WEEK #13 - FINALS!
GREAT IMPROVEMENT THIS PAST WEEK AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GAHR MARCHING GLADIATORS ON WINNING 1ST PLACE IN DIVISION 5A AT CSBC SEMI-FINALS! GAHR ADVANCES TO 4A/5A/6A FINALS THIS SATURDAY AT Huntington Beach HS. PLEASE READ BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
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SENIOR DINNER CELEBRATION FRIDAY 11/19 — Help us celebrate our awesome senior class this Friday, November 19th at 6:30PM at 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 $30 per person and RSVP and money is DUE TODAY.
Choice 1: Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo, Green Salad with ranch or Italian dressing, Drink
Choice 2: Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes and gravy, Green Salad with ranch or Italian dressing, Drink
Choice 3: Roast turkey dinner with stuffing, Green Salad with ranch or Italian dressing, Drink
PLEASE EMAIL MRS. VARNEY TO RSVP WITH NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AND MEAL CHOICE #1, 2, OR 3 — dvarney15@gmail.com. DEADLINE FOR MEAL CHOICE AND PAYMENT IS TODAY, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH.
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CSBC FINALS THIS SATURDAY 11/20 — California State Band Championship Division Finals is this Saturday, November 20th at Huntington Beach High School! Student call time is 7:30AM for rehearsal, run-through, and loading. Eat a big breakfast and arrive early to set up.
LOCATION: Huntington Beach HS — 1905 Main St, Huntington Beach 92648
TICKET PRICES: Adults: $20 / Seniors & Students: $15 / Children under 3: Free
MORE INFO: https://csbc.compsuite.io/events/32014
TICKETS: calstatebandchamps.ticketleap.com/csbc-championships-4a--5a--6a/
Hydrate and eat a good breakfast. Lay out everything you need the night before including money for two meals at concessions and go to bed early.
7:00AM Band Room open
7:30AM CALL TIME - DO NOT BE LATE / Set up for rehearsal ASAP at stadium
7:59AM Rehearsal downbeat / production runs / Chunk through show
9:30AM Full timed Run-through (parent help needed)
9:45AM Load uhauls & trailer - EVERYONE HELPS / Guard get ready ASAP
10:30AM Change to full uniform / Meet in Band room
11:00AM Load busses ASAP
11:15AM Depart for Huntington Beach HS - 1905 Main St, Huntington Beach 92648
12:00PM Arrive / Eat sack lunch / Restroom / Unload
12:45PM Warm up
1:45PM Full ensemble
2:00PM Tuning / Walk to gate
2:20PM Gate time (parent help needed to pre-stage props and push front ensemble)
2:30PM Performance - Division 5A Finals!
2:45PM Push equipment back to uhauls / Debrief
3:00PM Change out of uniform / stack equipment to side / put away wind instruments
3:45PM Return to stadium to watch other bands - GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE. BRING MONEY FOR CONCESSIONS FOR DINNER!
4:30PM 4A/5A/6A Division Finals Awards — Gahr is a class act on and off the field. Be respectful and clap for our leaders.
SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING WILL BE UPDATED IF WE MAKE GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. The top 10 bands will begin in random draw order starting at 6:30PM. Full retreat awards is at 9:30PM.
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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. 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.
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FAMILY & FRIENDS SHOWCASE CANCELED — We apologize for the change, but it is most important that the students are able to field show production and feel confident and prepared going into championships. Family and friends are invited to still join us for last rehearsal this Friday 11/19 from 3-5:30PM in the stadium! Thank you for your understanding.
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MONDAY 11/15
NO JAZZ BAND
3:00-5:00PM Winds & Color Guard rehearsal (Mvt. 1)
5:00-8:00PM Front Ensemble & Battery rehearsal (Mvt. 1)
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TUESDAY 11/16
6:30AM FULL JAZZ BAND!
STUDY PERIOD DURING CLASS
4:00PM Dinner provided by Noah Gardner’s mom (chow mein, fried rice, orange chicken, broccoli dish)
4:45PM Set up for rehearsal in stadium ASAP
5:00-8:15PM FULL ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL (Mvt. 1, clean Mvt. 4, run-through)
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WEDNESDAY 11/17
Last chance for sectionals after school!
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THURSDAY 11/18
6:30AM FULL JAZZ BAND!
3:00-5:30PM Full ensemble rehearsal (Review Mvt. 1, 2, 3, 4, run-through)
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FRIDAY 11/19
NO JAZZ BAND
3:00-5:30PM Last full ensemble rehearsal at stadium
Family and friends invited to stadium to watch.
6:30PM Senior Dinner @ Off Street Cafe!
DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND GO TO BED EARLY!!!
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SATURDAY 11/20
California State Band Championships Finals!!
7:30AM CALL TIME — DO NOT BE LATE
Bring everything you need for full uniform, your hat, water jug, and money for two concessions meals.
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