BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

We’re back (at home) after a month on the road.  Students are excited to premiere the “Blues Brothers Revue” show on Friday at Alumni Night.  We will roll out traditional

uniforms this week.  Please read everything below very carefully!

Evening Rehearsal - Thursday, Sept 23
There are four Evening Rehearsals for this season and that number will not increase.  All four rehearsals are considered required and will be calculated into your grade.  Exceptions to the requirement are (1) for athletes who have traveling matches which return later than 9:00PM on the dates listed above, or, (2) on a case-by-case basis as needed.  Work and non-Grandview Heights activities should be scheduled around Evening Rehearsals; please submit the dates above to your work management or advisors.  
Our next night rehearsal is this Thursday, September 23rd, 8:00-10:00PM

Band Spirit Day - Friday, Sept 24
Friday is “Band Spirit Day” - Be sure to wear your row shirt to school to show your band spirit! Go Band!

Traditional Uniform
The band will transition to its ‘traditional’ or ‘formal’ uniform this week.  There are several components to the uniform:

• Jacket
• Trousers/Pants
• Hat
• Parka (when needed)
• Row Shirt
• White Marching Shoes
• White Gloves (except percussion)
• Long White Socks

Traditional Uniform - Policies and Procedures

• All uniform parts listed above are required - students who do not pass inspection will not march at halftime.  Parents - please make sure your student has all items before leaving the house - especially LONG white socks, gloves (if needed) and their Row Shirt.
• All members must be ‘fully dressed’ unless instructed otherwise by the director(s).  This includes jackets fully zipped, hats on, etc.
• Accommodations will be made in extreme temperature situations.  Example - students will be instructed to remove their band jacket and fold to sit on top of their band hat.
• Uniforms (jacket, pants, hats, parkas) are stored at school.  Students will check out and check back in before/after their uniforms each use.  Students are required to rehang all items and turn in all items before they are dismissed.
• An additional time marker has been added below (Band Room Opens) - students must be dressed and in their seats by Call/Dress time.  Please plan accordingly.
• Any staining of the uniform during the marching band season will be the financial responsibility of the student.  They are required to have the uniform part dry cleaned before the next performance.  Uniforms can only be dry cleaned; no exceptions.

9/24 Home vs Kipp Academy - 7:00PM (Alumni Night)
Uniform: Traditional
Band Room Opens: 5:45
Call/Dress: 6:10
Warm Up: 6:15
March In: 6:30
Pregame: 6:45
Kick Off: 7:00

Upcoming Events
September
23 Evening Rehearsal 8-10PM
24 Home vs Kipp Academy (Alumni Night)
30 Evening Rehearsal
October
1  Home vs Buckeye Valley (Homecoming)
8  Away at Columbus Academy
10 Community Lawn Concert - More Info to Follow