GHS Band News

GHS BAND BOOSTER MEETING 12/05/2011

2011-12-12T21:45:00.004-05:00

Prior Meeting Minutes were approved. Band Director Report: Bill Pirzer thanked the parents who chaperoned on the Daytona trip. All the kids behaved and it was a very successful trip.Colored Guard Auditions are this week - 5/9 – 5/13. 5:30 pm – 8:30 pmLeadership Camp will be 5/16 – 5/19. 3:00 pm – 4:30 pmThe students will write

Band Booster Meeting 4/11/11

2011-04-12T21:37:00.005-04:00

Band Director Update Important Dates coming up:April 26 - Spring Concert, 7pmApril 29 – State competition, Tallahassee Students need to be here at 5am.A few seats left on charter bus if any parents are interested.Itinerary out next week. Please be on the lookout. May 6 – 8 - Daytona tripCost of Trip: $120 per student (4 to a room), $120 per parent (2 to a room). Still need chaperones.Treasurer

the Week Ahead - Week beginning 4/4/11

2011-04-06T10:27:00.001-04:00

Parents and Students, Spring Break is over and it is full steam ahead for the band for the rest of the year. April is our last busy month and here are the highlights... ****Daytona Money ($120 per student, and $120 per parent chaperone) is Due this Friday, April 9th. Student Fair Share must be paid in full to be eligible for the trip.**** Symphonic Band will continue to meet on Tuesday's from 3

March of Dimes March for Babies Performance

2011-03-21T19:10:00.002-04:00

This Saturday, March 26th is our annual performance for the March of Dimes March for Babies at Westwood MS. All Concert and Symphonic Band students will be involved in this activity as it is a required performance. The students that participate will receive 12 community service hours if they bring their form to Mr. Pirzer to sign. Attached is the information sheet the students will receive in

FBA District Concert Festival News

2011-03-18T08:23:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to the Concert and Symphonic Bands on their outstanding performances on the FBA District Concert Festival on March 17th. The Concert Band earned an overall superior rating and the Symphonic Band earned straight superiors from all judges!!Both bands will now advance to the FBA State Concert Festival on Friday, April 29th, at Ocoee High School near Orlando. Our performance times

Band Booster Meeting 3/14/11

2011-03-16T09:31:00.002-04:00

Meeting Minutes Band Director Update Important Dates coming up:FBA District Concert this Thursday, 3/17, at Buchholz High School Students must be here at 3:30pm Leaving school at 4pm Concert band performs at 5:30 pm Symphonic band performs at 8:30 pm Mr. Pirzer needs 1 or 2 parents to ride the bus over, and a handful of parents to chaperone the

Indoor Percussion at Jefferson High School Photos

2011-03-14T22:44:00.000-04:00

Band News and Announcements

2011-03-10T20:41:00.001-05:00

Parents and Students,Greetings to everyone! I hope everybody is having a great March and getting ready for Spring Break. We have a lot of things going on in the band world between now and Spring Break. Here is a summary of what is going on........ Saturday and Sunday: March 12th and 13th: Gatornationals Parking. You should already know if this involves you :)Monday, March 14th: Cookie Dough

GatorNationals Fundraiser

2011-03-10T20:19:00.002-05:00

The list of volunteers for GatorNationals parking for Saturday and Sunday as it stands right now is to the left. Make sure all the volunteers for Sunday know to set their clocks ahead, as Sunday is the start of daylight savings time. We will meet at the Gainesville Raceway in northeast Gainesville by 5:00 a.m. each day. Enter the grounds through Gate C (

2011-03-07T21:46:00.006-05:00

Attention all band students and parents,Included in this post is important information for this weekend's GatorNationals fundraiser. If you have volunteered (or think you may have volunteered), please check the list to the left and the very detailed instructions below.Also, a few additional items to note:Our indoor percussion and color guard competed this past weekend and both turned in

Non Fair Share Fundraising

2011-02-09T23:50:00.001-05:00

From Band Booster President, Frank Mason ...HERE WE GROW AGAIN! We are forming a “non - fairshare fundraising” committee to explore fundraising opportunities to benefit the general fund of the Band Boosters. Our first objective will be to raise funds necessary for the purchase of a second trailer for the band in addition to additional uniforms needed as our band continues to grow. We have

Gatornationals 2011

2011-02-09T23:45:00.002-05:00

From Mike Grantham, Volunteer Coordinator:The GHS Marching Band is committed to two days of parking cars, Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and 13th for Gatornationals. The band is committed to providing 40 volunteers each day, which breaks down to $50/volunteer/day. The volunteer does not have to be a band student, it can be someone who is willing to work the event on behalf of a band student. I

Band Booster Meeting Minutes - 2/7/11

2011-02-08T23:09:00.005-05:00

Band Director Update Important Dates coming up: Solo and Ensemble 2/25 and 2/26This Friday Drum Major auditions – 11 people will audition beginning at 3pm. Anyone is welcomed to come watch.Next Tuesday evening - 2/15 – 8th grade orientation, welcome to GHS. It might not hurt to have a parent or two at the table in the library to answer questions from the parent

Early February 2011 Updates

2011-02-04T06:45:00.001-05:00

Parents and Students, It has been a few weeks since I have last sent out an email and there are quit a few updates, reminders and announcements that I have for you. 1, Fleming Island Indoor Guard and Drum Line Show, This Saturday, February 5th. I will have a schedule and directions to the students on Tuesday and will also post it on the website. We need volunteers to drive students to and from

Indoor Drum Line Itinerary - Fleming Island Competition

2011-02-04T06:39:00.002-05:00

Band Booster Meeting Minutes - 12/6/10

2010-12-07T14:37:00.004-05:00

Band Director Update Mr. Pirzer thanked everyone for their support during all of marching band season. The results of the state championship were disappointing, but it is what is. The students were happy with their performance, as was he, and that’s what counts. Mr. Pirzer reviewed the judges’ scores (one, in particular) and indicated that he and some the some of the

State Weekend Pictures

2010-12-06T21:06:00.000-05:00

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 11/28/10

2010-11-29T14:34:00.004-05:00

We will be taking a full band and sectional pictures on Tuesday (11/30) during 6th period and shortly after school. Please send your students to school with their band shoes and gloves. There is a football game this Friday Night (12/3). All Students are to report at 5:00 PM with their Band t Shirt, Jeans, sneakers and warm outer clothing. We will not perform the halftime show, but we will play

Last Minute Reminders for State Competition

2010-11-18T12:15:00.001-05:00

Are you ready?! Here are some last minute reminders.Please remember that the students need to be at the school by 8:00 AM on Friday for bag check.Please review the rules and policies that we emailed out a few days ago.Directions for all venues are available in the band room.If you are traveling separate from us, please remember that admission at Prelims will be $14.00 and Finals will be $20.00.

State Competition Information

2010-11-15T09:10:00.003-05:00

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 11/14/10

2010-11-15T09:04:00.002-05:00

The big week is finally here. Here's what is coming up for this week. Note: There are still a couple of rooms and a few seats on the bus available for the state competition. Mr. Pirzer needs to let the hotel by Wednesday which rooms we will not use, so please let him know ASAP.Monday: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00Tuesday: Horn Line 3:00 to 5:00, Pit/Battery/Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PMThursday: Full Band

GHS vs. Santa Fe Football Game Photos

2010-11-12T01:35:00.002-05:00

More News for Week of 11/14/10

2010-11-11T14:46:00.001-05:00

LAST CALL!!!You may still turn in your wreath orders and picture orders on Friday morning. Please get them to me before school if possible. Admission for Saturday's show at North Marion will be $10.00. Let's fill the NMHS stands full of purple and create an atmosphere like Showcase. That was awesome!! A tentative schedule has been posted for State Prelims for next week. We are currently

Band Booster Meeting Minutes - 11/8/10

2010-11-09T10:27:00.002-05:00

Band booster president, Frank Mason, began the meeting at 7:00pm by asking for a motion to approve the minutes of the 10/11/10 meeting. Motion was made and was seconded, all approved.Band Director Update Mr. Pirzer thanked all for their efforts with competitions to date. However, he has seen a complacency with the students and needs everyone to step

North Marion Competition Itinerary

2010-11-08T08:20:00.003-05:00

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 11/7/10

2010-11-08T08:17:00.000-05:00

Here's a look at the upcoming week....Monday, November 8th: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Band Booster Meeting 7:00 PMTuesday, November 9th: Hornline 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Pit/Battery/Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PMWednesday, November 10th: Picture Orders and Money Due, Wreath orders and Money Due, Scrip Orders DueThursday, November 11th: No School Friday, November 12th: Full Band 3:00 to 7:00 PM, we will

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 10/31/10 - Cont'd

2010-11-04T09:30:00.002-04:00

Here are some additional news and notes that were not included with the week ahead email earlier this week. 1. All County Audition forms and entry fees are due this Friday. The music and forms were given to all instrumentalists over a week ago. I strongly encourage that all of our students at least give it a try. I believe many of our students would make the ensemble if they take the time to

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 10/31/10

2010-10-31T20:43:00.001-04:00

What a great weekend. Southern Showcase was a huge success and the band is starting to hit its stride. We only have two and a half weeks to go until state so keep practicing and let's make a big push to the end. We have an opportunity to do some great things at State, so let's take full advantage.Thank you to everyone that made Showcase a huge success. It was really neat to see so many

Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser this Friday, 10/29/10

2010-10-28T18:31:00.003-04:00

Reminder: The Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser is this Friday, from 5pm to 7pm, and in addition to dinners for those who purchased tickets, there will also be dinners available for purchase. There will be cupcakes and brownies for sale, as well. Please come out and support the band!

Sad News

2010-10-28T18:28:00.000-04:00

Today, the GHS Band Family and the entire state of Florida lost a very special person. Jon Kersten, founder of FMBC, the coordinator of our State Championships, and drill writer for GHS and numerous other bands lost his bout with cancer. Those of you that knew Jon know how passionate he was about the pagentry arts and the students involved with it. He presence will be severely missed as we

Wreath Fundraiser

2010-10-27T09:08:00.001-04:00

Please ask your students to show you the ordering brochure for the wreath fundraiser which he/she will receive in band today (10/27). The costs are: $25 for wreaths and various other items, $22 for sprays. Orders are due in two weeks (11/10). Products which are coming to warm climates are specially treated to last longer. The wreaths and sprays are beautiful! Wreaths will be delivered to GHS,

Itinerary for Southern Showcase Competition

2010-10-27T08:52:00.001-04:00

Uniform Assistance for week of 10/24/10

2010-10-27T08:38:00.002-04:00

Below is a summary of the Uniform Assistance needed:Thursday, 10/28 - Bibbers that were taken home for washing are due back in the band room.Friday, 10/29 - Uniforms will be reassembled and bagged at 12:30pm and at 5pm. Parents of the Flute and Battery sections have been asked to assist.Saturday, 10/30 - After we return from the Showcase competition, help is needed to lay the uniforms out on the

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 10/24/10

2010-10-24T19:12:00.004-04:00

First, thank you to everyone who helped and supported the students at FBA. Their performance was fantastic. I (Mr. Pirzer) really look forward to the next few weeks as we perfect this incredible show. This coming Saturday is Southern Showcase at Santa Fe HS. I hope everyone will be able to make it out the show to support our kids. Our prelims performance will be at 2:45. Finals will begin at

Itinerary for Saturday's Competition - 10.23.10

2010-10-22T06:18:00.002-04:00

Time Change for Thursday's Football Game

2010-10-19T14:24:00.001-04:00

Thursday (10/21) night's football game versus Brooksville Central HS has been moved to a 7:00 PM kickoff. Senior night activities will start at 6:30 PM so senior parents please be at the stadium by 6:15 PM to line up for introductions. Pit Crew can still get there at the same time and the band will still arrive at 6:00 PM like normal. Please be at GHS by 10:00 PM to pick up your students.

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 10/17/10

2010-10-18T08:59:00.001-04:00

Here is a glimpse at this week. Monday, 10/18: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PMTuesday, 10/19: Horn Line 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Pit/Battery/Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PMWednesday, 10/20: Full Band 3:00 to 6:00 PMThursday, 10/21: Football Game vs. Central HS, report at 3:00 PM Senior Night, Senior Parents please plan to attend and escort your senior. Parents should be at Citizens Field by 6:30 PM for senior

Parent Bus and Hotel Package for State Competition

2010-10-15T16:21:00.001-04:00

10/11/10 Band Booster Meeting Minutes

2010-10-15T16:01:00.005-04:00

Band booster president, Frank Mason, began the meeting at 7:05pm by asking for a motion to approve the minutes of the 9/13/10 meeting. Motion was made and was seconded, all approved. Band Director Update Mr. Pirzer explained the marching band competition classification system. It is based on the number of brass and wind instruments that are marched, as indicated below:

Competition News/The Week Ahead (week of 10/10/10)

2010-10-10T14:09:00.005-04:00

Congratulations to the students for their Grand Championship at the Chiefland Competiton over the weekend and, perhaps even more important, was the 79.1 they scored in prelims which allowed to block and puts us in a GREAT position for State prelims. I will take some time to explain exacetely how important blocking is at the booster meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 PM.Also, a huge thank you to all

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

2010-10-06T10:20:00.000-04:00

Tickets for the Chicken Barbecue fundraiser are now available from Mr. Pirzer. This fundraiser works as follows:Students sign out tickets (5 tickets per envelope) and are responsible for either selling the tickets for $8 each, or returning the unused tickets.A ticket will get you a Chicken BBQ dinner, consisting of a half chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, and a roll, from Hills BBQ, between 5 and

Chiefland Competition Schedule Available Now

2010-10-05T11:04:00.002-04:00

The schedule for the Chiefland competition is posted to the GHS band website (click on link below):http://www.gainesvillehighschoolband.com/Go to the Itineraries tab to view the actual schedule. Maps to the event are available in the band room, so you may want to ask your students to bring one home (if they haven't already).Any questions, email ghsbandnews@gmail.com.

The Week Ahead - Week Beginning 9/27/10

2010-09-26T20:33:00.000-04:00

Here are the upcoming events for the week beginning Monday, Sept 27th:Monday (9/27): Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PMTuesday (9/28): Horns 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Pit/Battery/Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PMWednesday (9/29): Brain Tumor Awareness Walk, 5:30 to 7:00 PM @ Haile VillageThursday (9/30): Full Band 5:30 to 8:30 PM.September $75.00 Fair Share Payment Due (you should be up to $275.00 paid in by now)Friday (

Brain Tumor Awareness Walk

2010-09-25T14:31:00.003-04:00

Below are the details for the performance at the Brain Tumor Awareness Walk, which is taking place this coming Wednesday, September 29th, from 5:30PM – 7:00PM. Students are to meet at the “Perfect Gift” gift shop in Haile Village by 5:30PM. A map has been provided by Mr. Pirzer, extra copies of which are in the band room. For those who have GPS devices, the address is:

Band Camp II Photos

2010-09-20T22:13:00.002-04:00

Band Camp I Photos

2010-09-20T21:59:00.002-04:00

The Week Ahead - Week Beginning 9/20/10

2010-09-20T08:58:00.001-04:00

Homecoming WeekPlease note that our schedule is different because of Homecoming and Open House: Monday: Horn Line 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Pit, Battery, and Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PMTuesday: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM and Open HouseThursday: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PMFriday: Homecoming Game vs. West Port. Students report at 3:00 PM. Lettermen Jacket Order forms due!!For the game this week, we will not

GHS Band Booster Meeting minutes 091310

2010-09-13T23:53:00.002-04:00

Band booster president, Frank Mason, opened the meeting by announcing that the intent was to make the meetings move along more quickly, so we would get right to the agenda. Motion was made to approve the minutes of the last meeting, and was seconded, all approved. Mr. Pirzer reviewed the upcoming events, all of which are contained on the current calendar (same calendar

The Week Ahead - Week Beginning 9/13/10

2010-09-10T11:52:00.000-04:00

Here is a look at the week ahead. This one is a very very very important week as our first performance is this Friday. THIS IS ONLY FOR HORN LINE MEMBERS!Each hornline member will need to have a towel with approximate dimensions of 20" by 30" for next week's rehearsals. A little smaller or a little larger is fine, but it cannot be a big towel nor a dish towel. I have found that a bathroom

THE WEEK AHEAD - WEEK BEGINNING TUES, 9/7/10

2010-09-06T20:20:00.000-04:00

Tuesday (9/7): Horn Line 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Pit, Battery, Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PMWednesday (9/8): No After School Rehearsal SCRIP ORDERS DUE TO MR. PIRZERThursday (9/9): Full Marching Band 5:30 to 8:30 PMFriday (9/10): Full Marching Band 3:00 to 7:00 PM Coming Soon.....Monday, Sept 13: Band Booster Meeting 7:00 PM in Band Room.Thursday, Sept 16: Pit Parent Practice starting at 7:00 PM,

Gator Concession Fundraiser Opportunities

2010-09-04T17:57:00.002-04:00

There are a few openings that need to be filled for upcoming Gator Concessions. We are trying to fill them with people who are not already signed up for a booth. This is to give everyone a fair opportunity to work. They changed our booths around so we have been filling those positions with people signed up as alternates. Here are the few that still need filling.The following dates are open:

Detailed Information for Gator Concession Volunteers

2010-09-04T17:54:00.002-04:00

Thank you for volunteering to work concessions at the Gator game! Our GHS Band Booster Supervisors are Liz Brown (cell -- 352-256-1851), Mary Griffis (352-283-4391), and Ruth Dean (352-231-3095). Please keep these numbers with you so you can call us on game day if you need to speak with us. Here is some important information you will need:ARRIVAL TIME AND LOCATION: Please arrive at Ben

Gator's Dockside Pancake Fundraiser Information

2010-09-04T17:47:00.002-04:00

Attention all parents and students: The tickets for the upcoming pancake breakfast (scheduled to take place at Gator's Dockside - Newberry Road - on Saturday, 9/25) are ready for pickup. Students should pick up their tickets from Mr. Pirzer or his designee - they will sign out for the specific tickets given to them. Note: Tickets will be packaged in groups of 10 and each student should be able

THE WEEK AHEAD - WEEK OF 8/30/10

2010-08-29T14:35:00.001-04:00

WEEKLY REMINDERS FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS:Monday (8/30): Full Marching Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Clarinet Sectional with Mrs. Freeman 5:00 to 6:00 PMTuesday (8/31): Horn Line 3:00 to 5:00 Pit/Battery/Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PM Yankee Candle Orders and Money Due (Checks made payable to GHS Band)Wednesday (9/1): All State

GHS Band Fashions

2010-08-26T18:32:00.001-04:00

The 2010 GHS Band fashions have finally arrived. Be sure to outfit your family in the latest styles. All of the following items will be sold on a first come first served basis so don't wait!!All of our shirts start at size small and go all the way to 3X. Ladies and mens sizes are available in the polos. Here is what we have........Band Booster Polos $25.00 (Different than last year's, but

Uniform Alterations

2010-08-23T22:18:00.002-04:00

If there is anyone out there who would like to help with the hemming of uniforms, Adela Van Antwerp (one of our lead uniform parents) will be at school tomorrow (Tuesday, 8/24) after work around 5 pm to coordinate this activity. Fittings for the guard will also be done tomorrow, so your help would be greatly welcomed. Please come to the band room to participate.Thanks in advance!!

Sewing Talent Needed

2010-08-23T21:58:00.000-04:00

Message from Amy Mueller:Hello to my fellow band parents/grandparents/friends that have a serious interest in sewing. We need some people to help make costumes/shepherd like gowns for our alternates to wear for the show (picture shepherds running around the field in long flowing gowns, helping with props and pit equipment).I will have at least one sample gown done before our first scheduled

2010-08-20T12:22:00.002-04:00

*** SCHEDULE CHANGE ***We have had a significant calendar change that Mr. Pirzer has just found out about. He learned from our football coaches that our September 9th game against Columbia has been canceled. Instead the team is traveling to Louisiana to play a team up there. From what he understands, the team will be on national tv (espn, he thinks). So, our weekly schedule will be as follows

Band Camp 2 Journal - 2010

2010-08-13T23:49:00.000-04:00

Day 6 Well, if you attended the meeting this evening, I am sure the performance left you speechless (and perhaps even breathless)! I don’t know that there is anything else that needs to be said, except a big huge thank you Mr. Pirzer! The band is truly a reflection of its leader … Parents and students, enjoy this final week before school starts. You may want to use some

GHS Band Camp II Student and Parent Information

2010-08-03T17:13:00.003-04:00

BAND CAMP II August 7th and August 9th - 13th, 2010 This camp is for all band, color guard and drumline members. We will be learning our competition show. Weather permitting; we will be outside in the mornings, late afternoon and evenings. Therefore, it is imperative that the students prepare properly for this camp. What to Wear All students must wear tennis shoes and

Band Camp II Volunteer Schedule - FINAL

2010-08-03T09:10:00.002-04:00

Calling ALL VOLUNTEERS for Band Camp II !!

2010-07-21T00:29:00.002-04:00

As promised, here you will find the official Volunteer Request for volunteers for Band Camp II, which is rapidly approaching! A few reminders before we get into the details of the volunteer request: Band Camp II will take place on Saturday, August 7th, and Monday through Friday, August 9th through the 13th, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM. Volunteers are

DCI Live Watch Parties

2010-07-20T23:26:00.001-04:00

Mr. Pirzer will be hosting 2 DCI Live watch parties during the week of 7/19/10. They will be this Thursday (7/22) and Friday (7/23) starting at 8:00 PM in the GHS Band room. The shows will be live from Houston, TX and there will be 11 world class corps each night. (11 different each night). You can see who is performing when on www.dci.org. Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks.

Operation Cape Construction

2010-06-18T13:52:00.002-04:00

If you wish to participate in the creation of the capes for the upcoming show season, please meet at 5:30 on Monday 6/21/10 in the band room to start cutting and sewing. Bring any sewing or cutting supplies, if you have them. Scissors, rotary cutters and boards, pins, and sewing machines would be helpful. Any questions, please email GHSBandNews@gmail.com and I will forward to Amy.

Band Camp 1 Daily Updates - The Last Day

2010-06-18T13:47:00.001-04:00

Band Camp 1 has come to a close and it was nice to see ... and hear ... the progress that was made as we viewed the performance last night. Thanks to all parents who came to the new parent meeting, and to watch the performance. A few nuggets from last night that you won't find in any of the paperwork that was distributed:The students have in excess of 100,000 responsibilities during the upcoming

Band Camp 1 Daily Updates

2010-06-16T23:52:00.001-04:00

Day 3 Well, Mother Nature took control of the agenda today as storms hindered the ability to get in much marching practice. The good news is that this gave the students a perfect opportunity to practice their music, and I am hearing from a very credible source that great progress was made! Given the complexity of the music for this show, perhaps Mother Nature has a good

Band Camp News 2010

2010-06-07T22:39:00.001-04:00

Greetings band students and parents! It's that time of year again (if you are an upperclassman) and to our incoming freshmen, welcome! Summer Band Camp is approaching quickly and below are all of the details you need to know: Where to go and when: Band Camp #1: June 14th thru 17th, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All students report to the band room no later than 10 minutes

2010-2011 GHS Band & Guard Fundraisers

2010-06-05T12:24:00.003-04:00

GHS Band and Guard Fundraisers Planned for 2010-2011 Fundraiser Coordinator Date(s) SCRIP(Buy gift cards and have a %age credited toward your member’s Fairshare Jill Burleson 2nd Wednesday of each month during the school year Gator Concessions 2010 Football season Need 12 volunteers (one

Why There are No Band Pictures in the 2010 Yearbook

2010-05-31T09:24:00.009-04:00

Posted on behalf of Mr. Pirzer: Parents and Students,As many of you are aware, this year's GHS Yearbook did not contain any pages specifically featuring the band program. I am sending out this email to help answer some of your questions why, and to also tell you what is being done to resolve the situation. First, what happened? In years past, the band would have 4 pages in the yearbook. Two

Silent Auction Items Still Available

2010-05-12T21:09:00.002-04:00

dings at Band Booster Meeting tonight.1) Four Thirty Minute Music Lessons - at Great Southern Music $100.00 Value ...........................start Bidding at $35.002) Fitness Gift BasketTwo Months of either Boxing or Kickboxing..$160.00Pair of 12 oz. Gloves.........................$ 35.001 Pair of Hand Wraps........................$ 9.001 Gym T-Shirt................................

2010 May GHS Band Booster Minutes

2010-05-11T20:23:00.003-04:00

April 2010 Band Booster Minutes Mr. Pirzer’s News: SPRING CONCERT: Thanks to all who came to Spring Concert. Go to Hurricane band website and checkout what the post spring concert storm did to Mr. Pirzer’s tower. “Wind is a wonderful thing,” says Mr. Pirzer. STATE RECAP: Thanks to all who watched State. Both groups had great results. Concert band received an EXCELLENT.

April 2010 Band Booster Minutes

2010-04-20T22:58:00.008-04:00

Band Booster President: Frank Mason: The meeting kicked off with a motion to approve the prior meeting minutes, which are already posted on the GHS BandNews blog, without changes. Special Guest Visits GHS Band Booster – David Palpant We were introduced to David Palpant this Monday, and a petition was circulated to collect signatures in support of his effort to get on the

What it Takes to be our Volunteer Coordinator

2010-04-11T22:51:00.003-04:00

Ever wonder about that crazy. laid-back VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR? Well, Bruce Jennings is not only the volunteer coordinator, but he's also the Vice President of the GHS Booster. So we will have two vacancies with his leaving us. Here's what he has to say about the job:HOW I GOT STARTED AS THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: When my daughter, Sarah Jennings – a four-year, senior

GHS Band Booster Secretary - Is this job for you?

2010-03-28T14:20:00.004-04:00

This is the second feature story of important GHS Band Booster positions that need new volunteers to step forward and assume these duties as the former volunteers move on. BOOSTER OFFICER OR BAND ROLE: Hi! My name's Rebecca Hamilton, and by now you all know who am, and what my role is: I am the GHS Band Booster Secretary. NUMBER OF YEARS I'VE VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS ROLE &

March 2010 Band Booster Minutes

2010-03-20T15:20:00.002-04:00

Valued Parents & Esteemed Booster Supporters:My apologies that the March minutes are not as thorough as usual. I showed up 10 minutes late to the booster meeting, and missed Mr. Pirzer's news entirely. Mr. Pirzer reported that there were no new important dates not previously recapped in the prior minutes. So, we start with the: TREASURER REPORT: Fair share is coming along

The Uniform Team Needs You!!!

2010-03-20T14:43:00.003-04:00

Have you ever wondered about the uniforms that your child wears during Marching band season and Concert band season? Who sizes the uniforms? Who orders the shoes? Who makes sure that the uniforms are never wrinkled, never musty, always clean, and that the purple and white plume stands up sharply? Who cleans the hats after each show? Who puts the uniforms away after the end of each season? And

GATORNATIONALS - 3/13 & 3/14

2010-03-10T19:37:00.007-05:00

THIS IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GATORNATIONALS ALERT: Daylight Savings begins this weekend -- at 2am Sunday. Spring forward: 2am becomes 3am. Reset clocks Saturday night or you’ll be late and unemployed Sunday morning.ONLY BRING COCA-COLA PRODUCTS: Bring all the drinks you want, but make sure they're Coca Cola products, even the bottled water. That's because

Color Guard & Drum Line Schedule

2010-02-10T20:49:00.004-05:00

My apologies for taking so long to post this the Winter Indoor Competition information, but my daughter is a senior, and we've been VERY busy with college applications, FAFSA & CSS deadlines.INDOOR COLOR GUARD: Our indoor guard has a VERY ambitious program, and the judges say it has the potential to be a dynamite show!!!Date1/30 Winter Springs Class 2A, placed 22/222/6 Fleming Island Class 3A,