MrS. OLIS'S MARCHING BAND ANNOUNCEMENTS - WEEK TWO

The GHMB gave their first marching performance of the season last Friday night at Briggs and it was fantastic! Congratulations to our seniors for whom that was their last, ​

first game and for our freshmen for whom it was their first, first game! Now we gear up for a THURSDAY NIGHT game this week at Whetstone.

Summer Uniform
The band will be performing in their summer uniform for the first few games (still pending delivery). If the summer uniform is not available again this week, we will wear the same uniform as game 1. 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.
   

Ox Roast Pit Lighting - NEXT Thursday, September 4
The Bobcat Boosters Ox Roast Pit Lighting is next Thursday evening, September 4. All band members will be responsible for reporting to the Stevenson Elementary parking lot at 9:00pm. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from Stevenson, including instruments. We will line up at Stevenson, march down to the Ox Roast, perform songs throughout the event, then march out. We should be finished around 10:15pm. Once we are finished, students will have 20 minutes to return to the band room to drop off instruments. Dress is summer uniform.
NOTE: All large instruments (baritone, sousaphone, and drums) will need to transport their instruments to and from Stevenson.

Evening Rehearsals
We have three more Evening Rehearsals for this season and that number will not increase.  All three 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, SEPTEMBER 11th, 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.

8/28 (THURSDAY NIGHT) Away @ Whetstone - 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
8/28    Away @ Whetstone  **NOTE: THIS IS A THURSDAY NIGHT GAME**
9/4    Ox Roast Performance, 9:00-10:15pm
9/5    Away @ Northridge
9/12    Home vs. Bexley (Alumni Night)

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

Mrs. Olis