band director by October 5th. Student selections are announced at the end of October and families/schools need to then complete registration and payment by November 1st. Sheet music is given to students usually in December or January. There are usually 5 pieces for self-study, and listening to YouTube recordings is encouraged. This is a 2-day event for the MS Band and Strings (Thursday and Friday) and HS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble (Sat and Sun) and 3-day event for HS Jazz Band (Thr, Fri, Sat). There is a small application fee ($17 for MS, $22 for HS) and once selected there is a registration fee ($275 for MS and $368 for HS) to cover guest conductors, sheet music, rehearsal and performance rentals, food and hotel lodging in Eugene, OR. Final performance concerts are held on Friday (MS Band, then MS Orchestra), on Saturday (Jazz HS Band) and Sunday (HS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble). Tickets to concerts are sold online (Jazz Band concert is free).
2026 All-State Audition Information can be found HERE.
OMEA State Composition MS/HS Contest
The purpose of an OMEA State Composition Contest is to promote music literacy, music theory, and music composition for students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Compositions may be written in any style or genre and for any solo or combination of instruments or voices (instrumental, choral/vocal, or electronic). Interested students must submit their application, their score and recording to their band director by November 1st.Compositions will be assessed based on the rubric found on the OMEA website and ranked by three (3) individual judges. Rankings will be compiled to determine the winners in each category. Winners will be notified in mid-December and recognized at the OMEA State Conference Banquet in Eugene, OR at the Graduate Hotel on Saturday, 1/17/26. Winners will receive a trophy in recognition of their achievement.
SMS plays at the OPE Commons
Scappoose Middle School Band plays at the Otto Peterson Commons on 1/27/26 from 1:15-2:30 pm.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
SMS band trip to Oregon Symphony
Scappoose Middle School will have field trip to the Oregon Symphony on 2/12/25 with lunch at Red Robins.
OMEA District 3 MS/HS Solo & Ensemble Festival
The OMEA District 3 Solo & Ensemble Festival happens at our Scappoose High School on Saturday, 2/28/26 from 8am-5pm. This annual event is for District 3 middle and high school students that are interested to perform a solo/ensemble piece. The band director helps with registration and music selection prior to the event. All performances are evaluated by a judge and scored against a rating system. Festival slots are 10 min per solo, trio and small ensemble. There is a small fee to participate in this event ($10-30 in 2025). Winners in the high school divisions compete at the State Festival in May 2026 at the Mt Hood Community College.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
OMEA District 3 HS Band Festival
The OMEA District 3 High SchoolBand Festival takes place at the Astoria High School on March 11, 2026 from 8am to 5pm. This all-day regional competitive event is organized by the OMEA for schools in the Northwestern Oregon region (WA County, Hillsboro, Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia and Yamhill). Scappoose Wind Ensemble performances get adjudicated by professional judges and qualifying scores can be considered for the OSAA State Band Championships in May 2026. Transportation for students is provided.
Mt Hood Band Festival
Mt. Hood Community College Band Festival takes place on March 13, 2026. There will be a clinic performance and sight-reading for the SHS Wind Ensemble. This festival is a state-qualifying event (not a competition against others), allowing bands to submit their qualifying performance scores for consideration in the tape pool for the OSAA State Band Championships in May 2026.
WGI Percussion Regional
Scappoose High School will be hosting the WGI Percussion Regional on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
** We will need volunteers to support this event. **
COWAPA Seaside Jazz Festival
Scappoose Jazz Band is participiating at the COWAPA Seaside Jazz Festival on Friday, April 3, 2026 during the Seaside Jazz & Blues 2026 Festival at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center.
COWAPA League HS Band Festival
Scappoose High School Wind Ensemble participates in the COWAPA League Band Festival on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Astoria High School.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
OMEA District 3 MS Band Festival
Scappoose Middle School Bands compete at the OMEA District 3 Middle School Band Festival. Location TBD sooner to date: Tillamook or Clatskanie. Transportation for students will be provided.
Jazz Festival at West Albany
Scappoose High School Jazz Band performs at the Jazz Festival at West Albany High School. Details TBD sooner to the date.
OMEA HS State Ensemble Championships
TENTATIVE - IF SHS STUDENT ENSEMBLES QUALIFY!
Qualifying Small Ensemble high school winners from the 15 OMEA districts compete at the Mt Hood Community College in this state competition.
OSAA HS State Solo Championships
TENTATIVE - IF SHS STUDENT SOLOS QUALIFY!
Qualifying high school solo winners from the 15 OMEA districts compete at PSU (Portland State University) in this state competition.
Spring SMS/SHS Band Concert
The Scappoose Middle School and High School Bands play at the Spring Concert at the Scappoose High School Auditorium for families, friends and the Scappoose community. The free concert start at 7pm.
State Jazz Band Championship
TENTATIVE - IS SHS JAZZ BAND QUALIFIES!
Winners from their divisions / qualifying pool scores compete at the championships at the Mt Hood Community College in this State competition in all categories.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
OSAA HS State Band Championships
TENTATIVE - IF SHS WIND ENSEMBLE QUALIFIES!
State High School Band Finals featuring all the 15 OMEA district band winners / qualifiers. OSAA stands for Oregon School Activities Association, and 4A is our school classification (size of band: mid-size school).
Victoria, BC HS Band Trip
Scappoose High School Bands will travel to Victoria BC to march at the Thrifty Foods 125th Anniversary Victoria Day Parade and participate at the Small Parade & Battle of the Bands & Drum Battle hosted by the University of Washington Drumline! There will be plenty of time for sightseeing as well!
Please start your Passport Application Process early! Columbia County Oregon online passport application can be started by clicking HERE. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after our return date.
A comprehensive Trip Information Packet—including the full itinerary, detailed descriptions of activities and sightseeing, and the complete payment schedule for the trip—is available HERE.
Please review, sign and return the following to Mr. LaGrone or BB President by 4/14/26:
District 3 Developing Band Festival
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION! Tentative SHS Concert Band performance.
Seattle, WA MS Band Trip
The Scappoose Middle School Bands will travel to Seattle and Tacoma area, WA for their 2026 overnight band trip. They will perform during a program called “Music in the Parks” and attend an awards ceremony at the Wild Waves theme and water park. This is an annual festival where student groups perform and then get to enjoy the park.
Dates: 5/29 & 5/30, 2026
A comprehensive Trip Information Packet—including the full itinerary, detailed descriptions of activities and sightseeing, and the complete payment schedule for the trip—is available HERE.
Please review, sign and return the following to Mr. LaGrone or BB President by 4/14/26:
Graduation 2026
Scappoose Bands play at the Class of 2026 GRADUATION on June 5th, 2026. Stay tuned for more information and the exact times as we get closer to the date. This is a change from last year, when graduation was on a Saturday.
Grand Floral Parade
Tentative plan to participate in the Grand Floral Parade in Portland, OR on Saturday, 6/6/226.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our last 2025/6 Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
Winter SMS/SHS Band Concert
The Scappoose Middle School and High School Bands play at the Winter Concert at the Scappoose High School Auditorium for families, friends and the Scappoose community. The free concert start at 7pm.
Tuba Christmas
This fun event is open to all SMS/SHS LOW BASS players: Tubas and Euphonium, plus trombone players who are willing to play BARITONE!
Experience the mighty sounds of big brass as nearly 300 tubas play in harmony while the crowd is invited to sing along. This live performance is one of the largest in the country with tuba participants travelling from all points of Oregon to join in this festive event with a crowd of thousands. Attending this seasonal performance is FREE for the public.
Registration to perform in Tuba Christmas is online only. To register to perform, CLICK HERE.
https://www.thesquarepdx.org/event/34th-annual-tuba-christmas-concert/
Jazz Ensemble @ The Lodge Food Carts
Jazz Band performs at the Lodge Carts in Scappoose on Friday, 12/12/25 from 5:30-7 pm. Student call time at 4:30 pm.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
Skyview Jazz Festival
Scappoose HS Jazz Band participates at the annual Skyview Jazz Festival at the Skyview High School in Vancouver, WA.
Please read more detailed information about this event and sign up for carpooling HERE.
For parents/chaperones who would like to watch the Festival, tickets are $10/adults and $5/students and will be sold at the door: https://www.svbd.org/jazz-festival
Brochure:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vYCeRmt5_49pql1iwppwPGl1xOlqIkfH/view
DrumLine @ Nike Cross Nationals Fundraiser
Scappoose Band Percussion & Drum Line will participate at the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) on Saturday, 12/6/25. This event is the ultimate cross country experience - individual and club qualifiers from eight regional championships compete to be crowned national champion. Our percussion and drum line will “cheer on”participants in this fun, outdoor morning fundraiser. Our goal is to use the funds raised to rebuild our band chimes.
Please read more detailed information about this event and sign up for carpooling HERE!
Location: Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, 14015 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR
WIBC Honor Band
The WIBC Honor Band is a prestigious annual event for high school musicians, hosted by the Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington. Students audition to be selected for one of four high school honor bands, where they rehearse with world-renowned guest conductors and perform at the convention. The clinic also includes a college honor band (WIBC U), concerts, and clinics for band directors.
PLAY-OFF POTENTIAL SHS Home Football Game
PENDING PLAY-OFF OFF GAME at McNabb Field, 7-9pm. Pep Band plays.
Band Booster Parent Meeting/Chaperone Mandatory Training
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. During this meeting, there will be a mandatory chaperone training for all middle and high school overnight band trip parent volunteers - if you plan to, or are thinking about chaperoning for the overnight band trips (Seattle for SMS and Victoria BC for SHS), please attend this important meeting. We will have a Google Meet set up for those who can’t attend in person.
PLAY-OFF POTENTIAL SHS Home Football Game
PENDING PLAY-OFF OFF GAME at McNabb Field, 7-9pm. Pep Band plays.
Veteran’s Day Breakfast
The Scappoose High School Bands & Percussion play during our annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast in the Scappoose High School Cafeteria.
Band Snack Shack
Band runs the Snack Shack during Astoria vs. Scappoose Boys Soccer.
Please sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AA22A6FCC70-58862318-band#/
SHS Home Football Game
SHS Football Home Game vs. Tillamook High School (Varsity) at McNabb Field and SHS Market 7-9pm. Pep Band plays.
Band Booster Parent Meeting
Please join us for our Band Booster Meeting in the SHS Band Room at 7pm. Come and support our amazing band program and learn how you can enhance the experience of all our band students and support our band director!
Engel's Evergreens Wreath Fundraiser
Wreath Fundraiser is underway! This is an individual account fundraiser.
SHS Home Football Game
7 mile WAR! SHS Football Home Game vs. St Helens High School (Varsity) at McNabb Field from 7-9pm. Pep Band plays.
Band Snack Shack
Band runs the Snack Shack during the Seaside vs. Scappoose Volleyball game.
Please sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AA22A6FCC70-58862318-band#/
River City Races Fundraiser
Our last River City Races Fundraiser this year!
Requires walking around and collecting money from race patrons for the 50/50 raffle, wearing your band shirt and hat to represent the Scappoose Bands. You will receive a voucher for food and a drink while working your shift. This event takes place at the raceway, next to the Columbia County Fairgrounds.
Must be 16 years of age or older.
The contact is Kyra Brinster (503-410-6044). Students get all supplies from Kyra when they arrive (tickets and starting money) and they have to return everything to Kyra at the end of their shift.
Please sign up below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AA22A6FCC70-58864889-river
SHS Homecoming
Scappoose High School Homecoming is on Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Pep Band plays.
2 pm - Homecoming Parade & Assembly (during school)
7 pm - Homecoming Home Game vs. Seaside High School & SHS Night Market
Band Snack Shack
Band runs the Snack Shack for Varsity Girls Soccer, 6-8pm at Scappoose High School McNabb Field. Seaside vs. Scappoose.
Please sign up bellow:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AA22A6FCC70-58862318-band#/
Band Snack Shack
Band runs the Snack Shack for Varsity Boys Soccer, 6-8pm at Scappoose High School McNabb Field. Gladstone vs. Scappoose.
Car Wash Fundraiser
Join us for our upcoming car wash fundraiser to support the Scappoose Band! This is a great opportunity to help raise funds while showing off your skills and enthusiasm. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for music as we scrub away dirt and raise money for our band program. Every car that rolls in represents a step toward funding new instruments, uniforms, and exciting events for our talented musicians. Let's come together as a community, make some shiny cars, and foster our band spirit! We can't wait to see you there!
Please use the Sign Up below to either volunteer for the event or to help provide supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-56380557-band
After you sign up, please read the Band Car Wash Guide HERE.
Mandatory Back to School “Band Edition” Night for Parents
SAVE THE DATE! All middle school and high school band parents - please join us for a mandatory BACK TO SCHOOL “BAND EDITION” NIGHT with Mr. LaGrone, Band Boosters and Student Council on 9/9/2025 from 6-7pm, followed by a Band Booster Parent Meeting. Location: Scappoose High School. Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to meeting all of you as we all support our Scappoose Bands for their 2025/6 school season!
SHS Home Football Game
Home Game vs. Baker High School at McNabb Field, 7-9pm. Pep Band plays.
Car Wash Fundraiser
Join us for our upcoming car wash fundraiser to support the Scappoose Band! This is a great opportunity to help raise funds while showing off your skills and enthusiasm. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for music as we scrub away dirt and raise money for our band program. Every car that rolls in represents a step toward funding new instruments, uniforms, and exciting events for our talented musicians. Let's come together as a community, make some shiny cars, and foster our band spirit! We can't wait to see you there!
Please use the Sign Up below to either volunteer for the event or to help provide supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-56380557-band
After you sign up, please read the Band Car Wash Guide HERE.
Car Wash Fundraiser
Join us for our upcoming car wash fundraiser to support the Scappoose Band! This is a great opportunity to help raise funds while showing off your skills and enthusiasm. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for music as we scrub away dirt and raise money for our band program. Every car that rolls in represents a step toward funding new instruments, uniforms, and exciting events for our talented musicians. Let's come together as a community, make some shiny cars, and foster our band spirit! We can't wait to see you there!
Please use the Sign Up below to either volunteer for the event or to help provide supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-56380557-band
After you sign up, please read the Band Car Wash Guide HERE.
Dairy Women's Booth
Volunteers needed Saturday July 19th!
We have signed up to work at the Dairy Women's booth at the Columbia County Fair from 1 pm - 7 pm. We will have two shifts, 1 pm - 4 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm.. This is a fundraiser for the general band fund. We will receive 15% of the sales plus all tips earned during our shift.
All volunteers will receive one fair entry ticket and an ice cream for after your shift.
You may sign up for either, or both shifts.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-56380587-columbia
Car Wash Fundraiser
Join us for our upcoming car wash fundraiser to support the Scappoose Band! This is a great opportunity to help raise funds while showing off your skills and enthusiasm. Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for music as we scrub away dirt and raise money for our band program. Every car that rolls in represents a step toward funding new instruments, uniforms, and exciting events for our talented musicians. Let's come together as a community, make some shiny cars, and foster our band spirit! We can't wait to see you there!
Please use the Sign Up below to either volunteer for the event or to help provide supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-56380557-band
River City Races Fundraiser
Requires walking around and collecting money from patrons for the 50/50 raffle. You will receive a voucher for food and a drink while working your shift.
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48AFA92AA7FCC61-56608801-river
HS Wind Ensemble 2025/6 Auditions
AUDITION DEADLINE EXTENDED to Thursday, 6/12/25! Last day to turn in audition recordings to Mr. LaGrone for the High School Wind Ensemble for 2025/6 school year! All 8th grade MS and all HS students who are interested in joining the HS Wind Ensemble must audition to be considered a spot in the band. Please email your cellphone recordings to rlagrone@scappoose.k23.or.us: 1. OMEA All-State Sympfonic Band Audition for your instrument and 2. Great Warm-Ups for ADVANCING BANDS: Concert B-flat, E-flat, and F-scales and Technique.