Grapevine Mustang Band
BANDtober 14, 2022
Good afternoon Mustang Band!
- BANDtober is HERE!
- We have extra show shirts for sale! Please email Mr. Redd for available sizes. Shirts are $25 each and can be paid for by check or cash. Verify availability with Mr. Redd before depositing any money.
- The Pit Crew Scholarship recognizes and rewards senior members of the GHS Mustang Band who maintain a good academic standing and who exemplify what might be called the “pit crew work ethic” – working behind the scenes, doing unglamorous but necessary work, without seeking a reward other than helping the band. Band member(s) who are selected to receive a scholarship are recognized at the annual band banquet with a financial award that can range from $500 - $1000. The link to apply for a Pit Crew Scholarship will be posted on the Band Website on November 1st, 2022. The deadline to submit an application will be November 15th, 2022.
- The 4th installment of band fees was due Aug 1. 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.
- All Mustang Band members should be practicing their ALL REGION music at home and with their private lesson teachers.
- The band calendar at grapevinehsband.com is your one-stop shop for all dates and times.
- Join the 2022-23 Remind! Info below.
- 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.
Weekly Schedule
Monday - ITINERARY - Full UIL Schedule
7:00am - Marching Band
11:00am - UIL Region Marching Contest
5:30pm-8:30pm - Stadium Rehearsal
Tuesday -
7:00am - Marching Band
Wednesday -
7:00am - Marching Band
Thursday - ITINERARY
7:00am - Marching Band
7:00pm - Mustangs vs FW Wyatt (AWAY)
Friday -
8:00am - Marching Band
Saturday - ITINERARY
TBD (Area Schedule will be announced MONDAY 10/17)
GHS Letter Jackets
Maverick Awards will be fitting letterman jackets during all lunches on Friday, October 21st. You can get sized for your letter jacket and place an order during this time. To place a letter jacket order, you must have fulfilled the criteria to letter in band and present the certificate awarded at the band banquet. If you need your certificate please email Mrs. Irby.
To letter in band at Grapevine:
Pass every grading period of band.
Perform a solo and ensemble at GCISD solo and ensemble contest, or equivalent for guard.
Remain in good standing regarding behavior for the entire year.
Attend all performances for the entire year.
Complete at least two years of band enrollment.
The Jazz Band will have two performances this semester:
Thursday, October 27th, 6:30pm
Cross Timbers Middle School
Tuesday, November 1st, 7:00pm
Hotel Vin - Grapevine
We hope to see you there!
Yule Slide Socials
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrapevineYuleSlide
Insta: https://instagram.com/yuleslide?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Email: dfwyuleslide@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yuleslide.org/
Calling all band students!
Message from Mrs. Gish...
Hello! The Grapevine MS Band has their Fall Concert on Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm in the GMS gym. We would love to have any former GMS students, or any HS student who would like to come and perform our Alma Mater and Fight Song with us for the final portion of the concert. Last year, we had some students perform the All-State music for the audience and it was a big hit. If you can attend, please email Mrs. Gish at jennifer.gish@gcisd.net and music will be emailed to you. Report time is 6:30pm and we should be complete by 7:30/40 at the latest. Attire: HS Show Shirt.
Winter Guard Interest Workshop & Auditions
Save the date for Nov 8, 9, 10th at 5-7pm in gym 2.
More info coming soon!
GHS Band Flickr - https://www.flickr.com/photos/grapevinehsband/albums
More info - https://www.grapevinehsband.com/color-guard.html
Thank you to all of those that have volunteered in the Concession stands so far this year. We are grateful for your help and support. We only have 2 Varsity and 4 Freshman/JV games left on the regular schedule. If you have any availability, please sign up to help work where there is a need.
Thanks again,
Amy and Christa
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