BAND DIRECTOR's update

Welcome back from a well-deserved Spring Break!.  We push forward with only 8 weeks of school left!  Please read the information below regarding Cake Walk and other

upcoming events/deadlines.
Cakewalk 2022 - Friday, April 8 - 6:30-9:30PM 
Members of the HS Band will perform 8:00-9:30PM during the Cakewalk.  Students should report to the band room promptly at 7:45; I will meet them there before we enter the gym to setup.  This a mandatory event for all GHMB Band members. See full details below.
Cake Reminder - All band families, 5-12, should bring a cake for each band member for the Cakewalk. Cakes can be dropped off at the John Glenn Commons at Larson Middle School, Friday, April 8 - 3:00-5:30PM.

GHMB 2022 - Squad Leader Applications
It’s hard to believe we’re already discussing and planning for the 2022 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
Squad Leader Application - https://forms.gle/yqGGmzuBAmXErPmF8
Sections 2 & 3 (Marching and Music) will be scheduled for the week of May 9-13.  Applicants will march simple segments of drill and perform two songs from the 2021 marching season (Loyalty and TBA).
Online applications are due Friday, May 6th and squad leaders for the 2022 GHMB will be announced via e-mail the week of May 16-20

Cake Walk
Friday, April 8
Dress: Grandview Top; shorts or jeans
7:45 Call
8:00 HS Band Performs
9:30 HS Band Released

Upcoming Events
APRIL
8 - CakeWalk
27 - LMS Bands Concerts
28 - GHHS Bands - Spring Concert
MAY
5 - GHHS Choirs Cabaret (Jazz Ensemble Only) - 7:00PM
6 - 2022 Squad Leader Applications Due
26 - Blue Star Mothers Concert (All GHMB Members) - 7:30PM (Northwest/Oxley Memorial Park)
28 - Memorial Day Parade - TBD
JULY
18-22 -  Pre Camp
24-29 Band Camp @ Otterbein University