Music
The Grangeville High School Music Department offers many different opportunities for students to experience music. The program offers band, concert choir, auditioned choir (Varsity Blue), and one music appreciation course: Guitar. The three performing classes get to do many different activities throughout the school year. The ensembles are also active in the community, including playing pep band and singing the Star-Spangled Banner at some athletic games. All ensembles provide plenty of fundraising activities such as Valentine Grams during the Valentine holiday and Bulldog Cards at the beginning of the school year. In addition to school activities and concerts, the ensembles preform and compete in competitions such as Festival and Music in the Parks as well as providing individual opportunities such as Solo and Ensemble. Music is all around us, and learning about it helps us appreciate and understand it even more.
Events (Updated April 2024)
Fall Concert: October 23th at 7pm in the GHS Cafeteria
Christmas Concert: December 19th at 7pm in the GHS Cafeteria
Valentine Grams (Varsity Blue): February 14th
Solo and Ensemble: March 6th
Spring Concert: March 18th at 7pm in the GHS Cafeteria
Large Group Festival: April 17
Pops Concert/Awards Night: May 20th at 7pm in the GHS Cafeteria
Staff
| Name | Class | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Carla Astle | Varsity Blue, Concert Choir | Director |
| Bridgette Purdy | Band, Guitar, Hisory of Rock and Roll | Director |
| Stephani Brandt | Varsity Blue, Concert Choir | Accompanist |
Gallery
Varsity Blue 2024
Band 2024
Concert Choir 2024
Varsity Blue during class 2022
Pep Band during a basketball game 2022
Solo and Ensemble State participants 2022
From Left: Samuel Brandt, Crista Bledsoe, Gabriel Ackerman, Mrs. Shmidt
Other Information
If you have any questions about the music program contact:
Carla Astle at astlec@sd244.org
Bridgette Purdy at purdyb@sd244.org