Grapevine Mustang Band
Week of 01/12/2020
Notes from the Directors
Good afternoon, Mustang Band!
The first few days back to school have been GREAT! We are excited to experience the growth of the program over the next several months.
- All-Region clinic and concert begins on Friday. All students and parents are encouraged to support our All-Region musicians at these concerts! (see below for more info).
- Tomorrow are Area Auditions and we are proud for our students who are auditioning. They have been working extremely hard and sound AMAZING! Good luck - Megan, Abby, Kristen, Minna, Mikey, Preston, Joe and Lisa!!!!
- Sectionals start Monday! Please consult the band calendar for your student’s sectional times! Each band will meet in sectionals and as a full group once per week. These times were decided in class based on each student’s availability and preference. Attendance is Mandatory for these rehearsals. Contact your band director Immediately for potential conflicts.
- Side by Side Concert is on Tuesday evening at 6:30PM. Wind Ensemble will rehearse with all 8th graders in the band hall while a parent meeting takes place in the GHS library. Some students will also speak to the 8th grade parents at this event.
- Mustang Nation is Wednesday 6:00pm. Stop by the Band and Guard booths to say hi and meet new people.
- Piano parts for your solos are due to Ms. Irby TODAY.
- If you are in a NEW BAND CLASS join the Remind (see below).
- Check the band calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Join REMIND
Text your class code to 81010
Honors Band - @ghshband
Symphonic Band - @ghssym20
Weekly Schedule
Friday, January 10
- 6:30pm-8:30pm Indoor Percussion
Saturday, January 11
- Area Auditions (see info below)
Monday, January 13
- Indoor Percussion Mother Clucker Fundraiser
- 4:30pm-7:30pm Wind Ensemble with Mr. Alvarado
- 5:30pm-8:30pm Winter Guard
Tuesday, January 14
- 6:30pm-7:30pm Future Mustang Side-by-Side Concert
Wednesday, January 15
- 7:00am-8:30am Winter Guard
- 6:00pm-8:30pm Mustang Nation
Thursday, January 16
- 5:30pm-8:30pm Winter Guard
- 6:30pm-8:30pm Indoor Percussion
Friday, January 17
- All Region Band Clinic at Trinity HS Day 1
- 6:30pm-8:30pm Indoor Percussion
Saturday, January 18
- All Region Band Clinic and Concert at Trinity HS Day 2
All Area Auditions
Area Auditions will be held at Coppell HS on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
**Students provide their own ride**
The audition schedule will be as follows:
- Student Check-In Begins: 8:30am (Individual Rooms)
- Auditions Begin: 9:00am
Students that have advanced to the Area round of the All-State process will audition at Coppell HS. Check in begins at 8:30AM and auditions start at 9AM. Room assignments will be available soon.
More information can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZZ8iLHf1vGzOGdcbjjzO_8d4adSPlBm_mJgv1yqQ5ok/edit?usp=sharing
GCISD Solo & Ensemble Contest Info
Booster Notes
- Scrip credits from purchases between July and Dec 3, 2019 will be entered to student Charms accounts by Sunday, Jan 12. Please check your accounts and remit any balances due immediately.
- Wednesday Jan 15 we have Mustang Nation night from 6-8:30. Please spread the word for your friends and incoming freshman to stop by the band table for more info about joining band.
There are several students that have outstanding payments on their Band Fee, Guard Fee (both fall and winter), and Indoor Percussion Fee. Please check CHAMRS to ensure you are up-to-date on all of your payments. Our programs rely on the fees being paid on-time in order to purchase necessary materials to perform. If you have any questions, please email treasurer@grapevinehsband.com AND james.rees@gcisd.net.
TMEA Region 31 Band Clinic and Concert
All-Region clinic and concert begins on Friday. There will not be a bus provided for this event, so please plan your transportation ahead of time! Rehearsals start at 6PM at the following locations:
- 9th grade band: Central JH
- Concert band: Trinity HS
- Symphonic band: LD Bell HS
- Wind symphony: LD Bell HS
- Wind ensemble: Trinity HS
The All-Region performances will be on Saturday in the Trinity HS auditorium at these times:
- 9th grade band: 4PM
- Concert band: 5PM
- Symphonic band: 6PM
- Wind symphony: 7PM
- Wind ensemble: 8PM
All students and parents are encouraged to support our All-Region musicians at these concerts!
Mother Clucker's Percussion Fundraiser
Monday, Jan 13, 2020, 12:00 AM
Mother Clucker, Colleyville Boulevard, Colleyville, TX, USA
Guard Update
We are in need of a Guard Liason. This person would work alongside the Mr. Samuels, Mr. Redd, and the booster executive committee to help with the guard program.
The guard is also in need of volunteers to help with uniform fittings and alterations. The dates are TBD, but if you would like to potentially help email Mr. Redd (william.redd@gmail.com).
Contest Dates:
January 24 - NTCA Lovejoy
February 22 - NTCA Red Oak
March 7 - NTCA Grand Prairie
- We need a GCISD certified teacher to travel with the group this day if you work at GCISD and would like to volunteer your time please let us know
March 14 - NTCA Lewisville
Percussion Update
Indoor Percussion
We started rehearsals earlier this week. Over the break our floor arrived and we were able to unpack and see how great it looks. Opening a new floor for the first time is special experience for the performs and staff. It really creates a sense of excitement and energy.Our show this year is called "Pull." Centered around a theme of gravity and utilizing our floor's galaxy design, the performers will constantly be pulled into the center of the black hole, and will always be fighting gravity's unstoppable forces.
Important dates coming up:
January 27, 6:30- Parent Meeting
February 20, 6:30-8:30- Pit Crew Dress Rehearsal
February 21, 8:00- Community Send-off Performance
February 22- competition @ Burleson HS
February 29- competition @ Berkner HS
March 21- competition @ Juan Seguin HS
April 4- championships @ Burleson Centennial HS
General Percussion Dates
April 16, 6:30- Percussion Bash
April 23, 4:30-6:30- 8th-11th Grade Drumline Clinic
April 30, 4:30-6:30- 8th-11th Grade Drumline Clinic
May 7, 4:30-6:30- 8th-11th Grade Drumline Clinic
May 14, 4:30-6:30- 8th-11th Grade Drumline Clinic
May 21, 4:30-8:30- Drumline Auditions
Please frequently check the band calendar and GroupMe for rehearsal dates/times and other updates.
Bands of America Honor Band
Will you represent Grapevine High School and GCISD in 2021? The BOA Honor Band is assembled once every 4 years--meaning each HS student only gets one opportunity to participate in the BOA Honor Band. This is your ONLY opportunity to be a part of this fantastic band.
Deadline is January 15, 2019.
January Birthdays
Muna Y. - 01/02
Lanie N. - 01/06
Tyler F. - 01/07
Cayman G. - 01/08
Robert M. - 01/08
Jacob W. - 01/13
Colin C. - 01/16
Prithvi S. - 01/22
Gavin S. - 01/24
Kyle S. - 01/24
Julian R. - 01/27
Lisa B. - 01/29
Simran S. - 01/31
Other links and forms
The form must be completed 48 hours before the time you need music so the librarians can get you copies.
Grapevine Mustang Band
Email: james.rees@gcisd.net
Website: https://www.grapevinehsband.com/
Location: Grapevine High School, Mustang Drive, Grapevine, TX, USA
Phone: 8172515249