Monday: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm Wednesday: Concert Rehearsals (See times in link below) Thursday: May Concert, 7:00pm (See call times in link below)
Upcoming Events
May 8: Jazz Showcase in Chicago May 16: Jazz Night May 20: Band kickball game May 23: Band Banquet
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
Congratulations to everyone who was involved in the Glenbrook Musical, “Mean Girls.” It was a fantastic production, and you should feel very proud of the great work you did!
It’s concert week! We will be holding dress rehearsals after school on Wednesday. Click here for the concert week schedule, including dress rehearsals and call times.
Next Monday, the Jazz Band performs at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago. Family members are welcome to attend the jazz performance. Student admission is $15, and adult admission is $20. Students, please make sure you hand in your permission slip! Click here for timing information on the Jazz Showcase performance. Since we will be having our concert on our usual jazz rehearsal day, we will rehearse for jazz tomorrow after school.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Monday: New York Trip Jazz Rehearsal, 4:00-6:00pm Thursday: New York Trip Jazz Rehearsal, 4:00-6:00pm
Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 9: Band concert Monday, March 13: NYC Trip meeting, 8:00pm
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
New York City Jazz Band rehearsals are under way! We are playing some new music, along with some of the band’s favorites! The full rehearsal schedule can be found here. On March 13th, there will be a meeting at 8:00pm in the GBS cafeteria regarding all information about the trip. More details are in the email from Mr. Kaplan that was sent out on February 23rd.
If you are participating in indoor percussion, or have a student who is, please read this information regarding this season. We look forward to seeing the show later this spring!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
We are already looking ahead to next year! GBSIL relies on parent volunteers. The upcoming board needs members for team positions including chaperone, equipment, hospitality, and fundraising. Support our kids, support the band, get to know other parents, and have fun! Want to volunteer or ask a question? Send a note to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com.
Photos wanted
Do you have photos from V Show, the winter concert, jazz bands or pep band you could share? We are always looking for images to update our website or include in the end of year slide show. Please send photos to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com or upload to this dropbox.
Thursday: New York Trip Jazz Rehearsal, 4:00-7:00pm
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 13: NYC Trip meeting, 8:00pm
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
Congratulations to everyone who was involved with this year’s Variety Show! You did a fantastic job, and I hope you are all very proud of the work you did! It truly was the best V-Show ever!
This week, we are starting our New York City Jazz Band rehearsals. These rehearsals only need to be attended by students who are going to New York this spring break. The full rehearsal schedule can be found here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
We are already looking ahead to next year! GBSIL relies on parent volunteers. The upcoming board needs members for team positions including chaperone, equipment, hospitality, and fundraising. Support our kids, support the band, get to know other parents, and have fun! Want to volunteer or ask a question? Send a note to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com.
Photos wanted
Do you have photos from V Show, the winter concert, jazz bands or pep band you could share? We are always looking for images to update our website or include in the end of year slide show. Please send photos to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com or upload to this dropbox.
Monday-Friday: V-Show Pit Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00pm Tuesday: Pep Band, 6:00pm call, 7:00pm game Thursday: Jazz Band, 4:30-7:30pm Friday: Pep Band, 6:00pm call, 7:00pm game Saturday: V-Show Pit Rehearsal, 1:00pm-6:00pm
The Indoor Percussion schedule is available here. The full pep band schedule is available here.
Upcoming Events
February 15-18: Variety Show–Wonderland
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
Congratulations to Andy Ko on his selection to and participation in this year’s ILMEA All-State Festival in Peoria, Illinois. Andy was selected for the Honors Band, and spent several days under the direction of Dr. Paula Crider from the University of Texas-Austin.
This week, we have two pep band performances! The Drum Majors will send out notifications for theme nights. We are also back with Jazz Band on Thursday this week!
The Variety Show pit will be meeting every day this week, including Saturday. We will be setting up the pit either Friday after rehearsal or Saturday prior to rehearsal. That determination will be made and communicated at rehearsal and through the V-Show Pit Google Classroom.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Go to showtix4u.com to purchase tickets for this year’s Variety Show: Wonderland! The show runs February 15-18.
Photos wanted
Do you have photos of the winter concert or jazz bands you could share? We are always looking for images to update our website or include in the end of year slide show. Please send photos to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com or upload to this dropbox.
Monday-Wednesday: V-Show Pit Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00pm Wednesday: Incoming Athletics and Activities Night, 6:30-8:30 Thursday: No Jazz Rehearsal Friday: Pep Band, 6:00pm call, 7:00pm game
The Indoor Percussion schedule is available here. The full pep band schedule is available here.
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
Congratulations to our Jazz Combo, Jazz Lab, and Jazz Ensemble on a great performance at Thursday’s Jazz Cafe! A special thank you to the parent volunteers who made it all happen and everyone who joined us for a great evening! The jazz bands will not be rehearsing this Thursday.
This Wednesday, we will be welcoming our incoming Titans at our Athletics and Activities Night. If you would like to volunteer to help bring new members into the band program, please see Mr. Boron.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
The First Annual Jazz Cafe and Auction was a smashing success! Congratulations to the Jazz Lab, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble and Maple School jazz band on their outstanding performances Thursday night. Who knew we could transform the cafeteria into a premier entertainment venue complete with tablecloths, candles, and snacks to munch on? Laura Ashley and Julie Bretz tirelessly prepared, planned, and organized for countless hours and their efforts resulted in a fantastic event. Thank you also to the hospitality team—Amy Ciolek, Kelly Brown, and helpers—for creating a wonderfully tasty spread. Thanks to all who donated goods and services to the raffle and auction! What a wonderful selection for people to bid on and win. Finally, a huge thank you to all who showed up the day of the event to set up, help sell tickets, collect payments, and clean up. An event like this requires many volunteers and it was only able to happen because of the many willing parents who gave their time. An evening where we can enjoy a performance and raise money for the band programs is a winning combination! Well done all!!!
V Show Tickets on Sale Now
Go to showtix4u.com to purchase tickets for this year’s Variety Show: Wonderland! The show runs February 15-18.
Photos wanted
Do you have photos of the winter concert or jazz bands you could share? We are always looking for images to update our website or include in the end of year slide show. Please send photos to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com or upload to this dropbox.
Thursday: V-Show cast meeting (more info below), 11:30-12:30 Thursday: Jazz Band, 4:30-7:30pm Friday: North Shore Honor Band (select students only), 4:45pm call time in band room Saturday: Indoor percussion rehearsal
Upcoming Events
Jan. 19: Jazz Cafe and Silent Auction
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
We have reached the final week of first semester! I wish everyone the best on all finals!
This Thursday, we will be meeting at the regular time for Jazz Band rehearsal since we have a performance on January 19th! The timeline for the 19th will be released this week once all logistics are finalized.
This Friday and Saturday, 15 students will be participating in the North Shore Honor Band, which is a two-day festival run with nine other schools in our area. These students will be working with guest conductors, meet student musicians from other schools, and play excellent repertoire!
Variety Show Pit rehearsals will begin after finals week. The sign-up form will be posted in each class’s Google Classroom. The full pit schedule can be found here. Anyone who will be participating in the pit must attend the cast meeting this Thursday.
The Indoor Percussion schedule is available here. There will be rehearsal this Saturday, January 14th.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Help Needed for Jazz Cafe and Silent Auction Jan. 19
Refreshments, Volunteers, Auction Items We are going to have a great evening of music, tasty treats and fundraising for our band programs, with your help!
The Silent Auction could still use donations. If you have something likely to draw bids at auction, please email GBSJazzCafe2023@gmail.com specifying what you can donate, the value of the donation, and your contact information.
Questions? Contact Julie Bretz at 414-870-6395, Laura Ashley at 773-454-6031, or email us at GBSJazzCafe2023@gmail.com.
Mark you calendars! Invite Your Family and Friends!
Do you have photos of the winter concert you could share? We are always looking for images to update our website or include in the end of year slide show. Please send photos to gbsbandprogram@gmail.com or upload to this dropbox.
Monday: No School Thursday: V-Show Pit Sight Reading Session, 3:30-4:15pm Thursday: Jazz Band, 4:30-7:30pm Friday: Pep Band, 6:00pm rehearsal, 7:00pm game
Upcoming Events
Jan. 19: Jazz Cafe and Silent Auction
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
Happy New Year! I hope you’re having a great break! I’m looking forward to seeing you all and hearing about what you did with your time off!
This week, we will be reading through some pit music for the upcoming Variety Show. If you are thinking about participating in V-Show Pit, you are welcome to join us for the sight reading session. There is no obligation to join if you are at this session. If you are not able to join us, you will still be able to be in pit. Official rehearsals will start after finals. The schedule will be released later this week.
We are two rehearsals away from our first Jazz Band performance of the year on January 19th! Mark your calendars for a fun night of jazz and a silent auction!
Pep Band will be performing this Friday at the basketball game! The dress-up theme will be announced by drum majors this week!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Parents We Need Your Help! The Silent Auction needs donations, 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.
To be a part of this important fundraiser, please email GBSJazzCafe2023@gmail.com specifying what you can donate for auction, the value of the donation, and your contact information. The donation deadline is January 9, 2023. Questions? Contact Julie Bretz at 414-870-6395, Laura Ashley at 773-454-6031, or email us at GBSJazzCafe2023@gmail.com.
Tuesday: Pep Band, 5:20pm rehearsal, 6:20pm game Wednesday: Symphonic Winds, Winter Assembly, block 4 Thursday: Jazz Band, 4:00-5:00pm Thursday: Pep Band, 5:30pm rehearsal, 6:30pm game
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
The band had a great first showing at the basketball game on Friday! We look forward to performing at two games this week: Tuesday and Thursday. Due to the time of the Thursday game, we will meet for jazz from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
Symphonic Winds will be performing at the Winter Assembly this Wednesday. Students, please remember to bring whatever you need for concert dress. You will have time to change during the school day. If you are in GSO, you can wear your GSO polos for the Symphonic Winds performance.
I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing winter break! You have all worked very hard this year, so I hope you take some time to rest and recharge!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Download the pep band schedule here. You can also find it on our website’s calendar.
Jazz Cafe and Silent Auction Jan. 19
Parents We Need Your Help! The Silent Auction needs donations, 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.
To be a part of this important fundraiser, please email GBSJazzCafe2023@gmail.com specifying what you can donate for auction, the value of the donation, and your contact information. The donation deadline is January 9, 2023. Questions? Contact Julie Bretz at 414-870-6395, Laura Ashley at 773-454-6031, or email us at GBSJazzCafe2023@gmail.com.
Thanks for your consideration and support!
Photos Wanted!
Did you get some great shots this marching band season or at the winter concert? Please share them for our end of year banquet slide show. Add photos to this dropbox file. You can revisit last year’s slideshow here.
Congratulations to Symphonic Winds on excellent performances last week at Springman and Attea! We got a lot of middle school students excited about being part of our band family!
The Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser is December 3rd! We will need small groups to sign up and volunteer throughout the day! Look for the sign-up sheet that will be posted this week! If you are looking for a group to perform with or want to brainstorm song ideas, please come see me!
Show shirts have arrived! Once they are organized, a post will go up on google classroom letting you know they are ready for pickup!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Holiday Bazaar volunteers are essential! There are slots for set-up help on Friday before the event and throughout the day on Saturday. Please sign up for a shift here. We need everyone’s help to make this event a success!
We also need a few parents to chaperone the Holiday Parade. Sign up here.
Wrapping Paper and Accessories Needed
We are accepting donations of wrapping paper, ribbons, bows and tape for our wrapping station at the Holiday Bazaar. There is a box in the band room or you can drop it off at Laura Ashley’s house at 240 N Branch Rd, Glenview.
Noodles Fundraiser Nov. 30
Mark your calendars, save the date, spread the word! Noodles for dinner on November 30th will support band programs at GBS. Order between 4:00 and 8:00pm in person or online (enter Giving25 under coupon code before checkout) and 25% of sales will benefit GBSIL.
Downloadable flyers are available here. Please share with friends, family and neighbors!
Holiday Bazaar Dec. 3
If you know an artist or craftsperson, invite them to participate! There are still spots available. Download the vendor application here.
For a bit of holiday cheer from the past, check out the GBS Marching Band at the 2017 Glenview Holiday Parade: https://youtu.be/Y8OZ2joGG2g?t=246
Thursday: Jazz Band Auditions Thursday: Cheesecake pickup, 3:15-7:00 Friday: Club Photos (read below for times)
Director’s Notes
Hello Band Families!
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who volunteered at our playoff game on Friday! It was a great night, and the Titans are moving on to the next round!
Jazz Band Auditions are this week! If you are planning on auditioning, please sign up for a time. The sign-up sheet is posted on the band office door. If you need an audition packet, the jazz band google classroom code, or have any questions about the audition process, please see Mr. Boron.
We are also starting our club photos this week! For all concert ensembles and jazz band, please wear all black dress clothes. Marching Band will be wearing full uniforms except for shakos. The schedule is as follows:
November 4th Concert Band- During class Titan Band- During class Jazz Band- 3:20pm Marching Band- 3:25pm
November 10th Symphonic Band- During class Symphonic Winds- During class
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Cheesecakes arrive at GBS on Thursday and must be picked up that day! Come to the band room after school, between 3:15 and 7:00pm to collect your order.
If you can help sort cheesecakes when they arrive Thursday afternoon, sign up here. Sign in at the front entrance between 1:45 and 2:00 and come to the band room.
Holiday Bazaar
Save the date for our Holiday Bazaar benefiting GBSIL, Saturday, December 3 at GBS. If you know a craftsperson who might be interested in participating, contact us at gbsbandprogram@gmail.com for application information.
