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.

Gilbert Tiger Pride is Going to State Marching Band Championship Finals on November 14th, 2009!

We are very proud of the performance of our students!  They have come very far and have an awesome show!  On this Saturday, November 14th, the band will compete at the ABODA State Marching Championship.  The event will be held at Phoenix College Stadium (see the map below).

Saturday's Schedule

• Please eat a GOOD MEAL for lunch…
• 3:15pm  Inspection/Call Time
• 3:45pm  Load Truck
• 4:45pm  Depart Gilbert HS
• 5:30pm  Arrive @ Phoenix College/Unload
• 5:45pm  Stretch
• 6:00pm  Begin Visual Warm-up
• 6:20pm  Begin Music Warm-up
• 6:50pm  Transition to Warm-up zone
• 7:00pm  Official Warm-Up Zone
• 7:30pm  Transition
• 7:45pm  Performance
• 9:00 - 9:15 Championship Presentation
• 10:00pm Depart Phoenix College
• 10:45pm Arrive @ Gilbert HS (We will NOT unload)

Good Luck to our Gilbert Tiger Pride Marching Band!!

Wear your gold shirts to show your support!

Location and Map

• Phoenix College Stadium
• 1202 West Thomas Road
• Admission - $5.00 – children under 5 admitted free.

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The Gilbert Tiger Pride Marching Band will be participating in the Bands of America Regional Championship in Santa Clarita (Los Angeles), California.  It will be Great!

2009 Bands of America Southwest Regional Championship Info & Itinerary

The GHS Marching Band will be going to Six Flags on Friday, Oct. 30th.  Family members are welcome to join us for some fun.  GBB has been able to get discount tickets for Six Flags. Discount ticket price is $20.00. Any family members heading to CA can purchase discount tickets from GBB.  If you would like to purchase tickets please contact Kim Cahalan.  Students will only be required to pay $10.00 for their Six Flags ticket, GBB will pick up the rest.  The $10 for student Six Flags tickets as well as any family member’s tickets must be paid by Thursday’s practice. Kim Cahalan will be at the practices on Tuesday and Thursday to collect money.

What you need to know for the trip:

• Bring money for meals, souvenirs, etc.
• Wear sectional shirt Friday (no costumes at Six Flags).
• Pack a jacket (it will be cool)
• Pillow
• Snacks for bus ride
• Items needed for competition.
• See complete packing list.

REVIEW OVERNIGHT TRAVEL GUIDELINES- will be posted on website shortly under Forms and Documents/General

DON’T FORGET MEDICAL FORM to be turned in by Friday morning before loading buses. If your child must take prescription or OTC medications other than Tylenol you must turn in signed forms and medications.  Per district policy, chaperones can only distribute TYLENOL without this form.  Form is on website under Forms and Documents/General for you to print and fill out.

TWO MEALS SATURDAY will be provided by boosters for students, staff and chaperones on the buses.  Family members please be courteous and plan to purchase your own meal.

GBB would like to help families save money by providing TWO meals for Saturday even though we did not hit our fundraising goal for BOA.  We are asking for donations so that we can make sandwiches for lunch on Saturday.  If you would like to donate: bread, peanut butter, jelly, fruit, snacks or money so we can purchase meat & cheese, please contact Amie Gaudioso.  We did this last winter season for State Championships, the kids loved it and it saved the parents money by not having to pay the high concession costs for food.

FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL, $600, or make payment arrangements with Mr. Libby to board the bus to California. Don’t be left behind. Can pay by credit card with 2.5% fee.

Itinerary:

October 30th, 2009

• 7:00AM Call Time
• 7:30AM Rehearsal @ Tiger Stadium (Be on the field ready to warm-up @ 7:30am)
• 9:00AM Pack Truck
• 9:30AM Depart Gilbert High School
• 12:45-1:30PM Lunch on own @ Blythe, CA   (45 minute lunch) – Bring $
• 5:15PM Arrive at Six Flags
• 5:30PM – 10:00PM Six Flags and Dinner on own at park – Bring $
• 10:15PM Hotel
• 10:30PM Lights out

October 31st, 2009

• 6AM Wake-up
• 7AM Breakfast  and check-out of hotel
• 7:50AM Rehearsal  - - There's a park 10 min. away - - We will focus on stretching/visual
• 9:10AM Travel to College of the Canyons, for Bands of America Southwest Regional Championships
• 9:30AM Unload, begin Prelims performance organization/warmup
• 11:45AM Preliminary Performance
• Noon – 5:45pm Pack truck, lunch provided by GBB, then watch other bands perform
• 5:45PM Dinner provided by GBB
• 7PM-10:45PM Finals Competition/Awards. We will perform again if we qualify for finals!
• 11:15pm Drive back to Gilbert HS overnight

November 1st, 2009

• 6:15AM Arrive at Gilbert High School, parents pick up their children.

Attached below are event schedules published by BOA organizers.

The band will be staying at:

La Quinta Inn and Suites
25201 The Old Road
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
Phone: 1-661-286-1111

Pretty busy this week!

Oct. 21st:

Restaurant night @ Applebee’s on Warner and Cooper from 11am to close. Please print the flier and bring it with you.  Applebees will give the band 10% of the proceeds from every meal when given the flier.

Oct. 23rd:

Home game against Mountain View.  Call Time: 4:30pm

Senior Walk Night for band seniors during half time. Senior students have been given an invitation with 2 tickets into the game Friday night.  Band performs post game.

Oct. 24th:

ASU Band Day “Sun Devil Showdown”

• CALL TIME = 12:00 PM for attendance and announcements
• 12:00pm Inspection (Pit load @ 11:45am, inspection after)
• 12:30pm Load Truck
• 1:00pm  Depart Gilbert HS
• 3:30pm  Performance
• 5:15pm  Awards
• 5:45pm  Depart Arizona State University
• 6:15pm  Arrive @ Gilbert HS, unload all but heavy Pit Equipment