Honor Orchestra Auditions

Oct 14, 2018 | Outside Activities

Many of our string players may be interested in auditioning for an honor orchestra!

SCSBOA All-Southern California Orchestra

To apply, click here.

The deadline for your application is November 2, 2018. Auditions will be held at Hoover High School on December 8th.

CODA All-State Orchestras

Performances February 14-17, 2019 in Fresno, CA.

Auditions for both Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra — deadline is December 1st.

To apply, click here.

Upcoming Habit Fundraiser

Oct 14, 2018 | Fundraising

Habit Fundraiser Coming Soon

The Habit in Town Center

November 7th

4-9pm

The Boosters have set up a fundraiser at The Habit in the Town Center to benefit the Instrumental Music Program.

Mark your calendars now to come out and have dinner with your music family!

Keep an eye out closer to the date for the flyer.

7/8 Winter Drumline

Oct 14, 2018 | 7/8 Band, 7/8 Orchestra, Drumline

We will continue meeting on Tuesday and Thursday this week, right after school. A parent meeting will be held later this month, so keep your eye out!

Please have your students invite their friends. No previous experience is necessary and they don’t have to currently be in the program to participate. All are welcome!

9-12 Band & Guard Parent Volunteers Needed

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! 🙂

2018 Fall String Concert

Oct 9, 2018 | 7/8 Orchestra, Advanced Orchestra, Concerts, HS Band

2018 Fall String Concert

Forte of the Silenced

Wednesday, October 17th

La Canada High School Auditorium

7:00pm

Admission is Free

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!

Weekly Schedule – 10/8

Oct 8, 2018 | Color Guard, Concerts, HS Band, Weekly Schedule

Tuesday, October 9th

  • 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
  • 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band

Thursday, October 11th

  • 5-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Color Guard
  • 5-8pm: Parent Volunteers adjust shakos
  • 5:30-8:30pm: Evening rehearsal – Band

Friday, October 12th

Elementary Tour

  • 7am: Load truck
  • 7:45am: Load bus
  • 8:30am: PCY
  • 10:30am: LCE
  • 1:30pm: PCR
  • Lunch in Montrose
    • Bring money for lunch
  • 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:

  1. 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.
  2. NO STUDENTS may leave the group and must stay on campus at each competition site! NO EXCEPTIONS!
  3. 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).
  4. Students should bring a water jug and sunscreen to the morning rehearsal. Sometimes it’s pretty toasty out there!
  5. 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.
  6. 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

  • Ticket prices: $12 adults / $7 children ages 5-12
  • Performance time: 5:15pm
  • See competition schedule for all the bands performing