CONTINUING PREP FOR SHOWCASE
We have a normal week with in-person 7th period Marching Band rehearsals on Monday & Thursday from 1-3PM and in-person 8th period Color Guard on Tuesday! Please plan ahead to leave immediately at the beginning of lunch so you’ve checked-in by 12:45PM at the latest. Hydrate at least 24 hours before practice, eat breakfast and lunch, and always wear a hat when you’re outdoors. Keep up the great improvement!! CLASS OF 2021: We need all seniors to please fill out this form ASAP with information for our senior recognition at the showcase, the awards night, and our Instagram senior spotlight. Thank you!!
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2021-22 STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATION
We’re gearing up for an incredible year and are looking for students who are interested in being a part of our Leadership Team! This application represents a significant departure from the standard way of selecting student leaders. All applications must be completed and turned in by Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 8PM. Please be prompt and professional with your application. Leadership interviews will take place in the Band Room on Friday, June 4 from 3-6PM. Good luck, and work hard to represent the best version of yourself throughout this process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Loney at any time.
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BAND & COLOR GUARD SHOWCASE 6/3
Our Band & Color Guard Showcase performance is Thursday, June 3rd at 6:30PM in the Gahr High School Stadium. We will also be honoring our graduating seniors during the concert. All spectators must wear a mask and social distance. This event is FREE; however, all attendees must RSVP in advance to be admitted into the stadium.
STUDENTS: There are only three full weeks until the showcase! There is a required rehearsal and run-through for all students on Tuesday, June 1st from 5-8PM in the stadium. All students must participate at the in-person 7th period rehearsals in order to take part in the showcase performance.
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AWARDS NIGHT 6/8 @ 6:30PM
We will be having an in-person “Awards Night” on Tuesday, June 8th at 6:30PM at New Life Church. This will be indoors at reduced capacity, no food, masks on the entire time, and socially distanced. We are also thrilled to have keynote speaker, Dr. Gregory Whitmore, from California State University, Fullerton! The goal is to provide our students a memorable event to celebrate their outstanding work and achievements despite the circumstances. We’ll also be providing a sense of normalcy - semi-formal attire, videos/slide shows, service pins and varsity letters, wooden engraved plaques, and best of all - thanks to some generosity by a few parents, this event will be FREE for all attendees. Please stay tuned for an RSVP form. We look forward to safely celebrating together!
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2ND SEMESTER DONATION PAST DUE
The 2nd semester donation of $150 was due Friday, February 5th. We need your help with this in order to afford instruction, student awards, and field show registrations for next year. This donation is also critical for us to be able to have in-person rehearsals and summer practices. If you need to work out additional fundraisers or a payment plan, please email Mr. Darren Loney, Director of Bands, at darren.loney@abcusd.us. Thank you.
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WEB STORE UPDATE
This is your last chance to order your senior graduation flags! The turn around is FAST and you’ll be supporting the band program. Check them out, along with all the new merch: http://www.gahrband.org/store
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IMPORTANT DATES 🗓
5/27 ABCUSD Band-O-Rama @ 6:30PM
6/2 New Student/Parent Meeting @ 6:30PM on Zoom
6/3 Band & Color Guard End-of-Year Showcase
6/8 Awards Night @ 6:30PM - New Life Church
6/15-6/17 Band & Color Guard Workshops 5-8PM⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀