Hello GP Band Families!
Below is a list of upcoming events to put on your calendar. Stay current with the GP Band Happenings by following the GPHS Band Boosters on Facebook and Instagram or visit grizzlyband.org/calendar.
Important upcoming DATES:
Wednesday, February 28th 4:30-10pm
Grizzly Pep Band
The GP Boys Basketball Team continues their post-season play this Wednesday, February 28th, at the Tacoma Dome. Grizzly Pep Band will meet at GPHS at 4:30pm and bus down to Tacoma for the game. Students are required to bring their instrument and music stand and wear their Grizzly Band T-shirt (this is your ticket into the game). If you need anything from the Band Room, please arrive prior to 4:30pm. Bus departs at 4:45pm. Students should return to GP by 10pm. Volunteer needs: Bus Chaperones (4) chaperones will help coordinate loading and unloading of busses to and from Tacoma, help maintain order in staging area prior start of game, and direct students return to busses after game. Visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to signup.
Saturday, March 2nd 11am-11pm
Wind Ensemble
Central Washington University Wind Festival—Students, Chaperones, and Instrument Transportation Volunteers should arrive at GPHS at 11am to load instruments and busses and be ready to depart for Ellensburg ASAP. For complete details and itinerary, please refer to the email from Mr. Morris. Volunteer needs: Thank you volunteers! All volunteer slots have been filled. However, if something comes up and you are no longer available, please email gphsbandboosters@gmail.com ASAP.
Saturday, March 9th
Concert & Symphonic Bands
Western Washington University Band Festival—Students, Chaperones, and Instrument Transportation Volunteers should arrive at GPHS at 6:30am to load instruments and busses and be ready to depart for Bellingham ASAP. For complete details and itinerary, please refer to the email from Mr. Morris. Permission slips and trip fee of $25 are due Friday, March 1st. Volunteer needs: Bus Chaperones (4) will help coordinate loading and unloading of busses and Instrument Transportation Volunteers (2) needed to help transport larger instruments to and from Bellingham. Visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to signup.
Tuesday, March 12th 7-8:30pm GP Band Room
ALL are welcome
Band Booster Board Meeting
Saturday, March 16th GP Drumline Festival
Percussion Ensemble
Get ready to feel the exhilarating beat at the Glacier Peak High School Drumline Festival! This annual fundraising event showcases the incredible talents of local drumline teams, promising captivating rhythms and unforgettable performances. Adding to the excitement this year, we are thrilled to announce a special appearance by the Blue Thunder, bringing their electrifying energy to our event. DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS needed: Donations of snacks and treats are needed to stock the concession stand. Volunteers are needed for set-up, working the concession stand, and clean-up at the end of the event. If you are interested in donating and/or volunteering, please visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to sign-up.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are available to pre-purchase online now or at the door on March 16th.
Tuesday, March 19th
Concert & Symphonic Bands, Wind Ensemble
MPMEA Band Festival
Saturday, March 23rd
Jazz Bands I & II
Newport Jazz Festival
Friday, March 29th
Travel Ensemble – Final Silverwood Payment
Students participating in this year’s optional Band Trip to Silverwood Friday, May 17th-Sunday, May 19th need to make a final payment of $150 and/or have their trip fee paid in full by Friday, March 29th. Payments must be paid to the GPHS Bookkeeper online or in person by this date. Please refer to the email from Mr. Morris for complete details including permission slips and itinerary.
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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