BAND CAMP SNEAK PREVIEW!
THE BAND CAMP BBQ & SNEAK PREVIEW IS THIS WEDNESDAY! PLEASE READ BELOW FOR IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION SO WE CAN HAVE A GREAT WEEK.
Congratulations on an outstanding second week of Band Camp and a successful Gahr Wash! We are so proud of the hard work and progress the students have made so far. We have a few important rehearsals left – this Monday and Tuesday from 1:00-9:00PM and Wednesday from 12:00-4:00PM.
STUDENTS: Hydrate 24 hours ahead of time and eat a good lunch before practice. Wear a hat, athletic clothing, athletic shoes, and bring a 1-gallon water jug, $5 for dinner, and a sweatshirt for the evening block. Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes early each day to set up and warm up so we can start on time. Let’s have a great week!
GAHR HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION THIS WEEK
Gahr High School Registration continues this week starting at 8:30AM in the MPR. Sophomores are on Monday, Juniors are on Tuesday, and Seniors are on Wednesday. Bring $60 to pay for your ASB card and $60 for transportation (otherwise it’s $150 for transportation).
IMPORTANT: Do not wait for your designated time slot by last name. Instead, please go as early as possible. This will give you enough time to eat a good lunch and arrive early to rehearsal. Let’s make the most of our final Band Camp rehearsals!
BAND CAMP BBQ & SNEAK PREVIEW THIS WEDNESDAY 8/6
Join us this Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the Gahr High School Stadium for our annual Band Camp BBQ and Sneak Preview performance! See what your student has been working on and get a first look at our 2025 field show production, “And Sew It Goes.”
Dinner is just $10 per person and includes a burger/cheeseburger, potato salad, chips, cookie, and soda/water. Everyone eating needs to pay – including students. Please click here to RSVP online so we can plan accordingly and ensure we have enough food for everyone.
STUDENTS: Winds, battery, and front ensemble will wear the new show shirt, shorts, and athletic shoes. Color Guard will wear the new show shirt, black leggings, and athletic shoes. You will have time to change from approximately 4:00-6:00PM. Keep reviewing DAILY and let’s make this the best sneak preview ever!
PARENTS: If you’re available to help, we would greatly appreciate it! Click here to sign up and volunteer.
PARENT HELP & DONATIONS NEEDED
Thank you to all of the parents and alumni who volunteered this past week – we could not have done it without you! We still need more help! Even if you’re only available for a short time, it can make a big difference.
Volunteer Sign Ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-57680266-8425#/
Sneak Preview Help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-57608511-8625
Donation Wish List: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-57559424-gahr
DCI BIG, LOUD & LIVE – THIS THURSDAY IN MOVIE THEATERS!
Get your 50-yard-line seats to the Drum Corps International World Championship Prelims LIVE from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis when Big, Loud & Live returns to cinemas. Catch all the marching music action live on the big screen as DCI's top-15 performing corps battle it out for the chance to be named the 2025 DCI World Champion!
INFORMATION: https://www.dci.org/events/2025-dci-2025-big-loud-live/
GET TICKETS: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/dci-2025-big-loud-and-live/
BAND REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION FORM
ACTION REQUIRED >> All NEW AND RETURNING members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators must fill out the 2025-26 Band Registration & Participation Form. Please have a parent or guardian fill this out with your student. This takes about 10 minutes to complete.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & FLIERS
Thank you to everyone who came to the Parent/Student Kick-Off Meeting! We went through important information about the upcoming marching season and school year. We look forward to seeing you at our first booster parent meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:30PM!
DONATIONS PAST DUE
All students should be current with the first two donations. This is crucial for us to be able to pay for instructors, production costs, registration fees, and uniforms/costumes. Missing any part of the summer or Band Camp does NOT exclude you from this donation. We accept cash, checks made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters,” or pay with a credit card on our website: https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/marching-band-donation
2025 PROGRAM DONATIONS – MARCHING BAND
The student contribution for the 2025 Gahr High School Marching Band is $675. This donation helps cover essential program expenses, including instructional staff, equipment and instruments, music, production costs, costumes, and food throughout the season.
Your support ensures our students receive the high-level, specialized instruction that motivates them to grow – both as performers and as individuals. These skills translate beyond the field and into the classroom, promoting discipline, confidence, and teamwork.
Donations can be paid in full or broken into the following payment schedule:
$175 – 1st Donation – Due June 2, 2025
$175 – 2nd Donation – Due July 21, 2025
$175 – 3rd Donation – Due August 29, 2025
$150 – 4th Donation – Due September 26, 2025
Click here to make your donation online.
If you would like to get a head start on fundraising, click here to download the 2025 sponsorship letter.
If you are in a position to do so, we highly encourage families to pay the entire donation to help us with upfront costs – such as props, equipment, and instruments. Please note that missing any part of the Mini Camp, Band Camp, or rehearsals does not excuse you from a donation. Thank you for supporting our incredible students and making another unforgettable season possible!
MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD ORDER FORMS
During the Parent/Student Meeting we went through the required items needed depending on the section your student is in. Please fill out the Marching Band Order Form (all winds, battery, and front ensemble) or the Color Guard Order Form. There are three payment options for both forms:
Cash (please turn in with physical order form)
Check made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters” (turn in with physical order form)
Pay online through the website (and still turn in physical order form)
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/make-a-donation
Please enter the grand total as the quantity amount.
ATHLETIC CLEARANCE UPDATE
All students participating in the program are required to complete an athletic physical. UPDATE: Gahr is transitioning to a new website platform called "Home Campus" for athletic clearance. Please hold on to your athletic physical paperwork – DO NOT THROW IT AWAY! We will update you when the new system is up and running. If you have already uploaded your paperwork through FamilyID, please note that you will most likely need to resubmit it on the new platform. Thank you for your flexibility, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
SIGN UP FOR REMIND
We use the Remind app for announcements. Please sign up based on what grade you’re in:
GET YOUR OFFICIAL BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP!
Support the program by becoming an official Gahr Band Booster Member! For just $25, you’ll receive a 2025 field show t-shirt and a Gahr Band drawstring bag. Support the band and color guard and REPRESENT!
TWO GREAT WAYS TO RAISE MONEY
Use the fundraisers below to raise money for your donations! Extra money can also go towards Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion. Now is the BEST time to fundraise before school starts!
Field Show Program Ads - Earn 90% of the profit from all field show ad sales. The ad prices range from $25 to $175. Many local businesses are looking for ways to advertise to the community. See Mr. Loney to get a past field show program that you can use as an example when selling ads.
Student Sponsorship Letter - 100% of the money sponsorships goes directly to your student account. These take a few hours to complete and mail out, but the return on investment is HUGE if you can make $400-500! This is a great way your family and loved ones can help support.
THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 8/4
Disney Spirit Day!!
8:30AM Gahr HS Sophomore Registration in MPR
12:00PM Band Room Open
1:00PM Block 1
4:30PM Dinner – STREET TACOS! (bring $5)
5:30PM Block 2
9:00PM Dismissal
TUESDAY 8/5
Twinsies Spirit Day!
8:30AM Gahr HS Junior Registration in MPR
12:00PM Band Room Open
1:00PM Block 1
4:30PM Dinner – PENNE PASTA! (bring $5)
5:30PM Block 2
9:00PM Dismissal
WEDNESDAY 8/6
8:30AM Gahr HS Senior Registration in MPR
11:00AM Band Room Open
12:00PM Block 1
4:00PM Dismissal/Break
Band Camp BBQ & Sneak Preview!
5:30PM Gates Open
6:00PM Dinner
7:00PM Sneak Preview Concert
8:00PM Approximate end time / Clean up
THURSDAY 8/7
DCI BIG, LOUD & LIVE IN MOVIE THEATERS!
INFORMATION: https://www.dci.org/events/2025-dci-2025-big-loud-live/
GET TICKETS: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/dci-2025-big-loud-and-live/
FRIDAY 8/8
Gahr Boosters helping to sell concessions at Artesia HS!
ARTESIA HS: 12108 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90715
9:00AM Set up
12:45-1:45PM Teacher lunch time
2:00PM Clean up
