Grapevine High School Mustang Band

Monday, October 12th

- Rehearsal at MPS 10:30-1:30 STUDENTS MUST WEAR A WHITE SHIRT (logos on the shirt are okay), BLACK SHORTS, AND MARCHING SHOES

Tuesday, October 13th

Wednesday, October 14th

-SSR letter jacket fittings during lunch in the SAC

Thursday, October 15th

-UIL Region 31 Marching contest (itinerary)

Friday, October 16th

- 6:20-8:15 AM rehearsal

- GHS Drumline Pep-Rally at Colleyville Elementary (additional information will come from Mr. Hinz)
- Grapevine @ Lovejoy (itinerary is tentative for the Lovejoy game. Awaiting confirmation on kickoff time, may be 7:30 instead of 7:00. We will adjust timings if that is the case.)

Saturday, October 17th

-Marching Band Contest bye week

It’s time for our second annual GHS Band Kringle Fundraiser! Our goal is to raise $45,000 for our program with this fundraiser. Kringles are an easy and delicious treat to have on hand during the holidays. Be the hit of every party by bringing a Kringle (or three!) to share! Kringles make a great gift for friends, family... really anyone you think is awesome should get the gift of a Kringle! Kringles come in 12 different flavors and cost $20 each. GHS Band receives 50% of every Kringle sold that goes directly to our band program! Each student is required to sell 20 Kringles. There is a buy out option below if you’d prefer to buy out of the fundraiser.

Kringle orders are due Oct 23. Fresh, individually wrapped Kringles will be delivered to school on Monday, November 16th.

Parents/Students will pick up your Kringle orders between 4:15-7:00 pm at the Band Hall on November 16th. Orders come fresh, and you will distribute what you sold directly to your buyers. You will collect all payments for your orders. You can collect cash, checks made out to GHS Band, or have your friends/family pay you directly via your favorite method of payment (Zelle, Venmo, Paypal are great options for you to collect payments). When you turn in your order, you can write one check to GHS Band for the full order amount, or submit your full order using the Cheddar Up payment link below and pay online using a credit card or e-Check.

If you don’t want to sell Kringles, use the Buy-Out Option below:

https://kringle-fundraiser-buy-out-option-2026.cheddarup.com

If you would like to submit your bulk order online and pay with a credit card or e-check use QR code or link below. This payment link is for Band Families only - this is not an online payment option for your customers.

https://kringlebulkorder2026.cheddarup.com

Hello Parents of Class of 2027 GHS Band/Guard Members!

If you have been waiting for a personal invitation to volunteer in the concession stand...here it is!

You are personally invited to VOLUNTEER in a Mustang-Panther Stadium Concession Stand!

There is an urgent need for volunteers during the 2nd shift (8-10:30pm) for the remaining 3 Home Varsity football games plus the Red Rail game!

-TONIGHT! 10/9 - HOMECOMING vs. Eagle Mountain
-10/23 - Senior Night vs. The Colony - We're encouraging Underclassmen families to volunteer so you can enjoy the night with your senior!
-10/30 - Red Rail (GHS is the visiting team and we share volunteer duties with CHHS)
-11/6 - Last regular game of the season.

Each family is asked to volunteer for a minimum of 4 shifts per student.

Link to Sign Up Genius - GHS Band Volunteers-Concessions: 2026 GHS Varsity Football Game Concessions

There will be additional opportunities to volunteer during post-season games hosted at Mustang-Panther Stadium.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Go Mustangs!

Karen Kiefer

GHS Concession Volunteer Coordinator

SSR Letter Jackets is scheduled to be at Grapevine High School on Wednesday, October 14th, beginning at 11:00 a.m., near the cafeteria (SAC area), during the lunches, taking your students orders that are eligible for their letter jacket.

Lettering Policy

Any student in the program may letter in band by adhering to ALL of the following criteria:

• Pass every grading period of all of their band classes.

• Perform a solo and ensemble at GCISD solo and ensemble contest, or equivalent for guard.

• Remain in good standing regarding behavior for the entire year.

• Participate in all performances for the entire year.

• Complete at least two years of band enrollment.

The full cost of the student’s letter jacket is the responsibility of the student and/or family.

Please help us keep the band from being stinky by signing up to help with laundry. Marching season means a lot of laundry days so there are multiple options to choose from. Please feel free to sign up for more than one day and more than one bag. (But even taking one bag on one day helps!)

Also…..PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pay careful attention to the turnaround time instructions when signing up. Some of the turnarounds are very quick and we MUST get the uniforms back in time so they are ready for the next event.

All laundry bags will come with instructions and supplies needed.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the uniform team.

214-564-7883 (talk/text)

uniforms@grapevinehsband.com

GHS BAND LAUNDRY 2026

• DFW Double Reed All-State Intensive

This free event is on Sunday, October 25 from 1:00-5:00 pm at UNT. High School students playing oboe, english horn, bassoon, and contrabassoon will have the opportunity to perform in a masterclass setting with the oboe and bassoon faculty of the University of Texas Arlington, University of North Texas, and Texas Christian University. After the masterclasses, students will participate in a mock audition, with written feedback from the faculty. We moved this event earlier this year so that students will have more preparation time to apply the skills they learn to their playing.

We will accept walk-in/late registrations, but we ask that students plan on registering by October 19 so that we know how many students to accommodate. Students can register and find more information at the link below:

https://www.melissabosmaoboe.com/dfwdrasi

• UTA Bands All-Region Etude Masterclasses

This is a new event at UTA, open to high school students of any wind, brass, and percussion instruments. Students will get the chance to perform and learn from UTA faculty in masterclasses over the etudes and get the chance to hear faculty play on a short recital. These masterclasses are on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for the TMEA-track students. There is a $15 fee to register which includes a t-shirt and a UTA swag bag!

Students can register and find more information at the link below:

https://secure.touchnet.net/C21611_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1859&FROMQRCODE=true

Sign up Here

• We really need volunteers for Varsity games, especially during 2nd Shift (8-10:30pm)
  
• Varsity Sign Up Genius (SUG) - GHS Band Volunteers-Concessions: 2026 GHS Varsity Football Game Concessions
  
• If you are volunteering for the 1st Shift and intend to also volunteer during 2nd shift, sign up for both shifts!

It's marching contest season! Please sign up to help with meals, drinks, and picnic area set-up at our upcoming marching contests. We will start a group text the day before each contest to communicate instructions and needs for the day. Please be sure to include your mobile number on your sign up. Thank you!

SUG Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548AEAF2BA6F9C25-66011020-marching

Band pictures are officially ready! There are two separate galleries for viewing and ordering: INDIVIDUAL PICTURES Individual photos are available for digital purchase. Prints and other photo gifts are also available through the online store. VIEW & ORDER INDIVIDUAL PICTURES https://gottfatherproductions.smugmug.com/091226-Grapevine-Band-Individual-Pictures VERIFIED GROUP PICTURE The full Grapevine Band group picture is available as a print only. Digital downloads are not available for the group photo. VIEW & ORDER THE GROUP PICTURE https://gottfatherproductions.smugmug.com/091226-Grapevine-Band-Group-Picture VERIFIED Prints & Gifts Available! Be sure to check out the store for additional prints, photo products, and gifts featuring your student’s pictures. -Gottfather Productions

The directors will continue pulling students to pass off all of Part 3 with drill step outs and choreography. They will start pulling students for part 4 pass offs as well

Fight song, alma mater, fillie grand entry, and star spangled banner must be passed off before the end of the 1st 9 weeks. These have already been entered for a grade. Students can raise this grade to a 100 upon completion.

Access your instruments All-Region music here. This music will be used to audition for the Region 31 High School all-region bands. It will also be used as your Spring band placement and your Fall semester exam. Students will have All-Region masterclasses on Mondays during the fall semester during their band class.

Freshman Cuts

All freshmen will audition on the 9th grade cuts when they attend Freshman Region auditions later this fall. These cuts will also serve as everyone's semester exam/band placement. 9th grade cuts found here

MakeMusic assignments are initially assigned grades using the performance data recorded through the program. The directors meet the morning after submissions are due, watch through all submissions, and discuss the assigned grades. Students are expected to submit a recording of the assigned music by the posted deadline. Any student that submits late must notify Ms. Milton & Mr. Sandre so that they can go in and rectify the Skyward grade. The MakeMusic system does not notify the directors when there is a late submission.

Students receive a grade based on their percentage of correct notes/rhythms in the tempo that the student decided to go. Higher accuracy results in a higher grade, while missed notes, incorrect rhythms, and other performance errors lower the score. Students are encouraged to use the practice and feedback features in MakeMusic before submitting their final recording so they have an opportunity to identify and correct mistakes.

The purpose of these assignments is not simply to earn a grade, but to hold students accountable for individual preparation and provide measurable feedback on their progress. MakeMusic grades are one part of the overall band grade and are intended to reinforce consistent practice and preparation outside of their weekly masterclass.

Lessons are available for all members of the band program. Please click here and set up lessons if you have not already.

The Grapevine High School Band has over 90% of students enrolled in private lessons. It is such an important part of our student's musical development!

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The GHS Band Program has switched to Presto Assistant. Students/Parents should login and double check their profile on Presto is correct. Presto is one of our primary forms of communication and it is important to have accurate information.

If you have any questions, currently are not receiving the emails from Presto, or have trouble logging in to your account, please contact Mr. Sandre (jackson.sandre@gcisd.net)

SPONSORSHIPS 2026-27

Business sponsorships provide a great source of support to our GHS Band Programs. If you own a business or know of one you think would be interested, please let them know the GHS HS BAND needs their support and provides wonderful marketing opportunities! See the flyer below for details.

Want some of these flyers to help seek out SPONSORSHIPS? Contact Laurie Ackermann GHS Mustang Band Parent & Volunteer. She is happy to deliver some flyers to you. Many businesses who have an established relationship with you will absolutely consider donating to our Band.

Questions or have a business you think Laurie should visit? Email her at:

fundraising@grapevinehsband.com

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