BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

I hope this email finds you and your family safe and healthy during these challenging times.  Everyone is adjusting to the current normal; including the band staff.  We

continue to plan for the end of year activities as well as the upcoming school year. 
Please help me thank Dot Keil and the many volunteers who made the 2020 Virtual Cakewalk a success!  Outstanding leadership to transform a time honored tradition into something amazing!

Upcoming Performances - Edited Calendar
The following performances have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled due to the Covid-19 Emergency Statewide Closure:

• GHHS Bands Spring Concert - Wednesday, April 29
• EILMS Bands Spring Concert - Thursday, April 30

The following performances are to be determined due to the Covid-19 Emergency Statewide Closure:

• Jazz Ensemble Performance @ GHHS Vocal Arts Cabaret - Tuesday, May 5
• Blue Star Mothers Memorial Ceremony (2020 Seniors and 2020 Squad Leaders) - Thursday, May 21
• Memorial Parade - Saturday, May 23

GHMB 2020 - Squad Leader Applications
It’s hard to believe we’re already discussing and planning for the 2020 edition of The Pride of Grandview Heights.  One of the most important steps is the selection of the student leadership; our Squad Leaders.  Any returning members, currently in grades 9-11, are eligible and highly encouraged to apply.  
The application process is divided into three sections (listed below): 
(1) Student Squad Leader Application
(2) Individual Marching Technique Evaluation
(3) Individual Musical Performance Evaluation

All applicants are expected to join the 2020 GHMB Squad Leader Application Group on Schoology.  The group code is: 3GT6-PTGV-BWWDP
Detailed instructions regarding the application process will be posted later today.
Online applications are due next Friday, April 24th and squad leaders for the 2020 GHMB will be announced via email on Friday, May 1st.

Jazz Ensemble 2020-2021 Auditions
Auditions for the 2020-2021 edition of the Jazz Ensemble were originally scheduled for March 16-20.  Therefore, I will be moving auditions online to Schoology.  Updates regarding the process will be posted to the Jazz Ensemble Audition Materials group on Schoology.  The group code is:  6VX57-X935M.  I hope to have those completed by middle of next week.

Upcoming Events
APRIL
24 - Squad Leader Applications Due
29 - GHHS Bands Spring Concert - CANCELLED
30 - EILMS Bands Spring Concert - CANCELLED
MAY
5 - GHHS Choirs Cabaret (Jazz Ensemble Only) - TBD
21 - Blue Star Mothers Concert (2019 Seniors and 2019 GHMB Squad Leaders) - TBD
23 - Memorial Day Parade - TBD
JULY
20-24 -  Pre Camp
26-31 - Band Camp @ Wittenberg University
Go Bobcats!!! 

Mr. Herrmann