Band Happenings – August 12, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Grizzly Band for an amazing Band Camp!

  • 📸 Group and sectional pictures along with a few candid camp photos are all available to download here.
  • Want to see Friday’s preview show again? Watch it on YouTube here.
  • Grizzly Band practices will continue every Thursday from 7-9PM. Meet at the Football Field unless notified otherwise. Our Band Calendar (and Facebook) will be kept up to date. These rehearsals will continue until October 17th.

Events coming up:

  • Student Start-Up: The GPHS student registration/start-up events are August 20 and August 21 and opportunities to pay fees for ASB, lunch accounts and athletics; buy yearbooks; get Skyward/Family Access student login access; sign up for fall sports; get school photos taken; and more. More info here.
  • Rhythm Section Primer Camp: Wednesday to Friday, August 21-23 from 10AM-1PM each day at Valley View Middle School. It’s open to all VVMS and GPHS musicians who plays guitar, bass, drums, or patio. Email Mr Morris for details.
  • First day of school: Wednesday, September 4th – Freshmen only. Everyone attends starting September 5th.
  • All-Parent Band Meeting: Tuesday, September 10th at 7 PM! This is a great opportunity for new GP Band parents to learn about the various bands offered, including the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz I & II, and Grizzly Band. 
  • Jazz auditions: Monday, September 9th, at 6:30 AM during the zero hour period.

Contributing to the band program:

  • Spirit Wear: Our new Spirit Wear site is launched and is already taking orders! Get yours here.
  • Amazon Wish List: Purchase items directly for the band through our curated list, making an immediate impact on our students’ musical journey.

f 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.

Stay current with the GP Band Happenings by following the GPHS Band Boosters on Facebook and Instagram or visit grizzlyband.org/calendar.

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