From the Band Hall

Grizzly Band Family,

What a wonderful time this past Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to the first Band Banquet we have had in quite a while at Glenn; it was wonderful to celebrate our students and the 2021-2022 school year together!

We're ending the year with a bang - we have our Spring Camp tomorrow through Wednesday, our Parent Meeting on Tuesday, and our May Concert on Wednesday. Details are listed below.

Next, in case you didn't get to hear at Banquet.... your Grizzly Band is SEATTLE BOUND! Read on to hear about our trip for next year!

FINALLY - please see below and help me welcome our NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS to GHS!! Read on!

Musically Yours,

Mr. Fig

MAY CONCERT & SPRING CAMP MAY 16-18

Spring Camp Dates:

Monday-Wednesday, May 16-18

• Required for all 2022-2023 members
• Monday & Tuesday | 4:30-7:00pm
• Wednesday | 4:30-6:30pm - Rehearsal
• Wednesday | 7:15pm Parent Preview Performance in Gym

YOUR GRIZZLY BAND IS HEADED TO SEATTLE!

The Glenn Wind Ensemble was recently selected as one of four high school bands to perform at next year's Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington! This is Glenn's FIRST EVER selection as an Honor Band - congratulations, Grizzlies!

More information on this trip will be released soon. This is an exciting opportunity and massive honor for our program - the trip will be for any student in the Glenn Band program, and will include a performance from members of the Wind Ensemble on Saturday evening (November 19th). More details will be published on a separate trip webpage as soon as we have final information.

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS

The search for the new Associate Director at Glenn has been a massive search. We reviewed and selected our top picks from an extraordinary pool of applicants. After a lengthy process, I couldn't be more thrilled to introduce Mr. Zack Travis, and to welcome him to the Glenn Grizzly Band Staff. Mr. Travis is an exceptional teacher, musician, designer, and leader. He is going to be a remarkable addition to our team, and an exceptional teacher for our students. Please see below to get to know more about Mr. Travis - welcome to the Grizzly Band, Mr. T!

MR. TRAVIS - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS

Zack Travis is heading into his 7th year teaching as a band director. He taught for 3 years at McCallum High School in Austin, TX as well as 3 years at John Horn High School in Mesquite, TX. With both programs he has achieved consistent UIL Concert and Sight-Reading sweepstakes and multiple trips to the UIL State Marching Contest. While at McCallum they were awarded grand champions at multiple contests, back to back Area D champions, and placed 6th at the UIL 5A State Marching Contest. At John Horn, they qualified for the 6A State Marching Contest for the first time in school history. While running the marching band programs at both schools he was also their music arranger, drill designer, and choreographer.

Prior to starting his teaching career in Texas, Zack attended West Chester University where he graduated with degrees in Music Education and Euphonium Performance. While at West Chester he performed in a variety of ensembles and worked with local high school bands. Zack was also very active as a teacher and performer in DCI. He marched with The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps from 2010-13; serving as a baritone section leader in 2012 and drum major in 2013. After aging-out he taught on brass staff with the Boston Crusaders, The Cadets, The Cadets2, and The Buccaneers.

Zack spends his time outside of school with his wife Jolene; who is also a band director. Together they enjoy walking and taking care of their dogs Grover and Puff. Zack is excited to work with the team at Glenn High School!

GLENN BAND PARENT MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 17TH

Please join us on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00pm in the Glenn Band Hall for our final Parent Meeting of the year! This is a great chance to find out what's coming up in your Grizzly Band, as well as to talk to our Parent Board and Directors. We hope to see you there - our last meeting shattered our attendance record! Keep it up, Grizzly Band Fam!

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

• Mon-Weds, 5/16-18 - Spring Camp
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 - Band Spring Concert
• Percussion Only - Thursday, May 19 - Indoor Rehearsal 4:00-7:00 PM
• Percussion Only - Friday, May 20 - Perform @ Larkspur Elementary (arrive @ 7:45 AM)
• Thursday, May 26 - Graduation Band Performance @ HEB Center

HELPFUL DOCUMENTS

Glenn Band 2022-2023: Important Dates (Spring, Summer Fall)

• Click here to open the Google Doc - please print and post on your fridge!

Additional helpful documents will be posted as they are made.

GRIZZLY BAND STAFF

Jeremiah Figlewicz, Director of Bands

jeremiah.figlewicz@leanderisd.org

512-570-1459

Jacob Gall, Percussion Director

jacob.gall@leanderisd.org

512-570-1529

Michelle Kim, Interim Assistant Director of Bands

michelle.kim@leanderisd.org

Mykail Costner, Gems Dance Company Director

Michael.mcmurray@leanderisd.org