Hello Glacier Peak Band Families,
The Jazz I and Jazz II Bands competed in the Newport Jazz Festival this past Saturday. Congratulations to our students who received Outstanding Soloist Awards: Caleb Gilroy, piano; Bradley Lim, alto sax; Brayden Marston, trumpet; and Ella Vaule, alto sax.
And now, here’s what’s “happening” with our Glacier Peak High School Band Programs…
- Grizzly Band Registrations for the 2026-27 School Year are AVAILABLE NOW – Super Early Bird Prices Ending Soon!!!
- Next Friday, April 3rd – Silverwood Trip Final Payment of $200 DUE After-School Rehearsals will be May 1st-14th Students Must Attend 3 of the 4 Rehearsals
- After-School Rehearsals will be May 1st-14th Students Must Attend 3 of the 4 Rehearsals
- Students Must Attend 3 of the 4 Rehearsals
- April 23rd – Bridging the Gap Concert @ VVMS This event connects incoming middle school students with our high school band program and helps encourage future musicians to join. It’s an important opportunity to showcase our program and welcome the next generation of Grizzly Band members!
- This event connects incoming middle school students with our high school band program and helps encourage future musicians to join. It’s an important opportunity to showcase our program and welcome the next generation of Grizzly Band members!
Super Early Bird Prices ENDING SOON for the Grizzly Band 2026/27 School Year
Drum Line Camp
- August 3rd-7th
Grizzly Band Camp
- August 10th-14th
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!
The Band Boosters Want YOU…. to VOLUNTEER!!!
Here are the upcoming events that we need help with:
- May 7th – Snohomish Valley Jazz Festival
- May 30th – Drumline Festival
GP Band Spirit Wear
On Sale NOW!
🌺Spring is HERE!!! 🌷
HELP Our GP Band Programs by DONATING TODAY!
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 🎁
Spring Schedule 2026 📆
April
3rd – Final deposit $200 due for Silverwood Trip
14th – Elections for Band Boosters Board (Parents Invited)
23rd – Bridging the Gap Concert @ Valley View Middle School
May
1st – Drumline Field Trip to Valley View Middle School
2nd – Bellevue Jazz Festival
9th – Snohomish Valley Jazz Festival
12th – Band Booster Board Meeting
15th-17th – Silverwood Trip
21st – Spring Band Concert
26th – Band Banquet
30th – Drumline Festival
“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 I
Newport Jazz Festival
March 21st, 2026
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