SAX-Y GRAMS ON SALE
Great improvement this past week! Thanks to your donations, this is the first time that we’ve been able to have our all our winds work with a private instructor during 2nd semester!! Thank you to all the parents who attended Wednesday’s Booster Meeting. We have a lot of exciting things planned, including a Star Wars virtual concert on May 4th and are hoping to have a live basket raffle! If you were unable to make the meeting, you can access a recording of the meeting here:
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SAX-Y GRAMS ON SALE NOW!! 💕🎷
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2ND SEMESTER DONATION PAST DUE
The 2nd semester donation of $150 was due last Friday, February 5th. We are unable to afford coaches, music, or end-of-year awards without your donation. Please use the link below to pay your donation online, or if you did fundraisers and have a credit, you can use the other link to pay a specific amount. 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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SAVE THE DATE: CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER 2/24
Please join us for a “Dinner Night Out” on Wednesday, February 24th from 5-9PM at Chipotle in the Los Cerritos Mall at 33% will be donated to the Gahr Marching Gladiators! Make sure you show the flyer or order on chipotle.com with the promo code “6YA2RTD” before checkout.
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KEEPSAKE PILLOWS ARE HERE!
Uniform pillows are now in stock!! Our old marching band uniforms have been transformed into beautiful, keepsake pillows! Each pillow is $65, approximately 15” x 15”, and is professionally handmade. We currently have approximately 5 pillows left IN STOCK - first come, first served. If you pre-ordered a pillow and have not received it yet, please let Mr. Loney know. Thank you!
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NEXT WIND SECTIONAL - WEEK OF 2/15
Great job in the sectionals this past week! In addition to being part of your grade, sectionals are a valuable way to make improvements and get extra help in a smaller group setting. STUDENTS: MARK DOWN THE DAY AND TIME FOR YOUR SECTION. As always, arrive early and rename yourself with your section and use the 7th period Zoom link for your sectional.
FLUTES: Tuesday 2/16 from 2:30-3:20PM
CLARINETS/BASS CLARINETS: Friday 2/19 from 2:05-2:55PM
ALL SAXOPHONES: Tuesday 2/16 from 2:30-3:20PM
TRUMPETS: Tuesday 2/16 from 2:05-2:55PM
HORNS: Tuesday 2/16 from 2:05-2:55PM
TROMBONES/BARITONES: Tuesday 2/16 from 2:05-2:55PM
TUBAS: Tuesday 2/16 from 2:05-2:55PM
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ABCUSD VIRTUAL HONOR BAND
We are pleased to announce that the conductor for the 2021 ABCUSD Virtual Honor Band will be Dr. Jermie Arnold from California State University, Long Beach! This is a wonderful opportunity for winds and percussionists to work with an incredibly talented guest conductor on new and challenging literature. We are currently aiming for just one piece and two Zoom rehearsals in an effort to lower the time commitment required. Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting experience!
TENTATIVE DATES:
2/11 Honor Band music available
2/28 Honor Band audition videos deadline
3/15-3/26 Rehearsal window with guest conductor
3/28 Final Honor Band video due
4/15 ABC Virtual Honor Band Concert!
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TAX LETTERS
By this point, you should have received a tax donation letter for the 2020 year. Please note that this only includes tax-deductible donations and does NOT include the purchase of products or donations from fundraisers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Varney at dvarney15@gmail.com.
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THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 2/8
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY 2/9
PERIODS 2, 4, 6, 8
9:37AM 4th period Concert Band
10:47AM 6th period Percussion
12:50PM 8th period Color Guard
WEDNESDAY 2/10
9:37AM 3rd period attendance
THURSDAY 2/11
SAX-Y GRAM VIDEOS DUE
9:37AM 3rd period Wind Ensemble
10:47AM 5th period Wind Ensemble
12:50PM 7th period Marching Band
Color Guard rehearsal until 2:30PM
FRIDAY 2/12
LAST DAY TO ORDER SAX-Y GRAMS
9:37AM 4th period Concert Band
10:47AM 6th period Percussion
12:50PM 8th period Color Guard
SUNDAY 2/14
SAX-Y GRAMS EMAILED!
MONDAY 2/15
NO SCHOOL