May 21, 2017

Post date: May 21, 2017 7:51:04 PM

Announcements:

• Welcome to the class of 2021 "Marching Pioneers" to our email list! You will receive an email once a week (typically on Sunday's) when band is in season. Remember these announcements are also posted on the website at http://gchsmarchingpioneers.org if you ever miss an email.

• Congrats once again to the class of 2017! Thanks to all who came out this past Friday night in support of them. A lot students were announced as receiving band scholarships. Stick with it and band will pay for itself!

• On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week we have underclassmen finals exams. Tuesday is 2nd and 4th block exams and Wednesday is 1st and 3rd block exams! Be sure your student is prepared. There is NOT a final exam for concert band!

• This Wednesday is a 1/2 day of school! No meals in the cafeteria will be served.

• All section leaders will meet at 1:00 pm THIS WEDNESDAY to prepare "Summer Mail outs" for students in band (grades 10-12) for next year. You should receive this important information by Saturday (May 27th). Contact me via email if you do not. Section leaders need to contact one of the band captains if they are not able to attend and get someone from within their section to take their place.

• Remember any student owing a debt will not be able to attend the first June rehearsal until the debt has been paid in full!

• I hope all of you have signed up for the Remind101 text message group. Many last minutes announcements/reminders will be sent out via this service. If you have not follow the instructions (attached) to get signed up today!

Upcoming Dates:

• Monday, June 12th - 1st Band Booster Meeting of the 2017-18 Band Year - 7:00 pm - Band Room - Make it a PRIORITY to come and be a part of this great group of parents!

• June 13, 20, 27 - June rehearsals - 6-9 pm - Attendance is REQUIRED for at least 2 out of the 3 rehearsals in order to secure a spot in next year's field show!

  • July 10-14 - Percussion/Guard Camp - 8:00-4:30 - Attendance is MANDATORY!

  • July 12-14 - Fundamentals Camp (FULL BAND!) - 8:00-11:30 - Attendance is MANDATORY!

  • July 17-21 - Full Band Camp - 8:00am-DARK - Attendance is MANDATORY!