MRS. OLIS'S MARCHING BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEEK ONE

The GHMB is looking forward to giving a great performance at our first football game Friday night!

Summer Uniform
The band will be performing in their summer uniform for the first few games (pending delivery). If the summer uniform is not available this week, we will communicate our alternate plan ASAP. Regardless of what uniform we are wearing, consistency from student to student is very important.  All students are expected to follow these guidelines:

1. All members will wear their band polo, band shorts, short white socks, and white marching shoes - or all pieces of the designated uniform. Shirts should be tucked in.
2. Members with long hair will have their hair up in a ponytail and/or french braid.
3. Undershirts and/or tank tops should be white - avoid contrast colors or graphic prints.
4. If members received a new pair of shoes, be sure to break them in before Friday to avoid blisters.

Evening Rehearsals
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 first night rehearsal is this Wednesday, August 20th, 8:00-10:00PM. All rehearsals and performances can be found on our website, so please refer to the Google Calendar often!

Flip Folders
Each band assembled a flip folder from the band at the beginning of the season.  The flip folder allows your student to conveniently keep their music organized and transport it easily.
If your student has misplaced the flip, it is their responsibility to replace it.  Flip folders are available from Stanton’s Sheet Music (330 South Fourth St), Music & Arts (Graceland Shopping Center), Buckeye Brass (7445 Montgomery Dr, Plain City), or online.  Flip folders come standard with 5 ‘windows.’  It is recommended you purchase extra windows to accommodate all the music distributed. Music/Flip Folders will be checked periodically and are calculated into your student’s grade.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Band Handbook
Please click on this hyperlink for the 2025-26 Band Handbook. This document was shared with the students in class on Monday and covers expectations, grading policy, and much more. Please read through this document carefully and submit the google form at the end letting me know you have read the handbook.
8/22 Away @ Briggs - 7:00PM Kickoff
Uniform: TBA
Call Time/Load Out: 5:15pm
Announcements: 5:30pm
Depart: 5:45pm
Return: Approx. 10:15-10:30pm

Upcoming Events
8/20    Thursday Night Rehearsal, 8-10PM
8/22    Home @ Briggs
8/28    Away @ Whetstone  **NOTE: THIS IS A THURSDAY NIGHT GAME**

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to reply to any updates or contact me via email or Parent Square!

Mrs. Olis