2013 Band Season Intro Presentation

By On May 15, 2013

High level plans, schedule, and show introduction are in the presentation here - GHS Info Meeting 2013.

 

Band Banquet Photos

By On May 15, 2013

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Also a few belated photos from the Red Poppy Parade.

 

Leadership Auditions, Band Info Meeting, Spring Concert & Jazz Dinner and Dance Extravaganza (April 25-28)

By On May 14, 2013

This week we have several events going on. We will have leadership workshops and auditions in the mornings. We also have our informational meeting for next year on Monday Night. Tuesday will be our Spring Concert and we will have our Annual Jazz Dinner and Dance Extravaganza on Saturday night.

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday (5/13): Full Band After School Rehearsal/2013-14 Info Meeting

  • 7:30AM — Leadership Workshop
  • ***Leadership candidates should be dressed out for marching rehearsal with white t-shirt, athletic shorts and shoes. Make sure you also have a pencil and the visual handbook in the leadership packet***
  • 4:15 — Full Band Rehearsal in the PAC
  • 5:30 — Rehearsal ends
  • 6:00 — 2013-14 Band Info Meeting
  • 7:00 — Meeting ends

Tuesday (5/14): Spring Concert

  • 7:30AM — Leadership Workshop
  • 4:00PM — Make Up Letter Jacket Fittings
  • 6:30 — Full Band report to PAC dressed in “Concert Black”
  • 7:00 — Concert begins
  • 8:30 — Concert ends

 

Wednesday (5/15)

  • 7:30AM — Leadership Workshop

Thursday (5/16)

  • 7:30AM — Leadership Workshop

Friday (5/26):Festival of Bands

  • 7:30AM — Leadership Auditions(All Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band Candidates)
  • 7:30AM — Wind Symphony report to PAC stage dressed in Concert Black for Festival of Bands Recording Session
  • 9:00 — Recording Session Ends
  • 4:15 — Leadership Auditions (Wind Symphony candidates)

Saturday (5/27):Jazz Dinner & Dance Extravaganza

  • 7:00PM — Extravaganza starts at Berry Creek Country Club
    • 30500 Berry Creek Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628
  • 10:00 — Extravaganza ends

 

 

May 6-10 (Fundraiser, Letter Jacket Fitting & Band Banquet)

By On May 6, 2013
Congratulations to our 2013-14 Head Drum Major, Shane Lemanski and Assistant Drum Majors, Abby Garcia and Lana Larsen!
Just a few reminders for the week:
Dinner Fundraiser at Dickey’s BBQ on University Blvd tonight from 5-9PM
Band Booster meeting tonight at Dickey’s BBQ at 7PM
Letter Jacket fitting will be on Tuesday after school in BH2(Bring your paperwork and payment)
Band Banquet is this Friday from 7PM-12AM at the GHS Cafeteria(Ticket Order forms are due on Tuesday, May 7)
***Best of luck to all students taking the STAAR test this week!***
Let’s have a great week,
 

Upcoming Events

By On May 3, 2013

We are getting close to the end of the year and what better way to celebrate than to come together for a banquet and awards ceremony! We will be having our annual band banquet on Friday, May 10th from 7-12 in the GHS Cafeteria. I’ve attached an invitation and we’ve also passed them out in class. Please join us for a great night celebrating a great year!

Here are some other upcoming dates:

Friday, May 3rd: Express Fundraiser ends and money is due

Tuesday, May 7th: Letter Jacket Fittings @BH2. Starts at 7:45AM

Friday, May 10th: Band Banquet @GHS Cafeteria from 7-12

Monday, May13th: Full Band Rehearsal @PAC from 4:15-5:30

Monday, May 13th: 2013-14 Eagle Band Informational Meeting (2013 Fall Show Announcement) @BH1. Starts at 6PM

Tuesday, May 14th: Eagle Band Spring Concert @PAC. Starts at 7PM

Friday, May 17th: Festival of Bands (Wind Symphony) @PAC from 7:30-9AM

Saturday, May 18th: Jazz Dinner & Dance Extravaganza @Berry Creek Country Club

Monday, May 27th: Texas State Solo & Ensemble (Winds @UT Austin/Percussion @ Connally HS) Schedule TBA

Friday, May 31st: Commencement @GHS Stadium. Starts at 7:30PM

Saturday, June 1st: Art in the Park @ San Gabriel Park. Schedule TBA

This looks to be a busy end of the school year with lots of great events planned. Please add these dates to your calendar at stay tuned for weekly updates!