Grand Rapids High School Marching Band
Grand Rapids Band prides itself on having one of the only competitive field show marching band programs north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota.  We are located 3 1/2 hours north of the Twin Cities and about 2 hours south of the Canadian border.

The Grand Rapids High School Marching Band is comprised of students in grades 9-12. The band has been recognized as a leader in innovation, offering quality life learning experiences with their musical program. The band, its directors and Band Booster program has been instrumental in securing funding for this group by means of a past grant from the Blandin Foundation and wise investments with the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation. Funds have been established to help with the Grand Rapids Bands future purchase of uniforms, equipment and assistant staffing. With tighter budgets, a commitment has been made to ensure the continued success of the Grand Rapids Band Program.

Grand Rapids Marching Band 2012


In 2012 we will be making a few changes to the marching band program in order to allow more students to participate and for the band to be successful in competition.

- The first change will be where we house band camp. For the 2012 season band camp will be help July 23rd-27th in Bigfork. This camp will be required for students who wish to participate in marching band. We will be learning as much of the show as possible during this week, so missing would put you behind schedule.

- The second change will be our rehearsal times. The marching band will primarily rehearse during the 1st hour of school. There will be some outside of school sectionals and a few Monday night rehearsals, but the majority of the practices will be during first hour. That alleviates any conflict with after school activities (GREAT NEWS)

Other Important information!!! (this was in the Band Handbook and will be a part of the marching band handbook for 2012)

2012 Tentative Summer Schedule

July 17-19 Basics Camp 9am-noon
July 23-27 Band Camp (Bigfork, attendance extremely important)
July 31-August 3 Mini Camp 9am-2pm
August 5 Tall Timber Days Parade
August 6-9 Rehearsal Days 9am-1pm
August 13-16 Rehearsal Days 2pm-6pm
August 20-23 Rehearsal Days 2pm-6pm
August 27-30 Rehearsal Days 2pm-6pm

Attendance policy and Schedule Conflict Policy is located in the GR Band handbook and on the band website www.grbands.org (under the About tab). This will be a VERY important policy to know and understand before the season begins.