THINKING ABOUT GHHS MARCHING BAND for 2022-23?
We know it's time for 8th graders to begin planning for their high school years, and we are excited to welcome all of our 8th graders into the GHHS band. Many parents and students wonder how big the time commitment is during the summer and outside of school, and whether their students can also participate in fall sports during the the marching band season. It can be overwhelming for students and parents; but we are hopeful this quick summary will help. In addition, you may want to visit our Bobcat Bands 101 page and our Band Camp page, for additional detail.
Marching/Concert Band is a year-round band course that includes The Pride of Grandview Heights Marching Band (GHMB) and the Grandview Heights Concert Band (GHCB). Marching Band begins in July and runs through the end of the football season, in turn, Concert Band picks up at the end of football season and runs through the end of the school year.
The Marching Band summer schedule begins with pre-Band Camp rehearsals (for 2022) the week of July 18-22. These practices are two hours per day. Students can be excused if the family has scheduled vacation time during that week. Band Camp is the following week; for 2022, July 24-29. It is a sleepaway camp at a college campus. We hope to finalize the decision on location very soon. Band members experience a wonderful week of camaraderie, hard work, and musical growth. It is the highlight of the year for many band members. Band camp is highly recommended for every member. There is a cost associated with Band Camp, and GH Band Parents Association offers financial assistance to families, if needed.
Once the school year has started the bulk of practices/rehearsals for Marching Band and Concert Band are during the school day (8th period). The Marching Band has an evening rehearsal (usually on Wednesday or Thursday) on HOME game weeks only, so there are a maximum of five. Those rehearsals can sometimes conflict with some sports but students are excused from the rehearsal if their sports team is traveling. The GHMB will perform at all football games, home or away, including the playoffs as well as parades throughout the school year (including the GH Memorial Day parade at the end of the year). The Concert Band has three concerts - a Holiday Concert in December, Music in Our Schools Month Concert in March, and the Spring Finale Concert in late April. The bulk of outside-of-school time commitment occurs during the marching band season.
Please don't hesitate to contact Mr. Herrmann or the GH Band Parents if you have additional questions.
Marching/Concert Band is a year-round band course that includes The Pride of Grandview Heights Marching Band (GHMB) and the Grandview Heights Concert Band (GHCB). Marching Band begins in July and runs through the end of the football season, in turn, Concert Band picks up at the end of football season and runs through the end of the school year.
The Marching Band summer schedule begins with pre-Band Camp rehearsals (for 2022) the week of July 18-22. These practices are two hours per day. Students can be excused if the family has scheduled vacation time during that week. Band Camp is the following week; for 2022, July 24-29. It is a sleepaway camp at a college campus. We hope to finalize the decision on location very soon. Band members experience a wonderful week of camaraderie, hard work, and musical growth. It is the highlight of the year for many band members. Band camp is highly recommended for every member. There is a cost associated with Band Camp, and GH Band Parents Association offers financial assistance to families, if needed.
Once the school year has started the bulk of practices/rehearsals for Marching Band and Concert Band are during the school day (8th period). The Marching Band has an evening rehearsal (usually on Wednesday or Thursday) on HOME game weeks only, so there are a maximum of five. Those rehearsals can sometimes conflict with some sports but students are excused from the rehearsal if their sports team is traveling. The GHMB will perform at all football games, home or away, including the playoffs as well as parades throughout the school year (including the GH Memorial Day parade at the end of the year). The Concert Band has three concerts - a Holiday Concert in December, Music in Our Schools Month Concert in March, and the Spring Finale Concert in late April. The bulk of outside-of-school time commitment occurs during the marching band season.
Please don't hesitate to contact Mr. Herrmann or the GH Band Parents if you have additional questions.
