THIS WEEK #37
WE’VE GOT AN IMPORTANT WEEK WITH LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS, DRUMLINE & GUARD RECRUITING, CERRITOS COLLEGE HONOR BAND REHEARSALS, AND THE SENIOR CANDLEROSE CEREMONY! PLEASE READ BELOW FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS.
Thank you so much to everyone who came to Wednesday's Area Concert at Gahr High School! Congratulations to all the elementary, middle, and high school band students on their incredible performances. Thank you to School Board Member Sophia Tse, Assistant Superintendent of Academic Services Carol Castro, Gahr HS Principal Dr. Ricardo Lois and all of the other principals, administrators, teachers, family, and friends who came to support. A HUGE THANK YOU to all the current parents and alumni who helped set up and run concessions, merch, and the raffle!! We could not have done it without you. Also, thank you to Mr. Soria who took videos of the Area Concert:
Gahr HS Combined Band – “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
Gahr HS Combined Band – “Industry Baby”
Ross, Haskell, Tetzlaff, Gahr – “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (from ”Encanto”)
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1. END-OF-YEAR CONCERT UPDATE
Due to the recent news that we will need to clear campus for summer construction, we are unable to have our “Concert in the Quad” on 6/2 as scheduled. Instead, we will be using the week of 5/30 to check in, organize, and pack everything needed for summer workshops and band camp. However, we will have the Jazz Band perform at Ross Middle School’s end-of-year band concert on Thursday, June 2nd at 6:00PM! This concert will be held outdoors and is FREE – so please go and check it out! ALL STUDENTS: Please continue to bring your instrument for class because we will be sight-reading new music. There will also be time to work on Cerritos College Honor Band music, jazz music for the concert at Ross, and senior Candlerose music.
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2. DRUMLINE & COLOR GUARD LUNCH RECRUITING
We will be taking some students to Ross MS and Haskell MS this Tuesday 5/24 and Thursday 5/26. *If you are in the drumline or color guard and are interested in going, make sure you see Mr. Loney Monday morning to get a field trip form. WE ARE IN NEED OF PARENTS WHO CAN HELP CARPOOL STUDENTS AND EQUIPMENT ON BOTH OF THESE DAYS. After the gig, it would be great to go through a drive-through for lunch before returning back to Gahr. STUDENTS: Wear your 2021 “Larger Than Life” field show t-shirt and jeans and bring money for food.
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DRUMLINE SCHEDULE:
4TH PERIOD — Drumline report to Band Room*
11:00AM Drumline carpool to Haskell MS
11525 Del Amo Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
11:20AM Unload and set up ASAP!!!
11:49AM Drumline @ Haskell lunch recruiting!
12:25PM Clean up and load
12:45PM Drive-thru stop (bring money)
1:00PM Approx. return time to Gahr
COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE:
DURING BREAK — Get everything ready
12:05PM Color Guard carpool ASAP to Ross MS
17707 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701
12:15PM Unload and set up ASAP!!!
12:30PM Color Guard @ Ross lunch recruiting!
1:05PM Clean up and load
1:25PM Drive-thru stop (bring money)
1:45PM Approx. return time to Gahr
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DRUMLINE SCHEDULE:
DURING BREAK — Get everything ready
12:05PM Drumline carpool ASAP to Ross MS
17707 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701
12:15PM Unload and set up ASAP!!!
12:30PM Drumline @ Ross lunch recruiting!
1:05PM Clean up and load
1:25PM Drive-thru stop (bring money)
1:45PM Approx. return time to Gahr
COLOR GUARD SCHEDULE:
4TH PERIOD — Color Guard report to Band Room*
11:00AM Color Guard carpool to Haskell MS
11525 Del Amo Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
11:20AM Unload and set up ASAP!!!
11:41AM Color Guard @ Haskell lunch recruiting!
12:20PM Clean up and load
12:40PM Drive-thru stop (bring money)
12:55PM Approx. return time to Gahr
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3. STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE THIS WEEK
We’re looking for outstanding students who are interested in being a part of our 2022-23 Leadership Team! All applications must be completed and turned in by this Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Please be prompt and professional with your application. If selected, leadership interviews will take place in the Band Room this Friday, May 27 starting at 3:00PM.
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4. AWARDS BANQUET 6/5
Join us Sunday, June 5th at 1:00PM for our End-of-Year Awards Banquet at the Portuguese Hall of Artesia! We’re celebrating another incredible year for the Gahr High School Instrumental Music Program! The banquet is $35 per person (for all attendees, including students). RSVPs and money are due no later than Wednesday, June 1st in the drop box or you can RSVP online. STUDENTS MUST BE CAUGHT UP WITH ALL OUTSTANDING DONATIONS IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE BANQUET. THIS EVENT IS RSVP ONLY - NO WALK UPS PLEASE.
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5. OUTSTANDING DONATIONS PAST DUE
THE DEADLINE FOR WINTER DRUMLINE AND WINTER GUARD PAYMENTS IS PAST DUE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU’VE PAID ALL OUTSTANDING DONATIONS SO WE CAN PAY OUR INSTRUCTORS AND FOR AWARDS. The Winter Guard account is currently NEGATIVE $2,000 and the Winter Drumline account is NEGATIVE $5,000. You should have received a current statement from Mrs. Varney. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE CAUGHT UP WITH OUTSTANDING DONATIONS TO ATTEND THE END-OF-YEAR AWARDS BANQUET. Pay with cash and get a receipt from Mr. Loney, or use the links below to pay online:
PAY SPECIFIC AMOUNT >> https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/make-a-donation
WINTER GUARD PAYMENT >> https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/winter-guard-donation
WINTER DRUMLINE PAYMENT >> https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/winter-drumline-donation
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6. PARENT/STUDENT MEETING 6/1
There is a Parent/Student Meeting on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:30PM in the Gahr HS Band Room for all new AND returning students. We will be going through important information concerning our upcoming summer rehearsals, the 2022-23 school year, and the Hawaii trip summer 2023. STUDENTS: Please recruit and invite new students!! No experience is necessary, and we can teach them everything they need to know to be successful!
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7. HAWAII SUMMER 2023
We are thrilled to announce that we will be traveling to perform in Hawaii next summer!! The trip includes accommodations for 6 days and 5 nights, a performance at the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, a clinic at the University of Hawaii, a visit to Diamond Head State Monument, a dolphin and snorkeling excursion, a luau, and more! This will be the TENTH TIME that Gahr has traveled to Hawaii, and it’s one of the most memorable parts of being in band. We will have all the details at our meeting on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:30PM in the Band Room!
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8. BAND & COLOR GUARD WORKSHOPS 6/14-16
Band & Color Guard Workshops are June 14-16th for all new and returning members from 4-8PM each day. Attendance at these workshops is mandatory and reserves your spot in our 2022 field show production. Please note that due to Measure BB campus construction, workshops will be held at Ross Middle School. If you’re able to help, we will be moving everything we need for the summer on Friday, June 10th at 4:00PM!
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9. DRUM CORPS AT THE ROSE BOWL 6/25
On Saturday, June 25th, a large group of us will be carpooling to see drum corps LIVE at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena! If you like watching marching bands, this will blow you away!! Group tickets are just $20/person. Please get your money to Mr. Loney ASAP! Click here to pay online.
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THIS WEEK:
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MONDAY 5/23
No Zero Period Jazz Band
Color Guard & Drumline get field trip form from Mr. Loney
BLOCK PERIODS 1/3/5
3:00-5:00PM Jazz Band rehearsal (everyone)
TUESDAY 5/24
6:30AM Full Jazz Band rehearsal
BLOCK PERIODS 2/4/6
4TH PERIOD — Drumline report to Band Room to prep for recruiting
11:00AM Drumline carpool to Haskell MS – 11525 Del Amo Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
11:49AM Drumline @ Haskell lunch recruiting!
12:05PM Color Guard carpool ASAP to Ross MS – 17707 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701
12:30PM Color Guard @ Ross lunch recruiting!
1:00PM Drumline drive-thru stop & return back to Gahr during 6th period
1:30PM Color Guard drive-thru stop & return back to Gahr during 6th period
WEDNESDAY 5/25
LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE
NO LATE START — Normal 7:45AM start time
6:30AM Full Jazz Band rehearsal
BLOCK PERIODS 1/3/5
4:00-9:00PM Cerritos College Honor Band rehearsal
THURSDAY 5/26
6:30AM Full Jazz Band rehearsal
BLOCK PERIODS 2/4/6
4TH PERIOD — Color Guard report to Band Room to prep for recruiting
11:00AM Color Guard carpool to Haskell MS – 11525 Del Amo Blvd, Cerritos, CA 90703
11:41AM Color Guard @ Haskell lunch recruiting!
12:05PM Drumline carpool ASAP to Ross MS – 17707 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701
12:30PM Drumline @ Ross lunch recruiting!
1:00PM Color Guard drive-thru stop & return back to Gahr during 6th period
1:30PM Drumline drive-thru stop & return back to Gahr during 6th period
3:00-4:00PM Senior Band Candlerose Dress Rehearsal in Gym
FRIDAY 5/27
No Zero Period Jazz Band
Take Instruments and Music Home After School
3:00-6:00PM Leadership Interviews in the Band Room
5:30PM Candlerose and Senior Awards in Gym
SATURDAY 5/28
8:00AM-5:00PM Cerritos College Honor Band Rehearsal
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NEXT WEEK:
MONDAY 5/30
NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY 5/31
6:30AM Full Jazz Band
3:00-6:00PM Cerritos College Honor Band rehearsal
3:30-5:30PM Drumline Clinic for all new & returning students!
7:00PM Cerritos College Honor Band Concert!
WEDNESDAY 6/1
AWARDS BANQUET RSVP DEADLINE
6:30AM-9:00PM Chick-fil-a Fundraiser ALL DAY!
3:00-4:00PM Jazz Band rehearsal/run-through
6:30PM MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING IN BAND ROOM
THURSDAY 6/2
6:30AM Full Jazz Band run-through
2:45PM Jazz Band load and take instruments, equipment, and music
5:00PM Jazz Band call time at Ross MS to set up & warm up – 17707 Elaine Ave, Artesia, CA 90701
6:00PM Jazz Band performance at Ross MS Concert!
FRIDAY 6/3
No Zero Period Jazz Band
SENIOR GRADBASH
SUNDAY 6/5
1:00PM End-of-Year Awards Banquet!
DES Portuguese Hall of Artesia – 11903 Ashworth St, Artesia, CA 90701
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IMPORTANT DATES:
5/24 Middle School Drumline/Guard Recruiting
5/25 Leadership Applications Due
5/26 Middle School Drumline/Guard Recruiting
5/27 Leadership Interviews 3-6PM
5/31 Drumline Clinic 3:30-5:30PM
Cerritos College Honor Band Concert @ 7PM
6/1 Chick-fil-a Fundraiser 6:30AM-9PM
Parent/Student Meeting @ 6:30PM in Band Room
6/2 Jazz Band Performance at Ross MS @ 6PM
6/5 Awards Banquet at Artesia Portugese Hall @ 1PM
6/7 Graduation Ceremony @ Artesia HS
6/10 Moving Equipment to Ross MS @ 4PM
6/14-16 Band & Color Guard Workshops 4-8PM @ Ross MS
6/25 DCI at the Rose Bowl!