Category: Concert Band

Schedule for the Week

Thursday, Nov. 20th: CBS News School Spotlight, Marching Band Only, 5:30am
Thursday, Nov. 20th: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 23: Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra Concert, 3:30pm

Upcoming Events

Monday, Nov. 24: V-Show Act Audition Workshop, 3:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 29: Glenview Holiday Parade, 3pm rehearsal, 4pm parade

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble on an incredible first performance of the year! They were joined by the bands from Field, Springman, and Attea, who also had wonderful performances!

This Thursday, CBS News is doing a school spotlight on Glenbrook South! The Marching Band has been asked to be a part of it. The start time in the Titan Dome is 5:30am, so please arrive with enough time to get your instruments. The only “uniform” piece you need is the shirt that you will receive during your PE class next week. 

Unfortunately, the football team’s playoff run is over. Thank you to everyone for a great marching band season! The next performance for the marching band will be the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Glenview Holiday Parade in Downtown Glenview!

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!

Chaperones Needed

Glenview Holiday in the Park & Parade
Saturday, 11/29 – 4:00 p.m. parade start 
(Chaperone Call Time: 3:00 p.m.)

Click here to sign up!

Jazz Cafe on January 27th!

All band students and families are invited to our largest fundraiser of the year, Jazz Cafe Night. We would love 100% participation from all band families. How can you help?

• Consider a tax-deductible year-end gift to GBSIL. 
• Check to see if your company matches gifts.
• Donate items or experiences for our silent auction.
• Volunteer! We are seeking an underclassman parent to help co-chair this event.

Contact Erin Newman (erinwnewman@gmail.com) for more information.

A note from our Treasurer…..

If your band student has not paid for their black concert shirt, please do so by check made out to GBSIL, cash with your student’s name attached to it, or Venmo @GBSIL-Band2023.

Fundraisers

Mrs. Fields Cookies and Cheesecakes 

Whether or not you are traveling with us to Nashville, it’s never too late to build up your fundraising account! As a reminder, the money raised can be passed down between siblings and between choir, band, and GSO. This fundraiser includes Mrs. Fields Cookies, Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes, Cinnaroll, and other holiday favorites!

Fundraising Dates: Nov. 3 – Nov.17
Delivery Date: Week of Dec. 15th
Profit Margin: Between 25-40% profit margin based on total items sold

There are two ways to participate in the fundraiser:

Paper orders: cash/checks submitted with hard copy order form.  There are some packets in the band room or contact Mr. Kaplan for the form.  Checks made payable to GSO Parents Association

Online Orders: click here to start. Click the Menu Bar to set up your own portal and then share with your contacts!
We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity in time for the winter break holidays!

Raise Right

Raise Right fundraising continues to go well! Nineteen families are currently participating, and they have earned an average of $147 that can be used for band fees or the upcoming band trip. 

*** If you plan to use your funds for the band trip, all gift card purchases must be completed by Nov 30th ***

If you have any questions please reach out to Lauren Bauerschmidt at LBauerschmidt@gmail.com.
If you would like to start using Raise Right, click here to sign up.

Restaurant Fundraisers

Eat Well, Do Good! 🍴 Make a positive impact by joining us at

Oberweis (967 Waukegan Road)
Tuesday, December 9th between 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. 

Dine in only – no delivery or take-out orders.

Indulge in mouthwatering delights while supporting Glenbrook South Instrumental League as 20% of your orders will be contributed.
RSVP now and help us make a difference!

Find all the event details here: https://grouprai.se/s316206 🌟
#groupraise #glenbrooksouthinstrumentalleague #oberweis #fundraiser #nan

Schedule for the Week

Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Parade, 10am in Downtown Glenview
Tuesday, May 27: Band Banquet, 6pm at Hackney’s On Lake
Thursday, May 29: Dengeo’s Fundraiser, 4:00-10:00pm

Upcoming Events

Friday, June 6: Drumline at Retiree Parade at GBS, 8am

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

THANK YOU SENIORS! As you go on to your next big adventures, please know that your band family wishes you nothing but the very best!

Congratulations to the Jazz Band on a wonderful Jazz Night! Way to close out the jazz season with excitement and enthusiasm!

We have a logo for “The Grand Illusion!” (see below) Thank you to everyone who submitted logos! 

The marching band will be performing at the Glenview Memorial Day Parade this Monday, May 26th! The parade will begin at 10am. Click the link for the itinerary for the band.

Marching Band season will be here soon! Please click here to view it. If there are any changes, they will be communicated via eblast and google classroom as soon as possible. 

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!

GBSIL Board

Proposed Slate of Candidates – GBSIL Board 2025-2026

Below is the proposed slate of candidates for the GBSIL Board for 2025-2026.  This slate will be voted on at the band banquet on 5/27.

President – Beth Parker
Secretary – Rhonda Heublein
Treasurer – Laura Hancko
Alumni Parents Reps – Amy Downey, Marg Plante
Band Banquet – Melissa Read
Chaperone Team – Mina Gleason, Svetlana Lovric
Color Guard Liaison – Tammy Stender
Equipment Crew – William Doherty, Chris Gange
Fundraising – Erin Newman, Lauren Bauerschmidt
Fundraising-Restaurants – Val Montague
Hospitality Team – Kristen Larkin, Ghizala Husain
Middle School Liaison – Kim Wiersma
Uniform Crew – Lisa Milner, Amy Hintzman, Kim Wiersma
Webmaster – Amy Doherty

Fundraising

In the last three months, 9 band families have signed up for Raise Right to earn a combined total of $900 for student band fees and the band program. When you raise money for your student, you also help the band program pay the fees for the marching band show (>$8500) and purchase instruments for students to use. Gift cards can be used for everyday items like groceries, gas and pet food, or year-end thank you cards for teachers and coaches. Thanks to those who are taking advantage of the program. If you are interested in signing up, please click the link here. If you have any questions, reach out to Lauren Bauerschmidt at GBSBandFundraising@gmail.com. 

Next Year

Tentative Marching Band Schedule – 2025-2026 Season
Please click here

Schedule for the Week

Monday, May 12: Color Guard Clinic, 3:30-4:30pm
Monday, May 12: Percussion Lesson Studio Recital, 7pm in SAC
Tuesday, May 13: Symphonic-Concert Band Combined Rehearsal: 3:25-3:55pm
Tuesday, May 13: Optional Marching Percussion Clinic, 3:45-5:00pm
Tuesday, May 13: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday, May 15: May Band Concert, 7pm (call times below)

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 19: Color Guard Clinic, 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, May 20: Jazz Night, 7pm in Lyceum
Thursday, May 22: Marching Percussion Auditions, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Parade, 10am in Downtown Glenview
Tuesday, May 27: Band Banquet, 6pm at Hackney’s On Lake
Thursday, May 29: Dengeo’s Fundraiser, 4:00-10:00pm
Friday, June 6: Drumline at Retiree Parade at GBS, 8am

Director’s Notes

The final band concert of the year is this week! All curricular band classes will be performing this Thursday, May 15th at 7pm in the Norman E. Watson Auditorium! Call times for each band are as follows:
Symphonic Winds: 5:30pm
Symphonic-Concert Band: 5:55pm
Titan Band: 6:15pm (in concert attire)

On Monday, we will be hosting the first of two color guard clinics. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome! Anyone who is interested should come to the band room Monday after school.

With the concert being Thursday, jazz has been moved to Tuesday, May 13th, 4:30-6:30pm.

The marching band will be performing at the Glenview Memorial Day Parade on May 26th! The parade will begin at 10am. Click the link for the itinerary for the band.

Marching Band season will be here soon! Please click here to view it. If there are any changes, they will be communicated via eblast and Google Classroom as soon as possible. 

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!

Concert

There will be a reception in the cafeteria with light refreshments after the band concert on Thursday, 5/15 to celebrate a successful year of instrumental music and to say farewell to our graduating band members.

All family members & friends are welcome!!

Parade

Glenview Memorial Day Parade
Monday, 5/26

Volunteers Needed!! 
Click here to sign up!

GBSIL Board

Proposed Slate of Candidates – GBSIL Board 2025-2026

Below is the proposed slate of candidates for the GBSIL Board for 2025-2026.  This slate will be voted on at the band banquet on 5/27.

President – Beth Parker
Secretary – Rhonda Heublein
Treasurer – Laura Hancko
Alumni Parents Reps – Amy Downey, Marg Plante
Band Banquet – Melissa Read
Chaperone Team – Mina Gleason, Svetlana Lovric, Anna Organ-Boshes
Color Guard Liaison – Tammy Stender
Equipment Crew – William Doherty, Chris Gange
Fundraising – Erin Newman, Lauren Bauerschmidt
Fundraising – Restaurants – Val Montague
Hospitality Team – Kristen Larkin, Ghizala Husain
Middle School Liaison – Kim Wiersma
Uniform Crew – Lisa Milner, Amy Hintzman, Kim Wiersma
Webmaster – Amy Doherty

Banquet

2025 BAND BANQUET
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 6:00 p.m.

Hackney’s on Lake, The Shillelagh Room
1514 E. Lake Avenue, Glenview

*Please note, the room is on the lower level with no elevator available.

Join us to celebrate the 2024-2025 GBS Band Program!

All students and their parents are invited.
No denim. Students will be seated together.
Entrée selection from available options will be made upon arrival at the event. Choices include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

$40 per person. Class of 2025 students are free!

RSVP by May 16

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/GBSIL-Banquet-2025

Payment: by Venmo @GBSIL-Band2023 (verification code 0850)or via check, made out to “GBSIL” and dropped off in the band mailbox.

Photos

Do you have band photos from the past year? 

We are putting together a slide show that will be played at this year’s banquet. If you have photos to share, please add them to the Google Photos link here. 
Thank you!!

Restaurant Fundraiser

Dengeos, Thursday, May 29
4:00pm – 10:00pm
2131 Willow Road

Mention GBS Bands when ordering!

RaiseRight Fundraising

In the last three months, 9 band families have signed up for Raise Right to earn a combined total of $900 for student band fees and the band program. When you raise money for your student, you also help the band program pay the fees for the marching band show (>$8500) and purchase instruments for students to use. Gift cards can be used for everyday items like groceries, gas and pet food, or year-end thank you cards for teachers and coaches. Thanks to those who are taking advantage of the program. If you are interested in signing up, please click the link here. If you have any questions, reach out to Lauren Bauerschmidt at GBSBandFundraising@gmail.com

2025-26 Season

Tentative Marching Band Schedule
Please click here

Schedule for the Week

Monday, May 5: Drum Major Clinic, 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday, May 7: Drum Major Auditions, 3:45-4:30pm
Wednesday, May 7: Goode & Fresh Pizza Bakery Fundraiser, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 8: Jazz Lab/Ensemble, 3:30-5:30pm

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 12: Color Guard Clinic, 3:30-4:30pm
Monday, May 12: Percussion Lesson Studio Recital, 7pm in SAC
Tuesday, May 13: Symphonic-Concert Band Combined Rehearsal: 3:25-3:55pm
Tuesday, May 13: Optional Marching Percussion Clinic, 3:45-5:00pm
Tuesday, May 13: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursday, May 15: May Band Concert, 7pm
Monday, May 19: Color Guard Clinic, 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday, May 20: Jazz Night, 7pm in Lyceum
Tuesday, May 22: Marching Percussion Auditions, 4:00-6:00pm
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Parade, 10am in Downtown Glenview
Tuesday, May 27: Band Banquet, 6pm at Hackney’s On Lake
Thursday, May 29: Dengeos Restaurant Fundraiser, 4:00-10:00 p.m. 
Friday, June 6: Drumline at Retiree Parade at GBS, 8am

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the amazing run of “Chicago” this week! It was a fantastic production!

Drum Major auditions are happening THIS WEEK! There will be a clinic on Monday after school for students who are interested in auditioning. Auditions will be Wednesday, beginning at 3:45pm. In order to vote, students must be in attendance at the auditions. The candidates will be conducting “God Bless America.” Students can find the sheet music for this in Google Classroom. 

With different events happening throughout the next few weeks, there are some changes to the jazz band schedule. Here is the remaining schedule for jazz band:

Thursday, May 8, 3:30-5:30
Tuesday, May 13, 4:30-6:30
Tuesday, May 20, 7pm performance (Call time TBD)

All curricular band classes will be performing on May 15th! Call times for each band are as follows:
Symphonic Winds: 5:30pm
Symphonic-Concert Band: 5:55pm
Titan Band: 6:15pm

The marching band will be performing at the Glenview Memorial Day Parade on May 26th! The parade will begin at 10am. Click the link for the itinerary for the band.

The marching band schedule for next season is ready! Please click here to view it. If there are any changes, they will be communicated via eblast and google classroom as soon as possible. 

If you are a student who has read everything in the eblast, send Mr. Boron an email that says you read the entire eblast. The first person to email will win a prize!

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!

Glenview Memorial Day Parade

Monday, 5/26

Volunteers Needed!! 
Click here to sign up!

2025 Band Banquet

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 6:00 p.m.

Hackney’s on Lake, The Shillelagh Room
1514 E. Lake Avenue, Glenview

*Please note, the room is on the lower level with no elevator available.

Join us to celebrate the 2024-2025 GBS Band Program!
All students and their parents are invited.

No denim. Students will be seated together.

Entrée selection from available options will be made upon arrival at the event. Choices include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

$40 per person. Class of 2025 students are free!

RSVP by May 16

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/GBSIL-Banquet-2025

Payment: by Venmo @GBSIL-Band2023 (verification code 0850)or via check, made out to “GBSIL” and dropped off in the band mailbox.

Photos

Do you have band photos from the past year? 

We are putting together a slide show that will be played at this year’s banquet. If you have photos to share, please add them to the Google Photos link here. 

Thank you!!

Schedule for the Week

Thursday, April 17: Jazz Lab/Ensemble, 4:30-6:30pm

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

The marching band show has been announced! To watch the announcement video, please click here or check out our instagram page!

The marching band schedule for next season is ready! Please click here to view it. If there are any changes, they will be communicated via eblast and google classroom as soon as possible. 

Mark your calendars for our final two concerts of the year! All curricular band classes will be performing on May 15th, and the Jazz Band will be performing on May 20th! More information will be available in future eblasts. Members of Symphonic-Concert Band will have two combined rehearsals prior to the concert. The first one will be Thursday May 1st, and the second will be Tuesday, May 13th.

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!

Trivia Night!!

Friday, 4/25

We hope you can join us for a fun night benefitting GBS band students.

You do not need to be a band parent, family member or alumni to attend!!
All are welcome!!

Please sign up here!

Cannot attend but want to donate? 
Please send registration payment or your donation

via Venmo:
@GBSIL-Band2023, last 4 digits 0850

via cash or check dropped off in the band room:
checks made out to GBSIL

Please put Trivia Night Registration OR Alumni/Angel Fund donation in the notes field.

Fundraising with Raise Right

Spring is a time to celebrate Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, weddings, and teacher appreciation! Raise Right gift cards are a great way to show your appreciation while supporting the GBS Band and our students. Gift cards can be printed or emailed with a personal message. Get started by creating your account here. If you have any questions, reach out to Lauren Bauerschmidt at GBSBandFundraising@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

Trivia Night – 4/25
Glenview Concert Band Anniversary Concert – 4/27 at 3pm
Symphonic-Concert Band Combined Rehearsal – 5/1 at 3:25-3:55pm
Band Concert – 5/15
Jazz Night – 5/20
Memorial Day Parade – 5/26
Band Banquet – 5/27

Tentative Marching Band Schedule – 2025-2026 Season
Please click here

Schedule for the Week

Thursday, April 10: Jazz Lab/Ensemble, 4:30-6:30pm
Saturday, April 12: Band Kickball, 10am-12pm

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

I hope you had a successful first week back from break and are ready for the final push to the end of school year! 

Band Kickball is back! This Saturday, we will be hosting kickball, starting in the band room, followed by lunch in the band room! If you will be joining us, please fill out this google form by 8am on Friday. 

The marching band schedule for next season is ready! Please click here to view it. If there are any changes, they will be communicated via eblast and google classroom as soon as possible. 

Speaking of marching band… on Monday, April 14th at 4:00, we will be revealing the theme for the 2025 show! This week, we will be putting together Instagram reels with students guessing what the theme is going to be. If you’d like to be in one of these reels, please fill out this google form so I know to find you during the week!

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

Trivia Night!!

Friday, 4/25
Please sign up here

Cannot attend but want to donate? 
Please send your donation

Via Venmo:
@GBSIL-Band2023, last 4 digits 0850

Via cash or check dropped off in the band room:
checks made out to GBSIL

Please put Alumni/Angel Fund donation in the notes field

Link to the flyer – here

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Earners!
The families of Ray Kay, Madison Gleason, Haneen Husain, Simone and Lily Johnson, and Evan Bauerschmidt have taken advantage of the new fundraising program, Raise Right. By purchasing gift cards on everyday spending, they are earning money for their students to travel with the band and support the band program. 

Do you want to start earning money for your student too? Go to the Raise Right website and set up your account. Our GBS Band enrollment code is IWRY7KRY7VLZ. 

For the rebates that are earned through RaiseRight, 75% will go into your child’s band account. The remaining 25% will support the band program.

If you have any questions, reach out to Lauren Bauerschmidt at gbsbandfundraising@gmail.com.

Save the Date

Trivia Night – 4/25
Glenview Concert Band Anniversary Concert – 4/27 at 3pm
Band Concert – 5/15
Jazz Night – 5/20
Memorial Day Parade – 5/26
Band Banquet – 5/27

Schedule for the Week

Tuesday, March 11: Concert Band/Symphonic Band Rehearsal, 3:20-3:55pm
Tuesday, March 11: Trip Jazz Rehearsal, 4-6pm
Tuesday, March 11: Trip Meeting, 8pm in West Cafeteria
Thursday, March 13: Trip Jazz Rehearsal, 4-5pm
Thursday, March 13: March Band Concert, 7pm (call times below)
Saturday, March 15: Spring Sports Kickoff (Marching Band Students Only), 8:30am-10:30am

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

It’s a big week for the trip! We have rehearsal on Tuesday and Thursday. There is also a mandatory trip meeting on Tuesday at 8pm in the GBS west cafeteria. If you are going on the trip, you should have received an email with the permission and medical forms. Please bring those to the meeting with you. Additionally, at this meeting, you’ll be receiving your final itinerary and meeting your chaperones at this meeting. 

Our concert is this Thursday at 7pm! We will be joined by the Maple Symphonic Band! On Tuesday, from 3:20-3:55pm, Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be doing a combined rehearsal in preparation for the concert.

Here are the call times for each group:

Symphonic Winds – 5:30pm
Symphonic-Concert Band – 5:55pm
Titan Band – 6:15pm

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

Fundraising

Did you know? Everyday purchases like groceries, gas, dining out, coffee, and online shopping can contribute to covering your band student’s fees and trips. Each year, band students have fees of $225 plus any trip fees, such as the upcoming jazz band trip to DC or last year’s trip to Orlando. The band itself has expenses for the marching band show and music. 

GBS Band is now working with a company called RaiseRight. It is a program where you can buy gift cards to use as payment for everyday expenses and shop online through RaiseRight. Every gift card purchase and online purchase earns up to 20% rebate back! Plus with the mobile app and instant access to your eGift card and reload purchases, you can buy gift cards and shop online through RaiseRight anytime, anywhere.

We are fortunate to have a band parent who works at RaiseRight. I also work with a woman whose daughter is a senior at Mount Prospect and they use RaiseRight. I feel comfortable recommending this method to raise money for the band and for your student’s band fees.

I have been trying out Raise Right. Here are three examples of how I have used RaiseRight to raise money towards my son’s band fees. 
– I went to REI and found a few things to purchase. While waiting in the checkout line, I purchased an e-gift card for myself. I used that e-gift card right away to pay for my items and earned an 8% rebate. 
– I purchased Starbucks e-gift cards for my kids who are away at college. I earned a 4.5% rebate and the gift cards were emailed to them directly.
– I am about to buy more pet food for my dog and cat. I can order through Chewy, PetSmart or Petco. Using Chewy as an example, I will click on Chewy from the RaiseRight website. Normally that would earn me 2% rebate, but right now there is a special to earn 4% for going to their website. Then I can pay for the food with an e-gift card and earn an additional 5% on my order.

For the rebates that are earned through RaiseRight, 75% will go into your child’s band account. The remaining 25% will support the band program.

See the attached flyer for more details. To get started, click here to enroll or contact me, fellow band parent Lauren Bauerschmidt at 
gbsbandfundraising@gmail.com for more information.

Save the Date

Please save the date for these upcoming events. 
More details to follow!
Spring Break Trip Meeting – 3/11 at 8pm
Spring Band Concert – 3/13 at 7pm
Trivia Night – 4/25
Glenview Concert Band Anniversary Concert – 4/27 at 3pm
Band Banquet – 5/27