FINAL UPDATES
It was great to see everyone at check-in the last two weeks! A huge congratulations to all our graduating seniors - and special kudos to Samantha Lopez on her student commencement speech and Amy Okamoto on being named Valedictorian! Check out the full graduation ceremony that includes our band seniors performing the Star-Spangled Banner.
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VIRTUAL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE ๐ถ
Please check out our final combined band "virtual performance," comprised of nearly one-hundred students in the Gahr High School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble! The students participated in rehearsals through video conferencing, practiced the music with a click track, and were required to submit video assignments and their final video through Google Classroom. Although we have missed being in the same room together, this project allowed us to create music in a new and unique way. Please feel free to share and enjoy!
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REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ๐
All incoming AND returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators need to fill out the 2020 Band Registration Form. This replaces many of the band camp forms and will cut down on paperwork. There is a link to the 2020-21 Handbook in the form. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND FILL THIS OUT SO YOU DONโT MISS ANY UPDATES!
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INSTRUMENT CHECK OUT โ
We will have times the week of June 22nd for new or returning students who need to check out instruments and equipment. THIS YEAR, STUDENTS MAY NOT SHARE ANY INSTRUMENTS, GUARD EQUIPMENT, STICKS, OR MALLETS. Please bring a check for $35 to โGahr Band Boosters,โ or you can pay online. This includes color guard students who need to borrow flags/rifles/sabers, as well as percussionists using school equipment and to cover the cost of sticks and mallets.
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USE GRAD2020 PROMO CODE FOR 20% OFF ๐
Weโre celebrating the Class of 2020 with a huge GRADUATION SALE! Take advantage of serious discounts, with some items more than 50% off. Use the promo code GRAD2020 to take an additional 20% off when you spend $100 or more on select apparel!
Why not replace some of those worn out, smelly show shirts with a fresh ones? This is a great way to have something to remember your favorite marching band, drumline, or guard show! When you purchase a shirt, you will be helping to provide life-changing experiences for the students in the music program. This promotion ends June 12th.
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DISTRICT MUSIC UPDATE ๐ฐ
Thank you to all the parents who made their voices heard to the district about keeping elementary music. Thanks to your public comments, the district is looking at keeping music by funding it through the LCAP budget! If you ever have questions, you can contact your school board representative, but overall, this is great news for the music programs in ABCUSD.
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BAND SAFETY UPDATE ๐บ
As far as summer practice, every day we receive new information from the state, county, and school district regarding reopening. There are many national guidelines coming out with how to safely have practice for sports and band. In fact, in some nearby districts they are even starting summer band practices as early as next week with modifications, such as daily temperature checks, 10-foot social distancing, and masks while not playing.
The band directors in ABCUSD have put together a document detailing safety and curriculum changes in COVID-19 impacted semesters. We will continue to update you on any changes. This is an interesting video that addresses some of the misconceptions about the safety of brass and woodwind instruments.