Gilbert High School Tiger Pride Band

The fall marching season is over and the Winter Guard and Drumline Season is now upon us.

More than 70 kids are participating in the winter programs this year.  Congratulations to the students that will be participating in Drumline, Black Guard and Gold Guard.  We are looking forward to a great winter season filled with practices, competitions and our own Gilbert HS Winter Competition on March 20, 2010.  Black Guard will also be traveling to San Diego to compete in the Power Regionals February 26-28, 2010.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Monday, Dec. 7:

• Brass Practice 2:45pm – 4:30pm (last practice of the semester.  No practice finals week)
• Gold & Black Guard Practice 2:45pm – 5:00pm

Tuesday, Dec. 8:

• Woodwinds Practice 2:45pm – 4:30pm (last practice of the semester. No practice finals week)
• Drumline Practice 5:15pm – 8:30pm
• (Sectional practice may be held prior to practice start time)
• Gold Guard Practice 2:45 til 5:00pm
• Black Guard Practice 5:30 - 9:00pm

Wednesday, Dec. 9:

• Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt Fundraiser.  Corner of Val Vista & Warner in the Fry’s shopping center. Stop by any time throughout the day and enjoy some frozen yogurt and 25% of the proceeds will go towards the GHS Marching band programs. Bring a flier or mention that you are with GHS Marching Band to make sure your proceeds are donated.
• Early Release school day
• Regional Guard Practice 4:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 10:

• Band Concert 7pm, Call times:
  • Concert Percussion – 6pm
  • Jazz Band – 6:30pm
  • Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble – 6:45pm
• No Drumline practice due to concert.
• Gold & Black Guard Parent Meeting: 5:45pm
• Gold & Black Guard practice: practice following parent meeting to 9:00pm
• Winter Guard and Drumline payment due

Saturday, Dec. 12:

• Drumline Carwash 9am-Noon
• EVERYONE IN TOWN IS EXPECTED TO WORK ALL CARWASHES. Parent volunteers NEEDED.  Please come out and support your student. Everyone should bring carwash supplies: towels, buckets, sponges, hoses, splitter, soap. 2 locations:
• Valero @ Val Vista & Guadalupe:  Pit and Cymbal line
• Arbys @ Gilbert Rd. & Guadalupe:  All battery except cymbal line

NO PRACTICES DURING THE WEEK OF FINALS: DEC. 14-18

Please see Winter Drum Line Information for those participating.

See also Winter Guard Information for those in the guard this winter.

IMPORTANT INFO

ALL MARCHING BAND FEES ARE NOW PAST DUE. It is very important to pay your fees as we have already paid our bills. If you have not paid your entire fall 2009 marching band fees please contact Mr. Libby ASAP.

All students in the Winter Programs MUST have paid their fall 2009 fees in order to participate.  Winter program fees are due December 10, 2009.  Uniform costs, including shoes and guard/drumline T-shirts are NOT part of the fees.

IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES, YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

We’re asking you to “Get in the GAME”.

Gilbert Advocates for Music Education (GAME) is a local parent advocacy group in Gilbert that supports the ongoing quality of music education in our schools.  GAME’s purpose is to promote a joint effort between the parents, the schools, and the community that builds on our tradition of quality music education.  GAME is a new group in Gilbert, basing its model on a national movement to support music which can be found at www.supportmusic.com.  As parents, we want to uphold and advance quality music education for all children in our district from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

You can get in the GAME by e-mailing Elaine Huettl.  Periodically, we’ll update you with news about issues and events that affect our children’s music education.

We’re asking for your help in getting the word out about GAME. Please tell your friends and neighbors, especially those with children in elementary and junior high, about us so that they can “Get in the GAME” as well.

Thank you for supporting our children’s music education by getting in the GAME!

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

If you missed the opportunity to purchase your personalized luggage tags, key chains, etc from Encompass Media Group at the Gilbert Invitational, you are in luck.  We will continue the sale of those items.  If you are interested please contact Carolyn Gieszl.

Escrip requires each family to renew their subscription online at the beginning of November. Logon on to escrip.com and renew your Safeway and other subscriptions.  You MUST do this to continue to  accumulate funds toward your child's band fees.  While you are on the site, check out other alliances with merchants to earn money toward band fees.  For instance, Macy's gives a percent of purchases made on a registered Macy's credit card. If you have any questions, contact Elaine Huettl.

There are spots available for ASU concessions.  Contact Suzi Cannady.

Please sign up @ onecause.com under Gilbert High School Bands.  This organization pays the band back a percentage of all money spent when items are purchased thru onecause.com or when you use the toolbar to search for items.  Please contact Carolyn Gieszl for more info.