Hello Glacier Peak Band Families,
This past Saturday, the Varsity Percussion Ensemble performed at the WMEA Conference in Yakima. Brayden Marston also performed with the All-State Jazz Band on trumpet. Congratulations and well done!
And now, here’s what’s “happening” with our Glacier Peak High School Band Programs…
Important Upcoming Events:
- TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 17th – Basketball Playoffs at GPHS for Girls and Boys Call time is 4:30pm for Grizzly Band Girls tip-off at 5pm and Boys at 7pm.
- Call time is 4:30pm for Grizzly Band
- Girls tip-off at 5pm and Boys at 7pm.
- THIS Thursday, February 19th – Basketball Playoffs at GPHS for Boys Call time is 6:30pm for Grizzly Band for a 7pm tip-off
- Call time is 6:30pm for Grizzly Band for a 7pm tip-off
- Thursday, March 5th – CWU Wind Festival for Wind Ensemble
The Band Boosters Want YOU…. to VOLUNTEER!!!
Here are the upcoming events that we need help with:
- March 5th – CWU Wind Festival (Wind Ensemble)
- March 16th & 17th – MPMEA Band Festival (all bands)
- March 21st – Newport Jazz Festival (Jazz I & II)
GP Band Spirit Wear
On Sale NOW!
🎵”Baby, it’s cold outside!”❄
So warm up with our GP Band Spirit Wear this winter season! We offer everything from hoodies and jackets to beanies and scarves!
Feeling Generous?
Here are a few ways you can support our GP Band Programs:
- Donate a one-time or monthly tax-free amount to be a “Friend of the GP Band”
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- Buy items for our upcoming events from our Amazon Wishlist 🎁
Join the Grizzly Band!
The Grizzly Band is more than just a band—it’s a lively community that builds school pride and supports our teams at all home football games, selected basketball games, and community parades. If you’re a GPHS student, you’re invited to join the fun and excitement with the Grizzly Band! Let’s create unforgettable memories together!
Winter/Spring Schedule 2026 📆
March
5th – CWU Wind Festival for Wind Ensemble
10th – Band Booster Board Meeting @ 7pm in the Band Room (Parents Invited)
16th & 17th – MPMEA Band Festival for Wind Ensemble @ Arlington HS
21st – Newport Jazz Festival for Jazz 1 and Jazz 2 @ Newport HS
April
14th – Band Boosters Board Meeting
23rd – Bridging the Gap Concert @ Valley View Middle School
May
2nd – Newport Jazz Festival
9th – Snohomish Jazz Festival
12th – Band Booster Board Meeting
15th-17th – Silverwood Trip
21st – Spring Band Concert
28th – Band Banquet
“Band Happenings” Weekly Newsletters
If someone you know is missing out on our Weekly “Band Happenings” Newsletters, please direct them to our website at grizzlyband.org or provide their email(s) by contacting gphsbandboosters@gmail.com.
***Students, please sign up with an email you will regularly check throughout the year (avoid using just your SSD school email).
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Video of the Week
GP Jazz II
2026 Swing Dance
Questions, Comments or Concerns?
email us at gphsbandboosters@gmail.com
The Band Booster Board meets on the second Tuesday @ 7pm in the GPHS Band Room