Timberline Band

  • The Timberline High School Band program performs at events throughout the Northwest.  We are a comprehensive band programs with many opportunities, including:

    • Pep Band - which performs at Blazer football and basketball games, as well as occasional other functions
    • Concert Band - Our entry level ensemble that performs at concerts and regional festivals
    • Wind Ensemble - Our auditioned ensemble that frequently travels to out-of-town festivals and events
    • Jazz Band - a select group of students that meets before school and plays at both local and out-of-town festivals
    • Blazer Thunder Drum Line - anyone can be on our drumline.  In addition to games, they often play for community events
    • Percussion Ensemble - this volunteer group meet during the winter after school and plays for festivals and concerts
    • Chamber Ensembles - depending on student interest, these groups meet outside of school hours and perform at local and state festivals and other events

    Director: Cal Anderson canderson1@nthurston.k12.wa.us

    Mr. Anderson has led the Blazer band since the fall of 2001 and has been teaching band since 1997.  He is a graduate of the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho (BMus 1987), and earned a Masters in Education from Whitworth University (MEd 1999).  He has served on the board for the Eastern Washington Music Educators Association and as and Event Manager for All-State Music Festival.  He is also a National Board Certified Teacher.  He also teaches beginning band at Chambers Prairie Elementary and Lakes Elementary.

Timberline Band Groups

  • Almost Marching & Pep Band

  • Concert Band

  • Drum Line

  • Jazz Band

  • Wind Ensemble