The Band Parents are pleased to recognize the following winners of the CAKE WEEK raffle drawing (some of whom won multiple cakes!): Cheri Berlin, Julie Bullock, Tessa Carrel, Nikki Donovsky, Nickie Evans, Laura Fitch, Elizabeth Grainger, Jude Grant, Janet Gross, Jo Lee, Christy Monson, Brenda Parker, Steve Reynolds, Eric Schweinhagen, Kristi Urig, and RaeAnna Wieland.

The BPA will be in touch with all the winners soon, to make arrangements for you to receive your CAKES! Thank you to these participants, and to everyone who supported the Bands during CAKE WEEK!
(Updated May 5, 2021)
CLICK THE "DONATE" BUTTON (ABOVE) TO SUPPORT THE GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS BAND PROGRAMS. THANK YOU!
(CHECKS TO GHBPA CAN ALSO BE MAILED TO PO BOX 12580, COLUMBUS, OH 43212)
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HEY, WHAT'S CAKE WEEK?

We're glad you asked! CAKE WEEK is the all new, fully online and virtual spring fundraising event for the Grandview Heights Band Parents Association. This year CAKE WEEK will be held from April 26th through the 30th, and we have all sorts of fun events and prizes planned! More details will be posted here as well as on the official CAKE WEEK Facebook page. Please spread the word and plan to join us all week long!

ENTER THE CAKE DECORATING CONTEST!

Dust off your baking tools and get ready to enter our annual Cake Decorating Competition! Prizes will be awarded in three categories (Most Bobcat Spirit, Most Creative and Best Music Theme), and two divisions (Adult and Student). There will be a separate post for each division on the official CAKE WEEK Facebook page. Post a photo of your decorated cake no later than noon on Sunday, May 2 for entry in the competition.

SHOW YOUR BAND PARENT PRIDE!

Got a Grandview Heights Band student lurking in your home? Now's your chance to embarrass junior by SHOWING THE WORLD how proud you are! Print this special sign and post it in your window or on your front door during CAKE WEEK, and then post a photo to the Facebook page.

CONCERT RECORDINGS

What's CAKE WEEK without a little music from our bands? All week we will be releasing recording of the March concert series, follow along to see your favorite Grandview Heights musicians in action!

THANK YOU TO OUR CAKE WEEK SPONSORS

The GHBPA appreciates the support of the following 2021 CAKE WEEK sponsors:
  • Chocolate Cafe
  • Dewey's Pizza
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
Please let them know that you appreciate their support of our bands, too!

NO CAKE RINGS? NO PROBLEM!

Welcome to the No Ring Raffle! For every $10 donation made to the Band Parents Association through Sunday, May 2, you will be entered into a drawing for a cake. Since it is 2021, we will be giving away 21 cakes! Winners will be drawn at the May 5 band concert and posted on Facebook and here, that evening. Be sure to include your email address when donating so we can contact you. Cakes will be delivered to local winners on Saturday, May 8. CLICK THE BUTTON AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE TO DONATE. (Checks can also be accepted, please send us an email to let us know if that's your preference.)

WINNER, WINNER, WINNER!

After a fast and furious bidding war that went right up til the last minute, the GHBPA is pleased to congratulate Nichole Ferris, the successful winning bidder for the first ever silent auctioning of a private music performance from the GHHS Band. Nichole will work with Mr. Herrmann to identify a date next fall when she will welcome a group of 20-25 GHHS band members for a 20 minute concert at her home. Thanks for your support of our bands, Nichole, and enjoy the show!

GET READY FOR THE DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

Give your front door, porch, or heck your whole house a CAKEOVER in honor of CAKE WEEK 2021, and then post pictures on the Facebook page of the best CAKE WEEK displays you see around town. You can use the official sign of CAKE WEEK 2021, available here, or get creative and do your own thing. Post a photo of your own house in the Decorating Contest comment thread on the CAKE WEEK 2021 Facebook page web site by noon on Sunday May 2 to be considered for fabulous prizes!

NEW TO CAKE WEEK?

That's OK! You may be more familiar with the Grandview Cake Walk, which has a loooooong and storied history. If you'd like to learn more about it's first seven decades of live, in-person fun, we've got you covered. GHHS Alumni Meghan Watters literally wrote the book on the history of the CakeWalk, and you can find an excerpt here, reprinted with her permission.