POPCORNOPOLIS, WEEKLY REHEARSAL, INFO MEETING THURSDAY
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU’VE DOWNLOADED AND READ THE BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER SO WE CAN GET OFF TO A SMOOTH START. THIS CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BAND CAMP AND THE UPCOMING FALL MARCHING SEASON.
Awesome improvement at last week’s rehearsal! We continue our weekly practice with winds, color guard, and front ensemble tomorrow, Tuesday 6/29 from 5-8PM and the battery section on Wednesday 6/30 from 5-8PM. If someone you know is still interested in joining the winds, percussion, or color guard — this is their last chance to jump in. We will also be kicking off our summer Popcornopolis fundraiser this week! On Thursday, July 1st we have a mandatory Parent/Student Meeting at 6:30PM on Zoom for all new and returning students in the program. This will cover detailed information about donations, band camp, and our fall practice and performance schedule. Lastly, a huge congratulations to our student leadership team who completed the “Dynamics of Leadership” course last week!
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MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING THURSDAY 7/1
There is an important Parent/Student Meeting THIS THURSDAY 7/1 at 6:30PM on Zoom to go over important information for donations, band camp, and the fall practice and performance schedule. THIS IS MANDATORY FOR BOTH NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS. You must be signed into Zoom to access the meeting.
Darren Loney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting
Time: Jul 1, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89402897739?pwd=d2NIU2MyRWIwaFdTcmJLZnE1eHZtUT09
Meeting ID: 894 0289 7739
Passcode: 7nC74E
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE THROUGH FAMILY ID
All new and returning students must complete their athletic clearance to be admitted into the band or color guard by July 23rd. Here are the steps:
1. Get a physical exam. You need to bring a print out of Gahr’s Physical Evaluation Form for the doctor to fill out. It is highly recommend to use a walk-in clinic instead of scheduling this with your primary care physician. Most walk-in clinics cost around $20 and take about 5-10 minutes to complete. If you were unable to make it to last week’s on-campus physical, this is the contact information for the doctor:
Dr. Jess J. Soria III
Phone: (562) 924-5009
Address: 19112 Gridley Rd #102, Cerritos, CA 90703
2. Take a photo of the form. Click here for instructions on how to use your iPhone as a document scanner.
3. Register and upload your form on the Family ID website: https://www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school
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PRACTICE CONTINUES THIS WEEK
ALL STUDENTS HAVE ONE EVENING PRACTICE PER WEEK DURING THE SUMMER. Woodwinds/Brass, Front Ensemble, and Color Guard have rehearsal on Tuesdays from 5-8PM. Battery has practice on Wednesdays from 5-8PM. If you are on vacation or out of town for one of these practices, please let Mr. Loney know ASAP - darren.loney@abcusd.us. Otherwise, we expect all new and returning students to be in attendance as we continue cover material for our 2021 field show production!
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BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER
Please make sure you've read through the summer Band Camp Newsletter. 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.
PERCUSSION CAMP: July 26th-30th from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
WINDS & COLOR GUARD CAMP: August 2nd-6th from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
BAND CAMP FOR EVERYONE: August 9th-20th, Mon-Fri, from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
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BAND CAMP DONATION
In order to pay for our summer instructors and field show materials, there is a $150 Band Camp Deposit due next month at Band Camp. We are unable to run the Band Camp without these funds. If you have difficulty making this donation, please speak to Mr. Loney ASAP. We accept cash, checks payable to "Gahr Band Boosters," or you can pay online (click the drop down and choose "Donation #1").
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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INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT DONATION
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BAND REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
All new & returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators need to fill out the 2021 Band Registration & Participation Form. We are beginning to set drill numbers and this lets us know you’re planning to be in the group. Thank you for helping us get off to a great start as we prepare to come back to school.
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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 "@music2025" TO: 81010
SOPHOMORES: Text "@music2024" TO: 81010
JUNIORS: Text "@music2023" TO: 81010
SENIORS: Text "@music2022" TO: 81010
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THREE GREAT WAYS TO RAISE MONEY
Popcornopolis Fundraiser - Our summer Popcornopolis fundraiser kicks off this week! We ask all students to sell a minimum of 8 bags that will go towards the program, and students earn all the profits from additional bags sold (50% of the cost). We will have more information at our meeting on Thursday.
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:
Complete your athletic clearance through the Family ID website.
Get your band camp gear: 1-gallon water jug, sunscreen, athletic clothing and shoes, hat (no visors), black 3-ring binder with sheet protectors.
Pay the $35 Equipment Donation for percussion, color guard, or anyone borrowing a school instrument:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/instrument-equipment-donationMake your first payment of $150.00 to “Gahr Band Boosters” in the drop box in the Band Room, or mail it to - 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 90703. You can also pay online:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/marching-band-donationWe look forward to seeing you at our first weekly summer practice!