BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

​It's hard to believe that graduation is just 5 days away!!!  Congratulations, in advance, to the Class of 2022 and best wishes on your next steps

2022 GHMB Squad Leaders
Congratulations to the following students for their selection to the leadership team!  They showed outstanding merit and intent to demonstrate musical and leadership skills throughout the application process.
Flute - Maddy Smith, Leva Fischer
Clarinet - Cami Akers, Ali Hamm, Sam Reichert, Janira Skrbkova
Alto Sax - Dylan Koprowski
Tenors Sax - Alayna Lee
Trumpet - Stephen Choras, Ben Matter, Colin Parker
Mellophone - Melana Pomerants
Trombone - Sean McKelvey, Alex Young
Sousaphone - Freddie Keil
Drumline
Snare - Sean Roediger
Quads/Cymbals - Aylish O’Harra
Basses - Soren Larsen, Ben Ritzman

2022 GHMB Drumline
Congratulations to the members of the 2022 drumline - here are the instrument assignments:
Snare - Sean Roediger, Graham Nelson, Sophia Ramsey-Szabo, Ronan Hayes
Quads - Aylish O’Harra, Geert Fischer
Bass - Elise Grainger (1), Ben Ritzman (2), Soren Larsen (3), Andrew Rowland (4)
Cymbals - Garrett Fischer, Jack Pulver, Liv Glazer
**If you have any drumline questions, please contact Mr. Stanley - [email protected]

Blue Star Mothers Concert - Thursday, May 26 - 7:30PM
Members of the Class of 2022 and upcoming GHMS Squad Leaders will be performing Thursday evening at the Blue Star Mothers Memorial Ceremony/Concert.  They will need their summer uniform for this event; so, start searching now, not Thursday evening.  White marching shoes can be left at home; but some type of shoe is required for the concert - no sandals or flip-flops.  In addition, the band room will be open from 6:30-7:00PM for instrument pick-up (sousaphones/drumline) and immediately after for returns.  See final details below.

Memorial Day Parade - Saturday, May 28 - 10:00AM
The entire marching band will be marching in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 29.  The parade steps off at 10:00AM from First Community Church at 1st/Cambridge and ends at Oxley by Pierce Field.  Band members will wear their summer uniform for the parade (white band polo, blue band shorts, and white marching schools).  The band room will be open from 8:30-9:15AM for instrument pick-up and open for 30 minutes following the parade.  Call time is posted below.
**If your student has difficulty finding any/all parts of their summer uniform, please contact the Band Parents Association - [email protected].

Blue Star Mothers Ceremony/Concert
Location: Memorial Park (Rain location: HS Auditorium)
Thursday, May 26  7:30PM
Class of 2021 and 2022 GHMB Squad Leaders
Uniform: Partial Summer (White Band Polo & Blue Band Shorts; no sandals/flip-flops)
Band Room Open: 6:30-7:00PM
Call: 7:15PM (at Oxley and Northwest)
Performance: 7:30PM
Band Room Open: 30 minutes after conclusion

Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 28  10:00AM
Uniform: Summer Uniform (white band polo, blue band shorts, white marching shoes)
Band Room Open: 8:30-9:15AM
Call: 9:30AM (First Community Church parking lot)
Step Off: 10:00AM
Band Room Open: 30 minutes after conclusion


Upcoming Events
MAY
26 - Blue Star Mothers Concert (Class of 2021, 2022 GHMB Squad Leaders) - 7:30PM (Northwest/Oxley Memorial Park)
28 - Memorial Day Parade - 10:00AM (see details above)
JULY
18-22 - Pre Camp
24-29 - Band Camp @ Otterbein University

AUGUST
TBA - Post Camp Rehearsals
14 - Falco Concert
19 - Game 1 - Away at Centennial
21 - Decal Drive

On a professional/personal note… My sincere thanks to all students, parents, volunteers, BPA officers, and fellow music staff members for their continued dedication to the band program.  The pandemic knocked us down but I believe it will make the program even stronger in the future.  It has been an honor to lead your students on the field and from the podium.  I wish everyone the best in their future endeavors and look forward to hearing about the future successes of the bands in Grandview.

Go Bobcats!!!
Mr. Herrmann