WEEKLY UPDATE
Great work last week at our concert, jazz, Winter Guard, and Indoor Percussion rehearsals! Congratulations to the 605 All-Star Band on a great performance at the South Gate Christmas Lane Parade this past Sunday! We have a busy week as Jazz Band prepares for this Friday’s Holiday Pep Rally and we all continue rehearsing for next Thursday’s Holiday Band Concert! Winter Guard and Indoor Percussion begin staging their shows this week. Thank you to all the parents who came to last Wednesday’s Booster Meeting and who helped with uniforms, food, and transportation for the 605 All-Star Band! Please support the band and color guard by donating to our Booster Wishlist. Thank you!
The 605 All-Star Band has individual photos tomorrow from 4-7PM at La Mirada High School. The 605 Band will be rehearsing this weekend in the Gahr HS Stadium – both Saturday and Sunday from 8:45AM-4PM. Wear your 605 t-shirt on Saturday for SECTION PHOTOS in the morning! Our boosters will be selling concessions for lunch both Saturday and Sunday. PARENTS: If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-53943350-121424121524#/
605 ALL-STAR BAND & GUARD UPDATE – Great job this past weekend at the South Gate Christmas Lane Parade! This Wednesday 12/11 we have INDIVIDUAL BAND & GUARD PHOTOS from 4-7PM at LA MIRADA HIGH SCHOOL. Please bring your uniform/costume to change into when you get to La Mirada HS. You do not need to bring your shako or your instrument. After the photo, you are responsible to take your uniform/costume home and bring it back on Thursday morning.
The 605 Band will be rehearsing this weekend in the Gahr HS Stadium – both Saturday and Sunday from 8:45AM-4:00PM. Wear your 605 t-shirt on Saturday for SECTION PHOTOS in the morning. Wear a hat, athletic clothes/shoes, and bring water. Our boosters will be selling concessions for lunch both Saturday and Sunday. PARENTS: If you are able to help out, please click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-53943350-121424121524#/
This is a FINAL REMINDER that you must be caught up with all outstanding fees for the 605 All-Star Band. If you have any questions about your balance, please email: 605allstarbandpayments@gmail.com.
JAZZ BAND AT PEP RALLY THIS FRIDAY 12/13 – The entire Jazz Band will be performing at a Holiday Pep Rally this Friday, December 13th during school. We will be playing some of our holiday tunes – “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Big Band Christmas II,” and “Funky Wassail.” Please wear your black “Gahr Marching Gladiators” hoodie and a Santa hat! We have an after school rehearsal this Wednesday 12/11 from 3:30-4:45PM to prepare for the rally. Next Tuesday 12/17 we will have rehearsal from 2:00-4:30PM to add “White Christmas” and finish preparing for the Holiday Concert. Keep up the great work!!
HOLIDAY BAND CONCERT 12/19 – Our annual Holiday Band Concert is next Thursday, December 19th at 6:30PM at the Whitney High School Theater! Get in the holiday spirit with all your favorite tunes from our jazz and concert bands. Admission is just $10 for adults, $8 for students, and children 3 and under are free if they are sitting on your lap. If you would like them to have their own seat, you must purchase a ticket for them. TICKETS ARE ONLINE, PRE-SALE ONLY – no walk-ups please.
Click here to purchase tickets through Ticketleap:
gahrband.ticketleap.com/holiday-band-concert
All winds and percussionists have after school rehearsals. This is a FAST turn around, so make sure you practice your music SLOWLY and CORRECTLY so we can be successful.
HOLIDAY BAND CONCERT REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Tue 12/10 – Wind Ensemble rehearsal 3:30-6:00PM
Wed 12/11 – Jazz Band rehearsal 3:30-4:45PM
Thu 12/12 – Combined Band rehearsal 3:30-6:00PM
Mon 12/16 – Combined Band / Wind Ensemble 3:30-6:00PM
Tue 12/17 – Jazz Band rehearsal 2:00-4:30PM
Wed 12/18 – Combined Band / Wind Ensemble run-through 2:00-4:30PM
Thu 12/19 – Jazz Band run-through 2:00-4:00PM
Thu 12/19 – Holiday Band Concert 6:30PM @ Whitney HS (student call time 5:30PM)
STUDENT ALL-BLACK CONCERT ATTIRE:
Option #1) Long-sleeve, collared, black button-up dress shirt/blouse, black dress pants/slacks, tucked in with belt, black dress shoes/flats/heels, long black socks
Option #2) Long, black concert gown/dress (must go below the knees - NOT A SKIRT)
Students may also wear Santa hats or fun/festive/holiday hats!
WINTER GUARD MEETING 12/12 – This Thursday, we have a WINTER GUARD PARENT/STUDENT MEETING AT 8:00PM in the Gahr HS Gym. We will be going through important information including competition dates, rehearsal/camp dates, parent involvement, and the payment schedule. The Winter Guard is off to a great start, and we look forward to seeing you there!!
WEEKLY SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE
INDOOR PERCUSSION
Mondays 6th period–6:00PM
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00PM
Fridays 6th period-6:00PM
WINTER GUARD
Tuesdays 5:00-9:00PM
Thursdays 5:00-9:00PM
Get our official 2025 Gahr Marching Gladiators calendar! This 11” x 17” wall calendar is full of beautiful photos from the marching season — from rehearsals, to competitions, to booster parents, all the way to championships. This makes a great gift for family and friends and is the perfect way to remember our award-winning show.
This is our first-ever “Gahr Invitational Field Tournament” patch to commemorate the 2024 tournament. Perfect to sew on to a band jackets or give out as a stocking stuffer. Get one before they’re gone!
Embroidered 3” patch
Limited edition – 2024
Traditional sew-on backing
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:
TUESDAY 12/10
7:17AM Jazz Band
3:30-6:00PM Wind Ensemble rehearsal
5:00-9:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal
WEDNESDAY 12/11
NO JAZZ BAND
3:30-4:45PM Jazz Band rehearsal
4:00-7:00PM 605 All-Star Band Individual Photos at La Mirada HS
THURSDAY 12/12
7:17AM Jazz Band (everyone)
3:30-6:00PM Combined Band rehearsal (Sleigh Ride, A Christmas Carol, Sing Along with Santa)
5:00-8:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal
8:00-9:00PM Winter Guard Parent Meeting
FRIDAY 12/13
JAZZ BAND – Wear black Gahr Marching Gladiators hoodie & Santa hat.
7:17AM Jazz Band (everyone)
3rd/4th – Jazz Band set up in the gym / run-through songs
HOLIDAY PEP RALLY DURING SCHOOL
6th-6:00PM Indoor Percussion rehearsal
5:00-9:00PM Winter Guard Staging
TAKE YOUR INSTRUMENT HOME TO PRACTICE. LAST WEEKEND BEFORE THE CONCERT.
SATURDAY 12/14
8:45AM-4:00PM 605 All-Star Band rehearsal at Gahr HS
Wear 605 t-shirt, hat, and bring water jug and money for lunch.
SUNDAY 12/15
8:45AM-4:00PM 605 All-Star Band rehearsal at Gahr HS
Wear 605 t-shirt, hat, and bring water jug and money for lunch.