Band Happenings
January 19th, 2026

Hello Glacier Peak Band Families,

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Thank you to everyone that came to the Dallas Brass Concert on Thursday evening – it was a smashing success! And a HUGE shoutout to all our volunteers that helped make it an unforgettable evening for our students in the GP Wind Ensemble and the Valley View Concert Band.

Our 16th Annual Swing Dance is NEXT Saturday evening from 6-9pm. Swing Dance lessons start at 6pm and LIVE Music starts at 7pm featuring our GP and Valley View Jazz Bands!

And now here’s what’s “happening” with our Glacier Peak High School Band Programs this month…

Important Upcoming Events:

Next Thursday – Winter Jazz Concert @7pm
- Call time is 6:30pm
Next Saturday, January 31st – Swing Dance
- Click HERE to Buy Your Tickets NOW!
  - Volunteers get free admission by using code: VOLUNTEER26
- Click HERE to Volunteer for Event Preparations
February 3rd – UW Band Festival @ Meany Center for Performing Arts in Seattle (Wind Ensemble)
February 7th – Solo & Ensemble @ Arlington HS

Swing Dance 🎷🎶

Our 16th Annual Community Swing Dance is NEXT Saturday evening, January 31st! Join us as the Glacier Peak and Valley View Middle School Jazz Bands delight us with their smooth and lively sounds!

Swing Dance Lessons start at 6pm followed by Live Music at 7pm!

Click HERE to Buy Your Tickets NOW!

We also need your help with the Swing Dance Event preparations!

Click HERE to Volunteer for Event Preparations

The Band Boosters Want You…. to VOLUNTEER!!!

Here are the upcoming events that we need help with:

January 31st – Swing Dance
February 3rd – UW Band Festival (Wind Ensemble)
March 5th – CWU Wind Festival (Wind Ensemble)
March 16th & 17th – MPMEA Band Festival (all bands)
March 21st – Newport Jazz Festival (Jazz I & II)

Click HERE to Volunteer

GP Band Spirit Wear

On Sale NOW!

🎵”Baby, it’s cold outside!”❄

So warm up with our GP Band Spirit Wear this winter season! We offer everything from hoodies and jackets to beanies and scarves!

Click HERE to explore our Spirit Wear Store

Feeling Generous?

Here are a few ways you can support our GP Band Programs:

1. Donate a one-time or monthly tax-free amount to be a “Friend of the GP Band”

HERE💲

2. Buy items for our upcoming events from our Amazon Wishlist HERE🎁

The Grizzly Band “Bounces Along” this Basketball Season! 🏀

The Grizzly Band is more than just a band—it’s a lively community that builds school pride and supports our teams at all home football games, selected basketball games, and community parades. If you’re a GPHS student, you’re invited to join the fun and excitement with the Grizzly Band! Let’s create unforgettable memories together!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY!

Winter Schedule 2026 📆

January

29th – Winter Jazz Concert

31st – Swing Dance – Swing Dance Lessons @ 6pm – Live Music starts @ 7pm

Click HERE to Buy Your Tickets

February

3rd – UW Band Festival

7th– Solo & Ensemble @ Arlington HS

10th – Band Booster Board Meeting @ 7pm in the Band Room (Parents Invited)

12th-14th – WMEA All-State Performances in Yakima, WA

14th – WMEA Conference Percussion Performance in Spokane, WA

March

5th – CWU Wind Festival for Wind Ensemble

10th – Band Booster Board Meeting @ 7pm in the Band Room (Parents Invited)

16th & 17th – MPMEA Band Festival for Wind Ensemble @ Arlington HS

21st – Newport Jazz Festival for Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 @ Newport HS

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“Band Happenings” Weekly Newsletters

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