9-12 Band & Guard – Championships Hotel Information

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!

Mr. Stone’s Thought of the Week

Thank you to all the senior parents who came out to walk with their Seniors on Friday night. It was a great way to celebrate the last home game for our seniors. And thank you also for your patience in the late night, the underclassmen wanted to show their love and support to the seniors, which took time.

If you attended the Orchestra’s Forte of the Silenced concert last week, you were treated to some amazing music and fine playing. We are very blessed to have such talent and creativity in our program.

Thank you all for your constant support of the Instrumental Music Program. It means a lot to a lot of people, so thank you!

Ms. Munday’s News & Notes

Thank you for everyone who participated in and came to support our concert last week. Along with making beautiful music, I think we created art that asked questions, and I believe that is a really important function of art and of our lives as humans.

I hope everyone has a fantastic week and always keeps asking questions.

Weekly Schedule – 10/15

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.

Parent Shirts & Jackets

We will be placing another order for the parent shirts and jackets. We would like to get these ordered as soon as we can.

The deadline to order is midnight, Sunday, October 21st.

Shirts:

Sport-Tek Micropique Sport-Wick Polo

Women’s and Men’s styles available

dark red/maroon color.

$33 each.

Jackets:

Soft Shell Jacket resists wind and rain, zip front, no hood, fleece lining

Women’s and Men’s styles available

black color.

$43 each.

The logo will be embroidered on the left chest side.

If you are interested, please click on the link and place your order. Then, send a check made payable to “LCHS MPA” and marked “parent shirts,” and place in the black locked box in the band room

If you have questions, please contact Sandy Miller.

Ms. Munday’s News & Notes…

Let the performances begin!

Congratulations to our band, who on Saturday, performed brilliantly at the Ayala Competition!

On Wednesday evening, the 7/8 and 9-12 Orchestras plus Symphonic Winds and Percussion, will perform the Fall Concert, Forte of the Silenced. You will be amazed and proud of your children as they perform several pieces in many different styles.

I look forward to seeing you there this Wednesday evening! Have a great week!

Mr. Stone’s Thought of the Week…

This weekend was a great start to the Marching Spartans’ competition season… A strong start to an already great season. I’m looking forward to the Fall Orchestra Concert this Wednesday entitled Forte of the Silenced. It is an event not to be missed!

Concerts and competitions are our time to share our music with everyone who is present and in earshot of our groups. The beauty of these events are the temporary moments that are shared by performer and audience members that bring us all together for that instant, that hopefully lingers in the mind for a lifetime. Make sure you are joining us for these special moments, they are truly a sight to behold and make life that much richer.