We have an important week of rehearsals as we prepare for next week's home game and our first field tournament at Newport Harbor High School on Saturday, October 12th! Please make sure your student is prepared for our weekly memorization tests and is practicing drill and music at home so that we can be successful. Students need to be hydrating the day before and eating before practices.
BOOSTER MEETING WEDNESDAY
We have our monthly Booster Meeting this Wednesday (10/2) at 6 p.m. in the GHS Band Room (703). All parents are highly encouraged to attend. We'll be going over upcoming events, information, and areas where we'll need your help to be successful. Meetings are warm, welcoming, and efficient! We will need your help as we plan for our first field tournament on October 12th.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND NIGHT 10/25!
Spread the word! Middle School Band Night is Friday, October 25th at Gahr High School! Middle School Band Night is our 7th & 8th graders can experience what it’s like to be in a high school marching band for a Friday night football game. They’ll learn a few pep tunes and play in the stands with the band. They’ll also have front-row seats to watch our competitive field show performance. All participating students get a free t-shirt!
- Permission Form
- Info Sheet
- Flyer & Tear-Off
The Permission Form and Flyer Tear-Off are due back to your Middle School Band Director no later than Friday, October 11th.
MONDAY 9/30
6:44 a.m. Jazz Band
Front Ensemble in Band Room (Mvt. 2 & 3)
2:45 - 3:05 p.m. Head to Practice Field (dot book & pencils, hat, water, equipment)
3:05 - 3:15 p.m. Jog / Stretch
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Basics (forwards/backwards slides)
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Finish Mvt. 3 Drill
TUESDAY 10/1
6:44 a.m. Jazz Band
4:40 - 5:00 p.m. Head to Stadium / Pit Push to Stadium
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Basics (forwards/backwards slides + playing)
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Run ending visuals with guard
6:30 - 8:05 p.m. Ensemble new drill / Review
8:05 - 8:20 p.m. Chunks / Run-throughs
8:20 - 8:30 p.m. Announcements / Dismissal
WEDNESDAY 10/2
No Jazz Band
Memorization Test - Mvt. 2
Make up Memorization Tests @ Lunch
6:00 p.m. Booster Meeting in Band Room
THURSDAY 10/3
6:44 a.m. Jazz Band
Make up Memorization Tests @ Break & Lunch
Front Ensemble in Band Room (Mvt. 2)
2:45 - 3:05 p.m. Head to practice field (dot book & pencils, hat, water, equipment)
3:05 - 3:15 p.m. Jog / Stretch
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Basics (ballad tempo - step size exercise)
3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Learn Mvt. 2 Drill
FRIDAY 10/4
6:44 a.m. Jazz Band
Make up Memorization Tests @ Break & Lunch
3:00 - 4:15 p.m. Pep Band!
SATURDAY 10/5
7:30 a.m. Band Room open
7:59 a.m. Group Meeting / Goals
8:00 a.m. Block 1 - Movement 1 focus
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Warm Up / Basics
1:30 p.m. Full Ensemble - Mvt. 2
3:00 p.m. Full Ensemble - Mvt. 3
4:30 p.m. Parents Invited to Practice Field to Watch Run-Through of Movement 2 & 3!
Have a great week of rehearsals Marching Gladiators!