The Grant Band program is part of Grant Public Schools located in Grant, MI. The band program has a rich history of success in the concert and marching programs. There are approximately 170 students grades 6-12 that participate in the band program for 2014-15. Band is offered at the 6th grade beginning level all through high school. There are opportunities for work study / independent music and internships with the band program at the high school level. Please see the ensembles tab for more information on course offerings.
Grant, Michigan is located 30 minutes north of Grand Rapids, Michigan's second largest city. The school district as a whole enrolls just over 2,000 students grades K-12. For more information on the school district, please click here.
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Awards/ Recognition: 2014 - Belding Invitationals - 3rd place Jenison Invitational - 6th West Shore Invitational - 6th MCBA State Finals - 6th place - Flight IV BOA Grand Nationals - Class A - 12th place
2013 - Bands of America - Pontiac Regional - Class A - 3rd place Grandville Invitational - 1st place Belding Invitationals - 3rd place Jenison Invitational - 3rd West Shore Invitational - 3rd MCBA State Finals - 3rd place - Flight IV Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
2012 - Bands of America - Pontiac Regional - Class A Runner-up - 55.95 Great Lakes Invitational - 1st place - Best Music, Visual & General Effect - 67.7 Jenison Invitational - 3rd West Shore Invitational - 3rd MCBA State Finals - 3rd place - Flight IV Bands of America - 5th Overall - Class A Grand Nationals Division II Rating MSBOA - HS Symphonic Band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 7th grade band Division III Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
2011 - MCBA State Finals 3rd place - Flight IV Bands of America - Pontiac Regional 2nd place, Class A Bands of America - Grand Nationals, 4th place overall Class A Division II Rating MSBOA - HS Symphonic Band Division III Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 7th grade band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
2010 - MCBA State Finals 4th place - Flight IV Bands of America - Pontiac Regional - Class A Champion - Best Music - Best Marching Caption Awards Division II Rating MSBOA - HS Symphonic Band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 7th grade band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
2009 - MCBA State Finals 4th place - Flight IV Division I Rating MSBOA Reeths-Puffer Invitational - Flight IV Champion Bands of America Grand Nationals - 17th Overall - Class A Division I Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 7th grade band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
2008 - MCBA State Finals 5th place - Flight IV Division II Rating MSBOA - HS Symphonic Band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 7th grade band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
2007 - MCBA State Finals 10th place - Flight IV Division I Rating MSBOA - HS Symphonic Band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 7th grade band Division II Rating MSBOA - Grant Middle School 8th grade band
Past Band Directors:
Ryan Broome 2016-Present Andrew Buikema 2002 - 2016 Nick Mosley 2004 - 2008 Dan Chesher 2001 - 2004 Tiffany Frayer 1998 - 2002 Paul Worfel 1991 - 2001 Vince Browand 1985 - 1991 Robert Pollack 1983 - 1985 Robert Persky 1980 -1983 Steve Burns 1978 - 1980 Gene Englerth 1975 - 1978 Larry Dietz 1969 - 1974 Dennis Emmons 1966 - 1968 Frtiz Stansell 1960 - ?
