Feb 4, 2019 | 7/8 Band, 7/8 Drumline, 7/8 Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, Color Guard, Concerts, Drumline, Fundraising, HS Band, Jazz Band, MPA Board, Parents, Rehearsals, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Monday, February 4th
- 7pm: MPA Meeting, Band Room
Tuesday, February 5th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday, February 6th
- 6:30-9pm: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Thursday, February 7th
- 7:30am – Zero Period: Combined 7/8 Band and 7/8 Orchestra Rehearsal
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 7:30pm: Dinner Show Basket Wrapping at Sheryl Madonna’s Home
Saturday, February 9th
Winter Guard Competition
- 6am: Call time, load truck with props
- 6:45am: Depart LCHS
- 7:45am: Arrive AB Miller HS
- 8am: Warm up begins
- 10:32am: Prelims performance
- Watch other groups, eat lunch
- TBD: Warm-up for Finals performance
- 5:32pm-7:08pm: Finals performance
- Load truck
- approx. 8:30pm: Return to LCHS, unload truck
- Competition Location:
AB Miller High School
6821 Oleander Ave.
Fontana, CA 92336
- Tickets:
Prelims: $15
Finals: $18
Combo Ticket: $28
(cash and/or credit card accepted)
- Color Guard Rep Michele Jones will send out info regarding food and snacks.
- Please consider helping out at a competition by riding the bus and being a chaperone! It’s sometimes a really long day, but just watching your kids and their friends work hard and perform makes it all worthwhile. Michele Jones has sent out a google doc to all of you, so please take a moment to sign-up.
Dinner Show
- 10am: Students meet at Band Room to load truck
- 10am: Volunteer parents move Silent Auction items to Country Club
- 10:30am: Set-up at Country Club
- 4:30pm: First wave of Volunteers arrive
- 4:30pm: Call time – Chamber groups and Oscar Band
- 5:30pm: Call Time – 7/8 Band & 7/8 Orchestra
- Concert Dress
- Dinner is served for all 7/8 students
- 5:30pm: Registration/Doors open for all guests
- Silent Auction opens
- Appetizers served
- 6pm: Call Time – 9-12 Band & 9-12 Orchestra Call time
- 6pm: Dinner is served for guests
- 6:15pm: 9-12 Band & 9-12 Orchestra Dinner is served
- 7pm: Performances Begin
- 8:30pm: Silent Auction closes
- 9:30pm: After Party with the Jazz Band begins
Jan 28, 2019 | 7/8 Drumline, Advanced Orchestra, Color Guard, Drumline, Fundraising, Jazz Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Trips, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 28th
- 6:30-9pm: Musical Rehearsal
Tuesday, January 29th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 30th
- 6:30-9pm: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 31st
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Friday, February 1st
- 7pm: Dinner Show Committee Meeting
Jazz Band Elementary Tour
- 7am: Call time, load Truck
- 7:30am: Depart LCHS
- 11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch in Montrose, bring money
- 2:30pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload Truck
Jan 27, 2019 | Color Guard, Rehearsals, Trips, Volunteers
Costs/Donations
We’re excited for the season to begin! We have quite a few competitions this year, as well as a trip to Dayton for WGI Championships… Can’t wait!
This year the cost for the program will be $600 per student. This amount includes costs for competitions, instructors, uniform, new floor, food for lunches and snacks, and transportation to and from the competitions.
Checks should be made payable to “LCHS MPA” and placed in an envelope with your student’s name and group, and deposited in the black box in the band room. As always, if you have financial concerns and questions, please let Mr. Stone know.
Volunteers
If you are interested in helping out this season, we we will need bus riders, truck drivers, food planning/prep/serving… Please contact our Color Guard parent rep, Michele Jones.
WGI Championships in Dayton
As discussed at the parent meeting, we are in the process of putting all the pieces together for our trip to Dayton.
We will be flying from LAX to IND (Indianapolis) on Tuesday, April 2nd and returning on Sunday, April 7th. Prelims will be on Wednesday, April 3rd; semi-finals (if qualified) on Thursday, April 4th; and finals (if qualified) on Friday, April 5th. We will watch the World Class finals on Saturday evening.
We have the airline tickets, the hotel reservations, the rental vans, and will soon have the World Class finals tickets. The cost for the trip will be $1,300 per person. It will be an amazing experience for your student!
Payment plans can be arranged but please let Mr. Stone know what your plan will be.
Checks can be made payable to “LCHS MPA” and be placed in an envelope marked with your student’s name and group and deposited in the black box in the Band Room.
We will need a final count of parents and students NO LATER than February 1st! Please let Sandy know if you are planning on joining the group.
Dayton Chaperones/Drivers
We will need several parents to chaperone and drive the rental vans. Please let Sandy know if you are interested and willing to chaperone/drive and she will get you the necessary District paperwork to complete.
Fundraising
To help offset the costs we encourage your student to participate in the fundraising for the Instrumental Music Program. Currently, we have several fundraisers in progress:
Jan 21, 2019 | 7/8 Drumline, Advanced Orchestra, Color Guard, Drumline, Fundraising, Jazz Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Trips, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 21st
- 10am-7pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Tuesday, January 22nd
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 23rd
- After School: Concerto Auditions
- Contact your instructor to arrange time
- 6:30-9pm: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 24th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 7pm: Dinner Show Committee Meeting
Friday, January 25th
9-12 Orchestra Winter Retreat
- Bring gear to school to store during the school day
- Approximately 4pm: Depart LCHS
- Approximately 5pm: Arrive at camp
Saturday, January 26th
- 9-12 Orchestra at Retreat
Sunday, January 27th
- Approximately 1:30pm: 9-12 Orchestra arrives at LCHS
Jan 14, 2019 | 7/8 Drumline, Advanced Orchestra, Color Guard, Concerts, Drumline, Fundraising, Jazz Band, MPA Board, Parents, Rehearsals, Trips, Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 14th
- Gift Card Orders Due Today
- 7pm: MPA Meeting
Tuesday, January 15th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 16th
- 6:30-9pm: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 17th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
9-12 Orchestra to Disneyland
- Please bring spending money for food and other goodies
- 7am: Load Truck/Call Time
- Arrive in Concert Wear
- NO Tennis Shoes! Girls must wear closed-toe nice black shoes – This is a Disney Requirement.
- 7:30am: Depart LCHS
- 8:40am: Check in at Security
- 9am: Backstage drop off/Restroom/Unload/Warm-up
- 10:30am: Performance
- 11:15am: Load truck, change
- 12pm: Released into Park
- 7:30pm: Meet at Esplande between the parks
- 8pm: Depart
- 9pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload truck
Jan 7, 2019 | 7/8 Drumline, Color Guard, Concerts, Drumline, HS Band, Jazz Band, Rehearsals, Weekly Schedule
Monday, January 7th
- 10am-7pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 1-2pm: Lunch (bring, or bring money to purchase)
Tuesday, January 8th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 9th
- 6:30-9pm: Jazz Band Rehearsal
Thursday, January 10th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Friday, January 11th
9-12 Band and Color Guard to Disneyland
- Please bring spending money for food and other goodies
- Wear band jacket or band t-shirt
- 7am: Load Truck
- 7:30am: Depart LCHS
- 8:40am: Check in at Security
- 9am: Backstage drop off/Restroom/Unload
- 10am: Soundtrack Session
- 11:30am: Load truck
- 12pm: Released into Park
- 8pm: Meet at Esplande between the parks
- 9:30pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload truck
Sunday, January 13th
- 10am-3pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
Dec 17, 2018 | 7/8 Drumline, Color Guard, Drumline, Fundraising, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, December 18th
- NO 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 3:30-6:30pm: 9-12 Front Ensemble Only Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
Thursday, December 20th
- NO 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 3:30-6:30pm: 9-12 Front Ensemble Only Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
Friday, December 21st
- 5pm: Dinner Show Committee Meeting, home of Sheryl Madonna
Dec 16, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band
The Marching Band and Guard will be going to Disneyland on Friday, January 11th. The cost is $100. They will be participating in the backstage Soundtrack Session, recording movie cues for Disney films. It’s a great experience that no one should miss.
If your student has funds in their student account, these funds may be applied to the Disneyland costs.
If you prefer to write a check, please make checks payable to “LCHS MPA” and note “Band Disney” with your student’s name on the check. Place in an envelope and put in the black box in the band room.
Dec 10, 2018 | 7/8 Band, 7/8 Drumline, 7/8 Orchestra, Color Guard, Concerts, Drumline, Fundraising, Rehearsals, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, December 11th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
Wednesday, December 12th
7/8 & ALF Winter Concert
NOTE: Volunteers are needed to help serve dinner to the 7/8 and ALF students, 4:45-6:45pm. Please contact Nadia Ali if you are available.
- 5pm: Call Time to band room
- 5:15-6pm
- Band – Dinner in Cafeteria
- Orchestra – Rehearse in Auditorium
- 6-6:45pm
- Orchestra – Dinner in Cafeteria
- Band – Rehearse in Auditorium
- 7pm: Concert Begins
Thursday, December 13th
- 3:30-5:30pm: 7/8 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 5-9pm: Winter Guard Rehearsal
- 6-9pm: 9-12 Winter Drumline Rehearsal
- 7pm: Dinner Show Committee Meeting (Home of Sheryl Madonna)
Dec 9, 2018 | Color Guard, HS Band, Parents, Trips
Despite the last-minute cancellation of Championships, we were successful in getting full refunds on lodging and transportation.
Therefore, we will be allocating to each student’s MPA account $200 for those that paid the Championship donation. If you did not pay the donation, your student will not receive an amount in their student account.
The $200 can be used against any fees currently owed or future fees, including next year.
If you have any questions please contact MPA President, Elizabeth Bohannon.
