Hello Grizzly Band Families!
Band Camp starts tomorrow! We just wanted to reach out and remind everyone that first day arrival times are different, what to bring to camp, and how to prepay for individual band photos.
First Day meet in the Band Room – Arrival times will be different this day only.
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7:30am – Student Leadership Council
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8:00am – ALL Freshmen and Students new to GPHS Grizzly Band
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1:00pm – ALL Grizzly Band Members
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4:00pm – Dismissed
Mid-Week meet on the GP Field – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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7:45am – Arrive at GP Field for check-in
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8:00am – ALL Grizzly Band Members
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4:00pm – Dismissed
Friday Preview Show – Pictures, Preview Show, Ice cream social
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7:45am – Arrive at Band Room for check-in
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8:00am – Pictures – Group / Sectional / Individual
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2:00pm – Preview Show – Everyone is invited!!!
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2:30pm – Ice cream social – hosted by the GP Band Boosters
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4:00pm – Dismissed
What to bring – Much of band camp will be spent outside.
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Sack Lunch – We’ll break for lunch about 12pm daily
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Water Bottle – More water available for refills!
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Sunscreen – remember to apply every few hours
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Closed-toe shoes – absolutely no sandals
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Hat, Sunglasses – and items to help beat the heat
Need Supplies?
If your student needs a lyre, flip book & windows, or something to get started with band camp, on Monday, our friends from Kennelly Keys will have a selection of items. They can take cash or card.
Uniforms fittings
You’ll be fitted for uniforms sometime during the first few days of camp. Please wear shorts and a t-shirt for this. The uniforms can be easily fitted over these clothes and the process will move much more quickly if students can try on over their clothes.
If your student is registered for a band class for school they will also have the option to be fitted for a required concert uniform dress (one of 2 options). More information about concert uniforms can be found on grizzlyband.org
Friday Picture Day
Jason Kim Photography will take group, sectional, and individual photos. Group and sectional photos will be made available online at no cost. Individual photos are $30. If you signed up for individuals you should have an email from Jason Kim for prepayment. He should be able to accommodate a few more who did not sign up.
If you requested an individual band photo during Grizzly Band registration, you should have received an email from our photographer, Jason Kim, instructions on how to pre-pay for your individual band photo. In order to make a smooth transition from group, to section, to over 70 individual photos AND make the best use of Jason’s time on Friday, pre-payment is strongly encouraged and appreciated. The cost for individual photos is $30. In addition, please make sure your student knows you have requested and paid for an individual band photo.
3 ways to pre-pay for individual band photo:
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Venmo: JasonJKimPhoto
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Apple Pay: 425-274-5633
Earning a varsity letter in band
Participation in Grizzly Band is the way to earn a varsity letter in band! Each day you attend camp you earn points. A letter is awarded for students who earn at least 150 points.
Band Camp starts tomorrow! We just wanted to reach out and remind everyone that first day arrival times are different, what to bring to camp, and how to prepay for individual band photos.
We need YOUR help! – Volunteer for band camp
A BIG thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer and/or bring frozen treats next week during Grizzly Band Camp. We can’t do this without you. We still need more volunteers to help (and it’s a LOT of fun, too!). Sign up at grizzlyband.org/volunteer.
Stay current with the GP Band Happenings by following the GPHS Band Boosters on Facebook and Instagram or visit grizzlyband.org.
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.
