THIS WEEK 1/27
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE CAUGHT UP WITH ALL OUTSTANDING DONATIONS FOR MARCHING BAND, INDOOR PERCUSSION, AND WINTER GUARD. WE ARE UNABLE TO PAY FOR THE FLOOR, COSTUMES, AND INSTRUCTORS WITHOUT YOUR DONATION. THANK YOU.
I hope you had a relaxing weekend. We have a big week ahead with a few adjustments to the normal schedule:
Monday – Jazz I & II @ 7:17AM / Indoor Percussion 6th-6PM
Tuesday – Jazz I & II @ 7:17AM / Minimum Day / Wind Ensemble 1-3PM / NO GUARD
Wednesday – Indoor Percussion 6-9PM
Thursday – Jazz I & II @ 7:17AM / Concert Band 3:30-4:30PM / Honor Band 6-8PM / Winter Guard 5-9PM
Friday – Jazz I & II @ 7:17AM / Indoor Percussion 6th-6PM
Saturday – Indoor Percussion 9AM-4PM / Winter Guard 5-9PM
Please note that Winter Guard will not be going to the competition that was originally scheduled for this Saturday, February 1st, and will instead have a rehearsal from 5-9PM.
YOGURTLAND FUNDRAISER THIS THURSDAY 1/30
Thank you to everyone who supported the program by eating at Frantone’s on Thursday! This week, we have a Yogurtland fundraiser on Thursday from 3PM-10PM. Go after Concert Band, or before/after Winter Guard or Honor Band rehearsal!
605 ALL-STAR BAND RECOGNITION – TUESDAY 1/28
This Tuesday, January 28th, the 605 All-Star Band will be recognized by LA County Supervisor, Janice Hahn, for our performance in the Rose Parade. Students who are going need to wear their black/red 605 All-Star t-shirt and jeans. Please note that this is also minimum day and Open House. MEET AT GAHR AT 6:45AM.
This is completely optional, and students are not required to attend. We will be receiving certificates for all students, regardless if they go to the recognition. To clarify, the students will NOT be performing.
HONOR BAND REHEARSAL THURSDAY 1/30
We have our first Honor Band rehearsal this Thursday from 6-8PM at Gahr! Have all of your music prepared and be ready to lead by example with your best rehearsal ettiequte.
This is the Dropbox link has PDFs of all the music and recordings:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/eibphc9e2lpaww0gpy888/AM-FC3j0nCOmNJfbbdeRmvU?rlkey=biwf9rxlmf9acla4r97m5s8az&dl=0
Honor Band Schedule:
Thursday 1/30 – Sectional from 6:00-8:00PM at Gahr HS
Tuesday 2/4 – Rehearsal with Dr. Arnold from 6:00-8:30PM at Gahr HS
Thursday 2/6 – Rehearsal with Dr. Arnold from 6:00-8:30PM at Gahr HS (in Band Room)
Tuesday 2/11 – Last rehearsal with Dr. Arnold from 6:00-8:30PM at Whitney HS
Wednesday 2/12 – Honor Band Concert at 7PM in the Whitney MAC Theater!
WINTER PROGRAM WISHLISTS
Thank you to everyone who has donated to our winter programs so far. If you are able to help (even if you don’t have a student in percussion or guard), we would greatly appreciate it. This is the Indoor Percussion Wishlist and this is the Winter Guard Wishlist. Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for your support.
2025 WINTER GUARD – “SQUAWK!”
The students have been making great progress on our 2025 production, “SQUAWK!” Click here to download the Winter Guard information packet. PLEASE NOTE: We will not be going to the competition originally scheduled for
Please make sure you’re caught up with both the Costume Deposit of $120 and 1st and 2nd Donations of $220. We accept cash, checks made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters,” or click here to pay online with a credit card.
IF YOU ARE NOT CAUGHT UP WITH YOUR DONATIONS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR COSTUME WHEN THEY ARE READY OR HOLD YOUR HOTEL ROOM FOR THE SAN DIEGO WGI TRIP.
2025 INDOOR PERCUSSION – “MAKE WHAT WE CAN”
The students have been working hard on their 2025 production, “Make What We Can.” Please click here to download the Indoor Percussion information packet that was given out at the first parent meeting.
Please make sure you’re caught up with all outstanding fall donations and have paid your first donation of $200. We accept cash, checks made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters,” or click here to pay online with a credit card.
We are unable to pay for our floor, costumes, props, or instructors without your donation. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE CAUGHT UP WITH YOUR DONATIONS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A COSTUME.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: We will have a sneak preview of our 2025 production on Wednesday, February 5th at 8:00PM in the gym. This is open to family, friends, and students.
JAZZ I AND II UPDATE
Great work last week Jazz I and Jazz II! Make sure you set aside time EVERY DAY to listen to jazz artists (find one you really like on your instrument), practice soloing/improv (use backing tracks and try transcribing solos), and work on the charts with a metronome.
Regular and reliable attendance is absolutely essential going forward to build the band cohesiveness. Avoid staying up late on your phone and go to bed after you finish your homework. The Band Room is typically open at 7:00AM so that you can help set up and get a good warm up so we can start on time. The Mayfair Jazz Festival is coming up on Friday, February 21st and we want to have a solid set for both Jazz I and II. See up the great work!
CONCERT BAND & WIND ENSEMBLE
As a reminder, the Wind Ensemble rehearses on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:00PM and the Concert Band rehearses on Thursdays from 3:30-6:00PM. This is part of your 7th period attendance and grade. These rehearsals are SUPER IMPORTANT and are the only time that we combine our winds and percussion students together.
Please avoid scheduling orthodontist/doctor appointments, driver’s ed, family events, private lessons, etc. during these rehearsals. Both groups perform high-level literature and we have a limited amount of time before our performances. While the expectation is the same for both groups, Wind Ensemble students who are not regularly showing up to rehearsals or who are not prepared on their music may be moved to Concert Band. Show up ON TIME with your music prepared, ready to work, and let’s have an amazing festival season.
Concert Band Festival Repertoire
1. Fanfare for the Third Planet - Richard L. Saucedo
2. Through the Mist - Brian Balmages
3. Foundry - John Mackey
Wind Ensemble Festival Repertoire
1. Sheltering Sky - John Mackey
2. An American Songkran - Kevin Charoensri
FALL DONATIONS PAST DUE
The total balance of $675 for marching donations is past due. We cannot pay our instructors without your contribution. Students must be caught up with fall donations to participate in the Winter Guard and the Indoor Percussion programs. We accept cash, checks made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters," or you can click here to make a payment online. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation.
THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 1/27
7:17-8:25AM Jazz I & II (sectional focus)
6th-6:00PM Indoor Percussion rehearsal
TUESDAY 1/28
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
605 All-Star Band Recognition by LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn
Kenneth Hahn Hall – 500 W. Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012
6:55AM Bus leaves for 605 All-Star Band Recognition
7:17-8:25AM Jazz I & II (both bands split)
Band Room open after school
1:00-3:00PM Wind Ensemble rehearsal (An American Songkran, Sheltering Sky)
NO WINTER GUARD PRACTICE
6:00-8:00PM Open House
WEDNESDAY 1/29
3:20PM Band Room open after school
6:00-9:00PM Indoor Percussion rehearsal
THURSDAY 1/30
7:17-8:25AM Jazz I & II (both bands split)
3:00-10:00PM YOGURTLAND FUNDRAISER!
3:30-4:30PM Concert Band rehearsal (Into the Clouds)
4:30PM Clean Band Room
5:00-9:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal
6:00-8:00PM Honor Band rehearsal
FRIDAY 1/31
7:17-8:25AM Jazz I & II (both bands split)
6th-6:00PM Indoor Percussion rehearsal
SATURDAY 2/1
9:00AM-4:00PM Indoor Percussion rehearsal
5:00-9:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal