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Overview
Businesses and other interested parties whose mission is to enrich the Grandview band community and the community-at-large by volunteering skills and financial support for
the Grandview School District bands.

The Grandview Band Boosters recognize that participation in school music programs benefits everyone, and the Band Boosters promotes opportunities to build and strengthen
relationships among all involved: the student body, Grandview staff, parents, local businesses, and the community.

Band Boosters
President – Beth Gardner
Vice President – Donna Carr
Treasurer – David Hankins
Secretary – Cynthia Peters

Hello Band Family - Updated 4.13.12

Hello everyone!  It is hard to believe we are already going full speed ahead on our 2012-13 Marching Band season.

Our Blue and Gold Brigade has been selected to perform the National Anthem at the May 20th Royals game.  The Royals will face the Arizona Diamondbacks, and opening pitch is at 1:05.  To help raise funds for their upcoming trip to Texas, the band has been given the opportunity to sell a block of tickets with a face value of $17 each for a reduced price of $12 each.  Attached you will find the order form, in case your student has not brought his home or you need more than one copy.  Orders and money are due back to the directors no later than April 20th.
Click here for Pre-Sale Ticket Notice
Click here for the order form

Uniform fittings have begun for next season.  Please watch for dates and times for shoes fittings.  All 2012-13 members who do not currently have black marching shoes that fit will need to be fitted in the times allotted so we can get shoes ordered and broken in before the Royals game.  We should be requesting sizes for their shirt/short sets at fitting time as well.

REMINDER
APRIL BAND NEWS!

Hello again, all!

Can you believe it is already April and Marching Band Season Fall 2012 is already taking shape?  If your student is signed up for the trip PLEASE remit your April payment.  We have only had a handful of parents contact us to schedule a date other than the first for payment.  New parents, be assured if your child has signed up for the trip, they have qualified for marching band.

Also, the first installment of Marching Band fees for 2012 is now due.  If you are not sure what your monthly payment is – please reply and ask.   The total should be somewhere between $24 and $34 per month. 

Thank you to all who have made their payments or arrangements so we can stay on track.  This is beneficial to all the families involved in the program.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS – marching band shoe fittings are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, April 17 – 5:00pm to 7:00pm GHS band room
Wednesday, April 18 – 2:30pm to 5:00pm GHS band room

If you cannot bring your child in for fittings (ALL NEW MEMBERS and those needing a larger size) – please contact Beth Gardner at 816-809-1028 to make arrangements.

REMINDER – Royals tickets pre-orders and payments are due Friday April 20.  This sale is going well – let’s fill the stands for the Blue and Gold Brigade.

State solo and ensemble is April 27 in Columbia.  Grandview performed amazingly at districts; 17 soloists/ensembles received “1” ratings and will be moving on to State.  Way to go!

We will be serving Senior Breakfast on May 2  from 7:00 – 7:35 am.  We will need people to help set up, prepare, run pancake, etc starting around 5:00 am.  Please reply or contact Beth Gardner (816-809-1028) or Kathy Brack 316-5861 if interested in volunteering for this event.

Mark your calendars for the following events:
May 3 – MCMS concert 6:30 pm
May 4- GHS concert / Senior night / Mark Pender, guest performer
We will need cookies for the senior reception after the event –
Please reply if you will donate a batch
May 5 – Truman Heritage Festival – Blue and Gold Brigade will lead the parade
May 8 – GMS Concert at 7pm

Summer is coming and some of you may not be willing or able to mail in your trip or marching band fees payments – please watch here for information regarding when and where payment dropoffs will occur.

News - Updated 4.20.12

Grandview High School Blue & Gold Brigade
2012 Spring Rehearsal Schedule
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5/20: GHS Blue & Gold Brigade Perform National Anthem at Royals Game (Kauffman - 1:20 p.m.)

GHS Band Receives High Honors At All-District Event - 11.14.11
The Grandview High School Band had a great showing at the November 5 Kansas City Metropolitan District #3 All-District Bands event. In addition to their group recognition, several band students received high honors, allowing them the opportunity to audition in December for placemen in the elite Missouri All-State Bands. The GHS All-District results were: All-District Concert Band (Kelsee Gardner-Clarinet, Shawn Griddine, Lead Trumpet, Michael Rogers- Trumpet and Brianna Greene 1st Alternate Alto Sax), All-District Honorable Mention Band (Rachel Evans-Clarinet and Brianna Greene-Lead Alto Sax), All-District Gold Jazz Band (Shawn Griddine-Lead Trumpet, Morgan Shaw-Trumpet and Dustin Briggs-Bari Sax).

Student honors included: Rachel Evans (Clarinet-7th Chair-Honorable Mention Band), Brianna Greene (Alto Sax-1st Chair-Honorable Mention Band), Michael Rogers(Trumpet-9th Chair-Honors Concert Band), Kelsee Gardner (Clarinet-21st Chair-Honors Concert Band), Shawn Griddine (Trumpet-1st Chair-Honors Concert Band), Dustin Briggs (Bari Sax-1st Chair-All-District "Gold" Jazz Band), Morgan Shaw (Trumpet-2nd Chair-All-District "Gold" Jazz Band) and Shawn Griddine (Trumpet-Lead Chair-All-District "Gold" Jazz Band).

Video
GMS Jazz - The Blues Walk
GMS Jazz - Harlem Nocturne
GHS Jazz Orchestra - Over the Rainbow
November 10, 2011 - The Grandview High School Blue & Gold Brigade Perform Live at the GC-4 Trivia Night on 11.1.11
November 4, 2011 - 2011-12 GHS Blue and Gold Brigade Has Successful Season


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2011 - 2012 Grandview Band Calendar
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F.A.Q.s:
What is the Grandview Band Boosters?
The Grandview Band Boosters is an organization composed of parents, staff, alumni, businesses, and friends that support all the bands (marching band, orchestra, symphonic,
freshman, jazz, and middle schools) by raising money to purchase equipment, uniforms and items beyond what the school music budget provides, transportation to
competitions and events, and the planning, organization and preparation of food for these events. Band Boosters takes great pride in providing money to fund music
scholarships for graduating Grandview High School Band musicians.

How is money raised?
Money is raised through memberships, corporate sponsorships, spirit wear sales, and fundraisers throughout the year. You are invited to volunteer your time and skills to
support these activities.

Why should I join?
By becoming a Band Booster member, you have the wonderful opportunity to help our young musicians have a more enjoyable and rewarding school band experience. You
will make new friends and gain a sense of satisfaction in knowing that you have enriched the Grandview Band community.

What do Band Booster volunteers do?
Grandview Band Boosters volunteers have a wide variety of opportunities available to them. As a group, we help move pit instruments and director platforms on and off the
field for the home football games. Volunteers are always needed to provide cookies or brownies for competitions as well as attend competitions when their schedule allow.
Volunteers are called upon to provide home baked items to sell as fundraising efforts after each concert at the high school and both middle schools. The list is endless but the
fun knows no bounds!

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