NOVEMBER UPDATE!
We’ve got a busy week coming up! The nut fundraiser kicks off today where you can raise money towards your donations. We have an important Parent Meeting on Zoom this Wednesday at 6:30PM. On Thursday, we’re asking all band and color guard families to join us for a Virtual Fundraiser at Lazy Dog where you can support the program by ordering online or dining in person! Finally, we’re resuming our after school wind sectionals as we prepare for our next virtual performance on “Joyful, Joyful.” Please see the full schedule below for the next two weeks that includes new masterclasses the week of November 9th. PLEASE READ THIS EMAIL SO YOUR STUDENT IS PREPARED FOR WHAT IS COMING UP!
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NUT FUNDRAISER RUNS THROUGH FRIDAY 11/13! 🥜
We're selling premium quality nuts from J&N Products, perfect for holiday gift giving or baking! Students earn $5.00 profit towards your account for each bag sold. Fundraise for 2nd semester donations, or you can use it to raise funds for the possibility of “Indoor Performing Arts.” We accept payments in cash or checks made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters.” DEADLINE: ALL PHYSICAL ORDERS (CASH, CHECKS, FORMS) MUST BE DROPPED OFF TO MR. LONEY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH, BY 6:00PM. Pick-up for nut and cookbook orders is on Saturday, November 21st from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Liberty Park. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wiitanen at sonya.wiitanen@gmail.com.
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PARENT MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY @ 6:30PM 💻
Please join us this Wednesday 11/4 at 6:30PM for an important Parent Meeting for all band and color guard families. We will be discussing upcoming fundraisers, events, as well as updates for possible practices and performance opportunities. There is no longer a limit for number of devices, but we ask that you please stay muted and use the chat to communicate due to the number of participants. We look forward to seeing you there!
Darren Loney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: November Parent Meeting
Time: Nov 4, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89131682575?pwd=TXl3L1NmRVFreDZGbFMrbmRZb3JBUT09
Meeting ID: 891 3168 2575
Passcode: 1zDTTU
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LAZY DOG VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER THIS THURSDAY 11/5! 🐾
We’re asking all our band & color guard families to support the Gahr Marching Gladiators by ordering a meal online from Lazy Dog this Thursday! Just visit lazydogrestaurants.com, select our Cerritos location, enter the coupon code “08Gahr”, and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to our organization. If you want to dine in, just print this flyer and give it to your server. Thank you so much for your support!
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INTRODUCING INDOOR PERFORMING ARTS! 🎷
Indoor Performing Arts (IPA) is the West Coast's newest performance opportunity! This circuit is run by WGASC/ADLA and will be a possibility for us in addition to the competitions run by CSBC. Please check the band calendar for tentative competition dates.
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REOPENING UPDATE 👟
New guidelines for the state of California say that “outdoor singing and band practice are permitted provided that precautions such as physical distancing and mask wearing are implemented to the maximum extent possible.” That means that it may be possible for conditioning for winds, color guard, and percussion to start soon (pending district approval). There are a number of protocols and guidelines that would need to be followed, including temperature checks, screening, social distancing, masking, and only rehearsing outdoors.
Color guard and percussion would most likely be the first in the program to have on campus practices because those students would easily be able to wear masks and social distance the entire time. New research from the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering has shown that “no instruments [show] an appreciable influence of flow beyond 30 centimeters (about 1 foot).” However, out of an abundance of caution, there would most likely be additional precautions for wind players such as bell covers or instrument bags, as well as special face masks.
These are three websites that sell bell covers (brass instruments), instrument bags (woodwinds), and special face masks:
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE 🩺
Please make sure your student has registered through the Family ID website: https://www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school
Once you’re registered, download the “Physical Evaluation” form. Print out the form and take it with you so the physician can complete it during your physical exam.
This is an updated list of walk-in clinics who are currently doing physicals. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, but most of the time you can get in the same day. These are typically around $20, and they usually prefer cash.
Dr. Jess J. Soria III
Phone: (562) 924-5009
Address: 19112 Gridley Rd #102, Cerritos, CA 90703
Sheila Weddle, DC, CCSP
Phone: (562) 866-8384
Address: 5687 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713
Dr. Richard Anderson
Phone: (562) 594-6538
Address: 10671 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA 90720
After you finish your physical, upload your paperwork to the Family ID website. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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GET THE COOKBOOK!
The Gahr Marching Gladiators Cookbook is on sale now! This spiral-bound cookbook measures approximately 5” x 8” and features over 100 recipes from our band & color guard families, friends, and alumni. Order extras for your family and friends before they run out! Pick-up for nut and cookbook orders is on Saturday, November 21st from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Liberty Park.
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VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN SHOWCASE! 🎃
Thank you again to everyone who watched the Virtual Halloween Showcase that featured performances from some of our ABCUSD elementary and middle schools! Special thanks to Mr. Gullett at Tetzlaff MS for organizing and putting together the concert. We received tons of positive feedback from parents, alumni, teachers, and community members that absolutely loved the video. In case you missed it, this was Gahr High School's contribution to the showcase!
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MASTERCLASSES CONTINUE WEEK OF 11/9
Thank you to everyone who has participated so far in the masterclasses presented by the “Musical Arts Experience.” There is a fantastic line up of professionals, and the masterclasses are a great way to gain extra knowledge on your instrument or equipment. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors throughout the United States!! Please use this link to sign up: https://www.marchingartsexperience.com/the-sessions
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THIS WEEK:
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MONDAY 11/2
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30-3:30PM Flute Sectional
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TUESDAY 11/3
ELECTION DAY
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
2:30-3:30PM Clarinet Sectional
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WEDNESDAY 11/4
9:45AM 3rd Period Attendance
6:30PM Important Parent Meeting via Zoom
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THURSDAY 11/5
LAZY DOG VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER!
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30-3:30PM Saxophone/Horn Sectional
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FRIDAY 11/6
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
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NEXT WEEK:
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MONDAY 11/9
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30-3:30PM Trumpet Sectional
3:00-4:00PM Cindy Ellis- Flute Masterclass
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TUESDAY 11/10
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
2:30-3:30PM Trombone/Baritone Sectional
3:00-4:00PM Roger Ingram- Trumpet Masterclass
4:30-5:30PM Jay Mason- Saxophone Masterclass
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WEDNESDAY 11/11
9:45AM 3rd Period Attendance
3:00-4:00PM David Riccobono- Percussion Masterclass
4:30-5:30PM Andrew Hitz- Low Brass Masterclass
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THURSDAY 11/12
Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
2:30-3:30PM Tuba Sectional
3:00-4:00PM Beth Fabrizio- Clarinet Masterclass
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FRIDAY 11/13
NUT ORDERS AND MONEY DUE BY 6:00PM
Periods 2, 4, 6, 8
4:30-5:30PM Matt Anderson- French Horn
