Mrs. olis's weekly uPDate

Another great performance from GHMB at Whetstone last Friday. This week we look forward to marching in the Homecoming Parade, premiering show 3, and having the ​

8th grade band members join us! 

Evening Rehearsals
We have two more Evening Rehearsals 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, September 28, 8:00-10:00PM.

Homecoming Parade - Friday, September 29 - 6:00PM
The traditional Homecoming Parade will step off from the Fairview Ave. parking lot at 6:00PM.  For new band parents - the parade route is 1st Ave to Grandview Ave to 3rd Ave and back to the stadium.  You’re welcome and encouraged to come cheer on the band!!

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.

9/29 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: 5:25pm
Parade Line-Up: 5:50pm (Fairview Ave. Parking Lot)
Parade: 6:00pm
Pregame: ~6:45pm
Kick Off: 7:00pm

Upcoming Events
10/6    Away @ Bishop Rosecrans
10/12    GH Band and Orchestra Booster Meeting, 6:30pm
10/12    Marching Band Rehearsal, 8:00-10:00pm
10/13    Home vs. Lucasville Valley

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