Good morning! Just a quick update today! Its the home stretch of the season, and we are working to finish the marching season strong, as we transition to all of our winter and spring programs!
Some important updates.
This week, for the Gahr Invitational Field Show Tournament, you will drive your student to the show from Cerritos. Students are REQUIRED to stay with us until the dismissal time. We are trying to make the show day as normal as possible, without taking a bus to the show. Please be on time to pick your kids up, and take them straight to Gahr. They will be in uniform at that point, so no food, or non-water drinks on the way. It should be a quick transition carpool to the show. Thanks for your cooperation!
Next Tuesday, we will be having a mandatory parent meeting for ALL percussion students, and any other students who would be interested in joining the visual ensemble for our Indoor Percussion show. You can see last year’s show here: https://youtu.be/jF_s1adqEcM?si=iI8TovScAy7kNZbh
✅ Consider buying us something off of our Amazon Wishlist!
✅ You MUST have a gallon jug for all performances (and should bring it to rehearsals). Get yours NOW!
✅ This week is our competition at Gahr HS
The Week at a Glance has moved to the bottom. Please read everything on your way down to it!
AMAZON WISHLIST
Thank you for the donations that have come in from the wishlist! These items really do make a difference and are already being used!
There is more on the list.
Every year, there are items that we need to make the process smoother for the students and staff. Please consider helping us out and buying something off the list. There are items for as cheap as $5 on the list. Anything helps!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15SDFZK0R772S?ref_=wl_share
HYDRATION EXPECTATIONS
All student need to make sure that they are taking hydration seriously! Band is a physical activity, and the students are getting PE credit for it. Two things that will help keep your kids safe, healthy, and successful are hydrating early and often, and coming to rehearsals and competitions with a one gallon jug of water.
Start drinking water the day before we have a rehearsal or event. If you are feeling thirsty, you are already dehydrated! Drink lots of water the night before, and continue drinking as the rehearsal or event goes on.
Students also MUST have adequate water. I have been seeing more and more small bottles. While these may be more convenient to carry around, they are NOT sufficient sources of water. Your student should have a one gallon jug of water with them whenever they are at band.
The boosters will continue to have refill stations for the kids when it is particularly hot, but students need to come prepared!
We are also shifting how we get kids water at competitions. Students should now bring their one gallon jug with them through our warm up routine on show days. This will minimize lines, provide faster, easier access to water throughout the warm up process, and streamline hydration as we prepare for shows.
If you need a jug, here is a cheap option that you can get for $13.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT
ALL parent/adult volunteers must complete and submit the waiver form, along with a copy of your government-issued ID, to the school office before you volunteer for anything!
🏫 This is a school requirement. ⚠️ No waiver = No volunteering.
The form states there are fingerprinting and TB testing requirements. For now, these items may be disregarded; they will be addressed later if/when necessary.
Thank you for your understanding and for taking care of this important requirement as soon as possible!
Click here to download the form.
BAND BREW CREW
☕ COFFEE, CONNECTION & ROG PRIDE! 💛🖤
Free coffee, complimentary pastries, and great company! Band Brew Crew brings our ROG families together on competition mornings to connect, recharge, and cheer on our students. Because we're more than a band—we're a family! 🎶
KEEP THOSE DONATIONS COMING!
The donations are an essential part of running the music program here at CHS. Our budget doesn’t work if we have people who are not contributing. Any amount helps, and you can also do things like set up recurring monthly donations.
If you haven’t paid your donation yet, please start today!
Fall Donation: $800 (this was already due)
Spring Ensemble Donations (you should start thinking about these):
Winter Drumline and Color Guard: $900
Wind Ensemble and Jazz: $100
RATIONS FOR THE REGIMENT
We are launching a new fundraiser right now. We are calling it Rations for the Regiment, and we are trying to raise money to provide food for the kids throughout the fall season.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
As we move further into the season, preparation and consistency become increasingly important.
Come prepared. Students should have their instrument, music, equipment, water, and appropriate rehearsal clothing every day.
Be present and engaged. Learning drill requires everyone to be in the right place at the right time. When someone is missing, it affects more than just that student.
Take care of yourself. Especially on our Saturday rehearsals, students need to stay hydrated, eat enough, get enough sleep, and come prepared for a full day outside.
Stay on top of schoolwork. Marching band is a significant commitment, but students are still responsible for their classes. Please make sure students are communicating with teachers and keeping up with their work.
ATHLETIC CLEARANCE: PAST DUE
All students participating in the music program need a new Athletic Clearance on file with the school for the 2026–27 school year.
If your student has not completed this yet, it is past due and MUST be done now. The school may take up to 5 school days to process a complete clearance, so this is not something to wait on.
Full Athletic Clearance Instructions
There is also a mandatory annual transportation fee (you should get the one with the ASB card… it is cheaper and you get more out of it):
$175 — includes ASB card
$225 — transportation only
Questions about the clearance process can be directed to Ana Herrarte, Athletic Secretary at ana.herrarte@abcusd.us. Questions for the Athletic Director can be directed to Todd Denhart at todd.denhart@abcusd.us.
26–27 ROG REGISTRATION PAPERWORK
Please make sure the following forms are completed for your student:
Getting these completed early helps us keep student information, emergency contacts, uniforms, and volunteer coordination organized throughout the season.
REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM
Any time a student is going to miss a rehearsal, they need to complete the absence form. Students should submit the form as soon as they know they are going to miss something, rather than waiting until the day of rehearsal whenever possible.
Submit a Rehearsal Absence Request
This gives us a consistent way to track absences and helps us plan rehearsals appropriately.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, 11/2
3:30-6:30 PM — Marching Band Rehearsal
TUESDAY, 11/3
3:25-4:20 PM Sectionals
WEDNESDAY, 11/4
3:30-6:30 PM Marching Band Rehearsal
THURSDAY, 11/5
5:45-8:45 PM Marching Band Rehearsal
FRIDAY, 11/6
SATURDAY, 11/7
Gahr Invitational Field Tournament
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY, 11/9
3:30-6:30 PM — Marching Band Rehearsal
TUESDAY, 11/10
3:25-4:20 PM Sectionals
5:00 PM Indoor Percussion Parent Meeting in the Band Room (Mandatory for all percussion students)
6:30 PM Booster Meeting in the Band Room
WEDNESDAY, 11/11
9:00-4:00 PM Marching Band Rehearsal (No school)
THURSDAY, 11/12
5:45-8:45 PM Marching Band Rehearsal
FRIDAY, 11/13
SATURDAY, 11/14
CSBC Southern California Division Championships @Irvine High School
