Welcome to 2nd semester for the Gahr Instrumental Music Program! We have a lot coming up in the next few weeks so PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Remember to check the department calendar regularly. OUTSTANDING DONATIONS: If you have any outstanding donations from the fall marching season or winter seasons, please get these in ASAP. We are currently struggling to pay our bills, order equipment/uniforms, and pay our instructors for their work. Thank you.
Great job this weekend Color Guard and Indoor Percussion! Color Guard ran a very successful Zumba fundraiser this morning with instructor Rocio Guzman! Indoor Percussion had our 1st show at Valencia HS and had a great performance! Thank you so much to all the parents who helped make these events possible. We would also like to thank all the families that made it out to the Cerritos City Council recognition this past Thursday at Cerritos City Hall! Lastly, congratulations to Sayera Jones, Itza Arenas, and Philip Kim, that performed at the CSULA 1st Chair Honor Band on Sunday!
ABCUSD SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION THIS TUESDAY 2/2!
The ABCUSD School Board will be recognizing the students of the Gahr Marching Gladiators this Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00PM! Family, friends, and alumni are encouraged to join us and celebrate our incredible students' achievement! The ABC School District Building is located at 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703. Unfortunately, if you are a student in Honor Band or Indoor Percussion you will not be able to join us because of rehearsal.
HONOR BAND REHEARSALS START TUESDAY
Good job at woodwind, brass, and percussion sectionals last Thursday. Make sure you review your music and practice any spots so that you can represent Gahr well at rehearsals with Dr. Whitmore. Our first rehearsal is this Tuesday 2/2 at 6:30PM at Whitney HS. Always arrive early to allow time to walk to the hall, help with set up, and warm up. The concert is Thursday, February 18th at 7:00PM @ Whitney HS.
MONTHLY BOOSTER MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY 2/3
This Wednesday is our monthly parent booster meeting at 6:30PM in the Gahr High School Band Room (703). We have a lot of fundraisers coming up and need your help to raise money for the band, drumline, and guard. Meetings are always warm and welcoming, and all parents are encouraged to attend. See you there :)
DINNER NIGHT OUT - THURSDAY 2/4
Mmm... Join us this Thursday, February 4th to eat dinner at the brand-new Blaze Pizza and have dessert just down the street at Cold Stone Creamery! Just print or show the flyers below on your phone and 20% will be donated to the Gahr Instrumental Music Program. Thank you!
Great job this weekend Color Guard and Indoor Percussion! Color Guard ran a very successful Zumba fundraiser this morning with instructor Rocio Guzman! Indoor Percussion had our 1st show at Valencia HS and had a great performance! Thank you so much to all the parents who helped make these events possible. We would also like to thank all the families that made it out to the Cerritos City Council recognition this past Thursday at Cerritos City Hall! Lastly, congratulations to Sayera Jones, Itza Arenas, and Philip Kim, that performed at the CSULA 1st Chair Honor Band on Sunday!
ABCUSD SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION THIS TUESDAY 2/2!
The ABCUSD School Board will be recognizing the students of the Gahr Marching Gladiators this Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00PM! Family, friends, and alumni are encouraged to join us and celebrate our incredible students' achievement! The ABC School District Building is located at 16700 Norwalk Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703. Unfortunately, if you are a student in Honor Band or Indoor Percussion you will not be able to join us because of rehearsal.
HONOR BAND REHEARSALS START TUESDAY
Good job at woodwind, brass, and percussion sectionals last Thursday. Make sure you review your music and practice any spots so that you can represent Gahr well at rehearsals with Dr. Whitmore. Our first rehearsal is this Tuesday 2/2 at 6:30PM at Whitney HS. Always arrive early to allow time to walk to the hall, help with set up, and warm up. The concert is Thursday, February 18th at 7:00PM @ Whitney HS.
MONTHLY BOOSTER MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY 2/3
This Wednesday is our monthly parent booster meeting at 6:30PM in the Gahr High School Band Room (703). We have a lot of fundraisers coming up and need your help to raise money for the band, drumline, and guard. Meetings are always warm and welcoming, and all parents are encouraged to attend. See you there :)
DINNER NIGHT OUT - THURSDAY 2/4
Mmm... Join us this Thursday, February 4th to eat dinner at the brand-new Blaze Pizza and have dessert just down the street at Cold Stone Creamery! Just print or show the flyers below on your phone and 20% will be donated to the Gahr Instrumental Music Program. Thank you!
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WEEKLY CONCERT BAND & WIND ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS
We are starting full, weekly practices for our concert groups this week that include winds and percussion. Wind Ensemble rehearses every Wednesday from 3-5PM and Concert Band rehearses every Thursday from 3-5PM. Make sure you are prepared on your festival music individually so that rehearsals can be fun and productive!
WINTER GUARD & INDOOR PERCUSSION T-SHIRT ORDERS
We are ordering 2016 show shirts for our winter guard and indoor percussion groups. These awesome, high-quality t-shirts are just $18 and are perfect to wear to show your support at competitions or to give out as gifts. Get one, or both!! Money and order forms are due in the drop box by Friday, February 5th. Students receive a free show shirt as long as they are up-to-date with their donations. Remember, you don't have to be a member of these groups to buy a t-shirt and support your friends!
We are starting full, weekly practices for our concert groups this week that include winds and percussion. Wind Ensemble rehearses every Wednesday from 3-5PM and Concert Band rehearses every Thursday from 3-5PM. Make sure you are prepared on your festival music individually so that rehearsals can be fun and productive!
WINTER GUARD & INDOOR PERCUSSION T-SHIRT ORDERS
We are ordering 2016 show shirts for our winter guard and indoor percussion groups. These awesome, high-quality t-shirts are just $18 and are perfect to wear to show your support at competitions or to give out as gifts. Get one, or both!! Money and order forms are due in the drop box by Friday, February 5th. Students receive a free show shirt as long as they are up-to-date with their donations. Remember, you don't have to be a member of these groups to buy a t-shirt and support your friends!
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WINTER GUARD "GO FUND ME"
We are still extremely short of our $1,200 goal to purchase a new guard floor. Please help get the word out or we will not be able to buy the floor for this season. The money will be used to buy a heavy-duty vinyl tarp that our color guard performs on for competitions. By getting the tarp digitally-printed, we will be able to create a captivating and detailed floor design that will enhance our production and allow the vision of our instructors to come to life! Please visit http://gofund.com/guardfloor to make a donation. Thank you so much for your support!
SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER!
You are cordially invited to our Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 13th anytime from 5-8PM! Come enjoy spaghetti with meatballs, salad, drinks, and a cookie! All proceeds benefit the Gahr High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are just $6 in advance or $8 at the door. Children 6 & under are just $4. For more information please contact Band President, Dee Dee Varney, (562) 413-3068. Thank you!
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DISTRICT BAND FESTIVAL 3/16
The Gahr High School concert ensembles will be performing on Wednesday, March 16th at the ABCUSD Band Festival at Whitney High School. Our Concert Band performs at 5:00PM and the Wind Ensemble performs at 7:00PM. Admission is free! Please come support our wonderful musicians. The student call time is 1 hour before the performance time - with your instrument, music, and wearing all black concert attire. Please arrange for carpooling to Whitney HS.
THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 2/1
COLOR GUARD - CANDY APPLE FUNDRAISER PRE-ORDERS
DRUMLINE - SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER TICKETS
6:44AM Jazz Band
3:00-5:30PM Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
5:00-8:30PM Winter Guard Rehearsal
TUESDAY 2/2
6:44AM Jazz Band
5:00-8:30PM Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
6:30-9:00PM Honor Band Rehearsal at Whitney HS (eat dinner & arrive early)
7:00PM Gahr Marching Gladiators Recognition at ABCUSD Board Meeting!
WEDNESDAY 2/3
No Jazz Band
3:00-5:00PM Wind Ensemble Rehearsal (all winds + percussion)
3:00-6:00PM Winter Guard Rehearsal
6:30PM Monthly Booster Meeting - All parents encouraged to attend!
THURSDAY 2/4
DINNER NIGHT OUT - Blaze Pizza & Cold Stone Creamery!
6:44AM Jazz Band
3:00-5:00PM Concert Band (all winds + percussion)
5:00-9:00PM Eat diner at Blaze Pizza and dessert at Cold Stone! Print or show the flyer on your phone so 20% is donated to the program.
FRIDAY 2/5
Winter Guard / Indoor Percussion Show Shirt Money & Order Forms Due
6:44AM Jazz Band
3:00-5:30PM Indoor Percussion Rehearsal
SATURDAY 2/6
8:00AM-12:00PM Winter Guard Rehearsal
9:00AM-1:00PM Indoor Percussion Mini-Camp
Have fun at Winter Formal!
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