Grapevine Mustang Band

Week of Sept 20

Notes from the Directors:

Good afternoon Mustang Band!


  • Eligibility still counts for marching band! If a student is not academically eligible they won’t be able to participate. Students can remain eligible all year by passing all of their classes on every report cart! A waiver for AP classes with a grade higher than a 60, must be approved by principal

  • All winds and percussion will be wearing their black band shorts and WHITE band shirt for the Red Rail Game. Anyone that still needs to pick up their black shorts can do so after marching Band Practice Tuesday/Thursday - 8:00pm contact Mrs. Pratt at Uniforms@grapevinehsband.com to make arrangements.

  • Wind Ensemble, see below.

  • Red Rail, see below- Itinerary, Inspection Procedures, and Bus Information.

  • North Texas Giving Day raised over $3,000!


Other News

  • CLICK HERE to get music on our website.
  • We are excited to start our first fundraiser of the year! We have partnered with MSC Fundraising to sell masks! The website has our initial line up, but more will be added soon! You can check it out here: https://www.mscfundraising.com/collections/ghs-mustang-band
  • We are in the process of updating Charms. If you are receiving our emails you are listed on the Grapevine Band roster. If you attend CHHS, please let Mr. Rees (James.rees@gcisd.net) know and we will transfer you to the correct school.
  • We have also compiled another version of the calendar that can be found HERE.
  • You need to clean and disinfect your instruments! (videos below)
  • Establish a routine for yourself to keep your life as normal as possible. Dedicate time to growing as a musician every day.
Red Rail Itinerary

Sept 26, 2020

Red Rail Game Info

Red Rail Game Info

Parking - $8 in advance and $10 at the gate.


Waiver for Globe Life Park - ALL STUDENTS MUST complete the waiver form for Globe Life Park


Students do NOT need a ticket.


Tickets - Tickets are available now and can only be purchased online. Tickets start at $12 and will be available in restricted groups to allow for social distancing within Globe Life Park. All games at Globe Life Park will require facial coverings, social distancing, as well as other enhanced safety and health measures.


The Mustang Band will be located in sections 11 and 12 for this game.

Red Rail Game Info
Red Rail Rivalry - Late Night Yell

Red Rail Rivalry - Late Night Yell

Cheer on Grapevine High School in a Drive In style pep rally. This is only required for PERCUSSION.


Thursday, September 24th at 9:30 pm

Call time for Drumline: 9:00

Red Rail Rivalry - Late Night Yell

Wind Ensemble

Starting this week (9/21), Wind Ensemble will meet at 7:30am.

  • Enter through door 34 and proceed to the auditorium
  • Mini lesson schedule has been updated, we will do mini lessons on Monday!
  • Students will be 6 feet apart at all times
  • QR codes for trace log will be used
  • We will begin new music on Tuesday

Concession Help Needed!

Concession Help Needed!

As per our usual contract, the band will be staffing the concessions for the GHS side!. We need 30 volunteers to help work the concessions.This is a great chance to meet new band parents and say hi to ones you already know! The band will receive a % of sales from the night! If you volunteer you will get in free and will not have to pay for parking. Adults only in concessions. Please sign up at the following link. We will contact you with more details as it gets closer. Thank you!


Here is the link for Varsity Concessions
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4faea92fa46-ghsband5

Concession Help Needed!

Freshmen Region Cuts are here!

CLICK HERE


All freshmen in Wind Ensemble and Honors Band are expected to audition for the Freshman All-Region Band.

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Trace Log - Sept 20

Trace Log - Sept 20

Please fill out the Trace Log for the week of Sept 20. All students, participating in marching band, MUST complete this form each Sunday for the upcoming week's rehearsals.
Trace Log - Sept 20
Mustang Daily Dollars

Mustang Daily Dollars

Mustang Daily Dollars Fundraiser is here!


This a new fundraiser to our band. We are expecting for 100% participation. It is budget friendly and easy! Make sure to ask family and friends and share on social media! You will ask them to donate/sponsor a calendar day. They will donate the dollar amount represented by the date.


EXAMPLE: Sponsor Sept 22th and donate $22. Sponsor Sept 10th and 25th and donate $35. It is that easy!


Every student that completes the entire calendar will receive 10% of the calendar donations as a credit to their CHARMS account. That would be $46.50 to your band account!** If you raise more then it is more $$ in your account! We are challenging every student to complete 2
calendars. We will also have prizes that are listed on the instruction page.

Due date is Tuesday, Sept 29th at the beginning of Band Rehearsal at 6:00pm. Please turn in your completed calendar, donation log and money in the envelope the student received their packet in. If you child was not at Band Rehearsal or participating remotely you can download the
forms here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0ii20cpo993v7pq/AAA0BzZcbYe-Sc0v2fA-0H4Ua?dl=0

Mustang Daily Dollars

Booster Notes

Pit Crew Scholarship

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. The deadline to submit an application will be November 15th.

Marching Band Information and Procedures

Marching Band Information and Procedures

CLICK HERE FOR DOCUMENT

Marching Band Information and Procedures

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/grapevinehsband
FB Grapevine Mustang Band Parent Page : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2772812576066464/
CHARMS

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
REMIND

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.

REMIND
Start Raising Money NOW!

Start Raising Money NOW!

Scrip is a great way to raise money for your individual band account!


CLICK HERE FOR INFO

Start Raising Money NOW!
How to pay your band fees online

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.
How to pay your band fees online
Grapevine Mustang Band

Grapevine Mustang Band

Grapevine Mustang Band

3223 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, TX, USA james.rees@gcisd.net 8172515249 grapevinehsband.com