BATTERY & FRONT ENSEMBLE TODAY 5-8PM
Congratulations on last week’s Marching Band Workshops! We had an awesome turnout with over 130+ students in attendance. Thank you to all the parents who helped check in and serve ice cream! Every section made huge improvements over the three days and we're gearing up for an incredible season. We still have open positions for sousaphone and synthesizer (piano). If you know anyone who might be interested, please have them email Mr. Loney ASAP: darren.loney@abcusd.us. We’re looking forward to seeing all our Battery and Front Ensemble students for our first weekly practice TODAY, Wednesday, June 22nd from 5-8PM at Ross Middle School! Bring a hat, water, sticks/mallets/pad, and any equipment if you took it home.
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1. DCI AT THE ROSE BOWL THIS SATURDAY 6/25 — We had 111 people buy group tickets for Drum Corps at the Rose Bowl this Saturday, June 25th! Mr. Loney will be handing out the tickets this Saturday 6/25 at 2:30PM in the Gahr High School parking lot. DO NOT BE LATE TO PICK UP YOUR TICKETS. Click here to download an info sheet about the show. Make sure you have your own carpool worked out both TO AND FROM the show. Check the list below to confirm the correct number of tickets:
1 - Abenoja, Victoria
2 - Arnold
1 - Ayala, Alana
1 - Ballon, Jaren
2 - Barrera
3 - Bohn
4 - Castro
1 - Cavillo, Jasmine
3 - Chiang
2 - Colato, Rudy
2 - Cuevas
9 - Curry
3 - Cruz, Kaleb
4 - De Freitas
1 - Dupre/Soleymani Kho
2 - Elaso, Brooklyn
1 - Gentz, Riley (received from PC DM Camp)
1 - Gonzales, Luke
1 - Hibenoda, RJ
4 - Hsiung
1 - Ibrahim, Jay
10 - Islas
1 - Kim, Sean
1 - Kotb, Yanine
1 - Little, Kamar
2 - Madrid, Idelma
5 - Martinez, Antonio
1 - Matta, Mark (received from PC DM Camp)
4 - McKinstry/Houston
2 - McKnight
2 - Mendoza, Anndrea
4 - Mitchell
1 - Munford, Tyus
4 - Ojeda
1 - Peraza, Ren
3 - Pham, Cody
1 - Ramirez
1 - Ramirez, Aaron
1 - Rodriguez, Alegria
1 - Sanchez, Gustavo (received from PC DM Camp)
3 - Santana, Devon
4 - Soria
4 - Torres
3 - Villanueva, Joshua
1 - White, David
4 - Wu, William
1 - Zacharia, Jeremiah
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2. BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER — Please read through the summer Band Camp Newsletter! This contains important information so you can be successful. All students MUST attend band camp to be admitted into the field show for the fall semester. We perform before the school year starts, and it is very difficult to catch up after missing 100+ hours of instruction. Please note that due to campus construction, all summer rehearsals will be held at Ross Middle School — 17707 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701.
PERCUSSION REHEARSALS: 6/22, 6/29, 7/13, 7/20 from 5-8PM each day
COLOR GUARD CAMP: July 11th-15th from 4-8PM each day
BAND CAMP: July 25th-August 12th, Mon-Fri, from 9AM-4PM each day
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3. BAND CAMP DONATION — In order to pay for our summer instructors and field show materials, there is a $150 Donation due on Monday, July 11th for Color Guard students and on Monday, July 25th for everyone else. We are unable to run Band Camp without these funds. We accept cash, checks made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters," or you can pay online. If you have difficulty making this donation, please speak to Mr. Loney ASAP.
The total student donation for the marching band is $675. Your donation helps cover major items such as instructional staff, equipment and instruments, uniform maintenance, production costs, tournament entry fees, and transportation. Specialized instruction inspires students to keep at it, a skill they can apply to their other classes. Students will gain knowledge of a specific instrument or equipment, a performance mentality, and invaluable life skills.
We highly encourage the donation to be paid in full to help with upfront costs such as show design, production costs, and competition entry fees. If needed, it can be broken down in the following way:
$225 - 1st Donation
$150 - 2nd Donation
$150 - 3rd Donation
$150 - 4th Donation
Your donation may be tax-deductible; please consult your accounting professional. Tax ID #45-4683974. Scholarships and fundraising may help offset your donations. Please contact darren.loney@abcusd.us for additional details.
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4. ATHLETIC CLEARANCE DUE 7/22 — All students will need to complete their athletic clearance through the FamilyID website by July 22nd. Students must get a physical exam every year. Print this form and take it with you to your physical. If you do not complete your athletic clearance, you will not be enrolled in band or color guard. All students will also need to purchase an ASB card and pay for transportation, but this can also be done during Gahr High School registration.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5. BAND REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT — All new and returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators need to fill out the 2022 Band Registration & Participation Form. This lets us know you’re planning to be in the group and helps us get off to a good start.
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6. INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT DONATION — There is a $35 Instrument/Equipment Donation for all members of the battery, the front ensemble, the color guard, and any wind players who are using a school instrument. Please click here to pay this online. Thank you!
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7. SIGN UP FOR REMIND ANNOUNCEMENTS — If you’re not getting Remind text messages, please take a moment to sign up now by your student’s grade level. This is our primary method of communication.
FRESHMEN: Text "@music2026" TO: 81010
SOPHOMORES: Text "@music2025" TO: 81010
JUNIORS: Text "@music2024" TO: 81010
SENIORS: Text "@music2023" TO: 81010
If you are a student, please also sign up to use “Slack” for important rehearsal communication:
https://join.slack.com/t/gahrband/shared_invite/zt-1a9al3s2v-mqytQ9nRPPVnRnZgaE86kQ
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8. HAWAII PERFORMANCE TRIP — We are thrilled to announce that we will be traveling to perform in Hawaii next summer 2023! The trip includes accommodations for 6 days and 5 nights, a performance at the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, a clinic at the University of Hawaii, a visit to Diamond Head State Monument, a dolphin and snorkeling excursion, a luau, and more! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ITINERARY AND PAYMENT INFO SHEET. We currently have 137 people who have signed up for the trip!! Now that the trip is happening, all future payments will be made directly to WorldStrides.
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9. TWO GREAT WAYS TO RAISE MONEY — Use the fundraisers below to raise money for your marching band donations, as well as the Hawaii trip! This is the BEST TIME to do it before we get busy with school starting.
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.
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.
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NEXT STEPS:
Get your band camp gear: 1-gallon water jug, sunscreen, athletic clothing and shoes, hat (no visors), and a black 3-ring binder with sheet protectors for winds and percussion.
Register for the Hawaii trip through WorldStrides and pay the registration fee of $269:
https://spark.worldstrides.com/ and use Tour Web Code: TYMAB5PPay the $35 Equipment Donation for percussion, color guard, or anyone borrowing a school instrument:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/instrument-equipment-donationPay your first donation of $150.00. Checks are made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters.”
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/marching-band-donationGet your physical evaluation completed and upload to FamilyID.
We look forward to seeing you at your first summer rehearsal!