Hello GP Band Families!
Below is a list of upcoming events to put on your calendar. The events are listed in date order and indicate which band(s) are called below the date. Stay current with the GP Band Happenings by following the GPHS Band Boosters on Facebook and Instagram or visit grizzlyband.org.
NEW this week—Student Band Hoodies and Swing Dance:
The Student Band Hoody is a Navy Hooded Sweatshirt with screen-printed “Grizzly Band” logo on front and “Paw” logo on sleeve. The cost is $37 for sizes S – XL ($45 for 2XL). Printed name on the back is optional and is an additional $9. This year, we’ve created an online order form to accept credit card payments AND a printable order form for cash/check payments. Cash payments should be exact change, checks should be made payable to “GP Band Boosters.” Paper orders with proper payment can be given to Char in the main office, (NOT the bookkeeper). Please DO NOT give any order forms/payments to Mr. Morris. Orders will be accepted thru Friday, November 17th to ensure delivery before Winter Break.
VOLUNTEERS needed for Swing Dance Organizing & Planning Committee
The Swing Dance is a community fundraising event that includes GPHS Jazz bands, VVMS jazz bands, and an hour of professional swing dance lessons to start the evening. This event takes place Saturday, January 20th in the GP Commons. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to sign-up or email the boosters at gphsbandboosters@gmail.com.
Important upcoming DATES:
Monday, October 16th
MOD Pizza Fundraiser—Everyone
Thank you to everyone who made MOD Pizza part of their Monday!!
Thursday, October 19th 7-8pm GPAC
Fall Band Concert—ALL Bands (except Jazz I & II)
Students should arrive @6:30pm in required Concert attire and be ready to begin at 7pm.
Thursday, October 26th 7-9pm
Grizzly Band
Rehearsal—Students should arrive at 6:45pm and be ready to begin 7pm. Attendance will be taken at the field (or in the Band Room hallway if rehearsal is moved indoors).
Friday, October 27th 5-10pm
Grizzly Band
FB vs Lake Stevens—Students meet at GPHS at 5pm to change into uniforms before loading busses to Veterans Memorial Stadium. After the game, students will return to GP to change out of and hang uniforms. Remember to wear black socks and all black shoes. Attendance will be taken in the Band Room hallway. Volunteers needed. Visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to sign-up.
Monday, October 30th 5-6pm GPAC
Wind Ensemble
Halloween Concert—Students should arrive @4:30pm in costume and be ready to begin at 5pm.
Don’t Forget:
The annual GP Band Holiday Poinsettia & Wreath Fundraiser on now—October 27th!!
ALL GP Band students can participate in this fundraiser and receive approximately 75% of the proceeds from their net sales in “Band Dollars” to use towards their band expenses such as trips, festivals, band camp, etc. This year, we’ve created an online order form giving students the opportunity to accept credit card payments OR use the printable order form for cash/check payments. Cash payments should be exact change, checks should be made payable to “GP Band Boosters.” Details for collecting paper order forms with cash/check payments will be announced soon. Please DO NOT give any order forms/payments to Mr. Morris.
If you have any questions, please email the GP Band Boosters at gphsbandboosters@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting your band students and the GP Band Program.
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