A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI THAT MADE THE GAHR INVITATIONAL A HUGE SUCCESS!! We received nothing but positive comments about how friendly our parents were, how yummy the food was, and overall how smooth the tournament ran! We had tremendous support from our ALUMNI students and parents who stepped up to fill in where we needed help. All areas ran smoothly - from the spectator and VIP parking, the band check-in, bus and trailer parking, the new entrance/exit routes for the bands, stadium traffic, concessions and satellite concessions, the bake sale, Gladi-taters, cup-o-corn, jewelry, staff hospitality, Mr. Stockwell as our MC, and our fantastic student and alumni hosts. Thank you to the parents in charge of each area who began planning in committees months ago. It was incredible to see our alumni parents and students filling in as hosts, helping at hospitality, concessions, parking, check-in... you name it. We could not have done it without you! We would like to thank ABCUSD Board President, Ernie Nishii; ABCUSD Clerk of the Board, Sophia Tse; ABCUSD Board Member, Letty Mendoza; and new principal of Gahr High School, Ricardo Lois, for their attendance at the event. Please join us at our next booster meeting on Wednesday, November 6th where we will recap and celebrate all the great things about the tournament, as well as look for areas of improvement to make the next Gahr Invitational Field Tournament even smoother! Thank you all again for all your great work!

STUDENTS: This is an important week where we will be learning Movement 3 of our field show! Make sure you're getting ahead on homework, staying hydrated, and getting as much rest as possible. Next week we have three performances - the Homecoming Pep Rally, the Homecoming Game / 8th Grade Band Night, and the University Field Show Tournament!

3RD DONATION OF $125 PAST DUE
The 3rd donation of $125 was due Friday, October 4th in the Drop Box. ​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 an online payment here.

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY 10/25
​Next Friday, October 25th we have a Pep Rally during school! Please wear your field show shirt and jeans. Color Guard will be wearing full uniform. Have pep tunes ready to play and we will be performing movement 1 and 2 for the school.

HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT 10/25
Next Friday, October 25th we also have the Homecoming Game and our 8th Grade Band Night! Make sure you bring everything you need for FULL UNIFORM - black compression shirt, black compression shorts, long black socks, polished black marching shoes. We will have quick run-through after school, a dinner break, and then will be back to change to uniform and practice the pep tunes with the 8th graders. During half-time we will be performing our field show for them.

PHOTO DAY AND UNIVERSITY FIELD TOURNAMENT 10/26
Next Saturday, October 26th is the University Field Tournament! Students have rehearsal at 9:30AM, run-through at 11:15AM (parent help needed), loading at 11:30AM, lunch (provided) at 12:30PM, changing into full uniform at 1:30PM, and band photos at 2:00PM. The bus will be departing at approximately 4:30PM and we perform at 7:35PM at University High School. Please see below for the full itinerary. Remember to hydrate and bring everything you need, including money if you want snacks at concessions after the performance. Price for spectators is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and children 6 and under are free. Click here for more info: https://csbc.compsuite.io/events/22533
HYDRATE AND EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST. BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR FULL UNIFORM AND THE COMPETITION. BRING MONEY FOR DINNER AT THE COMPETITION ($10-15).
9:00AM Band Room opens
9:25AM Rehearsal on practice field with all props
11:15AM Run-through - PARENT HELPERS NEEDED
11:30AM Load equipment and props - EVERYONE HELPS
12:30PM Lunch (provided)
1:30PM Change into full uniform ASAP
2:00PM Band Group Photo - GIVE THE ORDER FORM AND PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO PHOTOGRAPHER.
2:45PM Buddy & individual photos
4:00PM Load busses (still changed into full uniform) 4:30PM Depart University High School
5:30PM Arrive / Use restrooms / Eat sack dinner / Unload (we will need parent help to set up props)
PUT CONCESSION MONEY IN YOUR POCKET BECAUSE WE WILL NOT BE COMING BACK TO THE BUS UNITL AFTER AWARDS
6:15PM Warm up
6:41PM Official Warm Up time
7:20PM Gate time
7:35PM Performance
7:50PM Push equipment to side / Debrief
8:00PM Return to stadium to eat concessions, watch other bands, and use restroom - GROUPS 4+
8:45PM Awards - GAHR IS A CLASS ACT ON AND OFF THE FIELD. STUDENTS & PARENTS - PLEASE CHEER FOR YOUR LEADERS AND THE BAND NO MATTER THE PLACEMENT AND BE RESPECTFUL IN THE STANDS!
9:00PM Walk to busses
9:15PM LOAD EQUIPMENT AND PROPS FIRST BEFORE CHANGING - EVERYONE HELPS.
10:00PM Change out of uniform, hang CORRECTLY with sleeve (leave bag unzipped)
10:30PM Depart back to Gahr High School
11:15PM UNLOAD EQUIPMENT - EVERYONE HELPS
11:55PM Approximate Dismissal Time

Thank you so much to everyone who went to Chipotle on Monday, the Booster Meeting Wednesday evening, the "Senior Night" football game on Thursday, and who volunteered for prop building and lunch on Saturday! We have a big week as we prepare for Saturday's Gahr Invitational Field Tournament! This is a huge undertaking with 16 bands - and we need all hands on deck to make this a success. We have an important, MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT/ALUMNI MEETING this Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30PM in the stadium to split into teams by area for a walk-through (concessions, satellite concessions, vendors, spectator parking, bus/trailer parking, stadium traffic, tickets, check-in, hospitality, etc.). This is also the deadline to drop off donation items. We will not be able to do this without your help!
 
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY OF THE FIELD SHOW
All students will be setting up for the field tournament from 9AM-12PM. Everyone has the afternoon off to eat and get ready. Bands will start arriving as early as 1:00PM, gates open at 2:00PM, concessions open at 2:30PM, and the first band performs at 4:00PM. STUDENTS: Bring everything you need for FULL UNIFORM - BLACK SHORT-SLEEVE COMPRESSION TOP, BLACK COMPRESSION SHORTS, LONG BLACK SOCKS, AND BLACK MARCHING SHOES. Lunch is on your own after set up, but we will provide dinner at the band room before we warm up and change.  We will need ALL STUDENTS immediately following awards to help with clean up - approximately 9PM. PARENTS: If you are helping, please wear your JOY OF PAINTING show t-shirt and you will get in for free! For anyone not helping, the ticket prices are:
General Admission: $10.00
Senior Discount (65+): $8.00
Military (with I.D.): $8.00
Students (with I.D.): $6.00
​Children 5 and under: Free
  
GAHR INVITATIONAL DONATION BY SECTION
Please make sure you've turned in your field show donation by section. Please get the brand and size/ounces listed. All donations are due by this Wednesday 10/9. Donation items can be dropped off in Mr. Loney's office.  Go above and beyond and sign up to make additional donations here:​
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DADAD29A0F49-5thannual

 
​3RD DONATION PAST DUE
The 3rd donation of $125 was due last Friday 10/4. By this point, all students should be caught up with the 1st three donations. COLOR GUARD - YOU MUST BE CAUGHT UP WITH DONATIONS TO RECEIVE YOUR COSTUME FROM THE COMPANY THIS WEEK. 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. Thank you!
 
MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT WALK-THROUGH - WEDNESDAY, 10/9 @ 6:30PM
We have a mandatory Parent/Student Walk-through this Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30PM in the stadium. We will split into jobs for training - concessions, parking, gate/tickets, hospitality, traffic control, show hosts, etc. This is a huge undertaking and we want to make sure we're well-prepared and organized BEFORE the tournament so it runs smoothly the day of. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped us get to this point through our committee meetings. We're gearing up for a great show!


THIS WEEK:

MONDAY 10/7
6:30AM Jazz Band - rhythm section only
3:00-5:00PM Rehearsal (movement 3 music, percussion ensemble, guard learn work)

TUESDAY 10/8
6:30AM Jazz Band - winds only
Study Hall During Class
4:45PM Set up in Stadium with all props
5:00-8:15PM Rehearsal - Full ensemble Movement 1 & 2
PARENTS: Please come to the stadium approx. 7:45PM to watch the end of rehearsal and run-through!

WEDNESDAY 10/9
SECTION DONATION ITEMS DUE
2:45PM Optional sectionals at Gahr
3:00PM Optional sectionals at Ross (upper-classmen only)
6:30PM MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT FIELD SHOW MEETING AT STADIUM

THURSDAY 10/10
6:30AM Jazz Band - everyone
3:00-5:30PM Rehearsal / Run-through

FRIDAY 10/11
3:00-5:30PM Rehearsal / Run-through
HYDRATE, GO HOME, AND SLEEP

SATURDAY 10/12
​5TH ANNUAL GAHR INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT!
STUDENTS/PARENTS/ALUMNI: PLEASE WEAR YOUR FIELD SHOW T-SHIRT.
8:59AM CALL TIME FOR STUDENTS TO SET UP FOR FIELD TOURNAMENT. DO NOT BE LATE. STUDENTS: Check in with Mr. Loney at the BAND ROOM and help set up for field tournament. DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL YOU CHECK OUT WITH MR. LONEY.
12:00PM Set up finished / Students dismissed for afternoon (lunch on your own)
BAND ROOM WILL STAY OPEN AS HOME BASE. DO NOT WANDER AROUND THE CAMPUS BECAUSE WE WILL HAVE BANDS WARMING UP. WE WILL BE PROVIDING A MEAL AT THE BAND ROOM BEFORE WE WARM UP FOR OUR OWN PERFORMANCE.
1:00PM Band Check-In, Parking, and Student Hosts Ready
2:00PM Stadium gates open
2:30PM Concessions open
4:00PM First band performs
5:30PM STUDENTS: Eat dinner in MPR (provided)
6:00PM STUDENTS: Change into uniform in Band Room
6:30PM Warm Up (ZONE D - PRACTICE FIELD)
7:00PM Ensemble
7:50PM Walk to Gate
8:00PM Gate Time
8:15PM Gahr Performance Time
8:30PM Debrief, put away equipment, change out of uniform, return to stadium. Student leaders stay in full uniform for awards ceremony.
9:00PM AWARDS - ALL STUDENTS MEET ON STADIUM FIELD FOR CLEAN UP ASSIGNMENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AWARDS. YOU MUST CHECK OUT WITH MR. LONEY BEFORE LEAVING.
10:30PM Approximate dismissal time
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