Grapevine Mustang Band
Week of April 11
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has, once again, been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation, recognizing commitment and support to music education and the benefits it offers students! This distinction was awarded to 686 Districts across America! Thank you to all the administrators, teachers, students, parents and community members for your support of music education! #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation
Notes from the Directors:
Good afternoon Mustang Band!
- Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble and Honors Band for earning Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation. Both bands earned SUPERIOR ratings from ALL SIX judges!
- Leadership Applications are due TODAY, April 9!
- Anyone auditioning for leadership is expected to attend the leadership training tomorrow, April 10 (Info Below).
- A Drum Major workshop for all drum major candidates will be help on April 13 and 20 from 5-7pm.
- Grapevine Middle School is inviting ANY current high school student to attend two of their band rehearsals on Tuesday, April 13th 3:30-5:30pm and Tuesday, April 20th 3:30-5:30pm.
- Percussion Bash information below!
- All students need to fill out the Solo Contest Entry form HERE.
- Students and Families are asked to upload any photos take this year at band events HERE. These photos will be used for the band banquet slide show.
- Information for the Lone Star Chamber Music Academy can be found HERE.
- Spring Physicals at GHS - Please take note of the date for physicals being held at GHS. Physicals will be offered in the MAC April 15 beginning at 4 pm. All band students are required to have a physical for 2021.
- Symphonic Band Recording Dates are Saturday, April 24th - Pride of Texas Music Festival
- All Families can start raising funds for their individual band account NOW with the Scrip Fundraiser. See below for details.
Meet our Seniors!
Percussion Bash
Get your tickets for this year's Grapevine Percussion Bash!
SATURDAY, APRIL 24th from 3 - 6 PM, GHS Auditorium.
All students of the Percussive Arts will be performing at this event plus performances by your Grapevine Drumline.
Complete this form to let us know you are attending and purchase your tickets. https://forms.gle/DV1sLniQt6pE3pg66
Early bird pricing before APRIL 24th is $5 per ticket, $3 for students, kiddos 7 and under are free.
Tickets at the door on APRIL 24th are $7 per ticket.
(Students participating will not need a ticket.)
Look forward to seeing you back at the GHS auditorium.
GCISD Covid protocols will be in place.
Booster Notes
- UpTempo Fundraising generated over $20,000! Thank you to everyone that participated.
- 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