Glenn Band News

Dear Grizzly Band Fans,

We've had a great start to our 2022 performance season in the Grizzly Marching Band. Thank you to everyone who has come out to help us - no matter the task, every single parent and family member that helps us is an important part of making the "grizzly gears" of our band machine function and move forward.

I have important news and updates below, so please take a moment to read through these announcements. I look forward to seeing you at our next game - we're actively seeking help in our pit crew to help get all of our gear on and off the field!

Musically Yours,

Mr. Fig

We have had several additions and updates to our calendar for September and October, due to the JV football teams across LISD needing to change their game locations.

Please check the calendar link(s) below for updated rehearsal times & dates. Some dates and times have changed!!

The updated calendar can be found by clicking here.

Direct Link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UI6CWhJZcXxV1eerdVTzgx2iPXD_eXwPcgjm-JNJBAE/edit?usp=sharing

These changes will be updated in our Google Calendar and Booster Hub calendars as soon as possible as well.

As you know, our marching band performs in stadiums throughout Texas (and someday soon, throughout the country). As we construct the calendar each year, we try to strategically schedule "stadium rehearsals" in large LISD football fields.

By having rehearsal in these spaces, the staff is able to address the band in an authentic performance environment. During these rehearsals we will take time to talk to the band about performance responsibilities in a large space, as well as adjust the volume and balance of our electronics equipment.

There are a LOT of moving pieces, big and small, to making our 2022 show come to life. These stadium rehearsals are especially critical for us as we aim to be our absolute best this season. While we had to change our original stadium schedule, this new schedule works to our advantage - for example, we will get the opportunity to rehearse in Gupton Stadium two times before we perform in the Vista Ridge Marching Festival at Gupton Stadium. This is a tremendous opportunity for us, so 100% attendance is critical at these rehearsals.

This Friday we will be wearing our FULL UNIFORMS as our football team faces off against Rouse!

Itinerary for Friday, September 9th can be found by clicking here.

Direct Link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OrQ-sDtxzi0pUdMQBGMn2mRSfCP8RvgM1-TkggtLaQ4/edit?usp=sharing

Full uniform includes a few additional requirements:

• Tall black socks (mid-length/crew or taller)
• Vipers (marching shoes)
• Compression shorts (these are bike shorts or similar shorts)
• Grizzly Band Tee
• Black Marching Gloves (handed out this week)
• Baseball Cap & Sunglasses (especially required this week - we may be in the sun)
• Shako & hat box

The compression shorts are usually what some families have questions about. These are bike shorts or "under armour-style" compression shorts. These will be worn underneath of our marching bibbers. Students will have time to change into these after dinner on Friday.

Reminder - students do not wear shorts or pants under their bibbers. Compression shorts and Dri-fit tee will be worn underneath. This will help to keep students cool, prevent friction/chafing, and allow the uniform to fit properly.

• This year's Region Marching Contest will be held on Tuesday, October 11, during an extended weekend (no school on Monday, 10/10 or Tuesday, 10/11).
  
  
• Attendance at this contest is MANDATORY - this will be a major grade for all students; missing this contest can result in severe consequences for the entire marching band. Even one missing student will impact the entire team (there is no "bench" in marching band).
  
  
• Please triple check this day - we are not in control of the date selected, and this is a major contest for the tradition and legacy of the Glenn Band.

We had an incredible "Boost Blitz" last week, where the band students raised an incredible $24,000 in one hour. Wow!!! As you may know, my deal was that if the kids raised $20,000 in one hour I would let Mr. Gall give me a "close shave" haircut, a-la-Mr. Gall. Well, the kids smashed that goal and I couldn't be more thrilled be nearly bald.

As of tonight, the band students (and all of you) have helped us to raise nearly $33,600! Our fundraiser will continue for the next few weeks, and we will announce our big winners for the fundraiser during our Thursday rehearsal on September 22nd before our first contest. There is still plenty of time to help! Our goal is $60,000 and I am confident that we can easily pass this goal. Thank you again for your tremendous support, Grizzly Band Fans!

Jeremiah Figlewicz, Director of Bands

jeremiah.figlewicz@leanderisd.org

512-570-1459

Zack Travis, Associate Director of Bands

zack.travis@leanderisd.org

512-570-1528

Jacob Gall, Director of Percussion

jacob.gall@leanderisd.org

512-570-1529

Mykail Costner, Gems Dance Company Director

Michael.mcmurray@leanderisd.org