Grapevine Mustang Band
Week of March 7
Notes from the Directors:
***IMPORTANT***
We are asking all parent for help to ensure students are practicing each day over spring break. It is IMPERATIVE for students to play their instruments each day of break leading into our UIL Recording sessions. We need for the students to remain engaged and "in shape" for the week we return.
Good afternoon Mustang Band!
- Our Uptempo fundraiser has raised over $21,000! This is our last chance to share our link!
- Indoor Percussion have their first WGI Performance on March 5-6. The performances can be found on FloMarching.
- Symphonic Band Recording Dates are Saturday, April 24th - Pride of Texas Music Festival and Thursday, April 29th - North Texas Festival of Distinction.
- All Families can start raising funds for their individual band account NOW with the Scrip Fundraiser. See below for details.
Spring Band Auditions for 2021-22
Student Spotlight
VASE- Visual Arts Scholastic Event: Recognition
Several GHS Mustangs participated in VASE, a TAEA-sponsored Visual Art event recognizing exemplary high school student artwork. GHS had nine students medal, two of which are our very talented Mustang Band Members!
Genesis Reyes-Petriz
Gavin Sheppard
Booster Notes
- We will be having two Facebook live events this week leading up to our Up Tempo Fundraiser. Monday 9am and Tuesday 8pm
- All Volunteers need to fill out a required background check.
- Have you joined our FB Parent Page? If not, request to join!
Spirit Guard Program Highlights:
$35 club fee (includes a t-shirt, payable to GHS Band).
All equipment provided, no purchase necessary.
Camps are monthly after-school in an available gym / auditorium / cafeteria.
Learn elements of music, dance, theater, and of course color guard.
Performance opportunity on-campus PLUS a district-wide showcase pending.
A great way to meet diverse friends and easily grow into the high school experience.
Start Raising Money NOW!
Stay Connected
Here are the links to stay connected!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrapevineMustangBand
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ghsmustangband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grapevinehsbandFB Grapevine Mustang Band Parent Page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2772812576066464/
CHARMS
Students/Parents should login and update their CHARMS information. This is our primary form of communication, and it is important to have accurate information.
If you have any questions, or have trouble logging in to your account, please contact Ms. Irby. (brooke.irby@gcisd.net)
Charms Link
REMIND
All students and parents must join the Remind Groups. We use Remind to communicate quickly during events and will only send out messages that are important for everyone. Visit the band website for details.
How to pay your band fees online
You may pay for your child’s fees easily with a credit card using a Pay Pal account. To use this feature, click on the “Finances” button then choose the “Make A Trip Payment” button. If you have not set up a Pay Pal account, you will be given an option to do so. Choose to pay using your credit card, debit card, or bank account. Make secure purchases without revealing your credit card number or financial information to the GHS Band or the CHARMS system. PayPal offers one of the safest platforms for online commerce with fraud rates at a fraction of those of typical e-commerce offerings. PayPal offers ease and flexibility, accepting all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express), as well as all major debit cards and direct transfers. Please be aware that there is a fee to pay by credit card.
Grapevine Mustang Band
Email: james.rees@gcisd.net
Website: grapevinehsband.com
Location: 3223 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, TX, USA
Phone: 8172515249