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 the two informational meetings: Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM, primarily for 10th-11th-12th grade families and 8:15 PM, primarily for incoming 9th grade families following Freshman Orientation. Feel free to attend whichever meeting best fits your schedule, however. 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 the two informational meetings: Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM, primarily for 10th-11th-12th grade families and 8:15 PM, primarily for incoming 9th grade families following Freshman Orientation. Feel free to attend whichever meeting best fits your schedule, however. 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.
Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 5, 2019
Please join us on Thursday, December 5 for our annual Holiday Concert!
The Concert Band and the Symphonic Band will combine for a mass band performance of holiday favorites, new selections and the traditional playing of Sleigh Ride, led by a surprise guest conductor.
In addition to all of the festive music in the Gull Lake High School gym, the GLBPA will be
Student call time is 6:15. All students are expected to wear proper concert attire; please see below if you have any questions.
The concert will begin at 7:00.
Start your evening at 5:00 at Richland Wassailing and end your evening with the Holiday Concert!
The Concert Band and the Symphonic Band will combine for a mass band performance of holiday favorites, new selections and the traditional playing of Sleigh Ride, led by a surprise guest conductor.
In addition to all of the festive music in the Gull Lake High School gym, the GLBPA will be
- hosting a Bake Sale
- offering Valet Parking
- selling candid photos of students (Thank You, Mrs. Morris!)
- distributing Peel-It Card orders
- distributing Poinsettia orders
Student call time is 6:15. All students are expected to wear proper concert attire; please see below if you have any questions.
The concert will begin at 7:00.
Start your evening at 5:00 at Richland Wassailing and end your evening with the Holiday Concert!
Holiday 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
- Holiday sweater (ugly sweaters are acceptable!) OR 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
- Holiday sweater (ugly sweaters are acceptable!) OR 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, boots or high heels
- Black socks or tights
