Nov 5, 2018 | Fundraising, Volunteers
February 9, 2019
It’s time to start getting organized for the 2019 Dinner Show! We will meet briefly after the MPA meeting tonight (11/5) in the Band room.
The Dinner Show is our program’s biggest fundraiser of the year… It includes a silent auction, fabulous dinner, and amazing music performances by our students. All of the Instrumental Music groups will perform.
We have many opportunities for you to be involved, but first and foremost we are looking for a Silent Auction Chair to head up the task of gathering donations and organizing the auction. So, jump right in! You’ll get to work with an amazing group of parents!
And while we’re thinking Silent Auction… If you have anything that you would like to donate to benefit the Instrumental Music Program, please let Sheryl Madonna (our Dinner Show Chair) know. In years past we have had donations of Disney/California Adventure passes, Lakers Tickets, Dodgers Tickets, Gift cards to restaurants, Music lessons, Tickets to Jimmy Kimmel, a weekend at Mammoth… Use your imagination, any donation is welcome.
We’ll see you Monday night at the MPA meeting!
Please contact Dinner Show Chair Sheryl Madonna with any questions.
Nov 2, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Volunteers
Here is the link to sign up for donation items or to help at the competition. Thanks in advance for your time, efforts and donations!
If you have questions, please contact Deb Parker.
See you Saturday!
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 25, 2018 | Advanced Orchestra, Concerts, Parents, Volunteers
The 9-12 Orchestra will tour all three elementary sites on Friday, November 2nd.
We are looking for several parents to ride the bus with the students. If you are interested, please contact Yvonne Lim.
We will depart LCHS at 7:30am and return at approximately 3pm. We will have lunch in Montrose. It’s a great day and it’s so fun to observe the high school students and the elementary students be excited about music!
Oct 24, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Trips, Volunteers
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!
Contact:
Stacie, Homewood Suites
661-664-0400 ext. 4906
Confirmation Code: 82028639
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!
If you have any questions, and to signup as a chaperone or bus rider, please let Sandy know ASAP!
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 22, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Trips, Volunteers
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 Wednesday, October 24th!
Contact:
Stacie, Homewood Suites
661-664-0400 ext. 4906
Confirmation Code: 82028639
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!
If you have any questions, and to signup as a chaperone or bus rider, please let Sandy know ASAP!
Oct 22, 2018 | Advanced Orchestra, Volunteers
9-12 Orchestra Halloween Breakfast
Wednesday, October 31st
The 9-12 Orchestra will continue the tradition of a special Halloween breakfast on Wednesday, October 31st. If you are willing to donate a breakfast item, please click on the link!
If you have any questions, please contact Yvonne Lim.
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.
Oct 10, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Parents, Volunteers
Thursday, October 11th
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.
Lunch & Snack Helpers and Donations
Please click on the link to see what’s needed to feed the band and guard. If you have any questions, please contact Deb Parker.
Competition Helpers
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! 🙂
