We have an important week of hybrid and in-person rehearsals as we continue preparing for our Band & Color Guard Showcase performance. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROCESS, BAND & GUARD SHOWCASE, AND AWARDS NIGHT.

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Thank you to everyone who supported us on Thursday by eating Panda Express, Baja Fresh, and Cold Stone Creamery! We’d also like to thank everyone who attended our Booster Parent Meeting this past Wednesday. Thank you to our outgoing Executive Board for their outstanding leadership and service and for successfully navigating us through a difficult year. Congratulations to our new 2021-22 Executive Booster Board:

We will need all hands on deck this next year as we transition back to a normal season with band camp, football games, and field show competitions. We also look forward to seeing everyone at the 6th annual Gahr Invitational Field Tournament on Saturday, November 6th!

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2021-22 STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATION

We’re gearing up for an incredible year and are looking for students who are interested in being a part of our Leadership Team! This application represents a significant departure from the standard way of selecting student leaders. All applications must be completed and turned in by Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 8PM. Please be prompt and professional with your application. Leadership interviews will take place in the Band Room on Friday, June 4 from 3-6PM. Good luck, and work hard to represent the best version of yourself throughout this process. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Loney at any time.

LEADERSHIP APPLICATION

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BAND & COLOR GUARD SHOWCASE 6/3

Our Band & Color Guard Showcase performance is Thursday, June 3rd at 6:30PM in the Gahr High School Stadium. We will also be honoring our graduating seniors during the concert. All spectators must wear a mask and social distance. This event is FREE; however, all attendees must RSVP in advance to be admitted into the stadium.

STUDENTS: There are only three full weeks until the showcase! There is a required rehearsal and run-through for all students on Tuesday, June 1st from 5-8PM in the stadium. All students must participate at the in-person 7th period rehearsals in order to take part in the showcase performance.

REQUIRED RSVP FORM

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AWARDS NIGHT 6/8 @ 6:30PM

We will be having an in-person “Awards Night” on Tuesday, June 8th at 6:30PM at New Life Church. This will be indoors at reduced capacity, no food, masks on the entire time, and socially distanced. We are also thrilled to have keynote speaker, Dr. Gregory Whitmore, from California State University, Fullerton! The goal is to provide our students a memorable event to celebrate their outstanding work and achievements despite the circumstances. We’ll also be providing a sense of normalcy - semi-formal attire, videos/slide shows, service pins and varsity letters, wooden engraved plaques, and best of all - thanks to some generosity by a few parents, this event will be FREE for all attendees. Please stay tuned for an RSVP form. We look forward to safely celebrating together!

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STAR WARS PERFORMANCES ✨

Thank you again to everyone who attended our Star Wars Virtual Concert! The students did a wonderful job and sounded fantastic. Check out the performances below:

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REHEARSAL CHECK-IN PROCEDURE

Please check in between 12:20-12:45PM and walk all the way up to the table with your mask on so that we can scan your forehead for your temperature. Then head directly to your rehearsal zone and set up ASAP:

- Winds on dot grid (windowed block)
- Color Guard in the MPR
- Battery outside the portable (under the E-Z UPs)
- Front Ensemble in the Band Room

All students will be outdoors for some amount of time, so it is highly recommended to wear a hat, athletic shoes/clothes, and bring water and sunscreen. Towards the end of rehearsal, we will stop early to get everything put away, and then go to the attendance block for final announcements and dismissal. Just a reminder that no instruments, equipment, or personal items can be left in the band room after rehearsals.

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2ND SEMESTER DONATION PAST DUE

The 2nd semester donation of $150 was due Friday, February 5th. We need your help with this in order to afford instruction, student awards, and field show registrations for next year. This donation is also critical for us to be able to have in-person rehearsals and summer practices. 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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GAHR MARCHING GLADIATORS WEB STORE UPDATE

This is your last chance to order your senior graduation flags! The turn around is FAST and you’ll be supporting the band program. Check them out, along with all the new merch: http://www.gahrband.org/store

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IMPORTANT DATES 🗓

5/27 ABCUSD Band-O-Rama @ 6:30PM
6/2 New Student/Parent Meeting @ 6:30PM on Zoom
6/3 Band & Color Guard End-of-Year Showcase
6/8 Awards Night @ 6:30PM - New Life Church
6/15-6/17 Band & Color Guard Workshops 5-8PM⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀