This Wednesday, the Gahr Wind Symphony will be performing at Ross Middle School's "Halloween Concert." Students have mandatory rehearsal Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:25AM, a dress rehearsal at Ross MS from 5-6PM, mingle and pizza provided 6-7PM, and the concert begins at 7:00PM. Concert admission is free!! Students have the choice to either wear all black concert attire or a Halloween costume :)
FINAL DONATION DUE FRIDAY 11/1
The final donation of $125 is due this Friday, November 1st. We cannot pay our instructional staff or for field show competitions without your donation. Checks are made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters." If you are making a cash payment, please get a receipt from Mr. Loney before turning it into the Drop Box. You can also make a payment online here. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation. Students must be caught up with all donations to participate in our upcoming optional Disneyland performance trip.
CHINO INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT 11/2
This Saturday, November 2nd is our next field show competition at Chino High School. Call time is 8:30AM. We will have a two-block rehearsal with lunch provided, before loading, changing, and bussing to the show site. Gahr performs at 8:00PM. Admission prices for the tournament: Adults - $12.00, Senior Citizens 60+ and Students with School ID - $10.00, children 5 and under are free. Everyone must buy their own ticket, NO WRISTBANDS ARE PROVIDED FOR ANY DRIVERS OR PARENTS HELPING WITH EQUIPMENT.

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MONDAY 10/28
QUARTER GRADES DUE
6:30AM Jazz Band - rhythm section only
3:00-5:00PM Rehearsal (learning closer drill)
TUESDAY 10/29
6:30AM Jazz Band - winds only
4:45PM Set up for rehearsal
5:00-8:15PM Rehearsal (finish closer drill, full ensemble)
WEDNESDAY 10/30
7:00AM Band Room open
7:25AM Wind Symphony rehearsal/run-through (Nightmare Before Christmas, Sorcerer's Apprentice)
2:45PM Take instruments and music home
4:45PM Wind Symphony call time at Ross Middle School
5:00PM Dress rehearsal (wear all black or Halloween costume)
6:00PM Pizza Mingle (provided)
7:00PM Concert Starts!
8:15PM Approximate end time
COLD STONE'S ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER!
THURSDAY 10/31
Happy Halloween!
NO JAZZ BAND
NO REHEARSAL
FRIDAY 11/1
4th Payment of $125 Due - click here to pay online
3:00-5:30PM Rehearsal
SATURDAY 11/2
SCSBOA CHINO INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT
http://www.chino77thcavalry.com/invitational.html
Hydrate the night before, eat a good breakfast before you arrive. Bring everything you need for full uniform and $10-15 for concessions at the show.
8:30AM Call time, set up on practice field - DO NOT BE LATE
9:00PM Rehearsal (block 1)
12:00PM Lunch (provided)
1:00PM Rehearsal (block 2)
2:45PM Run-through (need at least 6 parents to help with front ensemble)
3:00PM Load equipment - EVERYONE HELPS
(Synths/pit break down equipment ASAP, tubas/drums in cases ASAP)
4:00PM Students change into uniform ASAP
4:30PM Load busses / Equipment trucks depart
4:45PM Depart for Chino High School - 5472 Park Pl, Chino, CA 91710
6:00PM Sack dinner / Restrooms / Unload
6:30PM Warm up
7:15PM Full Ensemble (need at least 6 parents to help with front ensemble)
7:50PM Gate Time
8:00PM Performance Time
8:15PM Push back to busses, debrief
8:30PM Load equipment ASAP, change out of uniform (hang correctly)
Band wears blue Gahr Marching Gladiators hoodie or band jacket
9:15PM Watch 6A bands, eat concessions (bring $10-15)
10:45PM Awards (USE RESTROOM BEFORE AWARDS)
11:15PM Walk back to busses
11:30PM Depart for Gahr High School
12:10AM Arrive back at Gahr, unload ASAP - EVERYONE HELPS
12:30AM Dismissal
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS:
11/2/19 - SCSBOA Chino Invitational Field Tournament @ Chino HS, 8PM performance time
http://www.chino77thcavalry.com/invitational.html
11/9/19 - WBA Super Show @ El Camino College, 6:45PM performance time
https://www.westernbands.org/events/details.php?ID=48
11/16/19 - California State Band Championship Semi-Finals @ Yorba Linda HS
https://csbc.compsuite.io/events/24514