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GBS Band Weekly Update 12/15/2024

Schedule for the Week

Friday, Dec. 18: Pep Band, 5:30pm rehearsal start, 6:30pm game

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to every band student on an incredible concert this afternoon! You should be very proud of how you performed and how much you’ve grown since the start of the year! 

Our last pep band game before winter break is this Wednesday! Drum Majors will be announcing the themes during the week. You can find the tentative schedule here. 

V-Show season is quickly approaching! If you would like to be in the Pit Band for the 50th Annual V-Show, you can sign up here! You can view the full Pit schedule here! It’s going to be the BEST V-SHOW EVER! If you would like to reserve the band room to practice your act, please email Mr. Boron.

I hope you have a wonderful winter break! Do things you enjoy, spend time with your loved ones, and have a happy new year! See you in 2025!

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!

Lou Malnati’s

Did you participate in the Lou Malnati’s Fundraiser for the band back on 11/6? 

Still have your receipt or proof of your purchase from that day? 

If so, please contact Valerie Montague at valeriebreslin@gmail.com.

We’re trying to make sure that GBSIL gets the credit for all orders made with the promo code on that date.
Thank you for your help!

Jazz Cafe

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!

JAZZ CAFE & AUCTION
Tuesday, 1/28 at 7:00 p.m. 
GBS Cafeteria

Enjoy jazz music, light refreshments &
a silent auction to benefit
GBS Music Programs

WE NEED AUCTION ITEMS!!

GBSIL is looking for donations
to be auctioned off
at the Jazz Cafe Silent Auction on
Tuesday, January 28th. 

Desired items including but not limited to:  tickets to sports or cultural events around town, gift cards to local businesses, clothing, art, and/or travel or vacation home rentals – anything likely to draw bids at auction. 

In addition, or as an alternative to donated items for the auction, we are asking that you consider making a cash donation to help fund GBS’s growing and thriving band programs.    

HAVE SOMETHING TO DONATE?  PLEASE PRINT & SUBMIT THIS FORM – CLICK HERE

KNOW A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT WANT TO DONATE?  PLEASE USE THIS LETTER WITH YOUR INQUIRY.   CLICK HERE

Auction donation deadline:
Saturday, January 18th!!

Contact Erin Newman at erinwnewman@gmail.com
if you have any items to donate or if you have any questions. 

Thank you so much!

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Announcements Concert Band Jazz Band Pep Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 12/08/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, Dec. 9: Symphonic Winds at Glenview Concert Band Rehearsal, 7:30pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Dec. 12: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Friday, Dec. 13: Concert Band and Symphonic Band Rehearsal, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Friday, Dec. 13: Pep Band, 6:00pm rehearsal start, 7:00pm game
Sunday, Dec. 15: Winter Band Concert, 3:00pm (call times below)

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Pep Band season is here! Our first three games went great! Be sure to bring money for concessions during the 3rd quarter. Drum Majors will be announcing the themes during the week. You can find the tentative schedule here. 

V-Show season is quickly approaching! If you would like to be in the Pit Band for the 50th Annual V-Show, you can sign up here! You can view the full Pit schedule here! It’s going to be the BEST V-SHOW EVER!

Our winter concert is a week from today! Join us at 3:00pm in the Norman E. Watson Auditorium for the first concert of the school year. Students need to wear black shoes, black socks, black dress pants, and their black concert shirt. Rehearsals before the concerts will start at the following times for each group:

Symphonic Winds: 1:05pm
Symphonic-Concert Band: 1:40pm
Titan Band: 2:10pm

We can’t wait to see you at the concert!

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!

Fun Pasta

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 Concert Band Marching Band Pep Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 12/01/2024

Schedule for the Week

Tuesday, Dec. 3: Pep Band, 5:30pm rehearsal start, 6:30pm game
Wednesday, Dec: 4, Concert Band and Symphonic Band Rehearsal, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday, Dec. 5: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Friday, Dec. 6: Pep Band Double-Header, 4:45pm rehearsal start, 5:30pm & 7:00pm games

Upcoming Events

Monday, Dec. 9: Symphonic Winds at Glenview Concert Band Rehearsal, 7:30pm-8:00pm
Friday, Dec. 13: Concert Band and Symphonic Band Rehearsal, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 15: Winter Band Concert, 3:00pm (call times TBA)

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

The Marching Band had a great (but very cold) performance in the Glenview Holiday Parade yesterday! Thank you to everyone who helped make the afternoon go smoothly!

Pep Band season is here! Our first three games are this week! Be sure to bring money for concessions during the 3rd quarter. There will be a short break between the two games on Friday. Drum Majors will be announcing the themes during the week. You can find the tentative schedule here. 

V-Show season is quickly approaching! If you would like to be in the Pit Band for the 50th Annual V-Show, you can sign up here! You can view the full Pit schedule here! It’s going to be the BEST V-SHOW EVER!

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!

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 Marching Band Pep Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 11/24/2024

Schedule for the Week

Monday, Nov. 25, Variety Show Workshop, 3:30-4:30pm in Choir Room
Saturday, Nov. 30, Glenview Holiday Parade, 3:00pm Rehearsal Start, 4:00pm Parade Start

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

Pep Band season is just around the corner! You can find the tentative schedule here. We will be going over the attendance policy in class as we get closer to the start of the season. 

The Glenview Holiday Parade is this Saturday, November 30th at 4:00pm! The Marching Band will be making their way down Glenview Road to start the holiday season in Glenview! Students can choose to wear their shakos or a festive holiday hat. The first student to send Mr. Boron an email with the words festive holiday hat will receive a band prize. Students should dress for the weather under their uniforms. Depending on the temperature outside, we may be wearing parkas. 

I hope you take time this break to do things you enjoy and spend time with the people who matter most to you! Have a wonderful and relaxing break!

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

Holiday Parade

Chaperones Needed!!
Glenview Holiday in the Park Parade, Saturday, 11/30

Chaperones Call Time: 3:00 p.m.
Parade Begins: 4:00 p.m.
Click here to sign up!!

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Announcements Concert Band Jazz Band Marching Band

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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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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Announcements Jazz Band Marching Band

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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Announcements Jazz Band Marching Band

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!