Exploring new music over the summer

I am always excited to hear new music. It's important to keep our ears open to new sounds and musical ideas. A pianist friend of mine suggested I listen to a young musician from London named Jacob Collier. I have been spellbound by what I have heard. What he does is pure genius.

Two other groups that I have been fascinated by so far this summer...

Dirty Loops

...and Snarky Puppy

Keep listening!

Looking for a French Horn player

A French Horn has become available and it is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated student musician looking to try a double. Please see me if you are interested in trying it out for the summer.

Summer is Coming: Don't forget your instruments!

Students are asked to take their instruments home for the summer. This is the ideal time to get them cleaned and evaluated for any repairs. Also, the summer is a great time to explore step-up or intermediate instruments if your student has outgrown their beginner instrument. Students often will find the ease of play and improved tone on an intermediate instrument to be a spark as they they continue with their music.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

GHS Music Calendar for 2014-2015

Events are being planned and dates are being set for the 2014-2015 school year calendar. Be sure to check out the calendar located in the top right corner of our band blog. You will find the dates for plays, musicals, concerts, Great East Trip and more.

GHS PEP Means Summer Fun!

GHS PEP will have a summer session that run August 12-14th from 9am to noon. This summer session helps us to prepare for the upcoming fall football season, refresh our classic tunes and introduce new material to our repertoire.

GHS PEP is an eclectic and energetic group of musicians looking to have some fun. The music we play is ever changing based on talents and interests of the group. We play at all home football games during the fall and select basketball games in the winter.

All are invited to participate with GHS PEP. If you are interested in becoming part of this group, please fill out the linked form.

Thank You,

GHS PEP Sign-up Form

2014-2015 Central District Audition List

The list of audition pieces for the Central District Music Festival is now available. Please see me if you are planning to audition for Central Districts in November.

Audition List

District Audition Pieces by Instrument

Guest Artist: Megan Elsier

We were pleased to have Megan Elsier (class of 2012) stop in and present a mini workshop on songwriting, guitar and perceptions of the music business. Megan is currently a student of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. She is a tremendously talented artist and we are proud to call her a GHS Alum. Be sure to catch the end of the video for a full performance of her original song "Waiter".