BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

The anticipation is building towards the official kick-off to the 2021 season for The Pride of Grandview Heights.  I’m very excited to begin the season and look forward to

working with everyone towards another successful year. 
First off I would like to congratulate our Leadership Team!  Similar to Squad Leaders in years’ past, these exemplary band members will guide the GHMB during the 2021 school year.  When you see them - please congratulate them!
Flute - Ava Cunningham, Lily Miller, Maddy Smith
Clarinet - Nina Brown, Keaton Carpenter, Cami Akers, Janira Skrbkova
Alto Sax - Lily Young
Tenor Sax - Alayna Lee
Trumpet - Anna Bullock, Ben Matter
Mellophone - Melana Pomerants
Trombone - Sofie Markle, Olivia Schweinhagen
Baritone/Sousaphone - Freddie Keil
Drumline - Graham Nelson, Aylish O’Harra, Soren Larsen
SPECIAL NOTE - Construction Update
Construction on the new EILMS continues and is on schedule.  Unfortunately, occupancy is not until July 22 with equipment/furniture move likely happening in the days after.  Therefore - Pre-Camp events and Band Camp Check-In will occur in OLD EILMS.  Once details such as entry door, band camp check-in, etc are finalized; we will send out more information.  Again, all pre-band camp events will occur in OLD EILMS.
Below are details regarding Pre-Camp, Band Camp Contracts/Payments, Parent Volunteers, and the post-camp/pre-school schedule.

Pre-Camp Week - July 19-23
Location: OLD EILMS Band Room
Monday, July 19 (No Instruments)
Leadership Team Meeting - 2:00-3:00PM
Senior Meeting - 3:00-4:00PM
Tuesday, July 20
Instrument/Music Pick Up (Leadership Team, All Drumline, 9th Graders) - 1:00-1:45PM
Pre Band Camp Rehearsal (Leadership Team, All Drumline, 9th Graders) - 2:00-4:00PM

Wednesday, July 21
Instrument/Music Pick Up (All other Members) - 1:00-1:45PM
Pre Band Camp Rehearsal (All Members) - 2:00-4:00PM
Thursday, July 22
Instrument/Music Pick Up (All other Members) - 1:00-1:45PM
Pre Band Camp Rehearsal (All Members) - 2:00-4:00PM

Friday, July 23
Pre Band Camp Rehearsal (All Members) - 2:00-4:00PM


Band Camp Forms & Payments - DUE TODAY
Don’t forget to submit all forms and payments!  These forms are submitted per the instructions in the packet and are DUE TODAY.   If you need to download the forms or make payments, please follow this link:  http://www.grandviewhtsband.org/band-camp.html


Parent Volunteers Needed
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far!  We appreciate your support.  Lastly, we are seeking additional volunteers for Band Camp - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d49aea82eab9-ghhs

Band Parents Association - Meetings
All parents, guardians, and adult family members are invited and encouraged to attend our monthly Band Parent Association meetings.  Our next meeting is Thursday, July 15 at 6:30PM. Location is TBA - more information to follow


Upcoming Events
July
15 Band Parent Association Meeting - 6:30PM
19-23 Pre-Camp (see details above)
25-30  Band Camp @ Ohio Wesleyan University
August
3,5,9,11 Post Camp Rehearsals - 8-10PM
15 Falco Park Concert 7:00PM
18 School Begins
20 Opening Game - Home vs Centennial
22 Decal Drive - More Details to Follow

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to reply to any updates or contact me via email, phone, or Twitter.
Go Bobcats!!! 
Mr. Herrmann