Join the Great Bridge High School Band and Color Guard!

1/17/2024 12:59 pm

Hello, band students and families! We are absolutely delighted to see your interest in continuing your musical journey in high school and sharing your love for music. Our goal is to offer you a wonderful and top-notch musical experience, while fostering a close-knit and supportive community for both you and your family.

At Great Bridge High School, our bands strive to deliver outstanding performances through hard work and dedication. Soon, you'll be joining our fantastic group of talented musicians.

We are eagerly looking forward to meeting you and your parents!

Warm regards,
Mr. Ross

 

 

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Great Bridge High School Band Chili Cookoff 2024

1/17/2024 1:56 pm

It is back! The Great Bridge Chili Cookoff is happening Friday, March 9th, 2024 from 6-8:30 PM in the Commons of the high school. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, you can scan the code below or visit this link

Do you make an exceptional chili? Want to throw it into the ring to compete against other great cooks? Email gbhsmarchingwildcats@gmail.com to enter!

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Great Bridge Jazz Ensemble

1/16/2024 10:27 am

 

We will be kicking off the Jazz Ensemble on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 at 8:00 AM in the band room.

 

If you are interested in participating, please check out the information below and make sure to fill out the form so I know how many copies to make!

 

Great Bridge Jazz Ensemble InformationLinks to an external site.

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Color Guard Club Announcement

1/2/2024 8:54 am

We will have an interest meeting on Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 PM for the GB Color Guard Spin Club! 

 

The GB Spin Club is open to:

  • ALL current Marching Wildcats Color Guard members
  • ALL current GBHS Students
  • ALL GBMS 8th Graders

The meeting is at Great Bridge High School in the BAND ROOM. Enter through door 24A (the one near the band trailers at the front of the building). Students and parents are welcome to attend! The meeting should be about an hour.

 

Interested? Click here to RSVP for the interest meeting!

 

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Winter Band Concert 12/5/2023

12/5/2023 9:26 am

Winter Band Concert

The band will have a concert on December 5th, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium.

Here is some information regarding the concert:

Entry and Procedures

  • Students should enter through door 24A near the trailers.
  • Symphonic Band members should get their instruments and music and head directly to the auditorium by 6:45 PM when attendance is taken.
  • Wind Ensemble students should report to the band room for attendance and to warm up.
  • Any Wind Ensemble students needing a jacket can get one from the uniform closet, but must return it at the end of the concert.
  • Wind Ensemble members should exit the band room at 7:20 PM and will sit in the top section to the right (when looking from the stage) of the light and sound booth.
  • The Symphonic Band will perform their music at 7:30 PM. After they play their pieces, students will exit the stage. As the Symphonic Band exits, Wind Ensemble members should begin to walk to the stage and prepare for their performance. This opens the seating area up for Symphonic Band members to sit, or you may sit with your families after your performance.
  • All students are expected to remain for the entire concert. This includes Symphonic Band members so that the Wind Ensemble can have the same audience experience you did.

Audience Members

  • There are two ensembles performing: the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble. The Symphonic Band is a combined band encompassing three different classes (9th Grade Brass, 9th Grade Woodwinds and Percussion, and the Symphonic Band that meets during 3rd Block on B Days.
  • Audience members may enter through door 24A and walk around to the auditorium entrance near the Commons area, or they may enter through Roy's Alley. I will ask the custodial staff to open the doors to Roy's Alley at 6:15 PM. 
  • Programs will be available in an online format. There will be QR codes on music stands as you enter the auditorium as well as in the band room (for students) on the TV. You may view the program by going to this link:

 

The students and I look forward to a great evening of music! We hope to see you there!

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11/3 Senior Night and 11/4 Warrior Classic

11/1/2023 1:38 pm

The Marching Wildcats will be performing their 2023 show OVERTHRONE two more times!

 

First up is the last home football game vs. Nansemond River HS. 


Click here for the 11/3 itinerary

 

There is important information in the itinerary, especially for seniors and senior parents!

 

On Saturday, the Marching Wildcats will head to Darling Stadium to perform at the Warrior Classic.

 

Click here for the 11/4 itinerary.

 

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10/28 GBMW at Tallwood Invitational

10/24/2023 8:42 am

Fresh off of their Superior Rating at the VBODA State Marching Band Assessment, the Marching Wildcats head to the Tallwood Invitational this Saturday, October 28th. The band performs at 6:30 PM. An itinerary with updated information is available in the Google Drive Folder, or by clicking right here

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9/30 Hickory Competition

9/24/2023 9:06 pm

The Marching Wildcats will be performing at Hickory High School Saturday, September 30th.

Click here for the itinerary

Click here to purchase tickets in advance through GoFan

Click here to view the Hickory HS Band website with more info about the competition

Please note that the Marching Wildcats perform first at the competition to allow students to attend the 2023 GBHS Homecoming Dance.

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Welcome to the Great Bridge High School Band!

3/16/2023 1:55 pm

 

 We had a 2023 Marching Wildcats Information Night on Tuesday, May 9th at 7:30 PM in the GBHS Auditorium. 


Registration for the Marching Wildcats began May 9th. You can click here to access a handout with links, tutorials, and important information.

 

Registration ends on Friday, June 2nd. However, if you are relocating to the GBHS zone or are interested in joining the Color Guard and you are reading this after June 2nd, please email drew.ross@cpschools.com!

 

 

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Great Bridge High School Bands, a 2022-23 Virginia State Honor Band

3/6/2023 11:09 pm

Congratulations to the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble! They gave two fabulous performances at the 2023 VBODA District IV Concert Band Performance Assessment held at GBHS. Both groups earned unanimous Superior Ratings from the adjudicators. 

 

As a result of the student's hard work, the Great Bridge Band program is now a twenty time "State Honor Band". The program is the eighteenth band to earn the distinction in Virginia. 

 

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Marching Season

Welcome to the Great Bridge Marching Wildcats!


Please join us on Tuesday, May 16th at 7:30 PM in the GBHS Auditorium for our annual Marching Band Information Night! New and returning families are encouraged to attend.


Welcome Letter

Marching Band Frequently Asked Questions 

Printable Season Calendar 

Marching Wildcats Handbook 

Marching Wildcats 2022 Season Registration Form

NOTE: You must create an account on gbhsband.org / Membership Toolkit to complete the form. Links to all forms are available under the "My Account" tab and the "My Forms/Paperwork" tab. 

Marching Wildcats Fee Schedule and Information

 

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Great Bridge HS Spring Craft Show

Our Spring Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 18th 2023 from 9 AM - 4 PM. The event will be held at Great Bridge High School. Parking is free and there will be over one hundred vendors. There will be concessions, raffles, and so much more! We hope you can join us and thank you for supporting the Great Bridge High School Band program!

 

For more information, please view this flyer or contact gbspringcraftshow@gmail.com

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Upcoming Events

 
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Our program does not run without parent and student support! Please click below for volunteer opportunities!