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Band camp planning
Jul 14, 2022With Band Camp right around the corner, take the time to examine and evaluate your rehearsal plans to get optimal results for your band. We suggest meeting with your staff to establish a list of your band needs of music and visual fundamentals, and determine which specific elements of your show (choreography, prop work, singing) you might want to incorporate early in your band camp rehearsals.
Hurray for Rachael Cowell
Jul 11, 2022For July, GPG Music honors trumpeter and music educator Rachael Cowell as Band Director of the Month. Band mom Kate Kirkpatrick nominated our honoree for her enthusiasm and dedication as Reno High Director of Bands in Reno, Nev., teaching young people more than music.
VIP tix at TBA and DCI
Jul 7, 2022We have special VIP privileges at both the DCI Southwestern Championship on July 23 and GPG Music Suite at the 2022 DCI World Championship Prelims on Aug 11 at Lucas Oil Stadium — and we’d like to share with our GPG family.
Beloved Teacher Signs Off
Jul 7, 2022Virginia Commonwealth University alumni under Dr. Terry Austin’s direction performed Saiai No Sensei composed by Gary P. Gilroy in a retirement concert honoring Austin’s legacy.
Summer Bundle
Jun 23, 2022Summer Bundle buy one Marching Band Field Show, get on Concert piece half off.
Six vital tips for band camp
Jun 12, 2022Have you made arrangements for band camp yet? Band camp serves several purposes from giving a refresher for returning marching students and a pre-season education prior to the new season for new students, more time to practice to kids making new friends and experiencing new things. Here are our top tips for a great band camp experience for everyone.
Maximize your drill purchase
Jun 9, 2022Our professional design team can take your ensemble’s specific instrumentation and re-chart your drill to your exact ensemble size.
Win tickets to DCI Southwestern Championship
Jun 8, 2022Are you heading to the Texas Bandmasters Association convention July 21-23, 2022? You can win tickets to the DCI Southwestern Championship on July 23 and GPG Music suite at the 2022 DCI World Championship Prelims on Aug 11 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Announcing 18 new concerts from diverse composers
May 31, 2022Maestro, entrada if you please! We’re releasing 17 new concert band (and one orchestra) pieces, including our first-ever flex arrangement, featuring works from five new and nine familiar composers. We specifically sought diverse voices and are pleased to announce that 25% of compositions are from Black or female composers.
Edward Moore June Band Director of the Month
May 31, 2022GPG Music recognizes music educator Edward Moore as June Band Director of the Month. He teaches Jazz Ensemble, Marching Band, Concert Band, Guitar and Dance for Bella Vista High School in Fair Oaks, Calif.