The deadline to book has been extended to Friday, October 26th!
The Band and Guard will be staying at:
Homewood Suites
1505 Mill Rock Way
Bakersfield, CA 93311
We will need about 10 chaperones and 4 bus riders for our trip.
If you are interested in riding the bus or being a chaperone, please call and reserve one of the rooms using your credit card. The rooms are a king bed with a pull-out sofa and the rate is $100/night.
Please note that these rooms will only be held until Friday, October 26th!
There are about 15 rooms available, first come, first served. Please remember that if you book one of these rooms, we will assume that you will be available for helping out at the competition and in doing room checks after the competition Saturday night – it’ll be late – and we’re hoping we will perform on Sunday too!
approx. 9:30pm: Game over, return to LCHS, dismissal
Saturday, October 27th
So Cal Super Show (*name & location changed)
Address:
Warren High School
8141 De Palma St.
Downey, CA 90241
8am: Rehearsal
10am: Load truck
11am: Lunch is serve at the High School
11:45am: Load bus
12:15pm: Depart LCHS
1:15pm: Arrive at Warren High School
2:15pm: Begin Warm-up
3:15pm: Parent Helpers arrive in warm-up area
3:45pm: Plume, gauntlet, tune
4pm: Pit at Gate & Band Departs
4:10pm: Band at Gate
4:32pm: Performance time
4:58pm: Awards
5:30pm: Change, load truck
6pm: Snacks served
6:45pm: Depart Warren High School
7:45pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload truck, hang uniforms
8:15pm: Dismissal
General Admission tickets are $15, and may be ordered here.
Parent Helpers & Donations Needed:
If you’re interested in helping at the competition, or donating items for lunch and snack, please sign up here. If you have questions, please contact Deb Parker.
Homewood Suites
1505 Mill Rock Way
Bakersfield, CA 93311
We will need about 10 chaperones and 4 bus riders for our trip.
If you are interested in riding the bus or being a chaperone, please call and reserve one of the rooms using your credit card. The rooms are a king bed with a pull-out sofa and the rate is $100/night.
Please note that these rooms will only be held until Wednesday, October 24th!
There are about 15 rooms available, first come, first served. Please remember that if you book one of these rooms, we will assume that you will be available for helping out at the competition and in doing room checks after the competition Saturday night – it’ll be late – and we’re hoping we will perform on Sunday too!
Due to the power outage and school closure, schedule is updated.
1:30pm: Music Rehearsal – Band AND Guard
3pm: Band & Guard Picture Day
Change into full uniform – no shako, no gloves
Bring black socks and marching shoes
Take completed picture order envelope to Hahamonga
Order envelopes are in the band room, Click here for order form details. Each student must turn in an envelope to receive the 8×10 photo that is included in your donation amount even if you do not order additional photos.
Smile!
Back to the Band Room, change, hang uniform
5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Wednesday, October 17th – 7/8 Orchestra, 9-12 Orchestra, and Some Winds & Percussion from Band
Fall Concert – Forte of the Silenced
6:30pm: Performer Call Time
Concert Attire
7pm: Performance in LCHS Auditorium
Thursday, October 18th – Band & Guard
5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Friday, October 19th – Band & Guard
Homecoming & Senior Night
3pm: Meet in Band Room for Homecoming Parade
Not all band & guard members will participate. Your student will know if he/she will be going.
5pm: Senior Night Dinner is served in the Cafeteria for ALL Band/Guard students
6pm: Warm-up in front of the North Gym in full uniform
6:15pm: Senior Parents meet their students for pre-game
7pm: Game time
approx. 8:15pm: Half-time
Please note that Band & Guard will NOT perform their show, but will stand on the field and play background music for the Homecoming Queen festivities.
No plumes, no gauntlets, and no equipment needs to be pushed.
approx. 9:30pm: Game over, hang uniform, dismissal
Parent Helpers Needed:
Senior Night Dinner:
We will need several parent helpers to set-up and serve the dinner. We will begin set-up at 4pm and dinner will be served at 5pm. Please contact Nadia Ali if you are available and willing.
Prior to the game (and after the game too):
Helpers are needed to fill water jugs and cover the bleachers. Please meet in the band hallway at 5:45pm. If you are available and willing, please contact Pierre Echternach.
SENIOR PARENTS!
You will be walking with your student onto the field during pre-game for Senior Night. In years past, High School admins have asked that you purchase a ticket for the game and meet your student in the end zone on the restroom side of the field. You and your student will be announced as you walk onto the field. Please be there by 6:15pm.
We need to cover the gold chains on the shakos to match the silver that we used to cover the gold piece on the uniform. We have the fabric pieces ready to go, we just need to put them on. If you have some time to share to help us with this project, please stop by the band room Thursday evening during rehearsal, 5:30 to 8pm.
Friday, October 12th
Bus Riders
We are looking for a bus rider for the elementary tour. If you are available, please let Sandy Miller know. We have lunch at Zeke’s in Montrose!
Saturday, October 13th
Bus Riders
We will need several parents to ride the bus to and from the competition. Please be at the High School by 12:15pm to help load the water jugs, plumes, gauntlets, etc. on the bus.
Please let Deb Parker know if you are available and willing.
We will need helpers to plume, gauntlet, and push equipment at the competition. Please be at Ayala High School by 4:15pm and find the band & guard in the warm-up area.
Wristband Note
We have several free wristbands for parent helpers at each competition, but not enough for everyone. Most competitions require that you have a wristband (either the free one or purchased ticket one) to help push equipment on the field for performance. We will do our best to rotate these free wristbands throughout the parent helpers, but cannot guarantee that each parent will get one. These free wristbands will need to be returned to Mr. Stone or Sandy after each competition so that they can be used again at the next competition. Thanks for your understanding.
Crowd Cheerers
The students enjoy great crowd support – and the judges do too! Please come out and support our hard-working students. It’s a great evening of some amazing performances… and so much different than a football game half-time performance. Thanks in advance for your cheers and applause! 🙂
Please join the La Canada High School Advanced Orchestra in this year’s Fall String Concert, Forte of the Silenced, a concert of solely women composers!
Gateway to Atlantis
By Student Composer, Sydney Wang
E flat Major String Quartet, First Movement
By Fanny Mendelssohn
Of Paradise and Light
By Pulitzer Prize Winner, Augusta Read Thomas
Kingdom Hearts
By Yoko Shimomura
The concert will end with the 7/8 Orchestra playing, as well as additional High School Band musicians joining for Kingdom Hearts.
Every concert attendee will receive a ticket for a chance to win the Door Prize Gift Basket, valued at $50!
approx. 2:30pm: Return to High School, unload truck
Wear show shirts and dark shorts/jeans
Away Football Game vs. Monrovia
5:45pm: Call time
6pm: Bus departs
7pm: Game time
approx. 9:30pm: Game over
approx. 10pm: Return to High School, dismissal
Please go home when we return, Saturday is a competition day!
Saturday, October 13th
Ayala Competition Day
9am: Rehearsal on the field
10:30am: Load truck
11:15am: Lunch is served
12:00pm: Load bus
12:30pm: Depart LCHS
1:30pm: Arrive Ayala High School
3pm: Begin warm-up
4:15pm: Parent Volunteers arrive
4:25pm: Pit Departs
4:40pm: Pit at Gate
4:40pm: Plume, gauntlet, tune
4:50pm: Band Departs
5pm: Band at gate
5:15pm: Performance time
5:30pm: Awards for 1A, 2A, 3A
6pm: Change, load truck
6:30pm: Snacks
7pm: Depart Ayala High School
8pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload truck, hang uniforms
8:30pm: Dismissal
Helpful Notes for Parents:
Students will remain with the group from the start of rehearsal through dismissal at the end of the day. Students may have the opportunity to leave after the truck is loaded in the morning, but MUST be back at the High School no later than 12:30pm to load the bus — and ONLY with prior approval from Mr. Stone.
NO STUDENTS may leave the group and must stay on campus at each competition site! NO EXCEPTIONS!
With #1 in mind, please make sure your student has the appropriate clothing and shoes for the entire day – at rehearsal, to wear under the uniform, and to return home. Students will change into uniform on the bus (in public).
Students should bring a water jug and sunscreen to the morning rehearsal. Sometimes it’s pretty toasty out there!
Please remember that all times listed are approximate. Sometimes things need to change depending on the circumstances of the day and we do our best to keep to a schedule so everyone is on the same page. However, things always come up including, but not limited to, the traffic situation. This is especially true this week. It’s our first time at competition this year, so we ask for your cooperation and understanding.
If your student is taking the PSAT, please have them join the group whenever they are finished. Your student should also let Mr. Stone know that they are taking the PSAT.
Competition Info:
Ayala Music in Motion
Ayala High School
14255 Peyton Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
