weekly - Los Osos High School Bands and Color Guard

THE LOS OSOS BAND
& COLOR GUARD “WEEKLY”
For February 2 - 8, 2015
“Success is the peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing
you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming”
– Coach John Wooden
General Announcements:

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS – We cannot possibly overstate the value of a band student
taking private lessons on his/her instrument. Aside from daily individual practice, obviously, there
really is no other single way for a musician to improve their skills than to take individual lessons with a
professional. These can be a simple half-hour a week, or an hour twice a month or (ideally) an hour a
week. The band experience is a full group experience and does not contribute to individual growth of
each player nearly as fast as private lessons can. Our master classes are like a group lesson, but
individuals gain more from one-on-one attention. “Do you take private lessons on your instrument?” is
one of the very first questions we ask students in any of our auditions; followed by, “How often?” and
“With whom?” The following is a list of program-approved lessons teachers. Certainly there are other
teachers in our area and many are fine people and well-qualified. THESE folks however have our
highest endorsement. We will continue to add to and amend this list as best we can. GO FOR IT!
DOUBLE REEDS
FLUTE
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
TRUMPET
FRENCH HORN
Philip Nash
Karmen Gould
Paul Kane
Troy Rausch
David Evans
Maureen McGuire
Kerrie Pitts
TROMBONE
Eric Evans
BARITONE/EUPH. Scott Sutherland
TUBA
Scott Sutherland
Beth Mitchell
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
PERCUSSION
PIANO
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Solomon Encina
Dave Natal
Pete Sapadin
Robin Capalbo
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
“ALUMNI LEGACY CLUB” FOR 2014 – These gracious donors are helping to move our program
forward!
Samantha Applebaum (Trombone, Class of 2013)
Julia Caiola & Family (Color Guard, Class of 2014)
Sara Carls (Clarinet, Class of 2008)
Ryan Chase (Trumpet, Class of 2010)
The Childers Family (Ivy – Class of 2016, Jessie – Class of 2014 – Color Guard)
Casie Combs (Flute, Class of 2014)
Jack Cuellar (Grandfather of Jennifer Cuellar, Color Guard – Class of 2009)
Alex Daniels & Michael Daniels (Alex, Trombone – Class of 2008, Michael, Trumpet – Class of 2010)
Angelo DiMario (Tenor Sax/Tuba, Class of 2012)
Brock Embleton (Trumpet, Class of 2010)
Paige Embleton (Color Guard, Class of 2010)
Sean Hill & Family (Trumpet/Mellophone, Class of 2013)
Braden Jensen (Trombone, Class of 2013)
N’Zinga King (Bass Clarinet, Class of 2014)
The Lewis Family – Steve, Pam, Andrew & Megan (Megan – Class of 2008, Andrew – Class of 2006)
Ross McCabe (Tuba, Class of 2013)
Justin “Dos” Marquez (Percussion, Class of 2014)
Kat Natividad (Clarinet, Class of 2014)
The Ordona Family (Jenna Ordona, Clarinet, Class of 2014)
Rebecca Rivas (Color Guard, Class of 2009)
Victoria Rivas (Drum Major/Flute, Class of 2011)
Kiana Rodgers (Clarinet, Class of 2013)
Paul Salazar (Drum Major/Trumpet/F Horn, Class of 2014)
Sara Sanderson (Flute, Class of 2013)
The Stapler Family (Tyler – Class of 2012, Nicholas – Class of 2014, Christopher – Class of 2014)
Cheyenne & Corey Tamondong (Cheyenne- Class of 2012, Corey- Class of 2011)
Anissa Vasquez (Color Guard, Class of 2010)
Zachary Yasuda (Trumpet, Class of 2011)

NEW TENOR SAXOPHONE DONATIONS – Now in its 13th year, our program has some aging
instruments. Like last year’s bass clarinet fundraising drive (and the Sousaphone one the year prior THANKS for making these become a reality!) we are kicking off a drive to purchase two new tenor
saxophones, at a cost of $800.00 each. Donors of $50.00 or more will have their names printed on next
year’s Regiment t-shirt! We extend a HUGE thank you to the following donors thus far! Please help us
make this a reality!
Samantha Applebaum (Trombone) – Class of 2013
Ivy Childers (Color Guard) – Class of 2016
Nicole Choy (Clarinet) – Class of 2017
Daniel Cobo (Tenor Sax) – Class of 2017
Erica Crawford (Color Guard) – Class of 2017
Korey Dill (Percussion) – Class of 2015
Sunni Dill (Bari Sax) – Class of 2017
Anneleise Goetz (Clarinet) – Class of 2016
Emma Ochoa (Clarinet) – Class of 2018
Andrea Robles (Color Guard) – Class of 2018
Brenda Robles (Percussion) – Class of 2018
Cameron Tinker (Bassoon/Tenor Sax) – Class of 2016

SNACK BAR DONATIONS - In anticipation of our upcoming festival snack bars and spring events,
we would like to ask each family to donate beverages in order to keep costs to a minimum! We would
greatly appreciate the donation of the following items!! Please bring in your items by Thursday,
February 5.
Last names A - G
Last names H - J
Last names K & L
Last names M & N
Last names O & P
Last names Q & R
Last name S
Last names T - V
Last names W - Z

A case of water
A 12 pack of Dr. Pepper
A 12 pack of Diet Dr. Pepper
A 12 pack of Original Coke
A 12 pack of Sprite
A 12 pack of Sunkist Orange
A 12 pack of Diet Coke
A 12 pack of Diet Sprite
A 12 pack of Diet Sunkist Orange
NEW CONCERT APPAREL FOR OUR BAND MEMBERS – Parents/Guardians, please note that
you will want to be careful to remove black buttons from the tuxedo shirts prior to laundering. They can
easily become lost in the wash. Those wearing the tuxedo shirts, vests, and ties are expected to wear
black dress pants, black socks, and black Dinkles. Those wearing tuxedo shirts, vests, and ties are also
asked to wear a black jacket. Dresses are to be altered with a 2 inch, turned up, blind stitch hem, for
many are quite long on our girls. Dresses are to be floor length, and worn with appropriate shoes, closed
toed, and heels two inches or less. We also ask that all girls wear black nylons or tights. Girls may wear
stud earrings in gold, silver, or black. No other jewelry is allowed. Questions regarding our new
apparel can be directed to Betty Latimer at 909-559-8206, or via email, [email protected]. If you
have not paid for your student’s apparel, please either place a check in the band box with your student’s
name on it, or you may also use PAYPAL, see link below. The cost for the dress, or the vest, shirt, and
tie, is only $65.00. Thank you 
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgibin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=UCyIBBXzUrjMK726sJPvol1OSz_lbflhwMr4Q7sFnP0b8RrXrrH
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
CHANGE of DATE – AGAIN! – The Jazz Band performance at the 8th Grade Parent Night that was
originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2 nd and was then moved to Tuesday, April 7th has NOW BEEN
RESCHEDULED AGAIN to Tuesday, March 31 st. Jazz Band students, please make a note of the
change, again. FYI, this was not changed by us… Thanks for your flexibility!

2015 REGIMENT CAMP DATES – Are now posted in the “Schedule of Events” area below. Please
take note of these important dates as you begin to plan summer vacations. Only students who are able to
commit to attending our camp in its entirety will be permitted at be a part of the 2015 Regiment.

HONOR BAND OPPORTUNITIES – Participation in an honor band provides a challenging,
musically-rewarding opportunity for students and helps them to advance their musical knowledge and
understanding beyond simply playing in their own high school groups. Honor group participation also
looks great on college and university applications. Honor groups are “extra,” meaning that they are in
addition to your first commitment, which is to your own program here at Los Osos. Dr. Andress does
grant some schedule exceptions to honor band students when overlaps occur, but as always it is the
student’s responsibility to work this out in advance. We encourage all of our band students to seek out
an honor band experience this school year. The following opportunities are currently available:
2015 Tribute to John Philip Sousa Honor Band (Sponsored by Riverside City College)
FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 (ONLY)
Kevin A. Mayse, conductor
Audition date:
Sunday, February 15, 2015, 5-6:30pm.
Rehearsal dates:
Thursday, March 5, 2015, 6-9pm.
Sunday, March 8, 2015, 12noon-6pm.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 6-9pm.
Sunday, March 15, 2015, 1-3pm.
Performance:
Sunday, March 15, 2015, 4pm.
Please visit www.rccwindensemble.com or contact Kevin Mayse at [email protected] for more
information. This is a terrific opportunity and we encourage all of our 10 th-12th grade students to
audition for it!

COLLEGE BAND AUDITIONS & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – We encourage all of our
Los Osos musicans to consider playing in college band, whether or not they plan to be music majors.
College bands provide an excellent opportunity to meet other students from across the campus and from
different majors. Different colleges offer different scholarship opportunities for incoming students, both
music majors and non-majors. We encourage our seniors to research the music opportunities at the
colleges of their choice and to continue furthering their musical experience! While our program does
not endorse one college music program over another, we occasionally receive college band audition
materials in the mail and offer this information to our students. The following college programs have
sent us this information:
Azusa Pacific University
www.apu.edu/cma
Audition dates: 2/6/15, 2/21/15, 3/27/15
Cal State Los Angeles
Audition date: 3/7/15
www.calstatela.edu/mtd
Pacific Lutheran University www.plu.edu/music
Audition dates: 2/20/15, 2/21/15, 2/22/15
San Jose State University
www.sjsu.edu/musicanddance
Audition dates: 2/14/15, 2/28/15, 3/7/15
Sonoma State University
www.sonoma.edu/music
Audition dates: 11/8/14, 1/17/15, 3/28/15
Texas Christian University www.music.tcu.edu
Audition dates: 1/31/15, 2/21/15, 2/28/15
The University of LaVerne
www.laverne.edu/performance
The University of Redlands www.redlands.edu/music
Audition dates: 1/17/15, 2/7/15, 3/7/15
University of the Pacific
www.go.pacific.edu/audition
Audition dates: 1/24/15, 2/7/15, 2/14/15

N.H.S. TUTORING – The Los Osos Chapter of the National Honor Society is offering free tutoring in
all core subjects in the LOHS Library every day during both lunches and after school on MondayThursday. Band & Color Guard students are encouraged to take advantage of this outstanding
opportunity.

FAIR SHARE FUNDRAISING – For those that would like to raise money toward their fair
share, please contact Robin Lewis for information.

PAYPAL IS UP AND RUNNING – We are happy to announce we now have a PAYPAL account set
up to make donations to our amazing band and color guard program easier than ever. Simply copy/paste
the following link to your web browser:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UWGGV59GPCDHA
The first screen is the donation and credit card information. The second screen allows you to confirm
and to enter special instructions to the seller. This is where we need the student name and what the
donation is for.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Robin Lewis.
As always, donations can still be sent into the Band Hall and placed in the Band Box.
Thank you for all your support!

DONATIONS NEEDED – The band and color guard program is in immediate need of donations of the
following items. The school budget does not provide for these items. If each student could commit to
bring even one item throughout the semester, it would be greatly appreciated, and will help preserve our
precious budget money for more urgent issues like instrument repair. Thanks so much to those who
have already donated!
1) White photocopy paper.
2) AAA & 9 volt (square) batteries for our instrument tuners and metronomes.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015
 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards
in the Cafeteria or Gym. Who really reads this “Weekly?” The first student to greet Dr. A at his car
tomorrow morning will earn a whole dollar.
 The Band Hall will be open today until 1:00pm. Please plan accordingly.
 AS A REMINDER –
1) Success doesn’t come easily.
2) People work hard to earn success; it’s a part of life.
3) If you want something, you need to work to earn it.
4) You are not entitled to things you haven’t earned.
5) Practice compassion for others: think about third world problems, then put perspective on your
first world ones.
6) Responsibility for actions: there are consequences and rewards for our behavior and choices.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015
 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards
in the Cafeteria or Gym.
 ASSIGNMENT (for all brass and woodwinds in all band classes) – Reed/slide check today for 25
points. Woodwinds will have five (5) good-quality reeds on their stand for inspection. These reeds
need to be out of the wrappers and should be rotated each day so that each woodwind student has a
minimum of five (5) working reeds at any good time. Brass players will be expected to completely
disassemble and reassemble their horns (all slides and valves out and back in) in a reasonable timeframe.
This demonstrates that all slides and valves are in good working order and can be manipulated for
proper intonation.
 The music theory worksheet that is distributed today in periods 3 & 4 is due to the Band Box tomorrow
at the beginning of those classes. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your first/last
name is on both sides of the paper.
 Study Hall today from 3:15-5:30pm inside the Band Hall. This time is designed for those students who
are staying on campus between the end of school and the start of the evening rehearsals. Tables and
chairs are set-up in the Band Hall for students to do their homework and the room is kept quiet during
that time.
 The evening rehearsal schedule for tonight is as follows:
Concert Band
=
6:00-8:00pm @ LOHS Band Hall (Percussion Section #2)
Wind Ensemble
=
6:00-8:00pm @ LOHS Band Hall (Percussion Section #1)
Percussion #3
=
6:00-8:00pm @ LOHS Ensemble Room with Pete & Solomon
J.V. Winter Guard
=
4:00-7:00pm @ Vineyard Junior High School Gym
Varsity Guard
=
5:00-9:00pm @ Vineyard Junior High School Gym
 Just as Tuesday evening rehearsals were “open” rehearsals for the Regiment, Tuesday evening Winter
Guard, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals are “open” rehearsals for parent/guardians,
provided that they respect the work environment and are not disruptive to the rehearsal process. Please
grab a chair in the back of the room if you wish. Come join us and watch us learn!
 We want to extend a HUGE thanks to Eric Evans and Vineyard Junior High School for making the
arrangements for our winter guards to use the Vineyard Gym for our Tuesday evening rehearsals this
semester. Because LOHS has three levels of boys and girls basketball and volleyball all competing for
practice time in one gymnasium on our campus it has become impossible for our winter guards to get
any gym time in the evening. This puts us at a disadvantage when we go to perform at WGASC events.
Many other winter guards rehearse exclusively in gyms and much of our time is spent practicing
outdoors where we are at the mercy of the elements and an unrealistic performance environment. Again,
we want to extend our thanks to Mr. Evans and Vineyard Junior High School. Thanks for your support!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
 No zero period rehearsals this morning. This is an excellent time for our students to schedule beforeschool make-up tests or tutoring sessions with their teachers. As a reminder, missing one class to make
up work for another class is against school policy. Please schedule make-ups and tutoring so that they
do not interfere with our zero period rehearsals. Thank you!
 The music theory worksheet that was distributed yesterday in periods 3 & 4 is due to the Band Box
today at the beginning of those classes. Please follow the instructions carefully and ensure that your
first/last name is on both sides of the paper.


Master Classes today from 3:15-4:15pm for ALL students in the program. Reminder that our Master
Classes are a graded, mandatory requirement for participation in our program. Athletes are required to
attend and may return to their athletic practices after our master class is over at 4:15pm. If there is a
game conflict, athletes need to speak with Dr. A about this well in advance of the conflict. Consistent
absences from Master Class may result in a student being dropped from the program.
TIPS TO BE STRESS FREE – Rehearsal schedules, performances and other commitments can make
for an exceptionally stressful time of year, especially as the weather is cold and immune systems tend to
be weaker.
1) Start the day right. Try to find a routine – get up a little earlier than you typically do. Eat
something before you start your day. It’s important to set the tone for the rest of your day.
2) Relax. Find moments of calm in our ever-busy lives and schedules is important when it comes to
maintaining a balanced lifestyle. These moments can be anything that you find relaxing, such as
running, listening to music, reading a book, playing your instruments for pure enjoyment, or just sitting
and breathing – we often forget to truly let our bodies and minds relax.
3) Detox from digital devices. Managing stress has become more difficult as fear of missing out has
become more and more a part of our digital lives. Digital detoxing has become increasingly important
as far as stress management is concerned – try turning your phone off for one day a week or a month.
You might be surprised at how liberating it feels. As we continue to be more invested and deeply
concerned with the online versions of our lives we bring on more stress and a more confused identity.
Making time to see friends and family in person has been linked to people reporting feeling more
fulfilled and happy.
4. Get some sleep. Getting plenty of rest is also a key part of stress reduction. If you have trouble
falling asleep or staying asleep, try some of these tips and tricks. Keep a pad of paper and a pen next to
your bed to jot down any lingering thoughts that are keeping you awake. Also, eliminate digital light in
the wee hours of the night and reserve your bed for only sleep.
All in all, incorporating even just a few of these suggestions into your new health routine will have you
feeling a little more at ease and stress-free. When in doubt, just take a few moments for yourself and/or
a few deep calming breaths. It’s truly amazing what a few breaths with intention can do.
(by Haley Greenwald-Gonella as published in the January/February 2014 edition of Halftime Magazine)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
 Zero period Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre, Winter Guards
in the Cafeteria or Gym.
 SNACK BAR DONATIONS - In anticipation of our upcoming festival snack bars and spring events,
we would like to ask each family to donate beverages in order to keep costs to a minimum! We would
greatly appreciate the donation of the following items!! Please bring in your items by Thursday,
February 5.
Last names A - G
Last names H - J
Last names K & L
Last names M & N
Last names O & P
Last names Q & R
A case of water
A 12 pack of Dr. Pepper
A 12 pack of Diet Dr. Pepper
A 12 pack of Original Coke
A 12 pack of Sprite
A 12 pack of Sunkist Orange
Last name S
Last names T - V
Last names W - Z

A 12 pack of Diet Coke
A 12 pack of Diet Sprite
A 12 pack of Diet Sunkist Orange
Booster Club Executive Board Meeting (for officers) tonight in the Band Hall at 7:00pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
 Zero period (6:45am) Concert Band and Wind Ensemble rehearsals in the Band Hall and Theatre,
Winter Guards in the Cafeteria or Gym.
 Tonight is the 12th Annual Los Osos Festival of Bands. The schedule for tonight’s performances
appears below. Students are to be seated in the Band Hall ready to go with their instruments out for
warm-up exactly 30 minutes prior to the posted performance times below. Following the 30-minute
warm-up in the Band Hall, each band will have a 30-minute performance on stage immediately followed
by a 30-minute sight-reading session in the Cafeteria. Students must be present for all three segments of
their ensemble’s time. Students are encouraged to listen/support some of the middle school and junior
high bands performing tonight. ALL LOHS band and color guard students will be seated in the lower
section of the Theatre for the UCR Concert Band performance at 8:30pm and will be dismissed after that
20 minute performance and after clearing the stage and moving our equipment back into the Band Hall.
Students will be dressed in the appropriate (NEW) concert attire. Students who are unprepared in any
way or are not dressed properly will not be permitted to perform and their participation grade will be
lowered. Please follow instructions exactly as they are put forth, to ensure that all of the bands tonight
have a positive performance experience. Admission to tonight’s festival is FREE and we encourage
band members to invite their family, teachers, and friends to come join us for a fabulous evening of
music! Audience members are asked to dress nicely and to show their appreciation for these fine
performances through warm, thunderous applause (only). Thank you!
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm

Los Osos High School Concert Band
Day Creek Intermediate School Symphonic Band
Los Osos High School Symphonic Band
Vineyard Junior High School Concert Band
Summit Intermediate School “Shark Band”
Los Osos High School Wind Ensemble
Vineyard Junior High School Symphonic Band
Day Creek Intermediate School “Coyote Band”
University of California, Riverside Concert Band
NEW CONCERT APPAREL FOR OUR BAND MEMBERS – Parents/Guardians, please note that
you will want to be careful to remove black buttons from the tuxedo shirts prior to laundering. They can
easily become lost in the wash. Those wearing the tuxedo shirts, vests, and ties are expected to wear
black dress pants, black socks, and black Dinkles. Those wearing tuxedo shirts, vests, and ties are also
asked to wear a black jacket. Dresses are to be altered with a 2 inch, turned up, blind stitch hem, for
many are quite long on our girls. Dresses are to be floor length, and worn with appropriate shoes, closed
toed, and heels two inches or less. We also ask that all girls wear black nylons or tights. Girls may wear
stud earrings in gold, silver, or black. No other jewelry is allowed. Questions regarding our new
apparel can be directed to Betty Latimer at 909-559-8206, or via email, [email protected]. If you
have not paid for your student’s apparel, please either place a check in the band box with your student’s
name on it, or you may also use PAYPAL, see link below. The cost for the dress, or the vest, shirt, and
tie, is only $65.00. Thank you 
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgibin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=UCyIBBXzUrjMK726sJPvol1OSz_lbflhwMr4Q7sFnP0b8RrXrrH
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
ASSIGNMENT (for all students) – All instruments, music, and equipment will go home for the
weekend. Also, the Band Hall is now a “Dinkle-free zone” meaning that both black and white marching
band shoes need to go home and are no longer to be kept in our lockers. Missing locks shall constitute a
failed locker check. This assignment is worth 25 points. The locker check will happen tonight AFTER
the LO Festival of Bands.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
 Today is an ACT test day!
 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #1 (Trombone players!) – Attend the Cal State Fullerton
“Trombone Day” today on the campus of CSUF and submit an instructor-autographed program or flyer
(also bearing your printed name) to the Band Box on Monday to earn ten (10) extra credit points for this
current spring semester. Please visit www.tromboneday.com
 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY #2 (for all students) – Attend the winter guard show today (see
call time sheet) and take a photo with Shalena Gonzales or Jose Lujan and show this picture to Dr. A on
Monday to earn ten (10) extra credit points for this current spring semester. If you go, please dress in
Los Osos attire and bring some cash to pay for your ticket and plan to help us with moving the floor and
props during/after our performance.
Los Osos Winter Guard
CALL TIME SHEET
WHO:
JV Winter Guard ONLY!
WHAT:
WGASC Classification Show
WHEN:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
WHERE:
Kaiser High School
11155 Almond Avenue
Fontana, CA 92337
5:15pm
CALL TIME at KAISER HIGH SCHOOL (transportation to and from this show is on your
own) – DO NOT BE LATE! – Attendance will be taken at this time! “To be early is to be on
time to be on time is to be late, and to be late is absolutely unacceptable!”
5:15pm
Meet Shalena & Jose at Check-In table in FULL UNIFORM (costume, gloves, shoes, hair
and make-up) with warm-ups on top and a bottle of water. Since we are not staying after
the show after the performance there is no need to bring your duffle bag with you.
5:30pm
Watch Jr. High Performances and get comfortable with the enter/exit procedure.
6:30pm
Unload trailer and begin warm-up.
8:35pm
Performance
8:45-9:00pm Performance ends. All props and equipment must be loaded on the trailer. Please arrange rides
for pick-up at this time! We do need some students/parents to meet us back at the Band Hall
to unload the trailer. This will only take a few extra minutes and will be greatly
appreciated.
QUESTIONS?
Email Dr. Andress: [email protected]
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
 No events today! Relax and enjoy the day with family and friends. Do your homework!
Upcoming Schedule of Events:

UPDATES are listed in bold type!

Please do not prioritize this list! All events listed here carry equal weight and importance in our
minds and for our program. A parade performance is as important as a football game, as a
booster club meeting, as a concert festival, as a jazz band event at the junior high school, as field
show championships. If it’s on this list, it’s required, and it’s important. Please know this!

In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsals and the events listed below, Regiment (band and
guard) students also participate in weekly marching band rehearsal every Tuesday evening from 5:008:30pm in the football stadium, beginning on the first week of school through until winter break.

In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsal and the events listed below, all band and color guard
students also participate in a weekly master class rehearsal every Wednesday afternoon from 3:154:15pm at the band hall and quad area, beginning the first week of school through until the last week of
school.

In addition to the school-day class-time rehearsals and the events listed below, Concert Band, Wind
Ensemble and Winter Guard students also participate in weekly rehearsals every Tuesday evening,
beginning in January and extending through until the last week of school.

“Call Time Sheets” which give specific details (when and where to arrive, what to wear, what to bring
with you, etc.) will be posted on this “Weekly” page approximately ONE week prior to the scheduled
event.
Date: Who:
2/5
2/6
2/7
2/7
2/9
What:
Where:
When:
Booster Club Officers
Executive Board Meeting
Band Hall
7pm
Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. Los Osos Festival of Bands LO Theatre
5pm
TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-GUARD) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST
J.V. Winter Guard
WGASC “Classification Show”
TBA
TBA-All Day
All Students
No School Today Per the Lincoln’s Day Holiday
2/16
2/18
2/19
2/27
2/28
All Students
No School Today Per the Presidents’ Day Holiday
Jazz Band
Lunchtime Performance
Vineyard JH
Parent/Guardians
Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall
Jazz Band
Western States Jazz Festival
Upland HS
J.V. & Varsity Winter Guards
WGASC Performance
Arcadia HS
TBA-Lunch
7pm
TBA-Evening
TBA-All Day
3/3
Wind Ensemble
Festival Performance
Riverside City College
TBA-Evening
3/5
Booster Club Officers
Executive Board Meeting
Band Hall
7pm
3/7
Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. I.E. Band & Orchestra Festival
LO Theatre
TBA-All Day
3/14 Jazz Band
South Hills Jazz Festival
South Hills HS
TBA-All Day
3/14 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-JAZZ) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST
3/18 Jazz Band
Lunchtime Performance
Day Creek Inter.
TBA-Lunch
3/19 Parent/Guardians
Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall 7pm
3/21 All Students Work Concessions Stand & Doors @ WGASC Guard Show LOHS Gym TBA-All Day
3/23 – 3/27 SPRING BREAK!
3/31 Jazz Band
Performance @ 8th Grade Parent Night LO Theatre
TBA-Evening
4/2
Booster Club Officers
Executive Board Meeting
Band Hall
7pm
4/3
Select Brass Students
UofR Brass Day
Univ. of Redlands 8:30am-2pm
4/4
J.V. & Varsity Winter Guards
WGASC Performance
South El Monte HS TBA-All Day
4/4
All Students
Car Wash Fundraiser!
Chick-Fil-A
TBA-One Shift
4/8
Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. Dress Reh. With LOHS Choirs LO Theatre
3:15pm
nd
4/9
Sym. Band, Con. Band, Wind Ens. 2 Period Assembly & Eve. Concert with Choirs 7pm
4/10 J.V. & Varsity Winter Guards
WGASC Performance
MLK HS (Riverside) TBA-All Day
4/13 Student Staff
Stage Crew Duty @ EIS Band Concert
LO Theatre TBA-Evening
4/14 Student Staff
Stage Crew Duty @ VJH Band/Choir Concert LO Theatre TBA-Evening
4/15 Student Staff
Stage Crew Duty @ DCI Band Concert
LO Theatre TBA-Evening
4/16 Parent/Guardians
Booster Club General Membership Meeting Band Hall 7pm
4/17 – 4/19 Con. Band & Wind Ensemble Overnight Concert Tour – Location TBA
4/18 TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR (NON-ZERO PERIOD BAND) STUDENTS TO TAKE THE
ACT TEST
4/21 8th Graders
Jumpstart Marching Session
LOHS Quad Area
6:30-8pm
4/22 All Band Students
Master Class (Informal) Recital
LOHS Cafeteria
3:15pm
4/24 Wind Ensemble TBA Performance at UCR Concert Band Festival UC Riverside
TBA-Evening
4/25 JV & Varsity Winter Guards WGASC Championships Performance
TBA
TBA-All Day
4/25 LOHS Prom (We will work out the Winter Guard conflict!)
4/26 Varsity Winter Guard
WGASC Championships (Finals) Performance TBA
TBA-All Day
4/28 8th Graders
Jumpstart Marching Session
LOHS Quad Area
6:30-8pm
5/1
All Students
LOHS Jazz Night
LOHS Cafeteria
5/2
TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST
5/5
Student Staff
Stage Crew Duty @ ALSD Elementary Band Concert LO Theatre
5/7
Booster Club Officers
Executive Board Meeting
Band Hall
5/8
All Students
Spring Concert & Program Awards Night LO Theatre
5/9
Jazz Band
Riverside City College Jazz Festival
RCC
5/11 – 5/15 2015-2016 Regiment Auditions
5/18
2015-2016 Jazz Band Auditions
5/19
2015-2016 Student Staff Interviews
5/21 Seniors
Senior Breakfast
Band Hall
5/21 All (Non-Senior) Band Students
Perf. @ LOHS Grad. Ceremony
Grizzly Field
5/22 Regiment
Marching Band Camp & Registration Day LOHS Campus
TBA-Evening
TBA-Evening
7pm
7pm
TBA-All Day
6:30am
TBA-Evening
10am-10pm
5/25
5/26
Memorial Day Holiday
LOHS Summer School Starts
6/6
6/9
6/11
6/13
6/16
6/18
6/23
6/25
6/26
6/28
TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE SAT TEST
RC Community Band
Rehearsal
Band Hall
RC Community Band
Rehearsal
Band Hall
TODAY IS AN EXCELLENT DAY FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT TEST
RC Community Band
Rehearsal
Band Hall
RC Community Band
Rehearsal
Band Hall
RC Community Band
Rehearsal
Band Hall
RC Community Band
Rehearsal
Band Hall
LOHS Summer School Ends Today
RC Community Band
Performance
Victoria Gardens
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
6pm
7/22 Student Staff
7/23 Rookies & Student Staff
7/24 Rookies & Student Staff
7/27 – 7/31 Regiment
7/31 Regiment
Leadership Training Session
Rookie Band Camp
Rookie Band Camp
Full Band Camp!
Preview Performance
8/3
8/5
8/15
Back To School Performance for Teachers Chaffey HS TBA-Morning
1st Day of 2015-2016 School Year (LOHS Year #14!)
Car Wash Fundraiser!
Chick-Fil-A
TBA-One Shift
Regiment Drumline
All Students
All Students
Band Hall
LOHS Campus
LOHS Campus
LOHS Campus
Grizzly Field
6:30-8:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
TBA-All Day
5-8pm
5-8pm
10am-8:30pm
TBA-Evening
FALL SEMESTER 2015 DATES WILL BE POSTED HERE IN LATE MAY – STAY TUNED!
* Please make note of these important dates as you plan your
schedules – students who are absent from the activities listed
above may be dropped from the program. Please do not
prioritize this list! All events listed here carry equal weight
and importance in our minds and for our program. A parade
performance is as important as a football game, as a booster
club meeting, as a concert festival, as a jazz band event at the
junior high school, as field show championships. If it’s on this
list, it’s required, and it’s important. Please know this!
Advanced-planning and accountability are very crucial to the
success of our program!
GO OSOS!