Band Happenings
November 17th, 2025

Hello Glacier Peak Band Families,

Thank you to all our GP Band Families who supported our Grizzly Band and Veterans at the Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, November 11th!

Our Holiday Wreath orders are on the way! This fundraiser has raised over $4,000 for our GP Bands! Thank you to everyone who participated! You can pick up your orders THIS Friday between 1:30pm and 6:00pm at 5009 128th Place SE, Everett, WA, 98208. Fundraising winners will be announced next week!

Congratulations to Brayden Marston for being selected for the 2026 WMEA All-State Jazz Band on the trumpet!

And now, here’s “What’s Happening” with our Glacier Peak High School Band Programs…

Important Upcoming Events:

TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 18th – Band Boosters Board Meeting @ 7pm in the Band Room
- All parents are welcome!
THIS Friday, November 21st – Holiday Wreath Fundraiser Order Pickup
- Pick up your order between 1:30pm and 6:00pm
- Address: 5009 128th Place SE, Everett, WA, 98208
- Fundraising winners will be announced next week!
THIS Saturday, November 22nd – Football Playoff Game @ 2pm vs. Sumner High School
- Bus Chaperones Needed – Click HERE to Volunteer
- The Grizzly Band will perform at the game. We will meet at Glacier Peak at 12pm, load school buses, and depart for Sumner High School (1707 Main St, Sumner, WA 98390).
- We are not marching and won’t need uniforms. Please wear your Grizzly Band t-shirt (or equivalent).
NEXT Tuesday, November 25th – Fall Jazz Concert @ 7pm in the GPHS Auditorium
- Call time for performers is 6:30pm

Dallas Brass Live! 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and energy! The award-winning Glacier Peak High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band and the Valley View Middle School Concert Band will share the stage with the world-renowned Dallas Brass in a powerful, one-night-only concert.

Experience the excitement as our talented local students perform side by side with one of America’s most celebrated brass ensembles – and then sit back as Dallas Brass closes the show with their signature mix of virtuosity, humor, and showmanship.

Don’t miss this chance to see our students shine and enjoy an evening of big sound, big smiles, and unforgettable music. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Advanced tickets available online or sold at the door!

Individual Ticket – $20 ($25 at the door)

Family Ticket – $50 per household ($55 at the door)

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!

We also need your help with the Dallas Brass Event Preparations!

Click HERE to Volunteer for Event Preparations

We need your help with the Swing Dance Event Preparations!

Click HERE to Volunteer for Event Preparations

We NEED YOUR HELP!!!

This year, we have some events lined up, but we can’t do it alone. If you have mad talents, skills or just a heart to help – we would love to have you on our team!

We’re looking for:

Event Coordinators to help lead specific activities
Volunteers to support before, during and after events
Behind-the-scenes helpers for planning, setup, fundraising, and more!

Bringing these opportunities to our band students and community is going to be an incredible experience – and it will be event better with YOU involved!

Email gphsbandboosters@gmail.com for more details and info

Click HERE to VOLUNTEER

The 2025-26 GPHS Band Handbook is now available on our website!

Please take some time to review the Band Handbook. Students will need to turn in their commitment contracts to Mr. Morris.

Band Fees This Year:

Pays for field trips and other costs associated with performance travel. Rather than ask for fees one at a time, we’ve calculated the total cost to members for a one-time fee. The cost to members of Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Bands is $30. Wind Ensemble fees are $90.

Click HERE to PAY!

Sign Up for Grizzly Band this year!

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

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Fall/Winter Schedule 2025-26

November

18th – Band Boosters Board Meeting @ 7pm in Band Room (Parents Invited)

21st – Holiday Wreath Fundraisers Order Pickup

25th – Fall Jazz Concert

December

2nd – BBall Game vs. Kings @ 5:30pm

6th – BBall Game vs. TBA @ 5:30pm

9th – Winter Band Concert @ 7pm

16th – Band Boosters Board Meeting @ 7pm in Band Room (Parents Invited)

19th – BBall Game vs. Lake Stevens @ 6:30pm

January

7th – EE recordings due

9th– BBall Game vs. Mariner @ 6:30pm

13th– Band Booster Board Meeting @ 7pm in the Band Room (Parents Invited)

15th – Dallas Brass

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!

16th– BBall Game vs. Arlington @ 6:30pm

29th– Winter Jazz Concert @ 7pm

31st – Swing Dance @ 6pm

February

3rd – UW Band Festival

7th– Solo & Ensemble

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

14th – WMEA Conference Percussion Performance

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