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Annual Dinner Dance and Auction
Friday,
February 3rd
Don't wait until the last minute. Get the best seating now! The last day to purchase tickets has been extended until Tuesday, January 31.
The Lancer AM Jazz Band really swung at the holiday concert in December, and you can expect to hear more hot vibes at the Annual Dinner Dance and Auction on Friday February 3rd at the Grand Vista Hotel in Simi Valley. 
Come to listen. Come to dance! The bar opens at 6:30 PM for cocktails. Dinner will be served at 7:15 PM. Tickets are $35 per person or $240 for a table of 8. You may pay by cash or check or pay online through Acceptiva. See attached flyer for details.
- Buy Tickets Online for our Dinner Dance and Auction via Acceptiva
- Pay via Cash or Check - Please place your payment in the "white box" with the words "Attention: Dinner Dance written on the envelope.
Directions and Information: The Grand Vista Hotel is located at 999 Enchanted Way in Simi Valley.
All proceeds benefit the TOHS Band Program.
Congratulations, 20 TOHS Band Members Selected to
Ventura County Honor Band
20 TOHS Band Student were selected for the Ventura County Honor Band. The concert will be held at Buena High School on Friday, February 24 at 7:00 PM.
95 students were selected from 220 who auditioned on Tuesday, January 10.
Students Representing Thousand Oaks High School:
- Garen Alexander(Tenor Sax), Anthony Alvidrez (Bass Clarinet), James Ardnt (Tuba),
- Sandy Babich (Tuba), Spencer Barrett (Trumpet), Jaclyn Belleville (Oboe),
- Kingsley Hickman (Bari Sax), Sam Jansen (Clarinet), Karen Jiang (Clarinet),
- Everett Kelly (Trumpet), Daniel Luo (Tenor Sax), Anna Martone (Flute),
- Dylan McKenna (Bass Clarinet), Tommy Militello (French Horn),
- Sophie Ormond (Clarinet), Henry Piper (Percussion), Brittany Salyers (Clarinet),
- Chris Shaffe(Alto Sax), Isabel Sublette (Bassoon), Kyla Vinson (French Horn)
Details can be found at the Ventura County Honor Band Website.
Winter Drumline/Percussion and Winter Guard Information
Schedules for performances of the Lancer Drumline, Concert Percussion and Winter Guard ensembles are now available. See our winter performance pages for details:
- Drum Line and Concert Percussion - Updated DL practice schedule (11/28/11)
- Winter Guard - Updated Performance Dates (1/8/12)
Scrip News Update
Scrip is an on-going fund raiser for the TOHS Band Boosters. Orders are placed every Tuesday, you must place your order online prior to 3 PM to ensure delivery by Friday of each week. Check out the site and submit your orders. Order Scrip at http://www.shopwithscrip.com. Please remember the enrollment code for Thousand Oaks High School Band Boosters is 8EL7CE2411739. Contact Brenda Piske for details.
Also, you can purchase on-hand scrip from Diane Powers for many local stores and restaurants.
For information about how you can benefit from our scrip program, see our Scrip Information Page.
Online Band Donations
You may make TOHS Band donations for Marching Band, Concert Band and to purchase "Band Wear" via our credit card portal. All transactions are safe and secure. See our Band Donations Page for details.
Information for Incoming Band Members
Class descriptions and other information pertaining to the TOHS Music Department have recently been updated. Learn about our fine music program. Learn where "Band Land" is. This and more can be found on our Band Orientation Page.
Also, if you haven't already, please take the following three surveys:
- Registration Survey (please fill out ASAP)
- Parent Volunteers
- Food Survey
Note: All surveys will be displayed in
another tab or window of your web browser.
Lancer Band Photo Processing now available at
http://photos.tohsband.org
You can order photos, build a photo album, or even put your favorite band picture on coffee mug from the TOHS Band website. Through an arrangement with SmugMug, the Lancer Band now offers picture processing for services at http://photos.tohsband.org. We have many sets of photos on line now including field show competitions, football games and concerts. There are thousands of high resolution photos ready for you to view and purchase, if you want. If you have a particular photo of interest or a general question, please let us know at photos@tohsband.org. All proceeds from the sale of products at http://photos.tohsband.org are donated to the TOHS Band Boosters.
Calling All TOHS Band Alumni!
Maybe you miss everything about band competitions and being involved behind the scenes. Perhaps you just want to stay informed. Or, maybe it's somewhere in-between. Regardless, this message is for you! The Lancer Band is building a new roster of former TOHS Band Students and Band Boosters who are interested in the Lancer Band's future. It's easy and painless to get on this roster. Just fill out our new Alumni Survey, and we'll send you email messages about future band activities. If you want to volunteer, we'll find ways that you can help. Fill out your survey response soon!
ESPRIT DE CORPS - what's it all about?
The Lancers received a top honor at the 2005 Bands of America Grand Nationals competition: the "Al Castronovo" Memorial Espirit de Corps Award! This award is bestowed on one band at each Grand Nationals competition, the one band that best exemplifies the best qualities of what the Bands of America program is all about: "pride, spirit, enthusiasm, friendliness, and unity of purpose." The Lancer Band is very honored to receive this award. Congratulations Lancers!
We have more information about the Esprit de Corps Award, its history and past award winners. Follow the link for more information.
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Shop Using Scrip and Build Your ISSA Funds
One of the easiest ways to earn funds for your Individual Student Savings Account is simply by buying Scrip (Gift Cards). It's fast, it's simple, and in involves no added expense. Complete information and instructions on all our Scrip programs is available at our Buying Scrip information page.
Your Booster Board
If you need to contact a member of the TOHS Band Booster Board, you can find email addresses for most board members on the Boosters Page.
Find the Right Music Instructor for You!
The Thousand Oaks High School Instrumental Music Department encourages all music students to take individual private music instruction to ensure that they reach their full potential. We have many instructors in and around the Conejo Valley for every type of instrument. Check out our list of music instructors.
Band Payments
Please refer to the band financial pledge page in your membership packet. If you need a 2011-2012 Membership Packet, please contact the band office.
Booster Meeting Schedule
All booster meetings are conducted on the second Wednesday of each month. All booster meetings start at 7:30 PM in the TOHS Band Room. Note, no meeting is planned for the month of December.