Glenn Band News - Week of 2/19
Announcement for the week of 2/12-17
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Hello, Glenn Band Fans!
This week we crossed the finish line for our chocolate fundraiser and mattress sale fundraiser. There has been a lot going on, and we want to say thank you to everyone who has been supportive of these efforts!
Fundraiser results will be shared soon after we have tallied our results. We are still looking for volunteers for WGI, so please sign up on the Band App if you are able to.
This week we are preparing for our first ever Chamber Concert on Friday (more information below), while the Gems continue to prepare for their Gala. We will give all wind & percussion students class time to work with their chamber groups this week, but please encourage your students to meet before or after school for chamber rehearsal if they need more time with their group. A primary goal of the chamber groups is to promote teamwork, collaboration, and planning within the student groups so their team will have a successful performance.
More information about the chamber concert can be found below.
To give our students some more after-school time this week, we have cancelled our "Late Winter Clinics/Rehearsals". This is also to encourage after-school rehearsals for chamber groups.
As always the weekly newsletter will contain information about the upcoming week, as well information about upcoming events, concerts, and fundraisers.
Don't miss out on parent news - stay aware on the Band App:
https://band.us/n/ada700N9KaR1X
WGI Volunteer Signup (ongoing until we are filled):
https://band.us/band/91570404/post/172
Musically Yours,
The Glenn Band Staff
"GPRs" (Glenn Personal Records)
GPRs are a way to track of progress that the Grizzly Band is making every week. We don't get a chance to tell you about the little "PRs" that are being set all the time in our band program, and these little details go a long way. After all, "excellence is in the details"!
GPRs this week:
- We hosted our first ever mattress fundraiser sale! Thank you for your help to get the word out, or if you were able to purchase a mattress! We will hold this fundraiser next year, so keep this on your radar and let your communities know!
GEMS NEWS
Coach's Corner
Hello Gems Community!
The Gems have been hard at work refining their technique and choreography!
This Saturday, Mirezha Guevara will return to set our second hip hop piece to “Bussin” by Nicki Minaj! Rehearsal will be at GHS from 9 AM-1 PM. Please bring a snack since it is a longer rehearsal.
If you are interested in private lessons, please contact our Private Lesson Staff!
Yailin Lamoglia Reyes, Dance: ylrchoreography@gmail.com
Lexi Acosta, Equipment: alexis.breanna05@gmail.com
Shine bright, Gems!
CHAMBER CONCERT - THIS FRIDAY, FEB 23rd
Concert Attire: "Business Professional" for students (dress pants/slacks, dress shoes or flats, dress shirt/blouse). Ties/jackets optional. Some student groups will coordinate their attire, which is allowed.
Additional information, including which room student groups will be performing in, will be sent early this week. Please keep an eye on your email and Remind!
SAVE THE DATE: WGI @ GHS: March 1st-3rd
WGI is a MASSIVE event that we host every spring. This event takes ALL of our band community to make a success! Please save this weekend in your calendars; there is a need for everyone to help in some way (both students and parents).
Last year @ WGI, the Glenn Band utilized
- More than 130 Parent Volunteers
- Every band student (more than 120 volunteers shifts covered)
This year's show is EVEN BIGGER than last year, so we need EVERYONE to jump in to help! Don't worry, no experience is required. Mark your calendars now!
GRIZZLIES ON THE BEACH (Band Spring Trip) - April 18-21st
We haven't had a full-band spring trip in quite some time at GHS (since 2019, in fact). Our band students have earned some beach time!
Parents: this trip is a fun getaway for the kids where they will be staying in villas with a group of roommates. There is a lot of free time where the kids will be able to relax at the villas or on the beach! They will also be doing a lot of cooking at their villas as a group; this may sound scary but former students have had a great time on these kinds of trips. This is a favorite trip for other LISD bands and we're excited to finally offer this trip to our Grizzly Band!
Additional details for registering can be found below. Sign up today!
The Grizzly Band is beach-bound in Port Aransas/Corpus Christi!!!
Students, it's time to relax and enjoy the beach in Port Aransas! This is going to be a fun time to unwind and spend time together after our UIL performances. We'll be spending 4 days and 3 nights at the El Constante beachside condos where you'll be staying in resort-style villas with a group of your band buds! Seniors, you will also be getting a special senior golf cart outing!
Details & registration info can be found below - sign up now!
COMMUNICATION:
Announcements & Glenn Band News via Smore: These will be sent weekly and will highlight any upcoming dates, weekly reminders, and weekly to-do's, as well as identify any alterations or items that you need to know immediately.
If you have any questions, please send me an email!
jeremiah.figlewicz@leanderisd.org
Glenn Band - Helpful Links
Band Website (Class docs and Student/Parent Info)
Glenn Band Staff
Jeremiah Figlewicz, Director of Bands
jeremiah.figlewicz@leanderisd.org
512-570-1459
Samantha Muckleroy, Associate Director of Bands
samantha.muckleroy@leanderisd.org
512-570-1528
Jacob Gall, Associate Director & Director of Percussion
512-570-1529
Ryan Thornton, Gems Director
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