THIS WEEK 3-13
Good improvement this past week. Thank you to everyone who supported the program by eating at Islands this past week. Congratulations to the Winter Drumline on an outstanding performance at the SCPA Great Oak competition! Thank you to all the parents who helped with lunch, equipment, and transportation. We’ve got an important rehearsal week ahead for all of our groups as we gear up for the ABCUSD Band Festival on Thursday, March 23rd and the Winter Drumline at the WGI Long Beach Regional and the Varsity Guard at the WGI Manhattan Beach Regional on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26th. Our last full Wind Ensemble rehearsal is Tuesday 3/14 from 3:30-5:45PM and Combined Band is Thursday 3/16 from 3:30-5:45PM. We need all students to be in attendance for these rehearsals so we can be prepared on finishing our festival music.
This Saturday, March 18th we are running a “GAHR WASH” fundraiser from 9AM-2PM for EVERYONE IN THE ENTIRE MUSIC PROGRAM! Students can pre-sell car wash tickets to earn money for they account. Cars are just $8 and large vehicles/SUVs are $10. Students earn 100% of the sales and you can get more tickets from Mr. Loney. This is a great way to raise money towards Winter Guard, Winter Drumline, or the Hawaii trip! We are asking all students to help run the car wash and will have shift sign-ups during class this week. If you’re going to Calculus Camp or are unable to help with the car wash, please let Mr. Loney know ASAP. If you can help donate a pack of microfiber towels, it’s greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The 3rd Donation for JV Guard, Varsity Guard, and Winter Drumline was due last, Monday, March 6th. This is important so we can pay our instructors as well as for production costs. We accept checks made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters,” cash, or you can click here to pay online. Thank you.
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SEE’S CANDY ONLINE FUNDRAISER!
Raise money for individual student accounts and give your family and friends an opportunity to purchase some delicious chocolate! Students can earn 20-50% profit (depending on item). Items ordered will be shipped as soon as the order is placed. The last day to order is 3/24, so there will be enough time for delivery before Easter.
Winter Drumline and Winter Guard members will automatically receive an email with a link from the Yum-Raising site to create an account! If you’re a band or guard member not in a winter program and would like to participate to earn credit towards your account, please email Mrs. Barcelos at idabarcelos3@gmail.com. This is a great way to raise funds towards Hawaii or your band donations for next year.
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ABC DISTRICT FESTIVAL — THURSDAY 3/23
The Bands of Gahr High School will be performing at the ABC District Festival on Thursday, March 23rd at Whitney HS! The Concert Band performs at 5:30PM and the Wind Ensemble is at 8:00PM. Call time is 4:30PM wearing all black concert attire at Whitney HS. Our final rehearsal for both groups will be Tuesday, March 21st from 3:30-6:00PM. The band boosters will be providing dinner in between performances. Festival is free and open to the public!
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
Sat 3/18 Gahr Marching Gladiators Car Wash 9AM-2PM
Tue 3/21 7Leaves Fundraiser 7AM-10PM
Thu 3/23 Concert Band & Wind Ensemble @ ABC District Festival
Sat 3/25-26 Winter Drumline @ WGI Regional San Bernardino
Sat 3/25-26 Varsity Guard @ WGI Manhattan Beach
Thu 3/30 Concert Band & Wind Ensemble @ SCSBOA Santiago Festival
Sat 4/1 JV/Varsity Guard @ WGASC Signature Show at Etiwanda HS
Sun 4/2 Winter Drumline @ SCPA Prelims
Sun 4/2 JV/Varsity Guard @ WGASC Woodbridge HS
Mon 4/3 Winter Drumline & Winter Guard Donation #4 Due
Mon 4/3 ABCUSD Jazz Showcase @ Artesia HS
Wed 4/5 Monthly Parent Booster Meeting @ 6:30PM
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WINTER SHOW SHIRTS
Show your support for the JV Guard, Varsity Guard, and the Winter Drumline by purchasing a new show shirt! These also make great gifts for family and friends. Click below to order yours now:
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UPDATED HAWAII ITINERARY
Please click here to download the latest itinerary for our upcoming Hawaii Trip! We’ve got a few exciting new additions that were presented at last week’s Booster Meeting – including a Sunset Buffet and Show Cruise, dinner at Buca di Beppo, dinner at a Japanese steakhouse, and breakfast secured everyday.
Download and use this Sponsorship Letter to help raise money for the Hawaii Trip! It’s great to include a photo along with the letter. Getting sponsors does take some work, but if you spend a few hours and make a few hundred dollars, that's a great financial return!
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THIS WEEK:
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MONDAY 3/13
7:20AM Jazz Band
6th-6:00PM Winter Drumline rehearsal
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TUESDAY 3/14
7:20AM Jazz Band
6th-5:00PM JV Guard rehearsal
3:30-5:45PM Important Wind Ensemble rehearsal
5:00-9:00PM Varsity Guard rehearsal
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WEDNESDAY 3/15
7:30AM Band Room open to practice
3:30-4:30PM Optional sectionals
6:00-9:00PM Winter Drumline rehearsal
6:00PM Ross Middle School Concert
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THURSDAY 3/16
7:20AM Jazz Band
6th-5:00PM JV Guard rehearsal
3:30-5:45PM Important Combined Band rehearsal
5:00-9:00PM Varsity Guard rehearsal
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FRIDAY 3/17
7:20AM Jazz Band
6th-5:30PM Winter Drumline rehearsal
TAKE INSTRUMENTS & MUSIC HOME AFTER SCHOOL
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SATURDAY 3/18
GAHR MARCHING GLADIATORS CAR WASH 9AM-2PM!
Hydrate the night before. Eat before you arrive. Bring microfiber towels!
8:00AM Band Room open
8:30AM-11:00AM Shift #1
10:45AM-12:45PM Shift #2
12:30-2:30PM Shift #3