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
June 29-July 3		Guard Camp, 8-11am, noon- 3pm. Required for those making color guard.
July 13-17		Contest Percussion Camp 9am-12pm / 1:30-5:00/6:30-9pm
July 13-17		Guard Camp - Front Line, 1:30-3:30pm.
July 27-30		Uniform Fitting/Fees Due, Time TBA.
July 29-31		Pre-Camp, 8am-12pm. ALL BAND STUDENTS
August 3-7		Band Camp, 8am-12pm / 1:30-4pm / 6-9pm. ALL BAND STUDENTS.
August 10		School Starts

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.

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.

Grissom Tiger Pillows

Grissom Band still has the popular "moshie"-style neck-roll pillows available in chocolate brown with an orange Grissom Tigers logo. These make comfortable pillows and also cute gifts for new students. The cost is $10 and these will be available at the band parent meetings and at the ball games. Thanks for supporting your band!

Fall 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