Grapevine Mustang Band
March 25, 2022
Good afternoon Mustang Band!
We hope everyone had a fantastic spring break. Our New York trip was an absolute blast and the students were great!
- Marching Band Contest dates have been added to the band calendar.
- 2022 Varsity Football Schedule - Mark your calendars!
- Sports Physicals (needed by all band members) are available April 1at 4:00pm in the MAC. Please fill out the physical form below and bring $20 cash or check. Can can also get a physical from your doctor.
- The band calendar at grapevinehsband.com is your one-stop shop for all dates and times.
- Join the 2021-22 Remind! Info below. Everyone needs to join the Remind.
- All band fees should be paid in full. Please refer to the Band Fee Payment document for more information. Please note: if you are paying through PayPal and do not send the payment directly to treasurer@grapevinehsband.com, the processing fees will be charged to your Charms account.
- Lessons are available for all members of the band program. Please go to https://www.grapevinehsband.com/private-lessons.html and set up lessons if you have not already.
- "Transcend" tumblers are available. Email fundraising@grapevinehsband.com to secure yours! We only have a limited number left!
- All Families can raise funds for their individual band account NOW with the Scrip Fundraiser. See below for details.
- Wind Ensemble - Masterclasses
- 3:14-4:10pm - Honors Band Masterclasses
- 4:30-7:30pm - Wind Ensemble
Tuesday -
- 8:00-9:36am - Wind Ensemble
- 3:14-4:45pm - Honors Band
- 5:00-8:00pm - Winter Guard
Wednesday -
- 8:00-9:36am - Wind Ensemble
- 3:14-4:45pm - Honors Band
Thursday -
- 8:00-9:36am - Wind Ensemble
- 3:14-4:45pm - Honors Band
- 5:00-8:00pm - Winter Guard
Friday -
- Pre UIL - Itinerary TBD
Saturday -
- Winter Guard NTCA Championships
Important Dates:
Honors Band UIL - April 13
Wind Ensemble UIL - April 14
Recording Dates - April 25-28 (Wind Ensemble and Honors Band)
Spring Band Concert - April 28 (All Members)
Solo Recital - May 7 (All Members)
Spring Training - May 17-19 (All Members)
The Symphonic Band will be rehearsing after school with percussion on the following dates:
- Tuesday, April 12th - 4:45-5:45pm
- Tuesday, April 19th - 4:45-5:45pm
- Tuesday, April 26th - 4:45-5:45pm
Please make arrangements to attend. Any conflicts should be communicated in advance.
GHS Solo Contest - Saturday, May 7th
- Copies of your Solo AND Piano Parts are due March 25th (Name and measures numbered)
- Piano Accompanist Rehearsal Schedule
- Students are responsible for attending rehearsals and being musically prepared
- Turn in $40 to the band safe for your accompanist payment
We would love for any seniors continuing to pursue their Fine Art to take part in this celebration.
All participants are asked to complete the following form.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Irby
Guard contest TONIGHT at The Colony High School. ITINERARY HERE
Volunteer and help the guard! We need more parents to join the great crew we had for our first competition, please follow the Signup Genius link for volunteer opportunities. Remember, volunteer hours are available for students who sign up. Transportation and ticket to the show is included for volunteers!
Congratulations to the following students for their WGI virtual solos:
Nathalie Iafrante - Superior
Grace Mukana - Excellent
Natalee Turner - Excellent
Marley Wallace - Excellent
Lily Georg - Good
Anna Morales - Good
For more information, please visit: https://www.grapevinehsband.com/color-guard.html
Plano Trombone Institute
We are extremely excited to announce the first annual Plano Trombone Institute this May 31-June 4, 2022, at Plano Senior High School. We have an absolutely fantastic faculty including Mark Kellogg (trombone), Christopher Azzara (piano and improvisation), and Priscilla Yuen (collaborative piano), all from the Eastman School of Music, and Jack Courtright (trombone) from the UNT One O’clock Lab Band. This camp is designed for current 8th – 12th grade students and is open to students outside Plano ISD. We would like to invite you to participate in this fantastic opportunity. Please see the attached poster which includes links to the Plano Trombone Institute website and registration form.
Pearl Corporation Announces Opening of 2022 Scholarship Applications
Nashville, TN - Pearl Corporation announces the opening of its second annual college scholarship, "Musicians Making A Difference", which will award two $5,000 scholarships totaling $10,000 to high school musicians who have demonstrated the ability to impact change in themselves, their community, and those around them.
"This scholarship has been instrumental in getting me off to a great start in college - not only financially but by boosting my confidence and showing me that persistence and dedication truly make a difference. I feel so honored to have been one of the first two students awarded this scholarship, and it fills me with pride to be recognized for my efforts in the field of music,” said Isabel Michaelides, one of two inaugural winners of last year’s scholarship.
A diverse panel of Pearl staff and artists will select recipients based on a student's contributions to their community and not their playing or vocal ability. The scholarship's objective is to reward and inspire the youth who will shape tomorrow.
This year's application deadline is Friday, April 15.
To learn more and apply for this scholarship, please visit:
As we prepare for the 22-23 Band Season, the boosters are in need of 1 or 2 volunteers to head up the Uniform’s Position for the Band. This position would benefit from 2 volunteers, one working on communications and the other organizing the uniforms. If you possess one or both of these personality abilities, please contact me (Kristin Pratt) or another booster board member.
In the past 4 years, since I’ve been in this position, I have thoroughly enjoyed being able to get to know the kids individually, watching them mature as young adults and seeing the positive effects that music has on these young souls. Please mindfully consider this opportunity for next year.
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.
PayPal
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