WINTER PERFORMANCES STARTED

Congrats to all the Black Guard and Indoor Drumline students!!! We really enjoyed their first performances of the season, and can't wait until they get to complete their shows. The Eval Show is just what the name says it is. Each unit performs twice for a panel of judges who then provide commentary to the unit directors on their first impressions, and give comments on how they would see the shows continue to develop. It also provides students an early opportunity to perform in front of an audience, so that their hard work over the winter break (which every unit does) receives some much needed positive reinforcement. The next show on the schedule, at Mesquite HS on Saturday Feb 6th, will be the first competitive show of the season for all of our groups, where scores will be given, and awards handed out.

UPCOMING EVENT

Saturday, Jan. 23: Drumline Carwashes   --RAIN OUT DATE TO BE JAN. 30TH--

• When:  9:00am – Noon
• Where:
  • Valero @ Val Vista & Guadalupe
  • Arby’s @ Gilbert Rd. & Guadalupe

ALL DRUMLINE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO WORK ALL CARWASHES, UNLESS PREVIOUSLY CLEARED BY MR. HINSHAW.

• Parent volunteers NEEDED.  Please come out and support your student.
• Everyone should bring carwash supplies: towels, buckets, sponges, hoses, splitter, soap.
• 2 locations:
  • Valero @ Val Vista & Guadalupe:  Pit and Cymbal line
  • Arbys @ Gilbert Rd. & Guadalupe:  All battery except cymbal line

DRUMLINE

If you have gently used items that you would like to dispose of, we would appreciate the donation for the Drumline Garage Sale on Feb. 27th.  Please contact Julie Weber at jweber1988@gmail.com if you have any donations or would like to help work the garage sale.

• Drumline Uniform Fitting: Tuesday, Jan. 26th @ 5:15pm in the orchestra room. MANDATORY FOR ALL DRUMLINE MEMBERS!
• Drumline 9am – 9pm practice on March 6th – with lunch & dinner breaks

Please contact Tina Besthoff with any drumline related questions or if you would like to volunteer.

COLOR GUARD

The Highland competition on Jan. 30th has just been added for Black Guard Only.

Guard will be holding a winter garage sale to raise money for their Power Regionals Competition in San Diego, CA on Feb. 27th & 28th.  If you have gently used items that you would like to dispose of, we would appreciate the donation for the Guard Garage Sale on Jan. 30th, location not yet confirmed.

Please contact Dayna Sheets with any guard related questions or if you would like to volunteer.

IMPORTANT INFO

ALL students in the Winter Programs MUST have their winter fees PAID IN FULL by February 2, 2010 to continue in the program.  Uniform costs, including shoes and guard/drumline T- shirts are NOT part of the fees. Before receiving a uniform the total cost must be paid.

FUNDRAISING

The GHS Winter Show is coming up.  This is an indoor guard and drumline show that we host. This is our biggest winter fundraiser and we will need your help.  Please contact Sheri Pierce to let her know you would like to volunteer.  If there is a specific area you would like to volunteer in, please let her know.  All parents of students participating in the winter programs are expected to volunteer.  It is a great opportunity to come out and see some of the groups our kids compete against while helping out our guard and drumline as well.

Please sign up with http://onecause.com under Gilbert High School Bands.  This organization pays the band back a percentage of all money spent when items are purchased thru onecause.com or when you use the toolbar to search for items.  Please contact Carolyn Gieszl for more info so you can sign up.

GAME – GILBERT ADVOCATES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Visit GAME's website at http://www.gilbertmusicmatters.com to learn more about some important issues that may affect music education.  Gilbert Advocates for Music Education (GAME) is a parent advocacy group committed to promoting a joint effort between the parents, the schools, and the community to build on our tradition of quality music education. You can get in the GAME by e-mailing GAME@cox.net.
 

Burger King Night

Everyone needs to eat right? Well why not eat and support the Gilbert Drumline all at the same time?

Come out and join us at Burger King on Gilbert Rd. & Juniper Wednesday, Jan 20th from 5pm-7:30pm.  10% of the proceeds from anyone with a Gilbert Drumline flier (handed out @ Burger King) will go to support the Winter Drumline.

Drive Thru orders will NOT be counted for this fundraiser. Patrons need to come into restaurant and will be given a flier which will be presented at the counter when ordering.

The kids will be drumming outside on the corner of Juniper and Gilbert Rd.  If you can’t come in and join us for a meal, feel free to drop a donation in the “drum” as you pass by.

Car Wash

Hey is your car dirty from all the rain this week? Well, don’t get it washed yet there is more rain to come.  Wait until this Saturday, Jan. 23rd and the Drumline kids will wash your car for you.

You guessed it, we are holding a carwash fundraiser this Saturday at Valero on Val Vista & Guadalupe and Arby’s on Gilbert Rd. & Guadalupe from 9:00am – Noon.

Come on out, get your car cleaned by some hard working kids and support our Gilbert Drumline all at the same time!

If you have questions, please contact Tina Besthoff.

The fall marching season is over and the Winter Guard and Drumline Season is now upon us.

More than 70 kids are participating in the winter programs this year.  Congratulations to the students that will be participating in Drumline, Black Guard and Gold Guard.  We are looking forward to a great winter season filled with practices, competitions and our own Gilbert HS Winter Competition on March 20, 2010.  Black Guard will also be traveling to San Diego to compete in the Power Regionals February 26-28, 2010.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Monday, Dec. 7:

• Brass Practice 2:45pm – 4:30pm (last practice of the semester.  No practice finals week)
• Gold & Black Guard Practice 2:45pm – 5:00pm

Tuesday, Dec. 8:

• Woodwinds Practice 2:45pm – 4:30pm (last practice of the semester. No practice finals week)
• Drumline Practice 5:15pm – 8:30pm
• (Sectional practice may be held prior to practice start time)
• Gold Guard Practice 2:45 til 5:00pm
• Black Guard Practice 5:30 - 9:00pm

Wednesday, Dec. 9:

• Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt Fundraiser.  Corner of Val Vista & Warner in the Fry’s shopping center. Stop by any time throughout the day and enjoy some frozen yogurt and 25% of the proceeds will go towards the GHS Marching band programs. Bring a flier or mention that you are with GHS Marching Band to make sure your proceeds are donated.
• Early Release school day
• Regional Guard Practice 4:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 10:

• Band Concert 7pm, Call times:
  • Concert Percussion – 6pm
  • Jazz Band – 6:30pm
  • Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble – 6:45pm
• No Drumline practice due to concert.
• Gold & Black Guard Parent Meeting: 5:45pm
• Gold & Black Guard practice: practice following parent meeting to 9:00pm
• Winter Guard and Drumline payment due

Saturday, Dec. 12:

• Drumline Carwash 9am-Noon
• EVERYONE IN TOWN IS EXPECTED TO WORK ALL CARWASHES. Parent volunteers NEEDED.  Please come out and support your student. Everyone should bring carwash supplies: towels, buckets, sponges, hoses, splitter, soap. 2 locations:
• Valero @ Val Vista & Guadalupe:  Pit and Cymbal line
• Arbys @ Gilbert Rd. & Guadalupe:  All battery except cymbal line

NO PRACTICES DURING THE WEEK OF FINALS: DEC. 14-18

Please see Winter Drum Line Information for those participating.

See also Winter Guard Information for those in the guard this winter.

IMPORTANT INFO

ALL MARCHING BAND FEES ARE NOW PAST DUE. It is very important to pay your fees as we have already paid our bills. If you have not paid your entire fall 2009 marching band fees please contact Mr. Libby ASAP.

All students in the Winter Programs MUST have paid their fall 2009 fees in order to participate.  Winter program fees are due December 10, 2009.  Uniform costs, including shoes and guard/drumline T-shirts are NOT part of the fees.

IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES, YOU SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

We’re asking you to “Get in the GAME”.

Gilbert Advocates for Music Education (GAME) is a local parent advocacy group in Gilbert that supports the ongoing quality of music education in our schools.  GAME’s purpose is to promote a joint effort between the parents, the schools, and the community that builds on our tradition of quality music education.  GAME is a new group in Gilbert, basing its model on a national movement to support music which can be found at www.supportmusic.com.  As parents, we want to uphold and advance quality music education for all children in our district from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

You can get in the GAME by e-mailing Elaine Huettl.  Periodically, we’ll update you with news about issues and events that affect our children’s music education.

We’re asking for your help in getting the word out about GAME. Please tell your friends and neighbors, especially those with children in elementary and junior high, about us so that they can “Get in the GAME” as well.

Thank you for supporting our children’s music education by getting in the GAME!

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

If you missed the opportunity to purchase your personalized luggage tags, key chains, etc from Encompass Media Group at the Gilbert Invitational, you are in luck.  We will continue the sale of those items.  If you are interested please contact Carolyn Gieszl.

Escrip requires each family to renew their subscription online at the beginning of November. Logon on to escrip.com and renew your Safeway and other subscriptions.  You MUST do this to continue to  accumulate funds toward your child's band fees.  While you are on the site, check out other alliances with merchants to earn money toward band fees.  For instance, Macy's gives a percent of purchases made on a registered Macy's credit card. If you have any questions, contact Elaine Huettl.

There are spots available for ASU concessions.  Contact Suzi Cannady.

Please sign up @ onecause.com under Gilbert High School Bands.  This organization pays the band back a percentage of all money spent when items are purchased thru onecause.com or when you use the toolbar to search for items.  Please contact Carolyn Gieszl for more info.

Practice Schedule:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15pm-8:30pm.
• Sectionals practice may be held prior to the start of practice.
• Please see your section leader for details.

2009 - 2010 Tentative Drumline  Competition Schedule:

• January 16th - Eval Show @ Desert Ridge High School
• February 6th - Mesquite Show
• March 13th - WGI Phoenix Regional
• March 20th - Gilbert Show
• March 27th - WGAZ State Championships @ Phoenix Coliseum

2009 – 2010 Drumline Fundriasers:

• Sonic cards -  distributed at practice on Tuesday Dec. 1st.  Each student was given 8 cards to sell.  Each card to be sold for $5. All Money due back on Jan. 2nd Drill Camp.  Any unsold cards must be returned on Jan. 2nd or your student will be charged $5 per card.
• December 12th – Carwash @ Arbys & Valero 9am-Noon
• January 20th – Burger King Restaurant Night; Gilbert Rd & Juniper
• January 23rd – Carwash @ Arbys & Valero 9am-Noon
• February 13th – Carwash @ Arbys & Valero 9am-Noon
• February 27th – Garage Sale @ the Weber’s house

Drumline Winter Drill Camps:

• January 2nd, 4th, & 5th from 9am – 9pm with lunch & dinner breaks

Drumline 9am – 9pm practices:

• January 9th – Drum-a-thon Fundraiser
• March 6th – with lunch & dinner breaks