MRS. OLIS'S MARCHING BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEEK EIGHT

What a fantastic evening we had welcoming the 8th grade to perform alongside the high school marching band. From our meal provided by The Rail to the robust sounds ​

of 125 performers on the field for halftime, last Friday was a resounding success. We look forward to the bright future of the Grandview Band Program! 

Evening Rehearsals

We have ONE more Evening Rehearsal for this season and that number will not increase. All 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, 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 Thursday, October 16, 8:00-10:00PM. 

Traditional Uniform - Reminder
 There are several components to the uniform:

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

Traditional Uniform - Policies and Procedures - Reminder

• 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 checked out and checked back in before/after 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.

Attendance Policy
All band members make a commitment when they join the band. These commitments extend to attending all rehearsals and performances. The dates of such are published and made known well in advance. Additionally, directors ensure reminders of rehearsals and performances are part of the daily rehearsal schedule. It is expected that all members will be in attendance at all scheduled events.
Should a student be unable to make a particular rehearsal or performance, then a parent/guardian must notify the director via email preferably two weeks in advance of the requested absence.  
In the event of a medical or family emergency, the parent/guardian should contact Mrs. Olis at a time most convenient to the family’s needs by phone or email. Medical and/or family emergencies are automatically excused. This includes students who are marked ‘Excused’ absent from school on the day of a performance.
Unexcused absences can result in lowered grades and loss of permission to travel.  An unexcused performance can never be made up.  Actions or lack thereof speak louder than words.  As stated previous, band is co-curricular. As such, work is not an excuse. Communicate clearly with your employer and well in advance. Missing school for work is unexcused; therefore; missing band for work is ALSO UNEXCUSED.

Jazz Concert - Wednesday, October 15, 7:00PM

The 2024-2025 High School Jazz Ensemble will open their performance season with their first concert on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:00PM. The concert will take place in the High School Auditorium; it is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! 
Attire: Black on Black on Black with a pop of color
Student Report Time: 6:30PM warm-up/tuning

Band Parent Association - October Meeting

Our next Band Parent Association meeting is scheduled for NEXT THURSDAY, October 16 at 6:30PM in the high school band room. We hope to see you there!


Marching Band Season-in-Review - Thursday, October 23 - 7:00PM

It’s hard to believe it already, but our Annual Marching Band Season-in-Review is quickly approaching!  This event showcases our traditional pre-game show and all four half-time shows. All family and friends are welcome and HIGHLY encouraged to attend this special event.

Ohio State University Honor Band Festival

Grandview Heights High School Band Students are invited to participate in this year's Ohio State University Honor Band Festival to take place on January 23-25, 2026. One of the longest-running and finest events of its kind, this annual offering welcomes students in grades 9–12 to campus. Outstanding musicians, selected from director nominations, will be placed by pre-recorded video audition into one of three bands for a weekend of quality music-making. The weekend will conclude with concerts on Sunday afternoon in Weigel Auditorium. Free and open to the public.

Interested students should see Mrs. Olis for a nomination form. If selected, there will be a fee for attendance, but no money is needed at this time. Nomination forms are due by Tuesday, October 28.


Solo and Ensemble - Saturday, January 17, 2026
Each year, the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) sponsors a Solo and Ensemble event for instrumental and vocal music students. Solo and Ensemble Contest provides students in Grades 7-12 with the opportunity to perform, display their talents, and receive constructive comments as well as a rating for their performances by a qualified adjudicator. It is to be used as a tool for performance improvement while garnering positive musical experiences for young musicians. Students may choose to take a solo, play in a group with their friends, or do both. This event is VOLUNTARY and takes place at Pickerington North High School OR Pleasant View Middle School on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 8am-5pm. Please click on the link below for more information and to fill out the interest form by Friday, October 17.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsYiWP5-Iyq-1wuUEu2cwI1rFORGy0EBY3D5C1Q73Xw/edit


10/10 Home vs. Grove City Christian - 7:00PM

Uniform: Traditional/Formal
Call Time/Take Items to Stadium/Dress: 5:15pm
Attendance/Announcements/Warm-Up: 6:00pm
March to Stadium: 6:30pm
Pregame: 6:45pm
Kickoff: 7:00pm

Upcoming Events

10/10 Home vs. Grove City Christian, 7:00pm*
10/15 Jazz Concert, 7:00pm
10/16 GHBOB Meeting, 6:30pm
10/16 Marching Band Rehearsal, 8:00-10:00pm
10/17 Home vs. Lucasville Valley (Senior Night)

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email with any questions or concerns!!
Mrs. Olis


*CC and Golf seniors may dress up for senior night (be mindful of your shoe choice please). Take your instrument/flip/anything else you need to the stadium before you meet your parents. Put your flip and other items in the bleachers and your instrument in the opposite endzone for pregame. After you are recognized for senior night, you will perform pregame with the band and participate in the game as normal.