Concert Band
The Gull Lake Concert Band is composed of instrumental students of all proficiency levels. Unlike the audition-only Symphonic Band, the Concert Band is open to all students who have successfully completed a Middle School (grades 6 - 7 - 8) band program. At the discretion of the Band Director, students who have not participated in Middle School band may be admitted to Concert Band following an audition; please contact Ms. Martuch for more information. Current 8th grade students will audition for band placement in March; the schedule will be announced following Middle School Festival. The Concert Band is a graded class, meeting daily during second and third trimester, and performs various concerts throughout the school year as well as adjudicated events, such as MSBOA District XI Festival and MMEA Instrumental Clinics.
The Gull Lake Blue Devil Marching Band has traditionally traveled to Orlando, Florida every four years to perform in a Disney World parade and student workshop. The Disney trip is an optional event, and Marching Band fees do not cover the cost of participation. Students and parents may earn credits toward their trip account by volunteering in the GLBPA-run fall sports concession stand dates and participating in designated fundraisers.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the 2020 Disney trip was rescheduled for Spring Break 2021, and has been cancelled for 2021 as of November 23, 2020. The trip has not been rescheduled for 2022. Under normal circumstances, students are required to participate in all three trimesters of High School band in a trip year to participate in that year's Disney trip.
The Gull Lake Blue Devil Marching Band has traditionally traveled to Orlando, Florida every four years to perform in a Disney World parade and student workshop. The Disney trip is an optional event, and Marching Band fees do not cover the cost of participation. Students and parents may earn credits toward their trip account by volunteering in the GLBPA-run fall sports concession stand dates and participating in designated fundraisers.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the 2020 Disney trip was rescheduled for Spring Break 2021, and has been cancelled for 2021 as of November 23, 2020. The trip has not been rescheduled for 2022. Under normal circumstances, students are required to participate in all three trimesters of High School band in a trip year to participate in that year's Disney trip.
What is Concert Black?
Students are required to wear appropriate attire for all concert performances. We call this "Concert Black". As a reminder, the Uniform Room does not stock loaner concert clothes.
Required for all performers:
- Long sleeve, button, collared black dress shirt
- No t-shirts, polo or crew neck shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies
- Black dress pants
- No jeans, leggings, cargo pants, yoga pants, athletic pants or shorts
- No skirts or dresses
- Black socks or tights
- Black dress shoes
- No tennis shoes, boots or extremely high heels
- Black tie (optional - must be all black if worn)
- No hats or sunglasses
