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GBS Band Weekly Update 11/3/2024

Schedule for the Week

Wednesday, Nov. 6: Band Student Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, Nov. 6: Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser (see details below)
Thursday, Nov. 7: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
Friday, Nov. 8: Class Photos (See below for schedule)
Saturday, Nov. 9: ILMEA Hosted at GBS

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Nov. 13: Class Photos
Saturday, Nov. 16: Winter Sports Kickoff (Marching Band Students Only)

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

The first Band Student Council meeting will be held on Wednesday after school. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be on the council! 

Jazz Band is underway! Placement auditions results will be posted in the band room and jazz google classroom when they are finalized. 

Class photos begin on Friday. For concert and jazz bands, students need to wear all-black dress clothes. Marching band photos will be taken in full uniform without shakos. Here is the schedule for all band students:

Friday, Nov. 8:
Block 4: Symphonic Winds
3:30pm: Titan Band
3:35pm: Marching Band
3:50pm: Jazz Lab/Ensemble

Wednesday, Nov. 13 (late start):
8:35am: Concert Band
8:55am: Symphonic Band

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

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!

ILMEA Senior Festival

GBS is hosting this year’s ILMEA Senior Festival
Saturday, November 9th

6 DAYS AWAY!!!

Many Volunteers Are Needed!!
Students – sign up here – 13 SLOTS OPEN!!
Adults – sign up here – 33 SLOTS OPEN!!

We will also be running a bake sale at this event.  Please donate beverage and/or baked goods items.

Bake Sale – sign up here – OVER 30 SLOTS OPEN!!

Fundraising

~Lou Malnati’s Take Out & Delivery Fundraiser~

Wednesday, 11/6
4:00-10:00 p.m.

3120 Glenview Rd location only

Lou’s is donating 20% back
to GBSIL!!

~Winter Wonderland Fundraiser~

Start Date: 10/21
End Date: 11/13

Packets available in the band room

This fundraiser has a catalogue of items and a paper order form students can fill out and submit (items will be delivered to GBS before winter break). In the front of each packet, there is a sheet of directions customized to our fundraiser. Money should be collected with the orders. We accept cash or checks made out to GBSIL. 

If students want to sell a limited number of items or prefer not to use paper, there is an online option as well. Students must register as a participant at: supportmyschool.org using the school ID 546032. 

Questions?  Contact Erin Newman: erinwnewman@gmail.com

~Fun Pasta Fundraiser~

Start Date: 10/7/2024
End Date: 1/3/2025
Click here to go to the fundraiser flyer to get started.

Questions?  Contact Erin Newman: erinwnewman@gmail.com


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Announcements Jazz Band Marching Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 10/20/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, October 21: Band-O-Rama, 7:00pm
Thursday, October 24: Jazz Audition Clinic, 4:30-5:30pm
Friday, October 25: Performance with Middle School Bands, 5:50pm, Titan Dome
Friday, October 25: Football Game, 7:00pm

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to the Marching Titans on a great performance at Sandwich High School this afternoon and an incredible competition season! All of your hard work created a fantastic show that you should be very proud of. Thank you to all of the students, parents, and staff who made this season a memorable experience for all involved!

Tomorrow night, we will be honoring our seniors at Band-O-Rama! The ceremony will begin at 7pm and conclude with a performance of this year’s show, “Road to Gold.”

This Thursday, we will be holding an audition clinic for Jazz Band. All band students are invited (even if you don’t play a “jazz instrument”). Jazz Band is an extracurricular, no-cut activity, so if you’re at all interested in playing some fun jazz repertoire, come to the clinic! Auditions will be held on Wednesday, October 30th by scheduled time. 

On Friday before the football game, we will be performing with the middle school band programs in the Titan Dome! GBS Marching Band students need to be in uniform, ready to move equipment by 4:30pm. All students must help move equipment to the Titan Dome. We will begin the performance with the middle school bands at 5:50pm. Following the performance, the band will be performing at the final home football game of the regular season. 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

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

Band Jackets

In previous years, band jackets have been available for purchase for our students, and we are making them available again. The jackets are dark blue, soft shell with a Glenbrook South Marching Band applique on the back and the student’s first initial and last name embroidered on the front left chest. If you are interested in purchasing a band jacket for your student, please complete the order form here.

These jackets are NOT required, but available for those students who would want one. Each coat costs $57. Photos and sizing are listed in the order form. All orders must be placed by Oct 31st, 2024.
Delivery will take place before winter break.

GBS Marching Band Spirit Wear Store

Open now through 11/3!!
Click here to go to the online store

Designs feature the new band logo – apparel, yard signs & magnets are available!!

Parents – check out the new yellow tshirts (both short sleeve & long sleeve options available) that are worn when we volunteer (very easy for the kids to spot parent volunteers).

ILMEA Senior Festival

GBS is hosting this year’s ILMEA Senior Festival
Saturday, November 9th

Many Volunteers Are Needed!!
Students – sign up here
Adults – sign up here

We will also be running a bake sale at this event.  Please donate beverage and/or baked goods items.

Bake Sale – sign up here

Winter Wonderland Fundraiser

Start Date: 10/21
End Date: 11/13

Packets available in the band room

This fundraiser has a catalogue of items and a paper order form students can fill out and submit (items will be delivered to GBS before winter break). In the front of each packet, there is a sheet of directions customized to our fundraiser. Money should be collected with the orders. We accept cash or checks made out to GBSIL. 

If students want to sell a limited number of items or prefer not to use paper, there is an online option as well. Students must register as a participant at: supportmyschool.org using the school ID 546032. 

Questions?  Contact Erin Newman: erinwnewman@gmail.com

Fun Pasta Fundraiser

Start Date: 10/7/2024
End Date: 1/3/2025
Click here to go to the fundraiser flyer to get started.

Questions?  Contact Erin Newman: erinwnewman@gmail.com

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Announcements Jazz Band Marching Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 10/13/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, October 14: No School, No Rehearsal
Thursday, October 17: Junior High Band Day, Students excused from 8am to 11:30am
Thursday, October 17: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Sunday, October 20: Sandwich Competition

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

As you receive this email, the Marching Titans are competing at the Marengo Settlers’ Day Competition! Performances like this do not happen without incredible work from the students and staff, and the amazing help from our volunteers! Thank you all for making such a great season so far!

We are getting ready to start jazz! The clinic and audition days will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Any interested students should fill out this google form. This will help us prepare materials for the clinic.

Our final marching band competition is one week from today at Sandwich High School. 

This Thursday is Junior High Band Day! We’ll be welcoming hundreds of future Titans to John Davis Stadium as we prepare for our performance on October 25th in the Titan Dome! Marching Band Students will be excused from 8am until 11:30am on Thursday. The uniform for the day will be announced during the week and be based on weather.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

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

Band Parents Night Out This Week

Thursday, October 17th
6:00 p.m. at North Branch – 4520 W. Lake Ave.
(come on over after band rehearsal drop off!)

Sandwich Musicfest Marching Band Competition

Sunday, 10/20

We need Chaperones
& Equipment Crew Volunteers!!
These events cannot be successful without our parent volunteers!!
Click here to sign up!!!

ILMEA Senior Festival

GBS is hosting this year’s ILMEA Senior Festival
Saturday, November 9th

Many Volunteers Are Needed!!
Students – sign up here
Adults – sign up here

Band Jackets

In previous years, band jackets have been available for purchase for our students, and we are making them available again. The jackets are dark blue, soft shell with a Glenbrook South Marching Band applique on the back and the student’s first initial and last name embroidered on the front left chest. If you are interested in purchasing a band jacket for your student, please complete the order form here.

These jackets are NOT required, but available for those students who would want one. Each coat costs $57. Photos and sizing are listed in the order form. All orders must be placed by Oct 31st, 2024.
Delivery will take place before winter break.

Fun Pasta Fundraising

Start Date: 10/7/2024
End Date: 1/3/2025
Click here to go to the fundraiser flyer to get started.

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GBS Band Weekly Update 9/29/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, September 30: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, October 3: No School, No Rehearsal
Friday, October 4: 11:59pm, Trip Registration is Due


Director’s Notes! The band had a great performance on Friday at the football game and yesterday at the parade! I hope everyone enjoyed Homecoming week! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make it all happen! There is no rehearsal on Thursday. Enjoy the time off. If your section would like to have a sectional, please email me to reserve rehearsal space.

The Jazz Band is traveling during Spring Break trip to Washington, D.C. with the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra! If you would like to register for the trip, please fill out the following two forms: 

1. Form 1 (Google Form)
2. Bob Rogers Travel Online Registration 

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

Chaperones & Equipment Crew Help Needed

GBS Home Football Games
Next football game is Thursday, October 10th!!
We still need Equipment Crew Volunteers for the games on 10/10 & 10/25!!
Click here to sign up!

Parents Night Out

Please save the date for the next
Band Parents Night Out Event!!

Thursday, October 17
6:00 p.m. at
North Branch – 4520 W. Lake Ave.
(come on over after band rehearsal drop off!)

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GBS Band Weekly Update 9/22/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, September 23: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, September 26: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Friday, September 27: Football game, 5:15pm Rehearsal Start, 6:00pm Pep Rally, 7:00pm Game
Saturday, September 28: Homecoming Parade, 8:30am Rehearsal Start, 10:00am Parade Start

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families, and Happy Homecoming Week!

Congratulations to the Marching Titans on a great performance at the Victor J. Andrew Marching Band Invitational this weekend! Thank you to all the chaperones and equipment crew who always make our competition days run so smoothly. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the informational meeting about our Spring Break trip to Washington, D.C. with the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra! If you would like to register for the trip, please fill out the following two forms: 

1. Form 1 (Google Form)
2. Bob Rogers Travel Online Registration 

It’s Homecoming Week! The Marching Band will be performing at the Pep Rally, Football Game, and Parade! The uniform shirt is any GBS Blue & Gold! Have a safe and fun Homecoming, Titans!

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

Volunteers

GBS Home Football Games

Next football game is Friday, 9/27 – Homecoming!!
We still need Equipment Crew Volunteers for the games on 10/10 & 10/25!!
Click here to sign up!

Homecoming parade!! Saturday, 9/28

8:30 a.m. – Rehearsal Start
10:00 a.m. – Parade Start Time
Click here to sign up!

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GBS Band Weekly Update 9/15/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, September 16: Marching Band Rehearsal
Wednesday, September 18: Trip Meeting
Thursday, September 19: Marching Band Rehearsal
Friday, September 20: Football game
Saturday, September 21: Victor J. Andrew Competition

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to the Marching Titans on a fantastic performance at the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival at Wheeling High School! Thank you to all the chaperones and equipment crew who made the day run so smoothly!

We have two performances this week! The first is Friday at the football game at GBS, and the second is at the Victor J. Andrew Marching Band Invitational.

The GBS Jazz Band is traveling with the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra to Washington, D.C. this spring break! It’s going to be an incredible trip with plenty of amazing experiences!

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!

Spring Break Trip

GBS Jazz Band & GSO Spring Break Trip to Washington D.C.

Informational meeting will be on
Wednesday, 9/18 
6 p.m. – GBS West Cafeteria

Chaperones & Equipment Crew Help Needed

GBS Home Football Game, 9/20
We need every family’s participation throughout the year. 
Chaperones: Help with uniforms, water distribution, and crowd control.
Equipment Crew: Move equipment on/off the field for the performance.
Click here to sign up!

Victor J Andrew Marching Band Invitational, Saturday, 9/21
We still need:
2 Chaperones
3 Equipment Volunteers
Click here to sign up!!

Homecoming parade, Saturday, 9/28  
Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Click here to sign up!

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GBS Band Weekly Update 9/8/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, September 9: Marching Band Rehearsal
Thursday, September 12: Marching Band Rehearsal
Saturday, September 14: Wheeling Competition

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to the Marching Titans on a great first performance! A special thank you goes out to all the parents who helped with equipment- the band greatly appreciates your help in making the first performance of “Road to Gold” a success!

The Marching Band’s first competition is this Saturday at Wheeling High School! We hope you can join us and cheer on your Marching Titans!

The GBS Jazz Band is traveling with the Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra to Washington, D.C. this spring break! It’s going to be an incredible trip with plenty of amazing experiences! There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 18th in the west cafeteria. 

On Saturday, September 21st, the Marching Band will once again be competing at Victor J. Andrew High School!

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

Wheeling band competition, 9/14
Click here to sign up!

GBS Home Football Games
Click here to sign up!

Victor J Andrew band competition, 9/21
Click here to sign up!

Spring Break Trip

GBS Jazz Band & GSO Spring Break Trip to Washington D.C.

Informational meeting will be on
Wednesday, 9/18 
6 p.m. – GBS West Cafeteria

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GBS Band Weekly Update 9/1/2024

Schedule for the Week

Tuesday, September 3: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, September 5: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Friday, September 6: Home Football Game, 5:15pm rehearsal start, 7pm game

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

It’s been a great first full week of school, and we’re excited to have our first football game this Friday! Rehearsal will begin in the band room at 5:15pm. The uniform for the game will be announced in the middle of the week. 

To give the band more time to prepare, we are adding a rehearsal on Tuesday, September 3rd from 5:45pm-9pm. The band was surveyed to find this date. Here are a few things to note about this rehearsal:

  • Missing this rehearsal will not negatively affect a student’s grade. 
  • If a student attends this rehearsal, they can use it as a credit for:
    • A missed marching band rehearsal
    • A missed pep band performance during first semester
    • Extra credit if the student attends all marching band rehearsals and pep band performances

The Marching Band’s first competition is at Wheeling High School on September 14th! We hope you can join us and cheer on your Marching Titans!

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

Chaperones & Equipment Crew Help Needed
GBS Home Football Games

We still need 3 equipment crew volunteers for the 1st football game on 9/6!!

We need every family’s participation throughout the year. 

Chaperones: Help with uniforms, water distribution, and crowd control.

Equipment Crew: Move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!

First Competition of the Year: Saturday, 9/14
Wheeling Chicagoland Marching Band Festival

Chaperones: Ride & take attendance on buses, help with uniforms, water distribution & basic first aid.  Help with equipment if needed.

Equipment: Be there for final run through at GBS, load/unload equipment from trucks, drive trucks to competition site, move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

No experience needed! 

Click here to sign up!

Victor J Andrew Marching Band Invitational: Saturday, 9/21

No experience needed! 
Exact call times TBD

Chaperones: Ride & take attendance on buses, help with uniforms, water distribution & basic first aid.  Help with equipment if needed.

Equipment: Be there for final run through at GBS, load/unload equipment from trucks, drive trucks to competition site, move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!

Schedule

2024 Full Tentative Marching Band Schedule
Click here

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GBS Band Weekly Update 8/25/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, August 26: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, August 29: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to everyone on a wonderful start to the year! It’s so nice to see everyone back in the band room! All students should now be in their respective google classrooms. If you are having any issues, please let me know. 

Thank you to the Marching Band for a great first standstill performance at the Fall Sports Kick-Off! Great job starting the year with lots of Titan spirit!

You can find the full tentative season schedule here. Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Any changes in the schedule will be communicated via eblast as soon as possible. 

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

Help Needed

Chaperones & Equipment Crew Help Needed
GBS Home Football Games

The 1st football game is Friday, 9/6!!

We need every family’s participation throughout the year. 

Chaperones: Help with uniforms, water distribution, and crowd control.

Equipment Crew: Move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!

Wheeling Competition

First Competition of the Year:
Saturday, 9/14
Wheeling Chicagoland Marching Band Festival

No experience needed! 
Exact call times TBD

Chaperones: Ride & take attendance on buses, help with uniforms, water distribution & basic first aid.  Help with equipment if needed.

Equipment: Be there for final run through at GBS, load/unload equipment from trucks, drive trucks to competition site, move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!

Victor J Andrew Competition

Saturday, 9/21
Victor J Andrew Marching Band Invitational

No experience needed! 
Exact call times TBD

Chaperones: Ride & take attendance on buses, help with uniforms, water distribution & basic first aid.  Help with equipment if needed.

Equipment: Be there for final run through at GBS, load/unload equipment from trucks, drive trucks to competition site, move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!!

Marching Band Fees

Please ask your student for the fee sheet that was given to them when they were fitted for their uniform.

If your student has a leadership position, please make sure that the line item “GBSIL Band Polo” is checked – the cost is $26.

Payment can be made via check payable to GBSIL and dropped off in the mail box in Mr. Boron’s office, or via Venmo:
@GBSIL-Band2023 (code 0850)

Please indicate your student’s name in the Notes field so we can apply the fees to the correct student.

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Announcements Marching Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 8/18/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, August 19: Freshman Orientation Pep Rally, 11am-12pm
Monday, August 19: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, August 22: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Saturday, August 24: Fall Sports Kick-Off, 8:15-10am

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Thank you so much to all the students, parents, and staff who helped make band camp a success! It was an incredible week, and you should be very proud of all the work you’ve done! 

Marching Band students: please write in your sets into your music for parts 2 and 3. This will help a lot for putting the rest of the show together!

The Marching Band has been asked to play at the Freshman Orientation Pep Rally this Monday! Sophomore, Junior, and Senior marchers, we need you for a great performance to welcome the new Titans! We will do a quick warm-up at 11am in the band room. We should be done with the pep rally by 12pm. Please let me know if you are not able to attend. All freshman marchers should attend the pep rally and other orientation events as scheduled. 

On Saturday, the Band will be performing at the Fall Sports Kick-Off! We will start rehearsal at 8:15am in the band room. The anticipated end time is 10am. Please wear Blue & Gold (your GBS Band T-Shirt is perfect for this)!

Lockers will be available for use starting this week. If you plan on using your locker, you must bring a lock. If you are renting an instrument from the school, it is not allowed to be in a locker without a lock. 

You can find the full tentative season schedule here. Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Any changes in the schedule will be communicated via eblast as soon as possible. 

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!

Still Need to Pay Marching Band Fees?

Please ask your student for the fee sheet that was given to them when they were fitted for their uniform.
If your student has a leadership position, please make sure that the line item “GBSIL Band Polo” is checked – the cost is $26.

Payment can be made
via check payable to GBSIL and dropped off in the mail box in Mr. Boron’s office,
or via Venmo:
@GBSIL-Band2023 (code 0850)
Please indicate your student’s name in the Notes field so we can apply the fees to the correct student.

Chaperones & Equipment Crew Help Needed

GBS Home Football Games
The 1st football game is Friday, 9/6!!

We need every family’s participation throughout the year. 

Chaperones: Help with uniforms, water distribution, and crowd control.

Equipment Crew: Move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!

First Competition of the Year

Saturday, 9/14: Wheeling Chicagoland Marching Band Competition

No experience needed! Exact call times TBD.

Chaperones: Ride & take attendance on buses, help with uniforms, water distribution & basic first aid.  Help with equipment if needed.

Equipment: Be there for final run through at GBS, load/unload equipment from trucks, drive trucks to competition site, move equipment on/off the field for the performance.

Click here to sign up!

Schedule

2024 Full Tentative Marching Band Schedule
Click here