October 12 - October 17
Good morning, Band Family!
It’s finally show week! But, before we get to our first show there are a few things to address. Yesterday, after picture day we were able to get the field show in a more comfortable place, but there is still a ton of musical work that needs to be done in the 3rd and 4th movement. Tomorrow is a staff only day, but it seems clear that if we can utilize that extra time we can really get a lot done. That said, tomorrow we will meet for a short 8am-10am rehearsal with Mr. D. At this stage, I don't think an 8-12 is necessary and in fact, if we can get everyone to show up with more of the 3rd and 4th music memorized and practiced we can be quite efficient in the two hours we have. If used correctly, this time can really be what sets us up for a good rest of the season going into our first show.
We have our first competitive weekend at both the Azusa Parade and Kennedy field show! The Azusa parade will take place first in the AM with a 10:38am band review performance. Following the review, the band will feed into the adjacent Azusa city parade where spectators can catch them. After returning to Loara, students will have a brief window of time to fill up on food before returning for a 3:45 call-time. At call-time, we will use that time to pull out equipment, rehearse a few runs of the shows, load the trailer, and depart for Handel stadium at 5:45. The band will be performing at the Kennedy show at 8pm.
Here's a scheduled breakdown for Saturday.
7am - Call-time for parade members and loading
7:30am - Leave for Azusa
8:30am - Arrive and get ready
10:38am - On the line for competition
Approx. 12pm - Depart for Loara
Approx. 12:30pm - Arrive and dismiss for lunch
Reminder that the Kennedy Field Show is at Handel Stadium (Western HS).
3:45pm - Call time for all members of the program
4-5pm - Rehearsal
5pm - Load
5:45pm - Leave Loara
6:15pm - Arrive at Western
8pm - Perform in 5AA
9pm - Awards
10:30pm - Arrive at Loara for unloading and dismissal
Parade members, it is a long day so make sure to have a good lunch during the break before your return call. There will be lots of food options at Kennedy, but students won’t be able to eat until after the performance, so plan accordingly.
Finally, our monthly booster meeting is this Tuesday at 7pm. With our first show this weekend and our own field show/band review happening next weekend, this is a really important meeting, so every member should plan to be there. Shift sign-ups can be found here for our event.
Adults. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABAA2CA4FBC61-65622011-loara
Students. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABAA2CA4FBC61-65622020-loara#/
Here is a weekly breakdown
M - 8-10am rehearsal with Mr. D
T - 0 period parade/After school field
W - 0 period parade
Th - 0 period field
F - 0 period parade
S -AM Azusa parade / PM Kennedy show
Good morning, Band Family!
It’s finally show week! But, before we get to our first show there are a few things to address. Yesterday, after picture day we were able to get the field show in a more comfortable place, but there is still a ton of musical work that needs to be done in the 3rd and 4th movement. Tomorrow is a staff only day, but it seems clear that if we can utilize that extra time we can really get a lot done. That said, tomorrow we will meet for a short 8am-10am rehearsal with Mr. D. At this stage, I don't think an 8-12 is necessary and in fact, if we can get everyone to show up with more of the 3rd and 4th music memorized and practiced we can be quite efficient in the two hours we have. If used correctly, this time can really be what sets us up for a good rest of the season going into our first show.
We have our first competitive weekend at both the Azusa Parade and Kennedy field show! The Azusa parade will take place first in the AM with a 10:38am band review performance. Following the review, the band will feed into the adjacent Azusa city parade where spectators can catch them. After returning to Loara, students will have a brief window of time to fill up on food before returning for a 3:45 call-time. At call-time, we will use that time to pull out equipment, rehearse a few runs of the shows, load the trailer, and depart for Handel stadium at 5:45. The band will be performing at the Kennedy show at 8pm.
Here's a scheduled breakdown for Saturday.
7am - Call-time for parade members and loading
7:30am - Leave for Azusa
8:30am - Arrive and get ready
10:38am - On the line for competition
Approx. 12pm - Depart for Loara
Approx. 12:30pm - Arrive and dismiss for lunch
Reminder that the Kennedy Field Show is at Handel Stadium (Western HS).
3:45pm - Call time for all members of the program
4-5pm - Rehearsal
5pm - Load
5:45pm - Leave Loara
6:15pm - Arrive at Western
8pm - Perform in 5AA
9pm - Awards
10:30pm - Arrive at Loara for unloading and dismissal
Parade members, it is a long day so make sure to have a good lunch during the break before your return call. There will be lots of food options at Kennedy, but students won’t be able to eat until after the performance, so plan accordingly.
Finally, our monthly booster meeting is this Tuesday at 7pm. With our first show this weekend and our own field show/band review happening next weekend, this is a really important meeting, so every member should plan to be there. Shift sign-ups can be found here for our event.
Adults. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABAA2CA4FBC61-65622011-loara
Students. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EABAA2CA4FBC61-65622020-loara#/
Here is a weekly breakdown
M - 8-10am rehearsal with Mr. D
T - 0 period parade/After school field
W - 0 period parade
Th - 0 period field
F - 0 period parade
S -AM Azusa parade / PM Kennedy show