MUSIC PROGRAM UPDATE
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our booster meeting on Zoom! We had over 60 families join us and it was great checking in. Also, thank you so much to everyone who took the time to record or send a message for Teacher Appreciation Day! It is an honor to be a part of such an incredible program.
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NEW WEBSITE AND PROMO VIDEO
We’re excited to launch our new website: www.gahrband.org. Check out the clean design, beautiful photos, and brand new promo video on the front page! Our normal weekly update is now located under “News.”
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2020 FIELD SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
We are proud to announce our 2020 field show production, “Larger Than Life.” We will be putting our spin on well-known “boy band” tunes from the mid-nineties onward - including hits from NSYNC, the Backstreet Boys, BTS, One Direction, and more!
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STUDENT MEETING THIS FRIDAY AT 1PM
Please join Mr. Loney this Friday, May 8th at 1:00PM for a student meeting. This is for all current band and color guard students in the music program.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88055579037?pwd=OHB5VUNlSXF0Q2dTUjdUOURPMU9IZz09
Meeting ID: 880 5557 9037
Password: 032383
Topics for discussion include:
How are you dealing with quarantine life?
Upcoming projects
- Senior "Star-Spangled Banner"
- Virtual concert band2020 Field show production: “Larger Than Life”
Student Leadership Application
- Applications due May 15th
- Interviews Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 19thVirtual awards banquet - Saturday, May 23 @ 3PM
- Senior Information Needed - https://forms.gle/HSEiVdwRDhk4gHJb9
- Help raise money for awards - https://tinyurl.com/gahrawards
- Student voting for awards
- Help Mr. Loney with Senior Roast!Instrument check-in starts June 1st
Future Dates
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2020 STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATION
The 2020 Gahr Marching Gladiators Leadership Application is now available. Student leadership is open to any current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. In addition to Drum Major, Color Guard Captain, Battery Captain, and Front Ensemble Captain, we are adding section leaders for: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, High Brass, and Low Brass. All applications are due Friday, May 15th. Leadership interviews will take place via Zoom on Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 19th from 1-5PM both days. Please email Mr. Loney if you have any questions: darren.loney@abcusd.us. Good luck!
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2020 BAND REGISTRATION FORM
All incoming and returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators need to fill out the “2020 Band Registration Form.” This replaces many of the band camp forms and will cut down on paperwork. There is a link to the 2020-21 Handbook in the form. Thank you for helping us get off to a good start!
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SENIOR INFORMATION NEEDED
CLASS OF 2020! Please take a moment to fill out this form for your graduation stole and the awards banquet. Thank you! https://forms.gle/HSEiVdwRDhk4gHJb9
HELP USE RAISE MONEY FOR AWARDS
Normally, our 2nd semester group fundraisers, the basket raffles, and banquet admission would have gone towards covering the cost of awards. However, because we are not able to run these events, we are asking for your help to be able provide awards for the students. Please consider making a donation through Go Fund Me and help us share this link: https://tinyurl.com/gahrawards
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2020 FIELD SHOW COMPETITIONS
Gahr is currently registered for the following competitions:
10/3 Mission Viejo Tournament (WBA)
10/10 Mayfair Field Tournament (CSBC)
10/24 University Field Tournament (CSBC)
11/7 Gahr Invitational Tournament (CSBC)
11/14 Trabuco Hills Tournament (WBA)
11/21 Western Band Association Class Championships (WBA)
11/22 Western Band Association Grand Championships (WBA)
This will be Gahr's first time competing in WBA Championships, and we are counting on all returners to lead by example and pick up right where we left off. See you Friday!