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Hurray for Rachael Cowell

Hurray for Rachael Cowell

Jul 11, 2022

For 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. 

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VIP tix at TBA and DCI

VIP tix at TBA and DCI

Jul 7, 2022
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We 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.

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Beloved Teacher Signs Off

Beloved Teacher Signs Off

Jul 7, 2022

Virginia 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.

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Summer Bundle

Summer Bundle

Jun 23, 2022

Summer Bundle buy one Marching Band Field Show, get on Concert piece half off.

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Six vital tips for band camp

Six vital tips for band camp

Jun 12, 2022

Have 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. 

 

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Maximize your drill purchase

Maximize your drill purchase

Jun 9, 2022

Our professional design team can take your ensemble’s specific instrumentation and re-chart your drill to your exact ensemble size.

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Win tickets to DCI Southwestern Championship

Win tickets to DCI Southwestern Championship

Jun 8, 2022

Are 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.

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Announcing 18 new concerts from diverse composers

Announcing 18 new concerts from diverse composers

May 31, 2022

Maestro, 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.

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Edward Moore June Band Director of the Month

Edward Moore June Band Director of the Month

May 31, 2022

GPG 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.

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How to flex your band muscles

How to flex your band muscles

May 17, 2022

Our friend MJ Wamhoff with the Delta College Symphonic Band, originally presented this content at the California State Music Conference (CASMEC) on February 18, 2022. It was such a great presentation we collaborated with him on a flex piece and asked him to share. 

The challenges from the last two years of pandemic and slowly returning to performances, presents us with many issues and opportunities to explore new music. Many of us have seen decreased numbers in our ensembles. Flex arrangements make it possible for us to play interesting and challenging music with fewer players.

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