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A fantastic home debut of Show 1: Lady Gaga from the Bobcat Marching Band! Now we gear up for Homecoming Week and welcoming our 8th grade band members this Friday night!
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:
Traditional Uniform - Policies and Procedures - Reminder
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 2025-2026 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 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 three 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 10/3 Home vs. Worthington Christian - 7:00PM (Homecoming and 8th Band Night) Uniform: Traditional Band Dinner with 8th Grade: 4:30pm Dress/Take Items to Stadium: 5:10pm **You may not carry items with you during the parade** Warm-Up: 5:30pm Parade Line-Up: 5:50pm (Fairview Ave. Parking Lot) Parade: 6:00pm Pregame: ~6:45pm Kick Off: 7:00pm **Our football team is currently projected to play in the postseason. We are anticipating that we may have football games on Friday nights well into November. I’d like to ask for your help in keeping these as open as possible for potential football playoff games. I completely understand that other commitments may have already been scheduled or may come up unexpectedly. If at all possible, please try to avoid scheduling any events or activities on Fridays in November, just in case. I truly appreciate your support and flexibility, as it helps us ensure that our band can perform at its best and support our football team.** Upcoming Events 10/10 Home vs. Grove City Christian 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 Comments are closed.
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