Hello GP Band Families!
Festival Season continues this week with our annual Glacier Peak Drumline Festival on Saturday, March 16th in the GP Gym 11am—2pm. 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.
This event is open to the public. Spread the word! This is one exciting rhythmic event. Tickets are available to pre-purchase online now or at the door on March 16th. Doors open at 10:30am.
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:
Tuesday, March 12th 7-8:30pm GP Band Room
ALL are welcome
Band Booster Board Meeting
Saturday, March 16th GP Drumline Festival
Percussion Ensemble
Thank volunteers!! There are still a few open spots for snack donations needed to stock the concession stand. If you are interested in donating, please visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to sign-up.
Tuesday, March 19th
Concert & Symphonic Bands, Wind Ensemble
MPMEA Band Festival—Students, Chaperones, and Instrument Transportation Volunteers should arrive at GPHS at 7:15am to load instruments and busses and be ready to depart for Arlington High School at 7:30am. For complete details and itinerary, please refer to the email from Mr. Morris. Permission slips are due Friday, March 8th. Volunteer needs: Bus Chaperones (6) will help coordinate loading and unloading of busses and Instrument Transportation Volunteers (2) needed to help transport larger instruments to and from Arlington. Visit grizzlyband.org/volunteer to signup.
Saturday, March 23rd
Jazz Bands I & II
Newport Jazz Festival—Students, Chaperones, and Instrument Transportation Volunteers should arrive at GPHS at 7:45am to load instruments and busses and be ready to depart for Newport High School at 8am. For complete details and itinerary, please refer to the email from Mr. Morris. 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 Bellevue. Signup to be posted soon at grizzlyband.org/volunteer.
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. Volunteer needs: Chaperones (6) will travel with students to/from Idaho. More information coming soon.
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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