Category: Marching Band

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.

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

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.