MAYFAIR MONSOON CLASSIC & PHOTO DAY!
Congratulations to the Gahr Marching Gladiators on an incredible debut of our 2023 field show production, “On Top of Spaghetti” at the Costa Mesa Invitational. Gahr took 1st place in Division 5A and overall Tournament Sweepstakes! Thank you to the amazing parents who helped both at the home game on Friday and the tournament Saturday. We would especially like to thank the parents who haven’t been in the bleachers – pushing on and off equipment, props, working concessions at the football game, and so much more. The students and the field show production would not be possible without your hard work and active involvement.
PARENTS: We have our monthly Booster Meeting this Tuesday 10/10 at 6:30PM in Room 509. Meetings are welcoming, friendly, and we would love to see you there! Please click here to sign up to help this Saturday at the Mayfair Monsoon Classic Field Tournament (held at Bellflower HS).
STUDENTS: We’ve got another big rehearsal week as we get the ballad on the field for the competition this Saturday. Keep practicing and reviewing daily so you can be individually prepared. Continue to stay on top of your homework, keep hydrated, and eat throughout the day.
OUTSTANDING DONATIONS – The last donation of $150 was due Friday, October 6th. AT THIS POINT, ALL DONATIONS ARE PAST DUE. We accept checks made payable to “Gahr Band Boosters,” cash, or you can pay online with a credit card. ALL COLOR GUARD MEMBERS MUST BE CAUGHT UP WITH DONATIONS TO RECEIVE THEIR COSTUME THIS WEEK. We cannot pay our instructional staff and production costs without your donation. Please communicate with Mr. Loney or Mr. Miller if you have any issues.
BAND & GUARD PHOTO DAY – This Saturday 10/14, we will also be taking band and color guard photos after our morning rehearsal/run-through. Make sure you fill out the order form your student received in class or print out the form below. Turn in the form and money DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER (not to Mr. Loney or Mr. Miller). Students also have the option to take a “buddy photo” for $5 PER PERSON in the photo. Please note that each person in the buddy photo must also purchase a photo package.
MAYFAIR MONSOON CLASSIC THIS SATURDAY 10/14
This Saturday 10/14 is the Mayfair Monsoon Classic Field Tournament, held at Bellflower High School. STUDENT CALL TIME IS 8:30AM FOR REHEARSAL. Bring your black sleeveless compression top, black compression shorts, long black socks, and black marching shoes. Admission is $15.00 per person and children 5 and under are free. All spectators must buy a wristband for admission at every competition, even if you are helping with props or equipment. Student performers are always free.
MAYFAIR MONSOON CLASSIC
LOCATION: Bellflower High School
ADDRESS: 15301 McNab Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
MORE INFO: https://csbc.compsuite.io/events/50267
VOLUNTEER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-45016648-101423
Hydrate and eat a big meal before you arrive. Bring everything for rehearsal, full uniform, and the competition.
8:00AM Band Room open
8:30AM Call time to set up at stadium — DO NOT BE LATE.
9:00AM Show Warm Up
10:00AM Full Ensemble
11:15AM Full timed run-through – PARENT HELP NEEDED PUSH-ON/OFF
11:30AM Debrief
11:45AM Load – EVERYONE HELPS
12:30PM Pizza Lunch (provided)
1:15PM Change into full uniform
2:00PM PHOTOS (group photos, individual/buddy photos)
4:30PM Wrap up photos, use restroom, load instruments under busses, clean rooms
4:45PM Meet in Band Room / Load busses
5:15PM Depart for Bellflower HS – 15301 S. McNab Ave Bellflower, CA 90706
5:30PM Arrive / Sack dinner / Use restrooms
6:00PM Unload ASAP
6:40PM Official Warm Up Time (Zone E)
7:00PM Ensemble
7:20PM Walk/Push to gate – ALL PARENTS MUST PURCHASE A WRISTBAND (EVEN IF YOU ARE JUST HELPING WITH EQUIPMENT & PROPS). PLEASE DO THIS IN ADVANCE SO YOU CAN ENTER THE STADIUM!
7:35PM Gate time
7:45PM PERFORMANCE TIME!
8:00PM Stack equipment to the side / quick debrief
8:15PM Watch San Marcos HS (in bleachers)
8:45PM Awards – stay in FULL UNIFORM and sit as a group. The Gahr Marching Gladiators students and parents are respectful in the stands. We NEVER say anything bad about any other group. We clap and cheer for everyone, especially our own student leaders who are representing us — no matter the placement or score. You may use the restroom in GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE, but NO CONCESSIONS IN UNIFORM.
9:45PM Head back to busses
10:00PM Load ASAP – EVERYONE HELPS
10:30PM Load busses
10:45PM Depart for Gahr HS
11:00PM Unload ASAP – EVERYONE HELPS
11:30PM Change out of uniform – HANG CORRECTLY
11:45PM Approximate dismissal time
7 LEAVES THIS THURSDAY! — Go to 7Leaves this Thursday, October 12th from 7AM-11PM! Make sure you show the flyer to support the Gahr Marching Gladiators! Spread the word and we’ll see you there :)
GAHR INVITATIONAL UPDATE — We’re off to a great start and are excited to be hosting the 8th annual Gahr Invitational! Thank you so much to everyone who came to last week’s committee meeting. The next committee meeting is Wednesday, October 25th at 7:00PM in Room 509.
OUR MANDATORY GAHR INVITATIONAL PARENT/ALUMNI MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST AT 6:30PM IN THE STADIUM. We’re hosting 31 bands and need everyone’s help to make it a successful event. If you haven’t signed up for a shift yet, use this link to sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-8thannual
MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND NIGHT 10/27 – “Middle School Band Night” is Friday, October 27th! High school students will have a break after school and pizza dinner provided. Middle schoolers will be checking in at 5:30PM at the stadium/tennis courts. We’ll have sectionals and a short rehearsal, followed by a "Show & Tell" performance at 7:00PM in the stadium! If you know any 7th or 8th graders, please SHARE THIS LINK with them to sign up:
STUDENT SPONSORSHIP LETTER — The Student Sponsorship Letter is a great way to raise money for marching band, Winter Drumline, and Winter Guard! 100% of the money sponsorships goes directly to your student account. These may take a few hours to complete and mail out, but you can raise upwards of $500 if done correctly! Click here to download the instructions and letter.
CHECKLIST:
✅ All outstanding donations should be turned in by this point.
✅ Come the Booster Parent Meeting this Tuesday 10/10 at 6:30PM in Room 509!
✅ Make sure you have your photo order form filled out and money for this Saturday.
✅ Parents please sign up to volunteer at this Saturday’s competition at Bellflower HS!
✅ All Gahr Invitational program booklet ads and “shoutouts” should be turned in by this point.
✅ Make sure you have extra black, sleeveless compression shirts, black compression shorts, and pairs of long black athletic socks. We will still have more back-to-back performances.
THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 10/9
7:15AM Jazz Band A + B
3:35-5:30PM Winds & Front Ensemble Rehearsal
6:00-9:00PM Battery rehearsal
TUESDAY 10/10
7:15AM Jazz Band A + B
3:35-4:30PM Optional Sectionals – Ballad memorization
6th-5:30PM Color Guard Rehearsal
6:30PM Monthly Parent Booster Meeting in Room 509!
WEDNESDAY 10/11
AFTER SCHOOL: Do your homework, eat dinner, and hydrate.
5:00PM Set up for rehearsal — DO NOT BE LATE
5:30-8:30PM Rehearsal in stadium
THURSDAY 10/12
7:15AM Jazz Band A + B
3:35-6:00PM Full Ensemble Rehearsal
FRIDAY 10/13
7:15AM Jazz Band A
3:35-5:00PM Jazz Band B
Drink a lot of water and go to bed early.
SATURDAY 10/14
Mayfair Monsoon Classic @ Bellflower HS
LOCATION: Bellflower High School
ADDRESS: 15301 McNab Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
MORE INFO: https://csbc.compsuite.io/events/50267
VOLUNTEER: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AFA82EA3F8C61-45016648-101423
Hydrate and eat a big meal before you arrive. Bring photo order form and money.
8:30AM Call time / Set up – DO NOT BE LATE.
2:00PM Band & Guard Photos
7:45PM Performance time!
See above for full itinerary.
