CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WEEK FOR THE GAHR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM! WE HAVE OUR HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME ON FRIDAY AND THE WBA SO CAL SUPER SHOW ON SATURDAY. THE GAHR INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT IS NEXT WEEK, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH! SAVE THE DATE: WE HAVE A MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND AT 6:30PM IN THE STADIUM.

On Friday evening we had our largest Middle School Band & Color Guard Night in recent years, with nearly 120 middle schoolers in attendance!! Special thanks to Mr. Lopez and Ross Middle School, Mr. Battaglia and Haskell Middle School, and Mr. Gullett and Tetzlaff Middle School for being a part of the event.

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On Saturday, the Gahr Marching Gladiators competed at the University Field Tournament and came in 1st place in Division 5A, sweeping all captions in our division! A huge thank you to all the parents who helped with food, uniforms, props, equipment, and transportation. PARENTS: Please sign up below to help our last Home Football Game this Friday and the WBA So Cal Super Show competition this Saturday:

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GAHR INVITATIONAL FIELD SHOW IS NEXT WEEK!!

Our final planning meeting for the Gahr Invitational Field Tournament is this Wednesday, October 26th at 6:30PM in the Band Room! We are asking for all students to donate soda, water, or baked goods. Please see the list below, broken up by section. We have a MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING on Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:30PM in the stadium. This is also the last day to drop off soda/water donations. IF YOU HAVEN’T SIGNED UP FOR A SHIFT YET, PLEASE CLICK HERE. The Gahr Invitational is our biggest event of the year, and we need all hands on deck to make it a success.

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ALL MARCHING BAND DONATIONS PAST DUE

The Final Donation of $125 was due last Monday, October 17th. WE CANNOT PAY OUR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF OR FOR COMPETITIONS WITHOUT YOUR DONATION. We accept cash, checks made payable to "Gahr Band Boosters," or you can click here to make a donation online. Please communicate with Mr. Loney if you have any issues with your financial obligation.

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HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME THIS FRIDAY 10/28

Our last football game of the season is this Friday, October 28th vs. Lynwood HS! Make sure you have your flip folder, lyre, and everything else you need for the game. This is also Homecoming, so we are planing to have percussion and color guard push back props and equipment after the halftime performance to give you extra time before the dance. “Pep band” (winds and rhythm section) will need to stay until the end of the game to support our football team.

STUDENTS: We will have a short rehearsal and run-through after school in the stadium until approximately 4:00PM, followed by a break. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DINNER OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO EAT DURING THE BREAK. At 5:20PM, BAND will be changing into FULL UNIFORM — so make sure you bring your black sleeveless compression top, black compression shorts, LONG BLACK SOCKS, and your black marching shoes. Color Guard students need to bring everything for full costume/hair/make up (you will be using Mrs. Ojeda’s classroom). We will run pep tunes and cadences at 5:45PM, then head into the stadium for the game at approximately 6:30PM.

PARENTS: We need your help running concessions and helping with equipment and props for the half-time show. Wear your 2022 “Mad Science” T-Shirt and get in FREE to the game when you help with concessions! Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e48afa82ea3f8c61-102822

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So Cal Super Show (WBA)

SHOW INFO/TICKETS: https://www.westernbands.org/events/details.php?ID=595
LOCATION: El Camino College Murdock Stadium — 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506
TICKET PRICES: Adult – $15.00, Military with ID – $12.00, Children 5-12 – $12.00, Children under 5 – Free

HYDRATE THE NIGHT BEFORE. EAT A BIG LUNCH/MEAL BEFORE YOU ARRIVE. BRING GAHR MARCHING GLADIATOR HOODIE OR BAND JACKET TO WEAR AFTER THE PERFORMANCE.

11:00AM Call time — DO NOT BE LATE. Set up at stadium field
11:15AM Sections / Warm Up
11:50AM Transition time to stadium field
12:00PM Rehearsal / Chunks
2:00PM Full Run-through — PARENTS NEEDED WHO ARE HELPING AT THE SHOW
2:15PM Load at stadium ASAP (color guard hair/make up)
3:00PM Early Dinner — Spaghetti & meatballs (provided)
3:30PM Change into Uniform/Costume
4:00PM Restrooms / Meet in Band Room
4:15PM Load busses
4:30PM Travel to El Camino College — 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506
5:15PM Arrive / Check-in / Snack
5:30PM Unload / Push to Warm Up
5:45PM Warm Up
6:45PM Ensemble
7:15PM Pit Push / Winds Tune
7:20PM Walk to gate
7:30PM Gate time — ALL PARENTS MUST PURCHASE A WRISTBAND, EVEN IF YOU ARE HELPING TO PUSH EQUIPMENT & PROPS. PLEASE DO THIS IN ADVANCE SO YOU CAN ENTER THE STADIUM.
7:40PM Performance time!
8:00PM Push back to busses. Debrief / Load ASAP — EVERYONE HELPS (Guard change).
8:45PM Band change to normal clothes. Hang up uniform correctly. Wear Gahr Marching Gladiators hoodie or Gahr Band jacket.

9:00PM Head back in to eat concessions (bring $10-15) — GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE.
9:30PM Awards — The Gahr Marching Gladiators students AND parents are a class act in the stands. We don’t say anything bad about any other group. We clap and cheer for everyone, especially our own student leaders who are representing us — no matter the placement or score.
9:46PM Staff critique time
10:00PM Walk back to busses
10:15PM Load busses
10:30PM Depart for Gahr
11:00PM Arrive back to Gahr / Unload ASAP — EVERYONE HELPS
11:30PM Change out of uniform
11:45PM Dismissal

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605 ALL STAR BAND

Welcome to the opportunity of a lifetime…the opportunity to audition for the most amazing band in all the land… the 605 All Star Band! This massive marching band is going to be a combination of musicians and color guard students from the schools that surround the 605 Freeway! We have included 8 area high schools: Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Gahr, John Glenn, La Mirada, Mayfair and Norwalk! Our goal is to create an amazing audition video and hopefully be invited to participate in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade! The parade itself is one of the most prestigious events anywhere and will bring memories that will last a lifetime…but just doing the audition with up to 500 musicians and color guard will be iconic!

The audition video recording will take place at Ron Yary Stadium (next to Bellflower HS) on Sunday, December 4th, 2022 from 7:30AM to 4:30PM. The audition process will take place in two phases: parade and field. We will have the students perform “Life is a Highway” for the parade portion of the video and “Johnny B. Goode” for the field portion. We will have over 15 staff members from all the schools assisting on the rehearsal and approximately 4 video people doing cameras and drones. For Color Guard Only: There will be a mandatory rehearsal on Thursday, December 1st at Bellflower HS on their NEW soccer field next to Ron Yary Stadium from 5:00PM to 8:00PM to set the group and teach choreography needed for Saturday.

The cost for each student participating is $35.00. The student will receive music, choreography instruction, a 605 All Star Band t-shirt and lunch on that day. The fee also covers the cost of the music, video production and percussion/color guard coaches. Again, this is an audition only. We are NOT guaranteed a spot in the parade. Our goal is to put together a massive musical entertainment unit and go through the process. We should know the results by the fall of 2023. Students who participate in this audition who graduate will be able to audition for the group pending the number of musicians needed to fill the group.

ALL STUDENTS: FILL OUT THIS AUDITION FORM

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HAWAII PERFORMANCE TRIP!

Click here to download the itinerary and payment sheet. The performance 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!! ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO WORLDSTRIDES AND YOU MUST KEEP UP WITH THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO KEEP YOUR SPOT ON THE TRIP. Please follow the instructions below if you still need to register:

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES/REHEARSALS:

❇️ 10/28 Homecoming Football Game vs. Lynwood HS
❇️ 10/29 SoCal Super Show @ El Camino College (WBA)
❇️ 11/4 Gahr Invitational rehearsal/run-through 3:30-6:00PM
❇️ 11/5 Gahr Invitational Field Tournament (CSBC)
❇️ 11/11 Veteran’s Day Rehearsal 9AM-5PM
❇️ 11/12 So Cal Division 5A Championships @ El Modena HS (CSBC)
❇️ 11/18 Rehearsal 3:30-6PM and Senior Dinner @ 7PM
❇️ 11/19 4A/5A WBA Class Championships @ East LA College
❇️ 11/20 WBA Grand Championships @ East LA College
❇️ 12/22 Holiday Band Concert @ Whitney HS @ 6:30PM

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THIS WEEK:

MONDAY 10/24
7:20AM Jazz Band – Rhythm section only (drums, bass, piano, guitar)
3:30-5:30PM Winds & Front Ensemble (Mvt. 3 music)
6:00-8:30PM Battery rehearsal

TUESDAY 10/25
7:20AM Jazz Band – Winds only (saxes, trumpets, trombones)
5:00PM Set up at stadium with table props / jog / stretch
5:30-8:30PM Rehearsal (learn Mvt. 3 drill)

WEDNESDAY 10/26
MEMORIZATION TEST MVT. 3
6th Period-5:30PM Color Guard rehearsal
6:30PM Last Field Show Committee Meeting in Band Room

THURSDAY 10/27
7:20AM Jazz Band – Everyone
3:30-6:00PM Rehearsal (Mvt. 3, Review Mvt. 1 and 2)

FRIDAY 10/28
NO JAZZ BAND
Make sure you bring your water jug and everything for full uniform - black sleeveless compression shirt, black compression shorts, long black socks, black marching shoes.

HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
6th Period — Warm up / Set up for rehearsal
3:30PM Rehearsal / Run-through
4:00PM Dinner Break (NOT PROVIDED)
5:20PM Change to full uniform
5:45PM Run pep tunes / cadences
**PIT: Please make sure drum set, bass, and rhythm section is set up for pep tunes
6:30PM WALK TO STADIUM
6:45PM National Anthem
7:00PM Homecoming Game vs Lynwood HS
8:15PM Approximate halftime performance
**Percussion and color guard help push back all props and equipment. Change out of uniform. Dismissed early.
9:30PM Approximate end of game
**Winds go back to band room, put away equipment, and change out of uniform
9:45PM Change and hang uniform/costume
10:15PM Dismissal

SATURDAY 10/29
WBA SO CAL SUPER SHOW
SEE ABOVE FOR FULL ITINERARY
Bring everything you need for rehearsal and the competition. Eat a good lunch before you arrive.
10:30AM Band Room open (gack stadium)
11:00AM CALL TIME TO SET UP FOR REHEARSAL IN STADIUM — DO NOT BE LATE.
3:00PM Early Dinner — Spaghetti & meatballs (provided)
4:30PM Travel to El Camino College — 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506
7:40PM Performance time
9:30PM Awards
10:30PM Depart for Gahr
11:55PM Dismissal