1/25/10	Posted January Newsletter.
1/17/10	Updated Fruit Sales information.
12/15/09	Updated Fruit Sales information.
12/15/09	Posted Spring Audition Results.
12/10/09	Posted minutes of November Band Parent's meeting
12/1/09	Posted updated bylaws.
11/20/09	Posted November Newsletter
11/9/09	Posted minutes of October Band Parent's meeting
10/22/09	Posted October Newsletter
10/13/09	Posted minutes of September Band Parent's meeting
9/28/09	Posted Fruitsale Flyer.
9/27/09	Posted Fruitsales Pages
9/21/09	Posted September Newsletter
9/17/09	Posted minutes of August Band Parent's meeting
9/3/09	Posted Truck Schedule.
8/23/09	Posted August Newsletter.
8/12/09	Posted updated Spirit Order Form.
7/22/09	Posted July Newsletter.
6/1/09	Posted updated scrip order form.
5/21/09	Posted minutes of April Band Parent's meeting.
5/21/09	Updated scrip contact, in stock order form, and merchant's list.
4/21/09	Posted April newsletter.
4/14/09	Posted minutes of March Band Parent's meeting.

	Dates to Remember
1/21/10-1/23/10		AMEA Conference All State Jazz Band
1/25/10		Band Parents Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
1/29/10-1/30/10		All State/Honor Band Auditions
2/4/10-2/6/10		Symphonic/Concert Band Camp
2/19/10-2/20/10		District Honor Band
2/22/10		Band Parents Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
2/26/10		Winter Concert/Pre ABDA Performance, 7:30 p.m.

Note that the dates above DO NOT include regular rehearsal dates. For the most accurate and complete dates, refer to the calendar in Charms. The dates above are for quick reference only and may not reflect recent updates in Charms.

To log into Charms, enter "grissomhsb" as the school code and click on the "Enter Parents Area" button.

Next Order - Tuesday, September 28, 2009
Band Parent's Meeting
All Orders and Money Needed by September 28, 2009

Check out the following updated Scrip files:

• Scrip merchants (updated 5/21/09)
• In-Stock Form (updated 5/21/09)

Please contact Monica Paceley for more information and to place an order!

In Memory of Carl Max Hammond, Jr.
1963 - 2001

The Grissom Band Parents Association has established a memorial fund in memory of Carl Max Hammond, Jr. Click on the flag to find out more about this fund.

Pillows for Patriots

Click here for details on our program to send comfort overseas.

Spring Audition Results

The results from spring auditions are now available here and on Charms!

Concert Dates

September 12	Max Hammond Concert (7:30 PM, GHS Auditorium)
December 4	Christmas Concert (7:30 PM, GHS Auditorium)
December 11-12	Hilaritas Concert (A Jazz Band & Concert Choir) (7:30 PM, GHS Auditorium)
December 13	Potpourri Concert (B Jazz Band, Instrumental & Vocal Ensembles) (2:00 PM, GHS Auditorium)
February 6	Symphonic/Concert Band Camp Concert (2:00 PM, GHS Auditorium)
February 26	Winter Concert (Pre ABDA Performance) (7:30 PM, GHS Auditorium)
March 9-11	ABDA Concert Festival (Tuscaloosa, time TBA)
May 7	Spring Concert (7:30 PM, GHS Auditorium)
May 14	Jazz Bands Spring Concert (7:30 PM, GHS Auditorium)
May 27 or 28	Graduation Exercises (Von Braun Center, time TBA) NOTE:  All underclassmen will perform.

Marching Band Performances

August 21	Football - Grissom vs. Lee - Milton Frank (Required)
August 28	Football - Grissom vs. Butler @ Milton Frank (Required)
September 4	Football - Grissom vs. Huntsville @ Milton Frank (Required)
September 11	Football - Grissom vs. Austin @ Milton Frank (Required) 8th Graders Night
September 18	Football - Grissom vs. Bob Jones @ Bob Jones (Required)
September 19	Contest - TBA
September 25	Football - Grissom vs. Buckhorn @ Buckhorn (Required)
September 26	Contest - TBA
October 1	Football - Grissom vs. Hazel Green @ Milton Frank (Required)
October 9	Football - Grissom vs. Florence @ Milton Frank (Optional)
October 16	Football - Grissom vs. Sparkman @ Sparkman (Required)
October 22	Football - Grissom vs. Decatur @ Milton Frank (Required)
October 30	Football - Grissom vs. Lee @ Milton Frank (Required)
November 11	Veteran's Day Parade
December 5	Christmas Parade