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 Mr. Burris 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 at MSBOA District XI Festival.
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. Details regarding the 2020 Spring Break trip will be announced at a later time. 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. Students wishing to participate in the 2020 Disney trip are required to meet additional proficiency and behavior expectations, including enrollment in all three 2019-2020 trimesters in the Gull Lake band program. Concert Band students who are unsure about signing up for Marching Band should keep this in mind.
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. Details regarding the 2020 Spring Break trip will be announced at a later time. 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. Students wishing to participate in the 2020 Disney trip are required to meet additional proficiency and behavior expectations, including enrollment in all three 2019-2020 trimesters in the Gull Lake band program. Concert Band students who are unsure about signing up for Marching Band should keep this in mind.
2019 MSBOA District XI Solo and Ensemble Festival
2019 State Solo and Ensemble Festival
The schedule for the 2019 MSBOA District XI Solo and Ensemble Festival is posted in the Band Room and has been sent to students via Remind. This year's Festival will be held Saturday, February 2 at Schoolcraft High School. GLHS students have been hard at work preparing their selections, and parents, guardians and families are encouraged to attend to support their students as they perform in front of adjudicators for evaluation and a rating. Participation in Solo and Ensemble is optional, but encouraged.
Students who receive a Superior (I) rating at District Solo and Ensemble, and sign up with payment by the deadline, are eligible to participate in State Solo and Ensemble. This year, the State Festival will be March 16 at Portage Northern High School. The registration and payment deadline is Wednesday, February 6 at noon. Please see Mrs. Stark to register. The State Solo and Ensemble Festival performance schedule will be posted when available.
Students who receive a Superior (I) rating at District Solo and Ensemble, and sign up with payment by the deadline, are eligible to participate in State Solo and Ensemble. This year, the State Festival will be March 16 at Portage Northern High School. The registration and payment deadline is Wednesday, February 6 at noon. Please see Mrs. Stark to register. The State Solo and Ensemble Festival performance schedule will be posted when available.
2019 MSBOA DISTRICT XI FESTIVAL
Congratulations! The Concert Band received a Superior 1 rating at Festival!
All of the hard work, practice and preparation paid off (despite the challenges of multiple snow days!)
The Symphonic and Concert bands will both perform on Friday, March 8 at Mattawan High School.
The Concert Band will perform at 6:30; the Symphonic Band will perform at 8:00.
Buses will depart from Gull Lake High School at 5:00 and should return by 10:00; click on the button below for a full GLHS itinerary. The official MSBOA Festival schedule is posted below.
Spectators are welcome!
All of the hard work, practice and preparation paid off (despite the challenges of multiple snow days!)
The Symphonic and Concert bands will both perform on Friday, March 8 at Mattawan High School.
The Concert Band will perform at 6:30; the Symphonic Band will perform at 8:00.
Buses will depart from Gull Lake High School at 5:00 and should return by 10:00; click on the button below for a full GLHS itinerary. The official MSBOA Festival schedule is posted below.
Spectators are welcome!
2018 MSBOA DISTRICT XI FESTIVAL
For reference only, below is the schedule from the 2018 Festival performances.
Concert Attire
Students are required to wear appropriate attire for all concert performances. As a reminder, the Uniform Room does not stock loaner concert clothes.
Required for Men:
Required for Women:
Required for Men:
- Black dress pants
- No black jeans or cargo pants
- Long sleeve, button, collared black dress shirt
- No t-shirts, polo or crew neck shirts
- Black dress shoes
- No tennis shoes or boots
- Black socks
- Tie optional
Required for Women:
- Black dress pants
- No black jeans or leggings
- Long sleeve black dress shirt or blouse with appropriate neckline
- No t-shirts, polo or crew neck shirts
- Black dress shoes (flats or low heels)
- No tennis shoes or boots
- Black socks or tights
