MATTRESS FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY!
THIS WEEK’S BIGGEST REMINDERS:
Color Guard Workshops begin Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-6:00PM
Orlando Performance Trip registration deadline is Friday, May 1st
Parent Booster Meeting this Wednesday at 6:30PM
Mattress Fundraiser this Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM
Combined Band rehearsals Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-6:00PM
Area Concert & Raffle next Wednesday, May 6th!
THE BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE — THE MATTRESS FUNDRAISER IS THIS SATURDAY AND WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT A HUGE SUCCESS! HELP SPREAD THE WORD THIS WEEK TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!
MATTRESS FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY!
This Saturday, May 2nd, the Gahr HS MPR will be transformed into a mattress showroom featuring name-brand beds in all sizes and styles — plus adjustable bases, frames, luxury pillows, sheets, and mattress protectors from some of the best manufacturers in the industry! Everything is made to order, comes with a full manufacturer warranty, and is offered at 40–60% below retail prices.
🎥 Watch this quick video to see how it works: https://vimeo.com/637591323
Our goal is to raise $10,000 to purchase a small equipment trailer, which will help reduce our reliance on U-Haul rentals – and we need YOUR HELP to make it happen!
Referrals = Success! Referrals are the KEY to making this fundraiser a success, and we need everyone’s help! Please text and email student’s referral flyer to ALL your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors — anyone who might need a new mattress!
IMPORTANT: You are NOT allowed to pass out referral flyers on the day of the fundraiser.
💥 Every referral counts — and your student earns money for every sale they bring in.
How Students Can Earn Money:
Referral flyers are available in the Band Room or you download it by clicking here. Write or type your name at the bottom of the flyer. Each flyer acts as a $50 OFF coupon, and you will receive credit for any sale connected to your referral. You can even text it or blast it out on social media, and as long as your name is on the referral flyer, you’ll still get credit for the sale.
Students can earn money toward their individual band account based on referrals:
• 1 sale = $50 credit
• 2 sales = $100 credit
• 3 sales = $200 credit
• 4 sales = $300 credit
• 5 sales = $500 credit
Once you get just one referral sale, you’ll be entered in a raffle for brand new AirPods!
Team Bonus: Students will form teams of 5. If each member of the team gets just ONE referral sale, every student on that team earns $100 each.
Grand Prize Drawing: Every referral sale gets you entered to win a PS5, Xbox Series X, iPad, 65“ Flat Screen TV, Beats By Dre Headphones, $300 Gift Card, or other top prizes!
Thank you in advance for your support. The most important thing is that WE NEED EVERYONE TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD. Let’s make this the most successful program fundraiser yet!
STUDENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP THE DAY OF THE EVENT! We need students to be there the day of the event so you can say thank you to the people coming in to support you. We’ll have signs and mattress costumes for you. You can also play your instrument and spin your flag to draw attention!
Sign up for one shift in class this week:
Shift 1: 9:45AM–11:45AM
Shift 2: 11:30AM–1:30PM
Shift 3: 1:15PM–3:15PM
Shift 4: 3:00PM–5:00PM
COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS KICK OFF THIS TUESDAY!
Color Guard Workshops kick off this Tuesday and Thursday and we can’t wait to welcome future members to the team! Learn how to spin a flag, dance, perform, and build confidence in a fun, supportive, high-energy environment. No experience is required – our amazing staff will teach you everything you need to know.
You’ll make new friends, grow as a performer, and become part of an award-winning program. Whether you’re brand new or already have experience, now is the perfect time to start.
Bring a friend and come see what Gahr Color Guard is all about! Join us this Tuesday from 4:00-6:00PM and take the first step toward an amazing year!
CONGRATS ON A GREAT DAY AT THE CANYON JAZZ FESTIVAL!
Fantastic day for Gahr Jazz I & II at the Canyon Jazz Festival! Both ensembles delivered strong performances and received outstanding clinics that gave our students valuable feedback and inspiration to keep growing as musicians. We also had the special opportunity to watch the incredible Ryan DeWeese RAD Jazz Orchestra!
Congratulations to Jazz I on earning 3rd Place in the Heavy Division, and to Jazz II on taking 1st Place in the Novice Division! Thank you to everyone who came out to support, and a special thank you to the parents who helped carpool students from the Cerritos College Honor Band rehearsal to make the day possible. We’re proud of our students and excited for what’s ahead – next up, the RCC Jazz Festival in less than two weeks!
DRUMLINE WORKSHOPS START NEXT THURSDAY!
Gahr High School Drumline Workshops are the perfect opportunity for future drumline and front ensemble members to jump in and be part of something exciting! Learn rhythms, technique, musicianship, and performance skills. No prior experience is required – we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Whether you’re interested in battery or front ensemble, now is the perfect time to come check it out, meet new friends, and join an award-winning program. Our first workshop is Thursday, May 7th from 3:30-6:00PM in the Gahr Band Room!
GAHR BAND & COLOR GUARD GIFT BASKET RAFFLE!
We are excited to announce that our annual Gift Basket Raffle is now underway! We have FOUR incredible gift baskets up for grabs featuring amazing prizes, including a Loungefly Disney backpack, a Family Four-Pack of tickets to Disneyland, a Family Four-Pack to Raging Waters, Topgolf and Regal Cinemas experiences, $100 restaurant gift cards, and much, much more! Take a look at what’s inside each basket below.
🎟️ Raffle Ticket Prices 🎟️
$1 for 1 ticket
$5 for 6 tickets
$10 for 15 tickets
$20 for 40 tickets best value
How to Enter:
Send money with your student to purchase tickets and place them into the drawings of your choice. You can also buy raffle tickets this Wednesday at the Booster Meeting!
Check out the baskets in-person in the Band Room and buy tickets directly from Mr. Loney.
Be sure to write your name and phone number on every ticket!
All tickets go into the basket drawing(s) of your choice (do not keep any of the tickets).
Prefer to pay online? 🎟️
No problem! Purchase tickets online with a credit card and we’ll fill them out for you!
https://tinyurl.com/gahr-basket-raffle
Each gift basket has its own separate drawing, so you can choose where to put your tickets. Spread them out, or go all-in on your favorite basket to increase your chances.
The raffle drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30PM during the Area Concert in the gym. Winners will be announced throughout the concert. You do not need to be present to win as long as your name and phone number are written on the ticket.
Good luck, and thank you for supporting the Gahr Instrumental Music Program!
ORLANDO TRIP DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1ST!
This is your last chance to secure a spot for our incredible 2027 Orlando Performance Tour! This trip is open to all current 8th–11th grade Band and Color Guard students, and spots are filling quickly. Many students are already registered and on payment plans, and once the trip is full, we will not be able to add additional students.
From March 25-30, 2027, students will travel with friends for an unforgettable Spring Break experience featuring performance, travel, and world-class theme parks.
Many students are already registered and on payment plans. Once spots are filled, we will not be able to add additional students.
✨ What’s Included:
Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations
Transportation throughout the trip
3 days at Walt Disney World
2 days at Universal Orlando (including Epic Universe)
Performance in the Walt Disney World Parade
Disney Imagination Campus Workshop
Daily meals (via dining cards)
Professional tour manager and overnight security
Trip Cost: $3,175 per student (quad occupancy)
✅ Register Now Before Friday’s Deadline
Click “Login” at the top of the page
Enter Trip Code: gahr27
Select “Access Account” and create your account
Complete your reservation
We strongly encourage families to register immediately. This trip will fill up.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Are you ready to step up and make a difference?
Applications are now available for the 2026–27 leadership team!
We are looking for motivated, passionate students who are ready to build, inspire, and lead the next chapter of the Gahr Marching Gladiators and the entire Gahr Instrumental Music Program. Leadership is more than a title – it’s an opportunity to serve, grow, and make a lasting impact.
✅ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 11, 2026
Please be prompt, professional, and represent your best self.
🗣️ INTERVIEWS: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Whether or not you are selected for a leadership role this time, going through the application process is a valuable experience that will help you grow. We encourage you to apply!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mr. Loney or Ms. Johnson.
🔥 Take a leap. Challenge yourself. Be part of something bigger.
We’re gearing up for an incredible year. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
GAHR AREA CONCERT – NEXT WEDNESDAY 5/6 🎶
The Gahr Area Concert is next Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30PM in the Gahr HS Gym! Both the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be combining together, and we will be joined by Ross MS, Haskell MS, Tetzlaff MS, and many of our elementary feeder schools.
Admission is FREE, but you can support the program by purchasing raffle tickets! Throughout the evening, we’ll be raffling off our gift baskets – including a family four-pack of tickets to Disneyland!
OUTSTANDING DONATIONS PAST DUE
This is a reminder that all donations for Indoor Percussion, Winter Guard, and Marching Band are past due. We are unable to pay our instructors or for end-of-year awards without these donations. We accept cash, checks made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters,” or click here to pay with a credit card.
THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 4/27
PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS!
7:17AM Jazz I & II attendance / 7:20AM downbeat
BLOCK PERIODS 1, 3, 5
3:20PM Band Room open after school for sectionals
TUESDAY 4/28
7:17AM Jazz I & II attendance / 7:20AM downbeat
BLOCK PERIODS 2, 4, 6
3:30-6:00PM Combined Band rehearsal
4:00-6:00PM COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS!!!
WEDNESDAY 4/29
BLOCK PERIODS 1, 3, 5
3:20PM Band Room open after school for sectionals
6:30PM End-of-the-Year Parent Booster Meeting!
THURSDAY 4/30
7:17AM Jazz I & II attendance / 7:20AM downbeat
BLOCK PERIODS 2, 4, 6
3:30-6:00PM Combined Band rehearsal
4:00-6:00PM COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS!!!
FRIDAY 5/1
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
7:17AM Jazz I & II attendance / 7:20AM downbeat
LAST WEEKEND TO TAKE INSTRUMENT & MUSIC HOME TO PRACTICE!
SATURDAY 5/2
10:00AM-5:00PM MATTRESS FUNDRAISER!
