Well Done, Bands!

Band students, thank you for a very nice performance last night!  It was enjoyed by all!

Nice Orchestra Concert!

Well done Orchestras!  You performed very well at your concert last night!

Jazz Band-No Rehearsal on Halloween

Go enjoy trick-or-treating!  But be safe!

Sounds of the Stadium-Attire Change

Due to the predicted heat for today, tonight's attire has been adjusted.  Please wear last year's spirit t-shirt with kahki pants/shorts and gym shoes.  Let's be as comfortable as possible!

Start of the 2017-2018 School Year

The start to the new school year is drawing near!  I am looking forward to another great year, especially in band and orchestra.  Be sure to note a couple of things:  the first day with instruments is Wednesday, August 23rd and please check out this year's handbook.  It is posted, just click the link!  See you soon!  -Mr. Rauch

Superiors Earned at the High Note Festival!

Both the Symphonic Band and Symphonic Orchestra deserve congratulations on each earning the highest rating at the High Note Festival of Superior!  Not only that, but each ensemble also earned the highest point values ever earned by a GWMS band or orchestra at this contest.  Way to go!!! Check out that hardware:

Nice Spring Band Concert!

Bands, you did very well last night at your Spring Concert!  You should be proud of the effort you put forth in the performance.  And Symphonic Band, remember you have High Note tomorrow!

Thank You GWMS Pep Band

A big thank you to the GWMS Pep Band for their performance yesterday at the 2017 March Madness Event.  You sounded amazing!  It was a long afternoon, but your efforts paid off.  And you looked good too!

Solo and Ensemble Contest Results

Congrats to all of the students who participated in the LTHS Solo and Ensemble Contest this morning.  Each of you worked hard preparing your selections and you gave great performances.  You can find your ratings by clicking here.  I will have your medals next week!

March Madness Band Info

The information for the 7th and 8th grade band students has been posted to this page.  I will email this as well as soon as I can (as of Thursday morning our school email is down and has been since about noon yesterday).

Spirit Shirts

We will be getting band/orchestra spirit shirts for the students.  The shirts will be worn by the older students for the High Note Festival, March Madness, Collage, and can be worn on spirit days.  Please send $7 with your student as soon as you can.  Thanks!

Winter Band Concert

The GWMS bands will be performing in about 4 weeks on Wednesday, February 15th at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room.  Check out the flyer for more info!

Upcoming Orchestra Performances

I hope everyone had a nice Winter Break!  Now that we are back, the orchestras are gearing up for a couple of events in the next couple weeks.  The 7th grade grade orchestra will be performing in the "Rock Philharmonic" Workshop at LTHS on January 24th, that is a festival during the day.  All orchestras will then be performing at the orchestra Winter Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room.  Check out the fliers for each for more info!