WEEKLY PRACTICES START THIS WEEK!
Congratulations to the winds, front ensemble, battery, and color guard on an incredible three days of workshops! We had a great turn out with over 120+ students in attendance. All students made huge improvements, and we're gearing up for an exciting marching band season! If you missed the workshops or know someone who still wants to join, it may still be possible to add them if they come to our weekly summer practices.
1. WEEKLY PRACTICE STARTS THIS WEEK — ALL STUDENTS HAVE ONE EVENING PRACTICE PER WEEK DURING THE SUMMER. Woodwinds/Brass, Front Ensemble, and Color Guard have rehearsal on Tuesdays from 5-8PM. Battery has practice on Wednesdays from 5-8PM. If you are on vacation or out of town for one of these practices, please let Mr. Loney know ASAP - darren.loney@abcusd.us. Otherwise, we expect all new and returning students to be in attendance as we cover material for our 2021 field show production!
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2. ATHLETIC PHYSICALS ON CAMPUS THIS WEEK — All students must complete athletic clearance through the FamilyID website by July 23rd. As part of the clearance, students must get a physical exam. This can be completed on campus at the Gahr HS Athletic Office this Tuesday, June 22nd or Thursday, June 24th anytime from 12-3PM. No appointment is needed, just show up with $20 cash and a printed Physical Evaluation Form.
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3. BAND REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT — All new & returning members of the Gahr Marching Gladiators need to fill out the 2021 Band Registration & Participation Form. This lets us know you’re planning to be in the group. Thank you for helping us get off to a good start as we prepare to come back to school!
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4. MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT INFO MEETING 7/1 — On Thursday, July 1st, there will be a mandatory Parent/Student Meeting at 6:30PM on Zoom to go over important information for band camp, donations, fundraisers, and the fall rehearsal and performance schedule. As a security feature, you must be signed into Zoom in order to access the meeting.
This meeting is especially important for freshmen and sophomores who have never experienced a “normal” marching season. For juniors and seniors, it’s now been nearly two years since the last time we put a field show together! PARENTS: We need your help this year more than ever for the band & color guard to be successful.
Darren Loney is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting
Time: Jul 1, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89402897739?pwd=d2NIU2MyRWIwaFdTcmJLZnE1eHZtUT09
Meeting ID: 894 0289 7739
Passcode: 7nC74E
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5. BAND CAMP NEWSLETTER — Please make sure you've read through the summer Band Camp Newsletter. This contains important information so you can be successful. All students MUST attend band camp to be admitted into the field show for the fall semester. We perform before the school year starts, and it is very difficult to catch up after missing 100 hours of instruction.
PERCUSSION CAMP: July 26th-30th from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
WINDS & COLOR GUARD CAMP: August 2nd-6th from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
BAND CAMP FOR EVERYONE: August 9th-20th, Mon-Fri, from 8:30AM-5:00PM each day
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6. BAND CAMP DONATION — In order to pay for our summer instructors and field show materials, there is a $150 Band Camp Deposit due next month at Band Camp. We are unable to run the Band Camp without these funds. If you have difficulty making this donation, please speak to Mr. Loney ASAP. We accept cash, checks payable to "Gahr Band Boosters," or you can pay online (click the drop down and choose "Donation #1").
The total student donation for the marching band is $675. Your donation helps cover major items such as instructional staff, equipment and instruments, uniform maintenance, production costs, tournament entry fees, and transportation. Specialized instruction inspires students to keep at it, a skill they can apply to their other classes. Students will gain knowledge of a specific instrument or equipment, a performance mentality, and invaluable life skills.
We highly encourage the donation to be paid in full to help with upfront costs such as show design, production costs, and competition entry fees. If needed, it can be broken down in the following way:
$225 - 1st Donation
$150 - 2nd Donation
$150 - 3rd Donation
$150 - 4th Donation
Your donation may be tax-deductible; please consult your accounting professional. Tax ID #45-4683974. Scholarships and fundraising may help offset your donations. Please contact darren.loney@abcusd.us for additional details.
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7. EQUIPMENT DONATION — There is a $35 donation for percussion, color guard, or any wind players borrowing a school instrument. Click here to pay this online. Thank you!
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8. SIGN UP FOR REMIND ANNOUNCEMENTS — If you’re not getting Remind text messages, please take a moment to sign up now by your student’s grade level. This is our primary method of communication.
FRESHMEN: Text "@music2025" TO: 81010
SOPHOMORES: Text "@music2024" TO: 81010
JUNIORS: Text "@music2023" TO: 81010
SENIORS: Text "@music2022" TO: 81010
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9. TWO GREAT WAYS TO RAISE MONEY —
Field Show Program Ads - Earn 90% of the profit from all field show ad sales. The ad prices range from $25 to $175. Many local businesses are looking for ways to advertise to the community.
Student Sponsorship Letter - 100% of the money sponsorships goes directly to your student account. These take a few hours to complete and mail out, but the return on investment is HUGE if you can make $400-500! This is a great way your family and loved ones can help support.
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NEXT STEPS:
Get your physical evaluation completed this week on Tuesday or Thursday from 12-3PM.
Get your band camp gear: 1-gallon water jug, sunscreen, athletic clothing and shoes, hat (no visors), black 3-ring binder with sheet protectors.
Pay the $35 Equipment Donation for percussion, color guard, or anyone borrowing a school instrument:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/instrument-equipment-donationMake your first payment of $150.00 to “Gahr Band Boosters” in the drop box in the Band Room, or mail it to - 11111 Artesia Blvd., Cerritos 90703. You can also pay online:
https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/marching-band-donationWe look forward to seeing you at our first weekly summer practice!