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2022-2023 Grissom Jazz Band Audition information
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New Absence Form for all band students. Must be filled out for ANY absence from any band activity. 
ABSENCE FORM
Be sure to read pages 6-7 in the BAND HANDBOOK 
concerning excused and unexcused absences. Scroll down to read them.

Fall 2022 Audition Results
​CLICK HERE (coming)

Congratulations on your band and chair placement! 
As always some of you may be disappointed in your placement from this recent audition. Be sure you think about how much time you prepared for this audition. Did you ask for help? When did you begin practicing prior to the scheduled audition? If you did your best, that is all you can do. You can only control your level of effort. We do not and cannot take into consideration anything else but your performance on that one audition and place everyone accordingly on how they performed that day. Make plans to work harder and longer on your next audition if you’re not satisfied with this one. We will begin challenges, WITHIN your assigned band, once school starts back in January if you wish to move up in your section.
Every one of you are an important part of the Grissom Band whether you are first chair or last chair. You all play an important role. It is you that makes this band program successful and we thank you for being a part of this organization that is bigger than yourself.  

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Grissom Band Calendar Subscription Link https://ics.mymusicoffice.com/jtvjazz2.ics
For help getting your calendar subscription setup in your calendar CLICK HERE

Make a Tax Deductible Donation to the band: 
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Summer 2022 Camp Dates and Times
​Required Attendance​

**Guard and Percussion Camps
#1 - June 6-10 (8am-3pm with a lunch break 11am-12pm)
#2 - July 11-15 (8am-3pm with a lunch break 11am-12pm)
​

*Band Pre-Camp - July  ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS
July 18-22 (8 am-12pm) (1:30-4:00pm) (6:00-9:00pm)

*Band Camp -  ALL MARCHING BAND MEMBERS
July 25-29 (8am-12pm) (1:30-4:00pm) (6:00-9:00pm)
​Some days may be just afternoon and evening. TBA
July 29 (6:00-7:30pm) Picnic/Preview Show at Grissom of Milton Frank

*REQUIRED ATTENDANCE FOR BAND PARTICIPATION
**REQUIRED FOR THOSE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR COLOR GUARD AND ALL PERCUSSIONISTS

Rehearsal Schedules
Required after school Band rehearsal schedules can be found HERE for Marching band, Percussion, Color Guard and Concert and Symphonic Bands.

Please note below taken from the Band Handbook pages 6-7 concerning rehearsal/performance attendance:

REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE
Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals (full band and sectionals) and performances is required of all members of the band program. Unexcused absences or frequent tardies will lower your grade and hinder you from performing. It is your responsibility to notify the band director in advance (at least 2 weeks) with a signed note or email from your parent/guardian if you will miss a rehearsal. You must make up all excused rehearsals by staying after school, making up the lost time, and typing up a report on your practice session and giving it to the directors.. Failure to do so within one week will result in your grade being lowered 10 pts. per missed rehearsal during that 9-week period. We request that 2 weeks prior to a performance no rehearsal is to be missed; no excuses except family emergencies. The student will not be allowed to perform with the band and as a result they will receive a failing grade for that 9 weeks. This is why we post calendars on Charms and the website in June of each year for the following school year..
Excused absences included the following reasons: (Must be made up within one week)
1. sickness – must have signed note from parent/guardian
2. death in the family
3. pre-arranged conflict -- must be cleared in advance (at least 2 weeks) 4. emergency doctor's appointment.


Unexcused absences include the following reasons: (Cannot be made up)
1. skipping
2. forgetting
3. employment conflict
4. babysitting
5. birthday
6. club meeting
7. make-up test that could be scheduled at a different time
8. doctor and other appointments that could be scheduled at a different time
9. trip made in disregard of band commitment
10. any other conflict not cleared in advance with the band director
11. any conflict that is not school related
1001 Haysland Road, Huntsville, AL 35802   256-428-8000  ext. 2111
Director of Bands - Mr. Vernon - john.vernon@hsv-k12.org
Associate Director of Bands - Mr. Harris - brent.harris@hsv-k12.org

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  • Concerts
  • Future Band Members
  • Fruit Sale
  • Scrip Fundraiser
  • VBC Fundraiser
  • Grissom Band Store
  • Directors
  • Jazz Information
  • Color Guard
  • Colleges and Pro Musician Links
  • SPRING TRIP 2023