Congratulations on last week's performances and thank you to all the parents who supported the show on Tuesday at Colony High School and Saturday's debut in Bands of America! This week we have our last *guaranteed show* on Saturday at the California State Band Championship Semi-Finals, hosted at El Modena High School. The top 8 bands from our division will move on to the California State Band Championship Finals. Please join us Wednesday evening at 6:30PM for our monthly Booster Meeting, and on Thursday, November 8th for Chick-fil-A!!
FINAL DONATION DUE TODAY 11/5
The final donation of $125 is due today, November 5th in the Drop Box. 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. We cannot pay our instructional staff or for field show competitions without your donation. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation. Students must be caught up with donations to participate in the upcoming Disneyland performance trip.
BOOSTER MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY 11/7
Please join us this Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30PM for our monthly Booster Meeting in the Band Room! We will be debriefing the Gahr Invitational Field Tournament, past events, as well as upcoming performances and fundraisers! All parents are encouraged to attend. See you there!
CHICK-FIL-A THIS THURSDAY 11/8
Mmm... Eat at Chick-fil-A in Cerritos anytime this Thursday, November 8th with a flyer and support the Gahr Marching Gladiators! Thank you!
FINAL DONATION DUE TODAY 11/5
The final donation of $125 is due today, November 5th in the Drop Box. 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. We cannot pay our instructional staff or for field show competitions without your donation. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation. Students must be caught up with donations to participate in the upcoming Disneyland performance trip.
BOOSTER MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY 11/7
Please join us this Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30PM for our monthly Booster Meeting in the Band Room! We will be debriefing the Gahr Invitational Field Tournament, past events, as well as upcoming performances and fundraisers! All parents are encouraged to attend. See you there!
CHICK-FIL-A THIS THURSDAY 11/8
Mmm... Eat at Chick-fil-A in Cerritos anytime this Thursday, November 8th with a flyer and support the Gahr Marching Gladiators! Thank you!
BAND PHOTO DAY THIS SATURDAY 11/10!
Band and Color Guard photo day is Saturday, November 10th at 8:00AM. Students will change into full uniform and we will take the group photo followed by individual/buddy photos. Payment and order form must be submitted directly to the photographer at the time the photo is taken. Please make checks payable to "Apple Photography." Each student who wishes to be in a buddy or section photo must turn in $5 each.
CSBC SEMI-FINALS THIS SATURDAY 11/10
California State Band Championship Semi-Finals are this Saturday, November 10th. The site for our division is at El Modena High School, and Gahr performs at 7:30PM. We will have photos, lunch (provided), and then a rehearsal and run-through before loading. We need as much parent support as possible to help the band get on/off the field, as well as cheer in the stands! For more information, please visit: http://csbc.compsuite.io/events/18744
SEMI-FINALS ADMISSION
Performers: Free
General: $15.00
Seniors (65+) & Students: $10.00 (with ID)
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE: http://csbc.compsuite.io/ticket
Make sure you buy tickets for the 2018 Division 2A/5A site at El Modena High School.
SENIOR DINNER NEXT FRIDAY 11/16 AT OFF STREET CAFE!
Celebrate our awesome senior class next Friday, November 16th at 6:30PM at Off Street Cafe! Meals for the senior students are covered, but all other family will need to pay $25 per person to help cover food and gifts for seniors. Please RSVP to Mrs. Varney at dvarney15@gmail.com.
THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 11/5
FINAL DONATION OF $125 DUE
NO JAZZ BAND
3:00-5:15PM Rehearsal
TUESDAY 11/6
6:30AM Jazz Band
Study Hall during class
4:45PM Set up for rehearsal at stadium
5:00-8:15PM Rehearsal in stadium
WEDNESDAY 11/7
6:30PM Monthly Booster Meeting! - All parents encouraged to attend! We will be debriefing the Gahr Invitational Field Tournament as well :)
THURSDAY 11/8
Chick-fil-A Fundraiser all day! Make sure you bring a flyer :)
6:30AM Jazz Band
3:00-5:15PM Rehearsal
Eat at Chick-fil-A after rehearsal!!
FRIDAY 11/9
6:30AM Jazz Band
No rehearsal after school
HYDRATE AND GO TO BED EARLY FOR CSBC SEMI-FINALS!
SATURDAY 11/10
PHOTO DAY & CSBC SEMI-FINALS!
7:30AM Band Room open
7:59AM CALL TIME - Change to full uniform - Make sure you have your photo order form and money.
8:30AM Group Band Photo
9:15AM Buddy / Individual photos / Change out of uniform (leaders & front ensemble goes first)
11:00AM Lunch (provided)
11:30AM Warm up / Basics / Set up ASAP in Stadium
12:00PM Rehearsal / Chunks
2:15PM Timed run-through (3 min set up / 2 min off)
2:30PM Load at stadium - EVERYONE HELPS
3:30PM Change to full uniform
4:00PM Early dinner (provided) / Uhauls can depart early
4:30PM Meet in Band Room
4:45PM Load busses
5:00PM Depart for El Modena High School - 3920 E Spring St., Orange, CA 92869
5:45PM Arrival / Restrooms / Snack / Unload
6:00PM Warm up (technically starts at 6:25PM in warm up zone)
6:50PM Full ensemble run-through
7:10PM Push to gate
7:20PM Gate time / Prop check
7:30PM Perform
7:45PM Push to busses
8:00PM Load equipment - Stay in uniform - EVERYONE HELPS
8:30PM Awards / Possible concessions
9:15PM Continue loading / Change
9:45PM Depart back to Gahr High School - 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703
10:30PM Hang uniform / Unload - EVERYONE HELPS
11:00PM Dismissal
MONDAY 11/12
NO SCHOOL
Important rehearsal 9AM-12PM with guest clinician Glen Crosby!
8:30AM Band Room open / Set up at stadium
9:00AM Warm up / Basics / Set up
10:00AM Full ensemble rehearsal
11:45AM Run-through
12:00PM Debrief / Store props in stadium / Put away equipment
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