MINI-CAMP REHEARSALS TUES-THURS, 2-5PM

We’re back at it this week with Mini-Camps Tuesday, July 21st through Thursday, July 23rd from 2-5PM each day! This is a fantastic opportunity to continue to develop your skills in woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard. If you missed our last set of mini-camps or you have a friend who wants to join, it’s not too late! We have some exciting things planned and want you to be a part of it!

This week we will be starting ALL TOGETHER each day through Google Meet for about 30 minutes, and then from there we'll split off into rehearsal in sections through Zoom. STUDENTS: Please use the following links to access our daily meetings and rehearsals.

2:00-2:30PM All students TOGETHER through Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/yce-pdat-vop

2:30-4:45PM Rehearsal in SECTIONS through Zoom:
WOODWINDS/BRASS - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87582671405?pwd=NFpJTmxsUSt4eS9pWnB0Y0hkcFIvdz09
PERCUSSION - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420462963?pwd=Q08vQUhLRWNmWC9EWHBsSDM4WlQrUT09
COLOR GUARD - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82512384310?pwd=NFpKS3N4ajM2TmVZdi9iV1BrRkJaUT09

4:45-5:00PM Students wrap up TOGETHER back in Google Meet
https://meet.google.com/yce-pdat-vop

All new and returning members need to fill out the 2020-21 “Band Registration and Participation Agreement” form. We’re currently developing our schedules for the fall semester. If you have not completed this yet, PLEASE take a few minutes and do this now! Thank you so much to everyone who as already done this.

https://forms.gle/Dc2NkHqjdcQfnjxW8

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ONLINE MINI-CAMPS CONtINUE THIS WEEK! 🎶

Mini-Band Camp is for ALL STUDENTS this Tuesday, July 21st through Thursday, July 23rd from 2-5PM each day. Students will still be able to learn from our instructors and continue developing their musicianship and performance skills.

Gahr High School has an award-winning music program, and we are fortunate to have world-class instructors. This specialized instruction inspires students to keep at it, a valuable skill they can apply to their other classes. We are asking for a $150 donation to help us continue to provide instruction for our students for this first semester. The deadline for this donation is Monday, August 3rd. We accept checks made to "Gahr Band Boosters," cash, or you can pay online here: https://gahrband.org/store/marching-band-donation. If you need to work out additional fundraisers or a different donation plan, please speak to Mr. Loney.

STUDENTS: EACH DAY WE WILL BE STARTING ALL TOGETHER AS A GROUP ON GOOGLE MEET. After group announcements and activities, we’ll transition to rehearsal in SECTIONS through Zoom. Make sure you have a reliable internet connection, access to Zoom, Google Meet, and your instrument/equipment. As always, please use your REAL first and last name to make it easier for us to learn your name and split off into break out rooms. As a default, please keep your VIDEO ON and MICROPHONE OFF. Don’t be afraid to volunteer, ask questions, and be engaged!

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POPCORNOPOLIS ORDERS DUE WEDNESDAY 🍿

Popcornopolis order forms and money are due this Wednesday, July 22nd. ALL FAMILIES MUST SELL A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) BAGS, OR TURN IN $25 PROFIT. All profit from bags sold thereafter (50% of the cost) go to students’ accounts. This is a great way to raise money for your marching band donations! As a bonus, the student who sells the most Popcornopolis will win a $50 Visa Gift Card!!

MR. LONEY WILL BE IN THE BAND ROOM THIS TUESDAY 7/21 AND WEDNESDAY 7/22 FROM 9AM-5PM TO DROP OFF POPCORNOPOLIS ORDER FORMS AND MONEY. If you prefer to opt-out of this fundraiser and just turn in the $25 of profit, please click here.

• Sell a minimum of five (5) bags

• Collect money when taking orders

• Make checks payable to “Gahr Band Boosters”

• Be sure to write the seller and organization name on the top of your order form

• Promote to family, friends, coworkers & social-media circle to maximize sales

We will have a date for Popcornopolis orders to be picked up from the Band Room approximately two weeks after the fundraiser ends. Popcornopolis will come sealed from the factory. It is the students’ responsibility to distribute orders to the people you sold to.

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ABC STUDENTS TO RETURN TO SCHOOL VIRTUALLY 💻

Just a few days ago, Governor Newsom laid out new guidelines for students returning to schools for in-person instruction. A portion of the criteria requires that a local health jurisdiction, in our case Los Angeles County, that is on the statewide monitoring list within the last 14 days “must conduct distance learning only.” With this guidance in mind, along with consideration of input from families and local public health data, the ABC Unified School District voted unanimously to start the 2020-2021 school year with instruction through the ABC Virtual Academy on August 24, 2020. Click here to see Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu’s letter to the community.

While LA County has put forth guidelines allowing band practice outdoors with social distancing, until we receive further direction from our district, we will be changing our in-person Band Camp to an online format. Please continue to keep the original start date of Monday, August 3rd on your calendar, but stay tuned for more specifics about days and times for the camp. With things changing almost daily, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your flexibility and for making music education a priority for your student.

Once again, I want to assure you that our marching band program is NOT canceled. While we may not be able to compete as we normally would, our vision and mission stand strong, regardless of the current circumstances. We will continue to have the highest of expectations for character and performance, and will be taking this time to learn, condition, and grow through these experiences. Our priority is to provide the best music education to our students and to continue to strive for the next level of excellence.

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PHYSICAL EXAM UPDATE 🩺

UPDATE: For the 2020-21 school year, Athletic Clearance packets will be completed online through a third party vendor. The link will be posted to the Gahr High School website when it becomes available. At this time, PLEASE WAIT TO COMPLETE YOUR PHYSICAL EXAM.

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GOOGLE CLASSROOM 👨‍🏫

All new students and returners need to sign up for the “Marching Band” course on Google Classroom using the class code: ppjhupg. This is for ALL SECTIONS in the band program and where we will post important information and assignments.

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INSTRUMENT & EQUIPMENT DONATION OF $35 🥁

There is a $35 Instrument & Equipment Donation for all winds players who need a school instrument, in addition to all the members of the battery, front ensemble, and color guard. This helps to cover wear and tear on wind instruments, pays for "consumable" items such as drum heads and cables, ensures students have their own sticks and mallets, and gives us funds to help provide flags and rifles. Please click here to pay this online.

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BUY A FACE MASK… OR THREE! 😷

Do your part to slow the spread of the virus while supporting the Gahr Marching Gladiators! This cotton mask is super comfortable and breathable. It is recommended that reusable face masks be washed daily, so consider getting enough for the week. Save money when you purchase a 3-pack!

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STAY IN CONTACT 📢

WEBSITE: www.gahrband.org

INSTAGRAM: Follow us @gahrband

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gahrband

REMIND: Freshmen text "@music2024” to “81010”

EMAIL: darren.loney@abcusd.us