MRS. OLIS'S WEEK THIRTEEN UPDATE

The playoffs continue for GHHS!! This Friday we will cheer on our Bobcat football team at their third playoff game at Logan High School. Details below

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.

Ohio Wesleyan Honor Band Festival - February 14-15, 2025
Nomination forms for the Ohio Wesleyan Honor Band Festival are now available. This event is for students in grades 7-12. Please head to this site for more information. The nomination form can be found here and is due by Thursday, November 21.

Columbus Pride Bands Concert - November 23, 2024
Did you know that Mrs. Olis conducts a community band in her spare time?? She would love for you to join her to kick off the holiday season in style!
Grab some hot cocoa, your dreidels, snowshoes, horses, and skis, and join the Columbus Pride Concert Band on a journey through the "Winter Wonderland", on November 23rd, 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Theatre. This performance is sure to bring back feelings of nostalgia and all the joyous memories of winter's past, with popular holiday favorites, a twist on some you may know and love, and some you may have yet to enjoy. With a Broadway twist on familiar favorites, Russian Christmas carols, and a Randall Standridge arrangement, serving as an ode to Hanukkah celebrations. The Columbus Pride Concert Band hopes you will join us as we "sleigh" our way into the holidays!
Presale tickets can be purchased at:https://my.cbusarts.com/8097



Middle School Band Concert  - Grade 5-8 Bands - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Location: GHHS Auditorium
Grade 5/6 begins at 6:00 p.m.
Students report to warm up location at 5:45 p.m. (warm up location announced during class)​

Grades 7/8 begins at 7:00 p.m.
Students report to warm up location at 6:45 p.m. (warm up location announced during class)
 
Concert Dress:
Navy Blue Band T-Shirt, Khaki/Black Slacks or Leggings, or Skirt of appropriate length, dress shoes and socks/hose.


11/15 Away vs. Fort Frye (at Logan High School) - 7:00PM
Uniform: Traditional/Formal
****Call Time/Band Meal: 3:30pm (HS Cafeteria)***
    The senior band parents have graciously offered to feed the band before leaving for Logan. If you are unable to make the early call time, food will be available for you to take on the bus.
Dress: 4:15pm
Load Out: 4:30pm
Depart: 4:45pm
Pregame: 6:45pm
Kickoff: 7:00pm
Return: Approx. 10:30pm


Upcoming Events: **Please note the updated playoff schedule**

11/15    Playoff Football Game 3, 7:00pm, Logan HS
11/22  Playoff Football Game 4, 7:00pm, Location TBD (based on 11/15 Result)
11/14    Fall Orchestra Concert, 6:30pm, GHHS Auditorium
11/20    MS Band Concert Grades 5-6, 6:00pm, GHHS Auditorium
    MS Band Concert Grades 7-8, 7:00pm, GHHS Auditorium
11/21    GHBOB Booster Meeting, 6:30pm, GHHS Band Room
12/3    HS Jazz at Holiday in the Heights, 5:30pm
12/17    HS Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert, 7pm, GHHS Auditorium

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