THIS WEEK #22
Thank you to all the parents who Zoomed in to our Booster Meeting this past Wednesday! We’d also like to thank all the parents who have been helping behind the scenes with lunches, props, and uniforms! Finally, thank you to the Winter Drumline members who took advantage of the Krispy Kreme fundraiser and the Winter Guard members who participated in the Popcornopolis fundraiser! Great progress this week in all our ensembles, including Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band. Please note that Wind Ensemble will be rehearsing this Tuesday from 2:00-4:30PM due to the minimum day schedule and Open House night. Our first Winter Drumline competition is this Saturday, February 12th at Rancho Cucamonga HS! We can still use parent help tomorrow, Monday 2/7 at 5PM if you’d like to help work on the drumline props. Please read below for important information.
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You may have heard that negotiations have stalled between the ABC Federation of Teachers and ABCUSD. Teachers will begin a “Work to Rule” campaign this week, in which teachers do no more than the professional responsibilities required in the Negotiated Agreement and Board of Education policies. Mr. Loney is a member of the ABCFT and stands in solidarity with teachers and nurses. However, “after school” rehearsals and practices WILL continue for the following three reasons:
1. All students in music program are enrolled in an actual 7th period class. This includes our after school Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Winter Drumline, and Winter Guard rehearsals.
2. Winter Drumline and Winter Guard are taught by outside instructors who are paid 100% through our Band Booster Organization (and your donations).
3. All our groups currently rehearsing are “in season,” with competitions and festivals beginning this week. Sports that are in season are also continuing to practice with their coaches, even if they are ABCUSD teachers.
The only change that will be implemented this week is that Mr. Loney will not be available to help students at break, lunch, or when the band is not actively rehearsing due to the Work to Rule campaign. We are hoping that the ABCFT and ABCUSD will reach an agreement soon. The students have been working hard and we’re looking forward to all our groups having a fantastic performance experience!
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WINTER DRUMLINE @ RANCHO CUCAMONGA THIS SATURDAY 2/12 — The first Winter Drumline show of the season is this Saturday 2/12 at Rancho Cucamonga HS!! Bring everything you need - black compression shirt/shorts, long black socks, money for TWO MEALS (approximately $20-25). WE NEED LOTS OF PARENT HELP FOR PROPS, EQUIPMENT, AND CARPOOLING!!! Please do not just assume your son/daughter has a ride. We will be sizing for uniforms this Wednesday before and after practice. Make sure you’re caught up with the first two donations or we will not be able to get a uniform for you. Please read below for the full itinerary or click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ghR0Cs3_qiIcod-HSiSUW7liM-U4liDuiYYH5DwyASI/edit?usp=sharing
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WINTER GROUPS UPDATE — All students in the Winter Drumline and Winter Guard should be caught up with the first two winter donations. This is extremely important so that everyone can get their costumes and we can pay our instructional staff. The deadline for Winter t-shirt pre-orders is TOMORROW, Monday 2/7. Support the Winter Drumline and Winter Guard by purchasing a show shirt for their 2022 productions! This year’s Winter Guard show is called “Between the Raindrops,” and the Winter Drumline production is entitled “All Around Us." These awesome, high-quality t-shirts are $18 and are perfect to show your support at competitions or give out as gifts! ALL SHIRTS ARE PRE-ORDER ONLY. WE WILL NOT BE STOCKING EXTRAS. ALL PRE-ORDERS ARE DUE TOMORROW, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7. Click here to download the order form if you prefer to order shirts with check or cash.
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WINTER GUARD PANCAKE BREAKFAST 2/19 — The Winter Guard will be hosting our annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 19th at the Gahr HS Rally Platform! You can also get a sneak peek of their 2022 show, “Between the Raindrops.” One ticket for pancakes and a beverage is just $6! Add sausage for $2 and/or a fruit and yogurt parfait for $2. This is our first performance in TWO YEARS and we are so excited for you to see what the guard has been working on!!
STUDENTS: Each member of the Winter Guard is required to sell at least five (5) tickets, and all proceeds will go to their individual account. Please stay tuned for a Sign Up Genius with donations we will need for the event. You are also welcome to donate cash of $20 to help us purchase food. Please click here to download the info letter.
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WEEKLY COVID TESTING — Weekly COVID testing continues this week in Room 509. In addition to your assigned day by section, you can also go any day at lunch. TO REGISTER: All students must register at https://gahr.abccovidtesting.com and save the QR code as a photo on your smartphone to show each week for testing. It is recommended for students to have parents nearby for insurance information. If you have any questions, please use this link for instructions: https://bit.ly/gahrabccovidtesting. Please make sure you’ve turned in the Activities Participation Form to Mr. Loney.
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THIS WEEK:
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MONDAY 2/7
WINTER SHOW SHIRT PRE-ORDERS DUE
WINTER GUARD — PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS!
6:30AM Jazz Band - rhythm section only
6th- Winter Guard COVID Testing & study period
6th-5:00PM Winter Drumline rehearsal (EVERYONE)
3:00-5:00PM Full Jazz Band rehearsal
5:00PM Prop Building Party!
5:30-9:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal
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TUESDAY 2/8
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
6:30AM Jazz Band - wind section only
1:05PM Dismissal / Eat lunch
2:00-4:30PM Important Wind Ensemble rehearsal
6:20-8:00PM Gahr HS Open House
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WEDNESDAY 2/9
6th- Percussion COVID Testing & study period
6th-4:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal
2:45PM Woodwinds/Brass COVID Testing
4:00-5:00PM Battery, then front ensemble uniform fitting (must be caught up with donations)
5:00-8:00PM Important Winter Drumline rehearsal
8:00-9:00PM Finish uniform fitting (must be caught up with donations)
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THURSDAY 2/10
6:30AM Jazz Band - everyone
3:00-5:00PM Concert Band rehearsal
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FRIDAY 2/11
6th-5:00PM Winter Guard rehearsal
6th-5:00PM Winter Drumline rehearsal
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SATURDAY 2/12
7:00AM-10:00AM Scheduled Power Outage
WINTER DRUMLINE @ RANCHO CUCAMONGA HS (SCPA)
Bring everything you need - black compression shirt/shorts, long black socks, money for TWO MEALS (approximately $20-25). WE NEED LOTS OF PARENT HELP FOR PROPS, EQUIPMENT, AND CARPOOLING!!! Please do not just assume your son/daughter has a ride. Face masks are required for both spectators and performers.
ITINERARY: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ghR0Cs3_qiIcod-HSiSUW7liM-U4liDuiYYH5DwyASI/
SHOW INFO: https://scpa.live/admin/system/files/layout/RanchoCucamongaInformation.pdf
DIAGRAMS: https://scpa.live/admin/system/files/layout/RanchoCucamongaLayout.pdf
LINE UP: https://scpa.live/admin/system/files/schedule/02RanchoCucamonga.pdf
TICKETS: $10 per person. Children 5 and under free.
9:45AM Call Time
10:00AM Rehearsal @ Gahr
1:00PM Pack & Load
2:30 PM Depart for Rancho Cucamonga HS — 11801 Lark Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
4:00PM Arrive, use restrooms, get into 1/2 uniform
4:22PM Unload Move equipment to zone ASAP
4:57PM Warmup
5:37PM Ensemble
5:57PM Pack & Walk
6:12PM Pre-stage
6:22PM Performance
6:52PM Pack & Load Trailer
7:15PM Watch other groups & eat concessions
9:00PM Awards Ceremony
9:45PM Depart for Gahr ASAP (No food stops)
10:45PM Arrive, Unload. EVERYONE HELPS!
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