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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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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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GBS Band Weekly Update 2/4/2024

Schedule for the Week:

Monday, February 5-Friday, February 9: V-Show Pit Rehearsal, 3:30-5pm
Thursday, February 8: Pep Band, 6pm call time, 7pm game

Director’s Notes! Hello Band Families!

This time of year, the band puts in a ton of work- concert prep, V-Show pit, V-Show acts, pep band- and all of that is on top of their other classwork. I’m so proud of all of our students and how they manage all their commitments. Students- you’re doing a great job! Keep up the fantastic work you’re doing!

V-Show pit had a great first full week of rehearsals! We are continuing this week! Keep an eye on the google classroom for any updates to the schedule. The full pit schedule can be found here

This week is also our final pep band performance of the year! The themes will be announced by the drum majors and section leaders.

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!

V-Show Tickets

Please come support all the talented GBS students in this year’s
Variety Show.

Tickets are on sale now at www.ShowTix4U.com.

Show dates/times:
Wednesday, 2/21 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, 2/22 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 2/23 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 2/24 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Pep Band Schedule

Click here!

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GBS Band Weekly Update 1/21/2024

Schedule for the Week:

Monday, January 22: V-Show Pit Rehearsal, 3:30-5pm
Monday, January 22: Pep Band, 6pm call time, 7pm game
Tuesday, January 23: Jazz Cafe, 7pm performance time
Friday, January 26: Pep Band, 4:30pm call time, 5:30pm game, 7pm game

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

The first V-Show Pit rehearsal is tomorrow! There will be a lot of information discussed and lots of music will be handed out. If you have a conflict, please email me as soon as possible. The full pit schedule can be found here.

The Jazz Cafe is Tuesday! You can support the band through the silent auction and hear a great performance from the Jazz Lab and Jazz Ensemble! You can win a lot of great prizes, including parking for next school year!

We also have three pep band performances this week, including a double-header on Friday! The themes will be announced by the drum majors and section leaders.

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!

URGENT REQUEST!

Jazz Cafe
Volunteers Needed!! 

Volunteers needed on 1/23!!
19 SLOTS STILL OPEN!
Please sign up here!

Refreshments items needed!!
Please sign up here!

Pep Band Schedule

Click here!

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GBS Band Weekly Update 1/7/2024

Schedule for the Week:

Thursday, January 11: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-7:30pm
Friday, January 12: Pep Band, 6pm Call Time, 7pm Game
Friday, Jan. 12 – Saturday, Jan. 13: North Shore Honor Band (select students only)

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

Welcome back! I hope you had a relaxing break! It’s time to finish out the semester and get ready for a lot of music in the spring!

We have two more jazz band rehearsals until our first performance on January 23rd in the Jazz Cafe! Mark your calendars- this is also a fundraiser and auction where you can win great prizes!

We have pep band this Friday. Themes will be announced by drum majors and section leaders this week! This Friday and Saturday, we will also have students participating in the North Shore Honor Band Festival at Lake Forest High School. An email with more information will be going out directly to those students. 

V-Show is coming up! The pit schedule can be found here. If you are signed up for Pit, you need to be at the full cast meeting on the 17th. We will begin rehearsals the following Monday. 

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!

Jazz Cafe Volunteers Needed!! 
Sign Up Coming Soon!!

WE NEED AUCTION ITEMS!!

GBSIL is looking for donations to be auctioned off at the Jazz Cafe Silent Auction on Tuesday, January 23rd. 

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 items donation deadline: January 16th

Contact Laura Ashley at lauramcashley@gmail.com
if you have any items to donate or if you have any questions. 
Thank you so much!

Pep Band Schedule
Click here!

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GBS Band Weekly Update 12/3/2023

Schedule for the Week

Monday, December 4: Symphonic Winds at Glenview Concert Band, 7:30-8:00PM

Tuesday, December 5: Chipotle Fundraiser (2341 Willow Rd/by Target) – 4:00-8:00pm (see flyer below)

Thursday, December 7: Concert Band/Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-4:00pm

Thursday, December 7: Jazz Lab Rehearsal, 4:00-5:00pm

Thursday, December 7: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, 5:00-6:00pm

Friday, December 8: Pep Band, 4:30pm Call Time, 5:30pm and 7:00pm Games

Sunday, December 10: Winter Concert, 3:00pm (call times below)

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

It’s concert week! Please join us on December 10th at 3:00pm in the Norman E. Watson Auditorium at Glenbrook South! The concert will feature the Glenbrook South Bands and the Glenview Concert Band! Call times on stage are as follows:

Symphonic Winds- 1:25pm (you will have time to get in concert dress following warm-up
Symphonic/Concert Bands- 1:50pm (in concert attire by the start of warm-up)
Titan Band- 2:15pm (in concert attire by the start of warm-up)

Our jazz band schedule is altered for this week. We will be back to our regular schedule next week.

Our first pep band games are this week! This Friday is our first double-header! Remember to bring cash for concessions during your breaks! The pep band schedule is available here! Please note that we have two double-headers this season. 

Our marching band banner has arrived! If you were part of the marching band this season, make sure you sign the banner this week! Once everyone has signed, it will be hung up in the band room to commemorate our incredible season! 

V-Show auditions are coming up! If you would like to reserve the band room to practice for your audition, contact Mr. Boron! Time slots are reserved on a first come first served basis.

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!

Restaurant Fundraiser This Week

Wednesday, 12/5 – 4-8 p.m.
Chipotle
2341 Willow Rd. location only!!  (by Target)
Mention the GBS Instrumental League or use code H8BVMAX when ordering.

Winter Band Concert

Sunday, 12/10 – 3:00 p.m.
in the Auditorium

Scents of Soy Candle Fundraiser

45% of all sales go to fund your Florida trip
Sale dates: 11/5-11/30

First ever candle fundraiser! A whopping 45% of all sales will go to your individual fundraising account.

Candles arrive in time for the holidays. GREAT gift idea. Who doesn’t love a fragrant candle?

Order forms & payment in full are due to the band room no later than
Friday, December 1st at 3:15 p.m.

Checks should be made out to GBS. If you receive cash, please keep it and make a check out to GBS.

Your customers can also order online. During checkout, ask them to use the drop down menu and click on “Glenbrook South Marching Band” and enter your name in the space provided. The website is here.

Please do not combine your payment with any other fundraiser. All funds need to be accounted for separately.

Brochures, order forms and scratch and sniff samples available in the band room.

Ask all your friends, family and neighbors. There is something for everyone in this catalog.

Click here for a PDF of the catalog.
Click here for a PDF of the order form.

Delivery: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-December.

Questions? Contact Tim Sewell, timsewel@gmail.com, 847-962-6884

Bonus! In addition to the 45%, you can also earn bonuses like Starbucks gift cards. Click here for more details! Have fun!

Fun Pasta Fundraiser

Complete instructions on how the fundraiser works can be found here.

Check out these YouTube videos for assistance:
How to set up the app: Click here.
Place app order: Click here.
Additional info: Click here.

For questions, please contact Laura Ashley:
773-454-6031, lauramcashley@gmail.com

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Announcements Concert Band Jazz Band Marching Band Pep Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 11/26/2023

Schedule for the Week:

Thursday, November 30: Jazz Rehearsal, 4:30-7:30pm

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

Thank you to everyone who performed and helped out at the Holiday Parade last night! What a fun way to kick off the holiday season! 

The pep band schedule is now available here! Please note that we have two double-headers this season. We’re looking forward to a fun basketball season and supporting the Titans!

Our marching band banner has arrived! If you were part of the marching band this season, make sure you sign the banner this week! Once everyone has signed, it will be hung up in the band room to commemorate our incredible season! 

Mark your calendars! The Winter Concert will be here in no time! Please join us on December 10th at 3:00pm in the Norman E. Watson Auditorium at Glenbrook South! The concert will feature the Glenbrook South Bands and the Glenview Concert Band!

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!

Restaurant Fundraiser

Our next restaurant fundraiser is on
Wednesday, 12/5 – 4-8 p.m.
Chipotle
2341 Willow Rd. location only!! 
(by Target)

See the flyer below for all the details! 

Winter Band Concert

Sunday, 12/10 – 3:00 p.m.
in the Auditorium

Scents of Soy Candle Fundraiser

45% of all sales go to fund your Florida trip
Sale dates: 11/5-11/30

First ever candle fundraiser! A whopping 45% of all sales will go to your individual fundraising account.

Candles arrive in time for the holidays. GREAT gift idea. Who doesn’t love a fragrant candle?

Order forms & payment in full are due to the band room no later than
Friday, December 1st at 3:15 p.m.

Checks should be made out to GBS. If you receive cash, please keep it and make a check out to GBS.

Your customers can also order online. During checkout, ask them to use the drop down menu and click on “Glenbrook South Marching Band” and enter your name in the space provided. The website is here.

Please do not combine your payment with any other fundraiser. All funds need to be accounted for separately.

Brochures, order forms and scratch and sniff samples available in the band room.

Ask all your friends, family and neighbors. There is something for everyone in this catalog.

Click here for a PDF of the catalog.
Click here for a PDF of the order form.

Delivery: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-December.

Questions? Contact Tim Sewell, timsewel@gmail.com, 847-962-6884

Bonus! In addition to the 45%, you can also earn bonuses like Starbucks gift cards. Click here for more details! Have fun!

Fun Pasta Fundraiser

Complete instructions on how the fundraiser works can be found here.

Check out these YouTube videos for assistance:
How to set up the app: Click here.
Place app order: Click here.
Additional info: Click here.

For questions, please contact Laura Ashley:
773-454-6031, lauramcashley@gmail.com

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Announcements Marching Band Pep Band

GBS Band Weekly Update 11/19/2023

Schedule for the Week:

Saturday, November 25: Glenview Holiday Parade, 3pm call time, 4pm parade

Director’s Notes!

Hello Band Families!

Congratulations to all of our students who performed in the GSO concert this afternoon! You did a wonderful job, and you should be very proud of the work you’ve done!

The Holiday Parade is this Saturday! The marching band will be performing down Glenview Road at 4:00pm. Call time is 3:00pm with a 3:10 rehearsal start time in the band room. Shakos can be substituted for a festive hat!

The pep band schedule is now available here! Please note that we have two double-headers this season. We’re looking forward to a fun basketball season and supporting the Titans!

Thank you to everyone who has helped make the first part of the year a great experience. I will be taking time this week to reflect on how thankful I am for the incredible band family we have at GBS. I hope you have a chance to rest and recharge with family and friends. Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving break!

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!

Glenview’s Holiday in the Park & Parade

Saturday, 11/25

We are looking for chaperones to assist students in this year’s parade.

Click here to sign up!!
Chaperone call time: 3:00 p.m.
Parade start time: 4:00 p.m.

Pep Band Schedule

Click here!

Student Fundraisers

Winter Wonderland products have arrived. 

Please contact Laura Ashley at lauramcashley@gmail.com
to set up a time to pick up your items.

Scents of Soy Candle Fundraiser

45% of all sales go to fund your Florida trip
Sale dates: 11/5-11/30

First ever candle fundraiser! A whopping 45% of all sales will go to your individual fundraising account.

Candles arrive in time for the holidays. GREAT gift idea. Who doesn’t love a fragrant candle?

Order forms & payment in full are due to the band room no later than
Friday, December 1st at 3:15 p.m.

Checks should be made out to GBS. If you receive cash, please keep it and make a check out to GBS.

Your customers can also order online. During checkout, ask them to use the drop down menu and click on “Glenbrook South Marching Band” and enter your name in the space provided. The website is here.

Please do not combine your payment with any other fundraiser. All funds need to be accounted for separately.

Brochures, order forms and scratch and sniff samples available in the band room.

Ask all your friends, family and neighbors. There is something for everyone in this catalog.

Click here for a PDF of the catalog.
Click here for a PDF of the order form.

Delivery: Orders will be available for pickup in mid-December.

Questions? Contact Tim Sewell, timsewel@gmail.com, 847-962-6884

Bonus! In addition to the 45%, you can also earn bonuses like Starbucks gift cards. Click here for more details! Have fun!

Fun Pasta

Complete instructions on how the fundraiser works can be found here.

Check out these YouTube videos for assistance:
How to set up the app: Click here.
Place app order: Click here.
Additional info: Click here.

For questions, please contact Laura Ashley:
773-454-6031, lauramcashley@gmail.com

Restaurant Fundraiser SAVE THE DATE!! 

Our next restaurant fundraiser is on
Wednesday, 12/5 – 4-8 p.m.
Chipotle
2341 Willow Rd. location only!! 
(by Target)

code: H8BVMAX