March Madness: It’s a Busy Month!
***Please read this carefully, there is a ton of information here!***
Week at a Glance
Monday 3/3: Percussion rehearsal 3:30-6:30pm
Winter Guard Rehearsal 3:45-6:30pm
Tuesday 3/4:
Wednesday 3/5: Percussion rehearsal 3:30-6:30pm
Thursday 3/6: Pre-festival concert @7:00 in the theater (concert and jazz bands),
6:00pm call time in the band room, wearing concert black
Winter Guard Rehearsal 3:45-6:30pm
Friday 3/7:
Saturday 3/8: Aztec Jazz Festival @Esperanza High School
Winter Guard @WGI Manhattan Beach Regional
Sunday 3/9: Winter Guard @WGI Manhattan Beach Regional
Monday 3/10: VAPA (visual and performing arts) Week at school all week
Jazz Band in theater @lunch
Percussion Rehearsal 3:30-6:30pm
Winter Guard Rehearsal 3:45-6:30pm
Tuesday 3/11: Indoor Percussion in quad @lunch
Booster Meeting @6:30pm
Wednesday 3/12: Concert Band in theater @lunch
Thursday 3/13: Concert Band @ABCUSD Concert Band Festival
Winter Guard Rehearsal 3:45-6:30pm
Friday 3/14: Winter Guard in quad @lunch
Percussion Rehearsal 3:30-6:30pm
Saturday 3/15: Winter Guard @Ayala HS
Indoor Percussion Rehearsal 10:00am-5:00pm
Concert and Jazz Festival Seasons are here!
We have lots of performances this month.
Pre-festival Concert- Thursday, March 6
This week is our pre-festival concert on Thursday, March 6th. Call time is 6:00pm in the band room, and the show begins at 7:00pm. The dress code is concert black. Click here to view the program for the concert.
Aztec Jazz Festival- Saturday, March 8
The jazz bands will be going to Esperanza High School (my alma mater) for the Aztec Jazz Festival.
Combo call time is 2:25pm, warm-up time is 2:45pm, and performance time is 3:20pm in the Choir Room.
Jazz II (Intermediate) call time is 9:25am, warm-up time is 9:45am, and performance time is 10:20am in the Aztec Library.
Jazz I (Advanced) call time is 3:30pm, warm-up time is 3:55pm, and performance time is 4:30pm in the Aztec Library.
*Tickets for this event are $10 and can be purchased on site.
Here are links to the: Map, Menu, and Information Packet
ABCUSD Band Festival- Thursday, March 13
This year, our concert band will be closing out our district concert band festival. The schedule for the day is:
7:00 call time at Whitney High School
7:30 warm-up
8:00 performance
8:30 clinic with Dr. Betancourt on stage
***Dress code for this event is concert black. Jeans, sweats, polos, and short dresses/skirts are not permitted. If you or your student have questions, please reach out the Mr. Westphal at robert.westphal@abcusd.us.
Other Dates for Your Calendar
Please make sure these dates are also on your calendar. More information will come out as we get closer:
3/21 Knott’s Berry Farm
3/26 SCSBOA Band and Orchestra Festival @Long Beach Poly (our performance time is 9:00am)
4/9 Cerritos College Jazz Festival
4/10 ABCUSD Drumline and Color Guard Showcase
4/14 ABCUSD Jazz Showcase
4/29 Area Concert
5/15 Spring Concert
5/16 Band Banquet
Drumline and Color Guard seasons are in full swing!
Make sure you are in the band app for each of these groups!
For the Winter Guard Band App, click here.
For the Percussion Band App, click here.
*And please make sure notifications are turned on so you see the information you need!
Here are the season schedules for both groups. And if you aren’t in those groups, head out to a show and support your friends!
See’s Candy
Still need to get your fall or winter donations in? We are selling See’s candy this Spring. If you are all caught up and want to get started on next season. This is a great way to get started.
Sales are open from 3/1 until 3/28
Fireworks Coordinator Needed
This year we are looking for a fireworks coordinator. It's a great opportunity to get more involved in our program! We're looking for a reliable parent who is willing to run our 2025 fireworks stand. If you are interested, please let us know, and we would be happy to get you more information about this position.
Calendar
This year’s calendar continues to be updated. Many of the events will will participate in this year are already on the calendar, but please note that the calendar is still tentative and subject to change. You can view it here.
Wishlists
The Boosters are in need of your help. We are looking for donations as we prepare for the upcoming Fall Season. Please take a minute to check out our link and sign up. Donations due the week of Band Camp #2.
