Grapevine Mustang Band
April 6, 2023
Good afternoon, Mustang Band!
- The Pearl Corporation Scholarship (info below) deadline is approaching--April 15!
- Please make sure all band payments for the 2022-23 school year are complete. If you have any outstanding payments, please get those in ASAP. The 4th installment of band fees was due Aug 1, 2022. Please refer to the Band Fee Payment document for more information. If you have questions, please contact our treasurer - treasurer@grapevinehsband.com.
- The band calendar at grapevinehsband.com is your one-stop shop for all dates and times.
- 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.
- All Families can raise funds for their individual band account NOW with the Scrip Fundraiser. See below for details.
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Weekly Schedule
Monday
No School
5:00-8:00pm - Wind Ensemble
Tuesday
7:45am - Wind Ensemble
3:00-4:30pm - Honors Band
5:00-8:00pm - Guard Audition Workshop
Wednesday
7:45am - Wind Ensemble
3:00-4:30pm - Honors Band
5:00-8:00pm - Guard Audition Workshop
Thursday
7:45am - Wind Ensemble
3:00-4:30pm - Honors Band
5:00-8:00pm - Guard Audition Workshop
Friday
7:45am - Wind Ensemble
3:00-4:30pm - Honors Band
7:00pm - Chamber Music Recital
Saturday
Corporate Sponsor Blitz!
WGI Championship Watch Party
Mark your calendars!
April 8 - Leadership Workshop Option A
April 11-13 - Color Guard Workshop and Auditions
April 15 - Corporate Sponsor Blitz
April 18/19 - UIL
April 22 - Leadership Workshop Option B
April 26 - North Texas Festival of Distinction
April 27 - Spring Concert
GHS Solo Recital
- Piano Accompaniment Rehearsals - (Double-Check your time, changes have been made)
- Students are responsible for being on time and prepared for their rehearsals
- Turn in $40 to the band safe for your piano accompanist
Solo Recital Help
Mrs. Irby would like help with setup and teardown for the Solo Recitals on May 6th. If you are interested in becoming a member of the leadership team or need volunteer hours this is a great opportunity.
Sign up HERE if you are interested.
Fine Arts Signing Day
Fine Arts Signing Day - Monday, May 1st
This event is meant to celebrate student achievements in the Fine Arts and to share their future plans after graduation. All participants should complete the following form no later than April, 21st.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Irby
Congratulations to the Mustang Guard on a successful Winter Season!
SOLO RESULTS
Congratulations to Grace Munkana and Abigail Brennan for progressing to the finals round of the Winter Guard International - Virtual Solo & Ensemble Contest. All submitted entries from the Mustang Guard received Excellent and Good ratings in this highly competitive event. Select solos will be part of the GCISD Color Guard Showcase on Sat, Apr 22nd.
Come See Us ONE LAST TIME!
The Mustang Guard will performing one last time on Apr 22nd. Don't miss it!
https://www.grapevinehsband.com/winter-guard.html
GHS Band Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/grapevinehsband/albums
More info - https://www.grapevinehsband.com/color-guard.html
Band Banquet
Save the Date for the 2023 Mustang Band Banquet!
What is the Band Banquet? It's a night to celebrate all that Mustang Band has accomplished in 2022-2023. Awards are given. Speeches from Drum Majors. Senior recognition. Dinner and dancing!
Who is it for? Students, parents, directors, and family members.
Tickets on sale soon!
DCI Tickets | ORDER NOW
DCI Denton, July 20 @ 8 p.m. - Apogee Stadium
Order your tickets now for DCI this summer. See all your favorite bands and get in the marching band season spirit! Tickets are $29 each. Sit with all GHS students at the show. We will add more tickets to our block if needed.
Grapevine High School Group Block
Password: GRAPEVINE23
EARN MONEY TO PAY YOUR BAND FEES
Sign up to work the GHS Mustang Band/DECA Gate at the Main Street Fest.
Gate Attendants will be paid $12/hour (increase from $8/hr from years past). If a parent and student work a shift that is $24 per hour that can be put towards your band fees.
Students that are working shifts may also receive service hours.
Gate attendants collect tickets for admission, answer questions, hand out lost child stickers, and man the exit gates to ensure people don't leave with alcohol. It is very easy work!
Adult Shifts must be filled by those 21 years old or older
Student Shifts must be filled by those 13 years old or older.
Festival Hours
Friday, May 19 - 7:30 a.m.. - 12 a.m.
Saturday, May 20 - 7:30 a.m.. - 12 a.m.
Sunday, May 21 - 7:30 a.m.. - 8:30 p.m.
Link: Register to volunteer with Grapevine Festivals and Events via VolunteerLocal
Passwords: not case sensitive
Adults: GHS BAND DECA ADULT
Students: GHS BAND DECA
Note: Once you enter your sign up, click on the highlighted Gate info to see shifts by date.
Adults can sign up for student shifts but we need only adults signing up for the adult shifts.
Don't forget Saturday night is Band Banquet so don't sign up for a shift then. Let me know if you have questions.
GHS Band Parent Volunteers Needed
The GHS Band is looking for parent volunteers for many of our volunteer positions for next year. Take a look at the job descriptions and let us know if you can help. Getting involved is a great way to stay connected, be near your kiddo and meet a ton of really great band parents. If you have questions or want to know more, reach out to Angela Hall at angelahall_vp@grapevinehsband.com or text 817-791-6335.
Open positions include:
Co-Vice President
Uniform Coordinator
Concession Volunteer Coordinator
Concession Purchasing Agent
JV/Freshman Stand Manager
North Concession Stand
South Concession Stand Manager
Visitor Concession Stand Manager
Membership/Scholarships
Chaperone Coordinator
Band Meal Coordinator
Sponsorship Blitz - Saturday, April 15
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
We are getting a head start on our 2023-2024 Band Sponsors. On Saturday, April 15 we are going to have a Sponsorship Blitz. We are asking for student and parent volunteers that will visit small businesses in Grapevine/Colleyville and ask for their support. We will split the students into teams with a parent volunteer. We have a fun day planned with competitions and prizes. Students will get generous volunteer hours and we need parents to accompany the student groups. Mark your calendar and sign up to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094BA4A928A4F49-band1
Planning Meeting for Kick Off Dinner & Auction
We are planning a new fundraiser for next year. We need parent help to get this planned and executed. If you like planning parties, events or have experience running auctions we need your help. Please attend our planning meeting on Tuesday, April 4 at 6 p.m upstairs at Market Street, Colleville. All are welcome.
Senior Scholarship
The 2023 Grapevine Mustang Band Boosters Scholarship Application deadline is approaching. Fill out the google form below to apply. Applications are due Sunday, April 16.
Announcing: BOA Blast! at UNT
July 20, 2023
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
Music for All, Bands of America, and University of North Texas Wind Studies are thrilled to announce BOA Blast! at UNT, a one-day summer camp for students held in collaboration with University of North Texas Wind Studies. BOA Blast! at UNT will focus on increasing achievement in the marching arts for high school students, including winds, color guard, and drum majors. Leadership is a focus of the day for all. Students work with members and staff of Carolina Crown; wind players will perform the Star-Spangled Banner and a musical excerpt of the Carolina Crown production at the DCI Denton show.
More info HERE - https://camp.musicforall.org/new-boa-blast-unt/
Nashville, TN - Pearl Corporation announces the opening of its third 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.
"I am beyond grateful to have been selected a recipient of the 2022 Musicians Making a Difference Scholarship. The scholarship has been invaluable in paying for my college and conservatory education and has allowed me to focus on becoming a better musician and person. Thank you so much to Pearl Drums for supporting musicians who are passionate about giving back to their community!" said Amy Hwang, 2022 Scholarship recipient.
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 April 15, 2023.
To learn more and apply for this scholarship, please visit:
https://pearldrum.com/en/about-pearl/scholarships
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/
Start Raising Money NOW!
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. Charms is not an option to make a band payment.
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