Welcome to Grizzly Band Camp, kicking off tomorrow, Monday, August 4! We’re thrilled to get started and can’t wait to see returning faces and meet new members. This week is all about marching fundamentals, pep-band music and our half-time field show – plus plenty of chances to make friendships that’ll last far beyond high school.
We will be spending quite a bit of time outside. Please plan accordingly. On Monday we will meet in the Band Room which is accessed via the main GPHS front doors. The rest of the week, meet at the GP Football Field. Look for signs or check social media if rain forces us to change plans.
First Day meet in the Band Room – Main Entrance, GPHS – Arrival times will be different this day only.
- 7:30am – Student Leadership Council
- 8:00am – ALL Freshmen and Students new to GPHS Grizzly Band
- 1:00pm – ALL Grizzly Band Members
- 4:00pm – Dismissed
Mid-Week meet on the GP Field – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 7:45am – Arrive at GP Field for check-in
- 8:00am – ALL Grizzly Band Members
- 4:00pm – Dismissed
Friday Preview Show – Pictures, Preview Show, Ice cream social
- 7:45am – Arrive at Band Room for check-in
- 8:00am – Pictures – Group / Sectional
- 3:00pm – Preview Show – Everyone is invited!!!
- 3:30pm – Ice cream social – hosted by the GP Band Boosters
- 4:00pm – Dismissed
What to bring – Much of band camp will be spent outside.
- Sack Lunch – We’ll break for lunch about 12pm daily
- Water Bottle – More water available for refills!
- Sunscreen – remember to apply every few hours
- Closed-toe shoes – absolutely no sandals
- Hat, Sunglasses – and items to help beat the heat
- Instrument & Lyre – If you need to borrow an instrument, contact Mr. Morris. Lyres are available at Amazon or at local music stores.
Uniforms fittings
Uniform fittings will happen during the first few days – please wear shorts and a T-shirt for quick and easy adjustments. On Friday morning, plan to change into your uniform in the Band Room before we head to the Commons for photos.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 and sectional photos. They will be made available online at no cost.
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.
A BIG thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer and/or bring frozen treats this 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.
Michele Grant
GPHS Band Boosters Co-President and Grizzly Band Coordinator
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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