Gahr Students and Parents,

Congratulations on an incredible four days of Mini Band & Guard Camp! We had an amazing turnout with over 140+ students in attendance. Our new members did an awesome job picking things up quickly, and our veteran members led by example with their leadership, energy, and positivity. We’re off to a fantastic start and gearing up for an unforgettable season!

A huge thank you to our amazing instructors for sharing their knowledge and excitement with our students throughout the week. Thank you also to all the parents and alumni who helped with check-in, dinners, and the ice cream social. We’re also incredibly grateful to those who donated items from our wish list, and to the parents who got a head start behind the scenes and working on props for the show.

For your convenience, this Wednesday, June 11, Andersen Chiropractic will be on campus to complete athletic physicals for marching band and color guard students. They will be available in the Gahr High School Band Room between 2-5PM. Please bring $20 cash. We will have the required physical forms already printed for you. This is the quickest and easiest way to complete your athletic physical.

Front Ensemble and Battery will rehearse this Wednesday, June 11th from 5-9PM. Color Guard has practice on both Wednesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 12th from 5-9PM each day. Remember to stay hydrated, eat a full meal before rehearsal, bring a hat and water, and wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes.

Everyone – winds, battery, front ensemble, and color guard – will return for our full Band Camp from Monday, July 21st through Wednesday, August 6th. We will have more detailed information as we get closer to camp.

🎺 DRUM CORPS AT THE ROSE BOWL!

Experience Drum Corps LIVE on Saturday, July 12 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena! The lineup includes Mandarins, Santa Clara Vanguard, Blue Devils, Boston Crusaders, and more. It’s one of the most fun events of the summer – and Mr. Lopez will buy you a McDonald’s cookie if you go (for real). 🍪

Group tickets are just $25!

Purchase here: www.gahrband.org/store/p/dci-rose-bowl

This is a carpool event, and family members are welcome to attend! The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, June 13. Click here for more information, including the full line up and times.

Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl

$25.00

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✅ 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!

🩺 ATHLETIC CLEARANCE THROUGH FAMILYID

All students in the 2025–2026 Gahr High School Marching Band must complete their athletic clearance through the FamilyID website by Monday, July 21, 2025:

www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school

For your convenience, we will be offering two on-campus athletic physicals through Andersen Chiropractic. Please bring $20 cash and attend one of the following:

This Wednesday, June 11th anytime from 2:00PM-5:00PM
Wednesday, July 16th anytime from 10:00AM-1:00PM

Print this two-page form and bring it with you to your physical. You will scan or take a picture of the form and upload it to the FamilyID website. Please note that all students will also need to purchase an ASB card and pay $75 a transportation fee.

📲 STAY IN THE LOOP

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🪡🧵🧶 2025 FIELD SHOW PRODUCTION: “AND SEW IT GOES”

📆 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

6/2 Donation #1 of $175 due
6/11 Athletic Physical at Gahr HS from 2-5PM
6/11 Percussion & Color Guard Rehearsal from 5-9PM
6/12 Color Guard Rehearsal from 5-9PM
6/13 Deadline to purchase DCI at the Rose Bowl tickets
6/18 Percussion Rehearsal from 5-9PM
6/25 Percussion Rehearsal from 5-9PM
7/2 Percussion Rehearsal from 5-9PM
7/8-9 Color Guard Rehearsal from 5-9PM
7/12 Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl
7/16 Athletic Physical at Gahr HS from 10AM-1PM
7/16 Percussion Rehearsal from 1PM-9PM
7/21 Donation #2 of $175 due
7/21-8/6 Band Camp
7/22 Mandatory Parent Meeting at 7:30PM
7/25 Family Beach Bonfire at Bolsa Chica State Beach 6-9PM
8/2 “Gahr” Wash 9AM-2PM
8/6 Band Camp Sneak Preview

STAY IN CONTACT

WEBSITE: www.gahrband.org
INSTAGRAM: Follow us @gahrband
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gahrband
REMIND: Text "@gahr2029” to “81010”
SLACK (STUDENTS ONLY): http://tinyurl.com/gahr-slack
EMAIL: darren.loney@abcusd.us