Schedule for the Week
Monday, December 4: Symphonic Winds at Glenview Concert Band, 7:30-8:00PM
Tuesday, December 5: Chipotle Fundraiser (2341 Willow Rd/by Target) – 4:00-8:00pm (see flyer below)
Thursday, December 7: Concert Band/Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-4:00pm
Thursday, December 7: Jazz Lab Rehearsal, 4:00-5:00pm
Thursday, December 7: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 5:00-6:00pm
Friday, December 8: Pep Band, 4:30pm Call Time, 5:30pm and 7:00pm Games
Sunday, December 10: Winter Concert, 3:00pm (call times below)
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
It’s concert week! Please join us on December 10th at 3:00pm in the Norman E. Watson Auditorium at Glenbrook South! The concert will feature the Glenbrook South Bands and the Glenview Concert Band! Call times on stage are as follows:
Symphonic Winds- 1:25pm (you will have time to get in concert dress following warm-up
Symphonic/Concert Bands- 1:50pm (in concert attire by the start of warm-up)
Titan Band- 2:15pm (in concert attire by the start of warm-up)
Our jazz band schedule is altered for this week. We will be back to our regular schedule next week.
Our first pep band games are this week! This Friday is our first double-header! Remember to bring cash for concessions during your breaks! The pep band schedule is available here! Please note that we have two double-headers this season.
Our marching band banner has arrived! If you were part of the marching band this season, make sure you sign the banner this week! Once everyone has signed, it will be hung up in the band room to commemorate our incredible season!
V-Show auditions are coming up! If you would like to reserve the band room to practice for your audition, contact Mr. Boron! Time slots are reserved on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
One Band, One Family!
Mr. Brian Boron, Band Director, bboron@glenbrook225.org, 847-486-4437
FOLLOW THE BAND ON INSTAGRAM! Search for “gbsbandprogram” and “gbs_color_guard” to see what’s happening in Band!
Restaurant Fundraiser This Week
Wednesday, 12/5 – 4-8 p.m.
Chipotle
2341 Willow Rd. location only!! (by Target)
Mention the GBS Instrumental League or use code H8BVMAX when ordering.
Winter Band Concert
Sunday, 12/10 – 3:00 p.m.
in the Auditorium
Scents of Soy Candle Fundraiser
45% of all sales go to fund your Florida trip
Sale dates: 11/5-11/30
First ever candle fundraiser! A whopping 45% of all sales will go to your individual fundraising account.
Candles arrive in time for the holidays. GREAT gift idea. Who doesn’t love a fragrant candle?
Order forms & payment in full are due to the band room no later than
Friday, December 1st at 3:15 p.m.
Checks should be made out to GBS. If you receive cash, please keep it and make a check out to GBS.
Your customers can also order online. During checkout, ask them to use the drop down menu and click on “Glenbrook South Marching Band” and enter your name in the space provided. The website is here.
Please do not combine your payment with any other fundraiser. All funds need to be accounted for separately.
Brochures, order forms and scratch and sniff samples available in the band room.
Ask all your friends, family and neighbors. There is something for everyone in this catalog.
Click here for a PDF of the catalog.
Click here for a PDF of the order form.
Delivery: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-December.
Questions? Contact Tim Sewell, timsewel@gmail.com, 847-962-6884
Bonus! In addition to the 45%, you can also earn bonuses like Starbucks gift cards. Click here for more details! Have fun!
Fun Pasta Fundraiser
Complete instructions on how the fundraiser works can be found here.
Check out these YouTube videos for assistance:
How to set up the app: Click here.
Place app order: Click here.
Additional info: Click here.
For questions, please contact Laura Ashley:
773-454-6031, lauramcashley@gmail.com