Mrs. Olis's weekly update

Another fantastic performance of show 1 by the GHHMB!!!  We’re looking forward to debuting Show 2 this week - “A Night at the Movies.”  There are a LOT of

 announcements this week, so please read this document VERY CAREFULLY!

Evening Rehearsals
We have three more Evening Rehearsals for this season and that number will not increase.  All three rehearsals are 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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th (TONIGHT), 8:00-10:00pm. 

Ox Roast Pit Lighting - Thursday, September 7 - NEW THIS YEAR!!!!
The Bobcat Boosters have decided to move the Ox Roast Pit Lighting to Thursday evening instead of after the football game on Friday.  All band members will report to the Stevenson Elementary parking lot at 8:30pm on Thursday, September 7. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from Stevenson. 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. Students can then return to the band room to drop off instruments. Summer uniform for this event!

NOTE: All large instruments (baritone, sousaphone, and drums) will need to transport their instruments to and from Stevenson.


Traditional Uniform - Reminder
The band will transition to its ‘traditional’ or ‘formal’ uniform this week.  There are several components to the uniform:

• Jacket
• Trousers/Pants
• Row Shirt
• White Marching Shoes
• White Gloves (except percussion) - Freshman and other students who ordered gloves during the summer uniform orders will have those distributed Friday night during warm-ups.  (Additional gloves will be available to purchase Friday night for $5/pair)
• 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 put 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.

Flip Folders
Each band member received a flip folder from the band at the beginning of their freshman year.  The flip folder allows your student to conveniently keep their music organized and transport it easily.

If your student has misplaced their 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 and periodically throughout the season and is calculated into your student’s grade as class preparation.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Capital University Band Festival
Grandview Heights High School Band Students are invited to participate in this year's Capital University Band Festival to take place on November 10-12, 2023. Students will have the opportunity to participate in one of three director-nominated honor bands. Students in all three bands will participate in masterclasses led by Conservatory faculty and alumni and hear performances by Capital University's bands, as well as the Olentangy Orange High School Wind Symphony. 

Interested students should see Mrs. Olis for a nomination form. Please triple check your availability for the dates before turning in a form! If selected, there will be a fee for attendance (approx. $100), but no money is needed at this time. Nomination forms are due by Wednesday, September 19.


9/8 Home vs Bexley - 7:00PM (Alumni Game)
Uniform: Traditional
Band Room Opens/Call Time: 5:15pm
(use these 15 minutes to take equipment and personal belongings to the stadium)
Dress: 5:30pm
Attendance/Warm-Up/Announcements: 6:00pm
March In: 6:30pm
Pregame: ~6:45pm
Kick Off: 7:00pm

Upcoming Events
9/5    Tuesday Evening Rehearsal, 8:00-10:00pm 
(**please note date change due to athletic event already scheduled in stadium**)
9/7    Ox Roast Performance, 8:30-10:15pm
(**please note this is NEW this year**)
9/8    Home vs. Bexley (Alumni Game)
9/15    Away @ Arcadia
9/21    Band Parents Association Meeting
9/22    Away @ Whetstone

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