Category: Announcements

Schedule for the Week

Monday, August 12-Friday, August 16: Band Camp, 12:45pm-9pm
Friday, August 16: Parent Meeting, 6:00pm, GBS Auditorium & Preview Performance, 7:00pm, GBS Stadium

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

It’s Band Camp Week! We’re looking forward to officially starting our marching band season! Be sure to wear good marching shoes (closed toed, no crocs), pack extra sunscreen, bug spray, bring a large reusable water bottle, and be prepared to be outside for a majority of the day. 

There is a meeting on Friday for all parents and guardians to learn about the program and ways to get involved! After that, we invite all friends and family to come to our preview performance in the stadium. You will get to see all the incredible work the marching band has been doing throughout the week! 

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 summer schedule here. Be sure to read the information at the top of the page! You can also 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

Band Camp

Parent Volunteers Needed!!

Band camp begins tomorrow
& there are 24 slots still open on the sign up! 

We need every family’s help to keep our kids hydrated, fed & well cared for. 
No experience needed! 
It’s a great way to meet other parents & see firsthand all the hard work that goes into putting on a phenomenal show.

Click here to sign up!!

SPIRIT DAYS THEMES:

Monday – Superhero day
Tuesday – Hawaiian day
Wednesday – Disney day
Thursday – Explorer day
Friday – Color wars

Parents

MARCHING BAND PARENT MEETING is this week!

This meeting is a chance to meet board members, find out about volunteer opportunities, and get questions answered.  Topics will include: marching band fees, uniforms, football games, parades, competitions, fundraising,
and much more!

Please join us on Friday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium,
followed by a performance by the band in the stadium at 7:00 p.m.

Band fees will be discussed & collected at the meeting.
Payment can be made by check or Venmo.

2024 Full Tentative
Marching Band Schedule
Click here

Schedule for the Week

Monday, August 5: Band Camp Dinners Form Due & Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, August 8: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
August 12-16: Band Camp, 12:45pm-9pm

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

We’re back with rehearsals this week! Please wear good marching shoes (closed-toed gyms shoes, please no crocs) and bring water! Expect to be outside, so be prepared for the weather. 

You can find the summer schedule here. Be sure to read the information at the top of the page! You can also 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. 

Please be sure to check your band class enrollment to make sure you are properly registered. If you have any questions regarding the marching/non-marching registration, please reach out so we can make sure we have a spot for you on the field!

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

Band Camp Dinners Form!!

Due TOMORROW!!
Please complete by Monday, 8/5!!
(even if you aren’t ordering anything)

Click here to access the form.
(payment details are included in the form)

Band Camp Parent Volunteers Needed!!

There are 90 slots still open on the sign up! 

We need everyone’s help to keep our kids hydrated, fed & well cared for. 
No experience needed! 
It’s a great way to meet other parents & see firsthand all the hard work that goes into putting on a phenomenal show.

Click here to sign up!!

Band Camp will take place
8/12-8/16 from 12:45-9:00 p.m.

There will be a parent meeting followed by a performance by the band
on Friday evening, 8/16. 
More details to follow!!

Schedule

2024 Full Tentative Marching Band Schedule
Click here

Schedule for the Week

Monday, July 1: Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:45pm-9pm
Thursday, July 4: 4th of July Parade, 9:45am Rehearsal Start in Band Room

Director’s Notes! Hello Band Families!

We had a great first rehearsal on Thursday! We’re looking forward to another fun week with our rehearsal and the parade! If you will be marching with us in the parade, please turn in your permission slip as soon as possible. You can find the tentative timeline for Thursday’s parade here. The pre-rehearsal leadership team meeting will begin at 5:30pm.

You can find the summer schedule here. Be sure to read the information at the top of the page! Band lockers will not be available until after July 4th. If you need to rent a school instrument, be sure to arrive at rehearsal early. 

With Band Camp approaching, please be sure to check your band class enrollment to make sure you are properly registered. If you have any questions regarding the marching/non-marching registration, please reach out so we can make sure we have a spot for you on the field!

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!

New to GBS Band?  Have questions?

Please look for GBS parent board volunteers (they’ll be wearing yellow shirts) at drop off & pick up at the 7/1 summer rehearsal. They can answer any questions you may have as we start the marching band season.

Volunteers

We need 2 more 4th of July parade volunteers!!
Click here to sign up!

Band Camp

Band Camp will take place
8/12-8/16 from 12:45-9:00 p.m.

There will be a parent meeting followed by a performance by the band
on Friday evening, 8/16. More details to follow!!

Tentative 2024 Summer Marching Band Schedule can be found here!

Schedule for the Week:

Monday, February 26: Band Student Council Meeting, 3:30-4:30pm
Thursday, February 29: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-7:30pm

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

A huge congratulations to everyone involved in this year’s Variety Show! Your hard work and energy made the show incredibly memorable. It truly was the BEST V-SHOW EVER! Thank you to everyone who came to the show for showing your support! We hope you enjoyed the show!

We are back this week with all our regular band activities! Monday, we have a Band Student Council Meeting, and we have jazz this Thursday. Also, this Friday, the drumline will be traveling to Springman for their Trimester 3 assembly!

Mark your calendars! There will be a meeting for everyone going on the Orlando trip on Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm in the cafeteria. The trip rehearsal schedule can be found here. Any updates will be announced in class, via eblast, and on google classroom. 

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!

Band & Choir Spring Break Trip

Meeting
Tuesday, March 5th
7:00 p.m. – GBS West Cafeteria

All students and at least one parent for each traveling student are expected to attend this meeting.

Orlando Band Rehearsal Schedule

Tuesday, March 5, 4-6pm
Tuesday, March 12, 4-6:30pm
Tuesday, March 19, 4-6:30pm
Thursday, March 21, 4-7pm (final rehearsal and packing)

Important Dates

Oberweis Fundraiser: Tuesday, 3/12 – 9am-10pm
Band Concert: Thursday, 3/14 – 7pm
Band Alumni Event: Saturday, 4/27
Band Banquet: Tuesday, 5/7 at Hackney’s
Jazz Night: Tuesday, 5/14 – 7pm
Spring Band Concert: Thursday, 5/16 – 7pm
More details to come!!

Join the Board

Interested in joining the Glenbrook South Instrumental League (GBSIL) Board? We are looking to fill positions for the 2024-2025 season. Check out board roles & descriptions here.

Questions? Want to find out more? Please email gbsbandprogram@gmail.com.