Hello Grizzly Band Families!
This message is for all students and families of the GP Band programs!
Here are some things coming up:
- Grizzly Band rehearsal this week: There is a soccer game scheduled for Thursday so Grizzly Band rehearsal will be in the PAC on-stage, this week.Grizzly Band rehearsals will continue every Thursday from 7-9PM until Oct 17th. Meet at the Football Field unless notified otherwise. Students should arrive at 6:45pm and be ready to begin 7pm.
- You are invited: The winter season is nearly upon us and activities in band will be in full swing. One way to help is to attend a board meeting. We’d love to have you hear about how the band boosters run and ways you can contribute. Our next board meeting is Tuesday, October 8th at 7PM, right in the band room.
- Elementary School Tour – October 9th and 10th: On Wednesday & Thursday, October 9-10, Wind Ensemble & Drumline Members will travel by bus to visit and perform at the South Snohomish School District elementary schools. Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone students and help transport the larger instruments. Please make sure permission slips are turned in and if you can volunteer as a bus chaperone or as instrument transportation, please sign up here.
- GP Band is going to Disneyland!!!: This year’s Big Trip is Spring Break 2025, Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11. To participate students must be enrolled in a Band Class and have purchased an ASB card. A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due November 1st. More details on online payments and informational meeting coming soon!
- Varsity Letter Points: The Class Info section of our website has a link to the real-time letter point tracker. Students wanting to earn a letter in band must earn 150 points AND attend at least 5 basketball games as a Grizzly Band member. If you have missing points or if you would like to get credit for approved extra activities, please fill out this form.
- Thank you volunteers!!: Thank you so much to the generous donation of your time. There are still great opportunities to volunteer at football games, field trips, and parades. Sign up on our Volunteer page.
- Fundraising!: Our annual fundraiser with Stadium Flowers is just around the corner! Be on the lookout for brochures that students can use to raise funds, which should be available in the next week or so!
Download our calendar for all important upcoming events: (Calendar)
Contributing to the band program:
- GP Band Spirit Wear: Thank you so much for those who have already been ordering from our GP Band Spirit Wear site. The boosters earn 10% from each sale. Just as a reminder, orders will be processed by Streamline Imaging in Snohomish and completed orders will be distributed at school.
- Amazon Wish List: Another way to contribute to the band is to order items directly through our curated Amazon Wish List, making an immediate impact on our students’ musical journey.
Stay current with the GP Band Happenings by following the GPHS Band Boosters on Facebook and Instagram or visit grizzlyband.org and checking out the Band Calendar.
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!