THIS WEEK #3
Thank you to everyone who came to Wednesday’s Kick-Off Booster Meeting and to Thursday’s dinner night fundraiser at Frantone’s!! We’ve got a busy rehearsal week and an important Saturday practice from 9AM-5PM as we continue to learn our field show production. SAVE THE DATE — We will have a FUNDrive clothing donation event next Saturday, September 18th. Clean out your closets and help raise money for the program!
PARENTS: We need your help this Saturday for prop building, cleaning out and organizing the band storage container, and serving lunch for the students! Please use the links below to sign up to volunteer/donate:
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FUNDRIVE CLOTHING DONATION EVENT — Clean out your closets and win a $40 Amazon Gift Card! We’re collecting men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, shoes, coats, scarves, ties, belts, bedding, comforters, blankets, towels, linens, pillows, and more! Place donated items into 13-gallon kitchen trash bags. All items must be clean and in sellable condition. We’re asking each family to donate a minimum of three (3) bags.
DROP-OFF: Please drop off bags at Gahr High School on Saturday, September 18th from 9AM-5PM.
BONUS: We’re raffling off a $40 Amazon gift card! Each student who donates three full bags will receive one (1) raffle ticket. If you donate five full trash bags you’ll receive two (2) raffle tickets!
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 9/14 — Next week, Tuesday, September 14th is Back to School Night online at 6PM. Students will have a minimum day schedule and we will have practice for winds, guard, and front ensemble from 2-5PM instead. Make sure you bring lunch to eat after school before rehearsal.
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2ND DONATION PAST DUE — The 2nd donation of $125 was due Friday, September 3rd. At this point, your student should owe $250 or less in donations. Checks are made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters." If you are making a cash payment, please get a receipt from Mr. Loney before turning it into the drop box. You can also make a payment online here. We cannot pay our instructional staff or for field show competitions without your donation. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation. Thank you.
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FIELD SHOW PROGRAM ADS — Advertise in our event program for the Gahr Invitational Field Tournament, held on Saturday, November 6, 2021! The deadline for all advertisements is Friday, October 8, 2021. We cannot accept late ads once the program is sent to the printer. Click here to download the form.
Many local businesses are looking for ways to advertise to the community. This is also a great opportunity to put a "shout-out" for your son/daughter in the program! Best of all, students earn 90% of profit from program ads! You can now also purchase a program ad through our website (just make sure you email the ad to Mr. Loney at darren.loney@abcusd.us.
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7TH PERIOD MARCHING BAND — Students must wear a hat, athletic clothes, athletic/tennis shoes (no sandals or converse), sunscreen, and bring a 1-gallon water jug to ALL rehearsals. All winds, battery, and color guard members must have their DOT BOOK AND PENCIL. You may keep these items in your cubby during school. Make sure you're hydrating 24 hours ahead of time, eating breakfast & lunch, and getting rest. Continue to wash your hands frequently and make sure you wear your mask when indoors. Please use the restroom and change immediately after school. Make sure you bring dinner to eat before night practices. The normal weekly 7th period Marching Band schedule is as follows:
Mondays
3:00-5:00PM Winds & Guard (indoors/practice field)
5:00-8:00PM Battery & Front Ensemble (indoors/stadium)Tuesdays
5:00-8:15PM Winds, Guard & Front Ensemble (stadium)Wednesdays
6:00-8:45PM Battery Only (blacktop/stadium)Thursdays
3:00-5:30PM Full Ensemble (practice field)Fridays
3:00-4:15PM* Run-through in stadium for home football games
*If there is a football game on Friday, the entire Gahr Marching Gladiators will warm up and run the field show from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
**Rehearsals start and end at the scheduled time. Please allow up to 15-20 minutes for students to put away equipment and walk back, depending on the instrument they play and the rehearsal location.
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JAZZ BAND — Good work last week Jazz Band! This is a great ensemble if you want to get better at sight-reading and want to play fun music. This is your last chance to join!! Talk to Mr. Loney if you’re interested.
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BECOME AN OFFICIAL BOOSTER MEMBER — Become an official Gahr Band Booster Member! Membership is just $25 per person. You’ll receive a high-quality Gahr Marching Gladiators lanyard and a 2021 field show t-shirt. Wear your shirt to home football games and get in FREE when you volunteer at our concessions stand. Click here to purchase your booster membership.
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BAND JACKET — Get your official Gahr Marching Gladiators Band Jacket! Jackets are $95.00 each. We accept checks to “Gahr Band Boosters” or cash. Please fill out a separate order form for each jacket you order. Click here to download the jacket order form.
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ATHLETIC CLEARANCE — All new and returning students must complete their athletic clearance to be admitted into the band or color guard. Here are the steps:
STEP 1 - Get a physical exam ASAP. You need to bring a print out of Gahr’s Physical Evaluation Form for the doctor to fill out. It is highly recommend to use a walk-in clinic instead of scheduling this with your primary care physician. If you are still looking for a walk-in clinic, this one is available for $30 cash.
Sheila Weddle, DC, CCSP
Phone: (562) 866-8384
Address: 5687 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713
SETP 2 - Take a photo of the form. Click here for instructions on how to use your iPhone as a document scanner.
SETP 3 - Register and upload your form on the Family ID website: https://www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school
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MARCHING BAND & GUARD ORDER FORM PAST DUE — There are several required items you will need to be in the marching band. Many of these items should be a one-time purchase that can be reused year after year. If you are in the winds or percussion sections, you will need a Gahr Marching Gladiators Hoodie, a Band Polo Shirt, and Black Drillmasters Marching Shoes. If you are in the color guard section, you will need ALL of the items listed on the color guard order form. All order forms & money were due August 10th.
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THIS WEEK:
MONDAY 9/6
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY 9/7
6:30AM Jazz Band (winds only)
Study Period During Class
5:00-8:15PM Winds, Color Guard, and Front Ensemble rehearsal
WEDNESDAY 9/8
6th period - Battery learning drill
6:00-8:45PM Battery rehearsal
THURSDAY 9/9
6:30AM Jazz Band (everyone)
3:00-5:30PM Full ensemble rehearsal
FRIDAY 9/10
3:00-4:00PM Jazz Band!
SATURDAY 9/11
Saturday rehearsal 9AM-5PM
PARENTS: Prop Building & Storage Container Cleaning!
8:15AM Band Room open
8:30AM Set up props for rehearsal
8:59AM Block 1
12:30PM Lunch (bring $5)
1:30 Block 2
4:45PM Wrap up
5:00PM Dismissal / Clean Up
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NEXT WEEK:
MONDAY 9/13
6:30AM Jazz Band (rhythm section only)
3:00-5:00PM Winds & Color Guard rehearsal
5:00-8:00PM Front Ensemble & Battery rehearsal
TUESDAY 9/14
Minimum Day Schedule
6:30AM Jazz Band (winds only)
Study Period During Class
2:00-5:00PM Winds, Color Guard, and Front Ensemble rehearsal
6:00PM Back to School Night (online)
WEDNESDAY 9/15
6:00-8:45PM Battery rehearsal
6:30PM Field Show Committee Meeting in Band Room!
THURSDAY 9/16
6:30AM Jazz Band (everyone)
3:00-5:30PM Full ensemble rehearsal (prep for game)
FRIDAY 9/17
WEAR FIELD SHOW T-SHIRT TO SCHOOL!
6th Period - Set up for run-through in stadium with props
2:45PM Set up ASAP in stadium
3:00PM Rehearsal / Run-through
4:15PM Dinner Break (not provided)
4:45PM PARENTS MEET AT BOOSTER CLOSET TO SET UP FOR CONCESSIONS. WEAR YOUR SHOW SHIRT!
5:35PM Call time in the band room wearing field show t-shirt (winds wear jeans & guard wear black leggings)
5:40PM Run pep tunes
6:20PM Walk to stadium
6:30PM Set up for pre-game
6:45PM Star-Spangled Banner
7:00PM Home Football Game vs. Sunny Hills
8:00PM Half-time performance - PARENT HELP NEEDED WITH EQUIPMENT
9:45PM Approximate dismissal*
*The end time of a football game varies. The Gahr Marching Gladiators always stay until the end of the game to support our school and team. Please have your student call you for pick-up time or check Remind for updates.
DRINK A LOT OF WATER AND GO TO BED!
SATURDAY 9/18
Saturday rehearsal 9AM-5PM
FUNDRIVE CLOTHING DROP-OFF
PARENTS: Prop Building & Fringe Sewing!
8:15AM Band Room open
8:30AM Set up props for rehearsal
8:59AM Block 1
12:30PM Lunch (bring $5)
1:30 Block 2
4:45PM Wrap up
5:00PM Dismissal / Clean Up