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GBS Band Weekly Update – 12/7/2025

Restaurant fundraiser on Tuesday and Band concert next Sunday!

Schedule for the Week

Monday, Dec. 8: Wind Ensemble rehearsal with Glenview Concert Band, 7:30-8pm
Tuesday, Dec. 9: Pep Band, 5:30pm call time, 6:30pm game
Tuesday, Dec. 9: Oberweis Dine-In Fundraiser, 10am-10pm (967 Waukegan Road)
Thursday, Dec. 11: Jazz Band Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30
Sunday, Dec. 14: Winter Band Concert, 3:00pm (call times below)

Upcoming Events

Monday, Dec. 15: Band Holiday Gathering, 3:30-5:30pm

Director’s Notes

Hello Band Families!

Join the band next Sunday, for our winter concert! All curricular bands will be performing, and there will be a special performance from the Glenview Concert Band! Students need to be on stage at the following times (Titan Band must be on stage in concert attire; Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will have time to change after their sound check):

Wind Ensemble: 1:00pm
Symphonic Band: 1:40pm
Titan Band: 2:10pm

The day after the concert, the Band Student Council will be hosting a holiday gathering in the band room! All band students are invited! More details to come!

Pep Band season is here! You can find the full schedule here. Please note that dates and times are subject to change. If there are any changes, they will be announced via Google Classroom and Eblast.

The Nashville trip is coming up soon! There will be a mandatory trip meeting on Monday, January 12th, at 5:45pm in the West Cafeteria. The Nashville Trip Band will be rehearsing in January. Students can check google classroom for rehearsal dates and times.

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!

Jazz Cafe

Upcoming Event: 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.

Student Fundraising

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 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 Fundraiser

Eat Well, Do Good! 🍴 Make a positive impact by joining us at
Oberweis (967 Waukegan Road)
on 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 🌟
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