WEEK #11 - GAHR INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT!
This Saturday, November 6th is the GAHR INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT!! This is a HUGE, all-day event with 30 performing band, and we need ALL HANDS ON DECK to make it a success!!! WE HAVE A MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND ALUMNI THIS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD FROM 6:30-7:30PM IN THE STADIUM. We will be doing a walk-through of how we will be hosting the field show tournament, and then will split into different volunteer areas you signed up for. If you are an upperclassmen or alumni and are interested in hosting a band, please let Mr. Loney know ASAP. If you are a parent or alumni and have not signed up for a shift yet, WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d49abae29a2fc1-gahr. All donations are due Wednesday. You can bring donations to Mr. Loney’s office anytime, or on Wednesday evening directly to the stadium when you come for the mandatory meeting.
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RUBIO’S FUNDRAISER THIS THURSDAY 11/4 — Eat at Rubio’s Costal Grill this Thursday, November 4th anytime from 2-8PM in the Cerritos Towne Center and 30% will be donated to the Gahr Marching Gladiators!! Rubio’s is located at 12751 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos 90703. Spread the word and make sure you show the flyer!!
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FINAL DONATION PAST DUE — The Final Donation of $125 (or your remaining account balance) was due October 29th. We cannot pay our instructional staff or for production costs without your donation. WE ALSO NEED FUNDS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE GAHR INVITATIONAL FOR CASH BOXES AND TO BUY CONCESSIONS FOOD. Make an online payment here: https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/make-a-donation. Checks are made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters." If you’re making a cash payment, make sure you get a receipt from Mr. Loney before turning it into the drop box. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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BAND PHOTO DAY 11/10 — Band and Color Guard PHOTO DAY is next week, Wednesday, November 10th after school until approximately 5PM. Students will change into full uniform right after school (color guard and percussion change during 6th period) and we will take the group photo followed by individual/buddy photos. You will receive information directly from https://www.artistryfoto.com.
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SENIOR DINNER CELEBRATION 11/19 — Help us celebrate our awesome senior class on Friday, November 19th at 6:30PM at the “Off Street Cafe” located at 11020 Artesia Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703 (directly across the street from Gahr). Meals for the senior students will be covered by the boosters. Parents and immediate family members are highly encouraged to attend as well, but will need to pay for their dinner, which is priced at $30 per person and is due in advance (this price helps us rent out the restaurant and pay for senior goody bags). You’ll be receiving a separate email with all the dinner options and more information. Thank you!
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MONDAY 11/1
NO JAZZ BAND
3:00-5:00PM Winds & Color Guard rehearsal
5:00-8:00PM Front Ensemble & Battery rehearsal
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TUESDAY 11/2
6:30AM Jazz Band - Wind section only
STUDY PERIOD DURING CLASS
4:45PM Set up for rehearsal / jog and stretch
5:00-8:15PM FULL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL!
5:00-6:00PM Percussion Ensemble in stadium. Winds & Color Guard dance break on practice field.
6:00-8:15PM Finish Movement 4 up through dance break / Movement 3
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WEDNESDAY 11/3
GAHR INVITATIONAL DONATIONS DEADLINE
2:45PM DANCE SECTIONAL WITH MR. LOPEZ!
6:30-7:30PM Mandatory Field Show Meeting in the Stadium
STUDENTS: Dance video assignment due
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THURSDAY 11/4
6:30AM Jazz Band - Everyone
2:00-8:00PM RUBIO’S FUNDRAISER — 12751 Towne Center Drive, Cerritos 90703
3:00-5:30PM Full ensemble rehearsal at stadium
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FRIDAY 11/5
3:00-5:10PM Rehearsal at practice field
5:10-5:30PM Timed push on / run-through / push off
DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND GO TO BED EARLY!!!
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SATURDAY 11/6
GAHR INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT!
EVERYONE WEAR FIELD SHOW T-SHIRTS!!
5:30AM Campus open
6:00AM Start set up
6:29AM CALL TIME FOR STUDENTS / SHIFT #1
7:30AM Check-in, spectator parking, and bus parking, show hosts ready
9:00AM Concessions, vendors, tickets ready
9:30AM Stadium open, traffic control ready
10:00AM First 1A band performs
3:00PM Awards 1A/2A/3A AND SHIFT #2
4:45PM First 4A band performs
4:25PM STUDENT CALL TIME IN BAND ROOM
4:30PM Eat dinner (provided)
5:15PM Change into full uniform
5:45PM Warm up
7:00PM Ensemble / run-through
7:50PM Push to gate
8:15PM Gahr performance time
8:30PM Wrap up / put away equipment / change ASAP
9:05PM Awards 4A/5A/6A
9:30PM ALL STUDENTS REPORT TO THE FIELD FOR CLEAN UP!!
10:45PM Check-out with Mr. Loney before dismissal
11:00PM Done.
