Dec 4, 2018 | 7/8 Band, 7/8 Orchestra, Concerts, Rehearsals
Next week is the 7/8 Band & Orchestra’s combined Winter Concert with the ALF on Wednesday, December 12th!
For planning purposes, call time will be at 5pm. We’ll have rehearsals and then the MPA will provide a pizza dinner. The concert will begin at 7pm.
A detailed schedule will be sent next week, but it will be Concert attire.
Dec 4, 2018 | 7/8 Band, 7/8 Orchestra, Rehearsals
7/8 Combined Rehearsal
7/8 Band & 7/8 Orchestra
0 period, Thursday, December 6th
To prepare for the concert next week, we need to have a combined 7/8 Band and 7/8 Orchestra rehearsal this week during 0 period. All 7/8 Band students should arrive at 7:30am for rehearsal with the 7/8 Orchestra in the band room.
Nov 13, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Trips, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, November 13th
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Thursday, November 15th
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Friday, November 16th
- 3:15-5:30pm: Rehearsal on the field
- 5:30pm: Change into full uniform
- 5:50pm: Plume & gauntlet
- 6pm: Friends & Family performance
- 6:30pm: Greet guests, take photos, change, dismissal
- Parent Helpers: We will need just a few helpers to plume and gauntlet in the band room at 5:50pm. If you’re available, please be there.
Saturday, November 17th
WBA Championships
Hotel Address:
Homewood Suites
1505 Mill Rock Way
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Performance Address – SATURDAY:
West High School
1200 New Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Saturday Dinner Location:
Round Table Pizza
4200 Gosford Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Performance Address – SUNDAY:
Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Dr.
Bakersfield CA 93305
- 8am: Rehearsal on the field
- 10am: Load truck
- 11am: Lunch is served on campus (meal provided)
- 11:45am: Load bus
- 12:15pm: Depart LCHS – Championship Bound!
- 2:15pm: Arrive in Bakersfield, CA at Hotel
- 3pm: Depart Hotel
- 3:15pm: Arrive at Championships (light snack provided)
- 5pm: Begin Warm-Up
- 7:23pm: CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE!
- 9:20pm: 1/2/3A Awards
- 10pm: Group Dinner at Round Table Pizza (Meal Provided)
- 11pm: Return to Hotel. Lights Out.
Sunday, November 18th
- 7-9am: Free Hot Breakfast in the Hotel
- 11am: Grand Championships Begin
- TBD: Performance Time
- 2:38pm: Grand Championships Full Retreat and Awards for 1/2/3A
- 3pm: Depart Bakersfield – Lunch on the Road (on your own)
- 6pm: Arrive LCHS! It’s been a wonderful journey!
Tickets: $25 each – good for both Saturday and Sunday
Helpful Hints:
- Friday is a regular school day with a rehearsal and performance right after. The students will not have a chance to “run home” to get stuff for performance. They should bring rehearsal clothes, water jug, long black socks, marching shoes and performance wear to school in the morning.
- Saturday morning, they should come to rehearsal with everything they need for the trip. We will leave after rehearsal and a quick lunch. We will only be gone for one night… So there shouldn’t be too much luggage, right? However, we may perform twice this weekend, so please pack accordingly and that includes shirts, shorts and long black socks.
- The kids will need spending money for the competition if they want to purchase t-shirts, hoodies, etc. They will also need money to cover their lunch on Sunday on the way home. Other than that, they should be good.
- Please remind your student that all school rules apply on the trip.
- Congratulate your kid for a wonderful season and acknowledge all their hard work and effort.
- Thanks to all the parents for their support throughout the season!
Click this link to volunteer and donate. If you have questions about participating, please contact Deb Parker.
Nov 5, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, November 6th
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Thursday, November 8th
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Saturday, November 3rd
Trabuco Hills Competition
Address:
Trabuco Hills High School
27501 Mustang Run
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- 7am: Rehearsal on the field
- 9am: Load truck
- 9:45am: Load bus
- 10:15am: Depart LCHS
- 11:45am: Arrive at Trabuco Hills High School
- 12:45pm: Begin Warm-up
- 1:55pm: Full Ensemble
- 2:25pm: Pit departs & Plume, gauntlet, tune
- 2:35pm: Pit at Gate
- 2:45pm: Band departs
- 2:55pm: Band at Gate
- 3:12pm: Performance time
- 3:30pm: Change
- 4pm: Awards
- 4:30pm: Load truck
- 5:30pm: Depart Trabuco Hills High School
- 7pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload truck, hang uniforms
- 7:30pm: Dismissal
Tickets are $12.
Click this link to volunteer and donate. If you have questions about participating, please contact Deb Parker.
Oct 29, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, October 30th
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Thursday, November 1st
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Saturday, November 3rd
Conquistador Classic
Address:
Don Antonio Lugo High School
13400 Pipeline Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
- 9am: Rehearsal
- 11am: Load truck
- 11:45am: Lunch
- Sections will be having lunch together this week. Leaders will be making plans with their sections. Your student will need to contact their section leader for the details.
- 2:30pm: Load bus
- 3pm: Depart LCHS
- 4pm: Arrive at Don Lugo High School
- 5pm: Begin Warm-up
- 6:05pm: Full Ensemble
- 6:35pm: Pit departs
- 6:50pm: Pit at Gate
- 6:35pm: Plume, gauntlet, tune
- 7pm: Band departs
- 7:10pm: Band at Gate
- 7:28pm: Performance time
- 7:45pm: Change, load truck, watch performances
- 9:25pm: Awards
- 10:15pm: Depart Don Lugo High School
- 11:15pm: Arrive at LCHS, unload truck, hang uniforms
- 11:45pm: Dismissal
Tickets are $12.
Parent Helpers & Donations Needed:
If you’re interested in helping at the competition, riding the bus, or donating items for snack, please contact Deb Parker.
Oct 22, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, October 23rd
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Thursday, October 25th
- 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
- 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band
Friday, October 26th
Away Game
- 5:45pm: Away game call time
- 6pm: Depart LCHS
- 7pm: Game time
- 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.
Oct 15, 2018 | 7/8 Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Volunteers, Weekly Schedule
Tuesday, October 16th – Band & Guard
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.
Sep 4, 2018 | 7/8 Band, Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Rehearsals, Volunteers
We will need several helpers for Friday evening:
7/8 Night Dinner
If you are interested in helping set-up, serving, and/or clean-up for the dinner for 9-12 Band/Guard and 7/8 Band on Friday night, please contact Nadia Ali. She will let you know the timing and details.
Football Game
If you are interested in helping fill water jugs, covering the bleachers, pluming, gauntleting, or pushing equipment prior, during, and after the game, please contact Pierre Echternach. Helpers will meet in the band hallway at 5:45pm.
Jul 16, 2018 | Color Guard, HS Band, Rehearsals, Trips
Band Camp
August 7th – August 10th
Band Camp is August 7th-10th, and we stay overnight at Cal Poly Pomona. We will be departing LCHS at 12pm on Tuesday, August 7th and will return on Friday, August 10th around 4pm.
Students need to bring the following items to band camp:
- Clothes
- Bathing Suit
- Hat
- Good Cross Trainer Shoes
- Sunglasses
- Your Instrument
- Music
- Drill
- Sleeping Bag or Sheets
- Pillow
- Lyre
- Towel
- Toiletries
- Sunblock
- Water Bottle (Mandatory)
- Props for “Talent Nite”
- Cell Phone to call your parents and tell them how much you love and miss them
Do Not even think of bringing:
- TVs
- Video Game Systems
- Laptops
All your items must fit in ONE BAG since we are limited on space. And yes, it is possible to fit it in one bag.
While at band camp we will be working hard to begin the long process of learning and perfecting our show. It is vital for everyone to attend and participate to the fullest. We will also be having a lot of fun during and outside of rehearsals as well. It will be a great beginning to our show.
Jul 16, 2018 | Color Guard, HS Band, Rehearsals
Band & Guard Workshops
July 30th – August 3rd & August 6th
1 – 9pm
Dinner Break: 5-6
Please arrive early and be prepared to march and be outside at any time of the rehearsal.
Students need to wear:
- proper athletic footwear and socks
- white t-shirt with minimal writing
- shorts
Please bring:
- instrument
- music
- pencil
- sunscreen
- water jug
- great attitude
Hopefully each section leader has already given you your music folder with your parts for practicing. We will be testing for memorization of Movement 1 during band workshops.
