BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

This week’s update includes:

• GHHS Bands Holiday Concert Information

• Pep Band 2019-2020 - Reminder
• Upcoming Events

GHHS Bands - Holiday Concert - Tuesday, Dec. 10 - 7:00PM
Members of the GHHS Bands will ring in the holidays at the annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:00PM. Jazz Ensemble will open the concert with five selections from the big band libraries of Count Basie and Stan Kenton. Concert Band will perform five pieces as well; ranging from traditional holiday carols to toe-tapping versions of Jingle Bells, Up on a Housetop, and Feliz Navidad.Dress: Concert Best (examples: Boys - black/navy/charcoal pants, dress shirt, tie, dress shoes; Girls - dark dress slacks or skirt, blouse, dress shoes.)  Girls: skirts should be knee length or longer; and tights/leggings are required under all dresses or skirts.
Call(s):
Jazz Ensemble - 6:15PM - report to Auditorium
Concert Band - 6:40PM - report to directly to Auditorium stage

Pep Band 2019-2020 - REMINDER
The 2019-2020 edition of the Grandview Pep Band begins tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 6th.  We will perform for 4 girls games and 4 boys games.  All members of Concert Band are required to perform for 3 games (1 girls, 1 boys, 1 of their choice; boys/girls basketball perform for each other).  Here is the full schedule so you can check your personal/athletic/extra-curricular schedule before you sign up.

Friday        12/6        Girls vs Buckeye Valley
Friday        12/13      Boys vs Worthington Christian
Saturday    1/11        Boys vs Wellington (Hall of Fame)
Tuesday    1/14        Girls vs Worthington Christian
Tuesday    1/28        Girls vs Bexley
Tuesday    2/4          Boys vs Whitehall-Yearling
Saturday    2/8         Girls vs Centerburg (Senior Night)
Friday        2/14        Boys vs River Valley (Senior Night)
Sign ups are available on Schoology (course calendar) as well as the band website (https://www.grandviewhtsband.org) calendar via SignUpGenius.  Students will enter their name and email address and SignUpGenius will send a reminder one day before the game. Sign ups are LIVE now!
Game Format: Band will play out of their flip folder between JV and Varsity, 1st to 2nd quarter break, and halftime.  Students are released after halftime.  Grandview apparel is encouraged.  


Holiday Concert - Tuesday, Dec. 10 - 7:00PM
GHHS Auditiorum
Dress: Concert Best (see above)
Call(s):
Jazz Ensemble - 6:15PM - report to Auditorium
Concert Band - 6:40PM - report to directly to Auditorium stage


Upcoming Events
12/6        Pep Band - Girl vs Buckeye Valley
12/10      GHHS Band Holiday Concert - 7:00PM
12/13      Pep Band - Boys vs Worthington Christian
12/21      Winter Break Begins
Lastly, please don’t hesitate to reply to any updates or contact me via email, Twitter or by phone. 
Go Bobcats!!! 
Mr. Herrmann 

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Christopher Herrmann Director of Bands
Grandview Heights High School
1587 West Third Avenue | Columbus, Ohio 43212
O: (614) 485-4012
@GrandviewHtsBand
www.ghcsd.org
www.grandviewhtsband.org