Symphonic Band 2025 Newsletter

Sectionals remain on the same schedule.

Please arrive no later than 6:55 AM so we can start at 7:00 AM

Tuesday 7:00 - 7:55 AM - Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Bassoons, Bari Sax

Wednesday 7:00 - 7:55 AM - Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets

Thursday 7:00 - 7:55 AM - Trumpets

Friday 7:00 - 7:55 AM - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Horns

There are no percussion sectionals in the immediate future.

Grades are due this Friday, March 13. This grade check affects Pre-UIL, UIL, and the PEAK Festival. Be sure you're eligible to participate in all of these events, as this any absence would affect the whole group!

Please consider ordering mulch from our GCISD Band Booster Club to support all 6 GCISD Bands! GCISD cut $60,000 from the band programs this year, and this fundraiser is to help raise that money back.

Mulch Details:

• Fundraiser Link - https://gcisdbandmulchsale.com/
• $7 per bag
• 5-bag minimum order
• $10 delivery fee
• Bag size: 2 cubic feet
• Available colors: Red, Black, Native Hardwood

Important Dates:

• Order Window: January 26 – February 27
• Delivery Date: Saturday, April 11
• Delivery available to zip codes 76051 and 76034
• Pick-Up Option: Grapevine High School, Saturday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Mar. 11 - Wine Clinic

Mar. 13 - No School

Mar. 16 - Mr. Drake's 38th Birthday!

Mar. 16 - 20 - Spring Break

Mar. 25 - Mr. Schmidt Clinic during class

Mar. 31 - Pre-UIL

Apr. 3 - No School

Apr. 9 - Mrs. Wine Clinic During Class

Apr. 17 - UIL

Apr. 20-24 - Private Teacher Appreciation Week

Apr. 25 - Mr. Lott's 38th Birthday!

Apr. 29 - Honors & Symphonic Band Festival at Eisemann Center in Richardson (During School)

May 5 - Spring Concert

May 9 - Solo Contest

May 11 - CURRENT 6th & 7th Graders end of year auditions begin.

May 21 - Last day of school!