Flippin' Pizza Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 13
From 4:00-9:00pm, eat in or carry out and support the GMHS Band & Chorus trip to NYC!
Be sure to download & print this flyer and present it to the restaurant so we get credit.
From 4:00-9:00pm, eat in or carry out and support the GMHS Band & Chorus trip to NYC!
Be sure to download & print this flyer and present it to the restaurant so we get credit.
Virginia Chocolate Fundraiser
STUDENTS! Chocolate bars have been selling really well! A second order has been placed, and the sale can be extended. Download & print the order form.
GMHS Athletics Boosters - Mulch Sale!
Just helping our Athletics friends promote their mulch sale: order online from their fancy website, and the mulch will be delivered by one of the athletics teams. Then hire a band or chorus student to spread it for you--so s/he can save for next year's band trip! (This would be done independently, and not as a job for MUSIC Days). For more information, contact Sam Selby.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The following students successfully auditioned in to District Band and performed (wonderfully!) at Hayfield High School on February 3rd. A special shout out to the numerous MEH students (in the second column)!
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Michael Addo-Ashong - bass clarinet
Micah Ayre - clarinet Dominique Barna - flute Lauren Bowling - clarinet Rachel Croxton - trumpet Alyssa Forbes - oboe Nathan Frost - clarinet Timothy Gilmour - euphonium Max Hendricks - euphonium Siana Hinsz - bassoon Lucy Hoak - French horn Lacey Lindquest - clarinet |
Yael Cohen - clarinet
Craig Fischer - clarinet Cindy Lay - bassoon Nathan Sperry - French horn Sam Updike - French horn |
LATEST NEWS
GM BANDS NEWSLETTER - FEB 8
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR NYC TRIP:
♫ $200.00 due Friday, January 25, 2013
♫ $200.00 due Friday, February 22, 2013
♫ $65.00 (or final installment) due Friday, March 22, 2013
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: LUIS GARAY PERCUSSION WORLD
February 14th – 10:15 am
PARENTS ARE WELCOME to attend! Luis Garay Percussion World and the GMHS percussion class will be presenting an assembly for the GMHS student body. This world renowned percussionist has worked with the percussion class for numerous class periods as part of a grant from the Washington Performing Arts Society. LGPW is comprised of four world class percussionists specializing in the exhilarating rhythms of the Americas and Africa. LGPW’s highly acclaimed high energy inter-active concerts are always fascinating for students as they perform percussion beats from across the world.
This will be an amazing performance, so feel free to stop in if you're available.
JAZZ & IB MUSIC FIELD TRIP
February 22
Students will be attending the Live Jazz "Informance" at the U.S. Department of Education auditorium at 12:00pm. Students will take the metro at 11:15. Permission slips will be distributed.
SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
April 27 (GM students)
George Mason Band students will be participating in the festival at Liberty Middle School. Refer to the latest GM Newsletter for festival reminders. Download & print entry form.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR NYC TRIP:
♫ $200.00 due Friday, January 25, 2013
♫ $200.00 due Friday, February 22, 2013
♫ $65.00 (or final installment) due Friday, March 22, 2013
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: LUIS GARAY PERCUSSION WORLD
February 14th – 10:15 am
PARENTS ARE WELCOME to attend! Luis Garay Percussion World and the GMHS percussion class will be presenting an assembly for the GMHS student body. This world renowned percussionist has worked with the percussion class for numerous class periods as part of a grant from the Washington Performing Arts Society. LGPW is comprised of four world class percussionists specializing in the exhilarating rhythms of the Americas and Africa. LGPW’s highly acclaimed high energy inter-active concerts are always fascinating for students as they perform percussion beats from across the world.
This will be an amazing performance, so feel free to stop in if you're available.
JAZZ & IB MUSIC FIELD TRIP
February 22
Students will be attending the Live Jazz "Informance" at the U.S. Department of Education auditorium at 12:00pm. Students will take the metro at 11:15. Permission slips will be distributed.
SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
April 27 (GM students)
George Mason Band students will be participating in the festival at Liberty Middle School. Refer to the latest GM Newsletter for festival reminders. Download & print entry form.
DISTRICT X FESTIVAL (Wind Ensemble)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
PARENTS, PLEASE COME WITH US ON THIS TRIP ON THE BUS. We can use your help! Or please cheer us on at West Potomac High School. We always play better when we know you are supporting us! J
- Tu Feb 12 - 3:15-6:00 - workshop with Mr. Stokes, pizza 3-3:15
- Th Feb 14 - 7:00-9:00 - Prefestival Concert
- Th Feb 21 - 7:30-9:00 - night rehearsal due to sports tryouts
- W Feb 27 - 3:15-5:30 - Final dress
- 5:30 – 6:00 pm Change into tuxedos and gowns. Store all backpacks/clothing in film studies rooms until return. Make sure you have your instruments/music/tux or gown/BLACK shoes/BLACK SOCKS. This is a must and NOT OPTIONAL.
- 6:00 pm Depart GMHS Arrive at 7:15 pm / Warm up at 7:50 pm. / Performance time at 8:40 pm / Sightread at 9:00
- 9:30 pm Depart for GMHS
- 10:00 pm Estimated time of arrival. Change back into clothes.
PARENTS, PLEASE COME WITH US ON THIS TRIP ON THE BUS. We can use your help! Or please cheer us on at West Potomac High School. We always play better when we know you are supporting us! J
