​1)    Please see review the information located in the handbook about concert uniforms.  Our parent booster organization has been very thorough in offering an opportunity to order any pieces or parts of the uniforms.  Unfortunately, those deadlines are over a month overdue and at this point, arrangements will need to be made to secure these items without the help of the boosters.  If any member of the band or orchestra is not in the correct uniform, the directors are not obligated to have them perform with the students who did secure the uniform.

2)  Immediate needs of the program:

a) We are in need of volunteers for assisting in sponsoring students while we travel to/from future music events. Also, there is still a need for assisting in feeding our students.   If you are interested, please communicate with Mr. Rawlings.

3)  Please remember that all deadlines for submitting forms are firm!  If there needs to be communication with directors about missing these deadlines then it should happen as soon as possible.  It is the student's personal responsibility to meet all deadlines in order for them to participate in all course offerings.   

4)  Please communicate with your directors if you any questions about the performing schedule.  Occasionally, situations do arise where dates are changed beyond the power of the directors or school.  The directors do ask for your flexibility in this matter and we will in turn extend the same curiosity.

5)  It is our program expectation that school classes are for rehearsing as a group.  Any individuals that require independent skill building will be required to practice those sections of the repertoire or technique exercises at home. Please see the handbook for more information regarding this policy.  Also, every instrumentalist should have the proper accessories for music making.  If a student does not, they are unprepared for class and this will be reflected in their daily grades.

6) Never miss an opportunity to fundraise!  Dillon's dollars is an ongoing way to fundraise year round.  Not enough of our GHS families take advantage of this opportunity.  It is a very easy way to increase your student's account for the upcoming spring trip or you might consider using this account to pay for band or orchestra uniforms/apparel.

7) We have offered our first fundraiser for the year.  Information about product pick-up will be available soon.