Congratulations on an amazing Band & Color Guard Workshops! We had a huge turnout with over 130+ students in attendance. All sections made huge improvement (especially all our new members), and we're gearing up for an incredible season! Our next Front Ensemble and Battery practice is Wednesday 6/19 from 5-9PM and Color Guard Mini-Camp is coming up June 25-27th from 9AM-12:30PM each day. Remember to eat a big meal before you arrive, bring a hat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.

We are currently setting the FINAL NUMBERS for our 2024 field show production. We still have a few spots open in the front ensemble and color guard if you know anyone who is interested. If you know of any students who were not in attendance at workshops but are still planning to be a part of the program, please have them email Mr. Loney ASAP – darren.loney@abcusd.us.

DCI “CORPS AT THE CREST” – FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH

DCI “Corps at the Crest” is this Friday, June 28th at Mt. San Antonio College! Pick up tickets IN-PERSON at 2:00PM on Friday, June 28th at Gahr HS from Mr. Loney. Please note that parking is $10 per vehicle. If you bought tickets, please check this final list:

For more information about the show itself, please click the link below:
https://www.dci.org/events/2024-corps-at-the-crest-student-edition

PROGRAM DONATIONS

The student contribution for the marching band is $675. This includes major items such as instructional staff throughout the year, equipment and instruments, production costs, music, costumes, and food. This specialized instruction inspires students to keep at it, a valuable skill they can apply to their other classes. This donation can be paid all at once, or broken down into the following payment schedule:

1st Donation $225 - Due Monday, July 22, 2024
2nd Donation $150 - Due Friday, August 16, 2024
3rd Donation $150 - Due Friday, September 20, 2024
4th Donation $150 - Due Friday, October 18, 2024

https://www.gahrband.org/store/p/marching-band-donation

ROSE PARADE – SUPER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Gahr will be marching in the 2025 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade as part of the “605 All-Star Band!” Out of hundreds of bands who auditioned last year, the 605 All-Star Band was the FIRST ONE CHOSEN by the selection committee! Being in the Rose Parade is a huge honor, and you’ll be performing on the world’s largest stage to over 50 million viewers. In addition to marching in the Tournament of Roses Parade, you will also be performing at Disneyland and the Tournament of Rose’s “Bandfest.”

Being in the 605 All-Star Band is OPTIONAL. There is a separate rehearsal schedule for the 605 All-Star Band and participation cost of $572. This breaks down to $375 to cover items such as the uniform/costume, shako wrap, music, flags, banners, and instruction, and $197 for Disneyland. We will be doing another Snap Raise to fundraise for this; however, the uniform deposit of $225 is due no later than Tuesday, June 25th.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and is only open to current high school students (including incoming freshmen) and recently graduated alumni that were part of the original audition video. If you are planning on participating, you must complete the following THREE STEPS:

STEP 1) Fill out the “605 All Star Band Member” form. If you do not do this, you will not be in the system to receive an invoice or have Snap Raise fundraising applied to your account.

https://forms.gle/WmKKGo67CBN87WVZ9

STEP 2) PLEASE WAIT TO RECEIVE AN INVOICE FROM THE 605 ALL-STAR BAND TREASURER, LESLIE WATKINS. DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN INVOICE. Once you are emailed an invoice, pay the uniform deposit of $225. If you filled out the form but did not receive an invoice, make sure you check your SPAM folder. All payments are made directly to the “605 All Star Band” through Zelle:

You may also mail a check made payable to “605 All Star Band” to:
605 All Star Band
4067 Hardwick St.
P.O. Box 180
Lakewood, CA 90712

If you have specific questions about your statement, you can email the 605 All-Star Band Treasurer, Leslie Watkins, at 605allstarbandpayments@gmail.com.

STEP 3) Get sized for a custom uniform top (for band students) or custom color guard costume (for guard students). Students who attended the workshops were sized last Thursday during check-in. If you are an alumni or did not get sized, you can go to the Mayfair High School Band Room on Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30PM to be sized by one of their booster parents. If you are unable to make the sizing at Mayfair, please email Mr. Loney to see if you can get sized during one of our Wednesday night drumline practices or the color guard mini-camp.

PARENTS: If you would like more information or would like to ask any questions, Mr. Phillips will be running a final meeting on Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30PM in the Mayfair High School Band Room. You can also make a payment at the meeting and students can get sized for a uniform/costume.

The final deadline to have the form filled out, uniform deposit of $225 turned in, and be sized for a uniform/costume is Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Uniforms will be in production at the end of the month and you will not be able to join the 605 All-Star Band after that.

Get ready for the Best Day Ever!!

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE DUE 7/22

All students will need to complete their athletic clearance through FamilyID by Monday, July 22nd:

www.familyid.com/gahr-high-school

Print this two-page form and take it with you to your physical. All students will eventually need to purchase an ASB card and pay for transportation, but you can wait to do this during Gahr High School registration.

SIGN UP FOR REMIND

The band program uses “Remind” as our primary communication method for BOTH students and parents. Please sign up below based on what grade you’re in:

UPCOMING DATES:

6/19 Front Ensemble & Battery practice 5-9PM
6/25 OPTIONAL: Rose Parade Info Meeting at 6:30PM at Mayfair HS
6/25 Rose Parade 605 All-Star Band $225 Uniform Deposit Due
6/25-27 Color Guard Mini- Camp 9AM-12:30PM
6/26 Front Ensemble & Battery practice 5-9PM
6/28 “Corps at the Crest” DCI Show at Mt. San Antonio College
7/3 Front Ensemble & Battery practice 5-9PM
7/10 Front Ensemble & Battery practice 5-9PM
7/14 DCI Open Class Championships hosted at Gahr HS
7/17 Front Ensemble & Battery practice 5-9PM
7/22 1st Payment of $225 Due and Athletic Clearance due
7/22-7/26 Band Camp – Week 1 from 8:30AM-5PM
7/23 Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting at 6PM
7/26 Family Beach Bonfire 6-9PM
7/29-8/2 Band Camp – Week 2 from 8:30AM-5PM
7/31 Gahr HS Registration at 7:30AM
8/2 Band Camp BBQ & Concert!
8/3 “Gahr” Wash 9AM-2PM
8/12 School Starts!

STAY IN CONTACT

WEBSITE: www.gahrband.org
INSTAGRAM: Follow us @gahrband
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gahrband
REMIND: Text "@gahr2028” to “81010”
SLACK (STUDENTS ONLY): http://tinyurl.com/gahr-slack
EMAIL: darren.loney@abcusd.us

SUMMER UPDATE!