Welcome to the second semester! I am so excited for all the excellent music making and winter guard performances we have coming up.

Spring & Summer Calendar Link
Please take a moment to review the calendar and double check all dates that pertain to you. Note that all Summer Regiment of Gold rehearsals are mandatory attendance.

Parent Informational Meeting - Thursday, February 28th - 6:30-8 pm
I'll be hosting an info meeting in the band room to discuss the Spring/Summer Calendar AND the San Francisco Trip. If your child is attending the San Francisco Trip then at least one adult must be present.

Winter Guard Selling Valentine's See's Candy!
Help the winter guard team have a successful season and purchase a Heart Chocolate Box for your true love!

Pechanga Turnaround Trip - Saturday, March 30th
We have rescheduled the Pechanga Casino Trip and reduced the price to $40 per seat! Reserve your spot now by contacting Sandra Mendoza at schamendoza@gmail.com. This is a great opportunity to support the program and have fun doing it! Any adults can come... grandma, dentist, neighbor, co-workers... don't be shy!

Winter Guard debuts Guiding Light!
Congratulations to the winter guard for their successful debut at the Diamante Open House! Their production titled Guiding Light is emotionally packed and fun to watch. Catch one of their shows this season!

Thanks for reading and don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have.
- Mr. Reider

​Happy MLK Day! I hope everyone is rested and ready for finals! 

San Francisco Trip Payment #2 Due! - $135 - Checks Payable to Cerritos High School Music Boosters (or CHSMB)
If you raised money toward your San Francisco balance with the See's Candy Fundraiser, you should have received an email showing your updated invoice. If not, the original invoice is still accurate, with a payment of $135 due.

Winter Guard Donation Due 2/4 - $150 - Checks Payable to Cerritos High School Music Boosters (or CHSMB)
Our winter guard costumes are almost ready and we would love to purchase them ASAP! We can't purchase them without your contribution!

No Music Rehearsals During Finals Week!
Due to finals and an odd week schedule, there will be no band or percussion rehearsal. Winter Guard will still rehearse at their normal times to prepare for their first show this weekend!

CHS Winter Guard to Have First Performance of Season!
Best of skill to the guard as they perform their 2019 production "Guiding Light" for the first time at the Diamante WGI Open House this Sunday at Paramount HS! More info at https://www.diamantewinterguard.org.

Congrats to the ABC Honor Band members from CHS!
Many auditioned from the four high schools for a chance to play with the best of ABC music students. The Honor Band gets to rehearse and perform with esteemed CSU Fullerton Director of Bands, Dr. Dustin Barr!
The free concert is on Thursday, February 13th, 7 pm, at the Whitney HS MAC. Help me in congratulating: - Annette Rodriguez - 1st Flute*, Cassandra Aterrado - 2nd Flute, Liam Chua - 2nd Flute, Sunny Kim - 1st Clarinet*, Noah Chen - Oboe*, Owen Tai - 3rd Trumpet, Alec Tran - 2nd Horn, Jed Chan - 3rd Trombone, Charles Lee - Percussion. * Denotes Principal Chair.

Positive Results from Chair Placement Exams
Being able to hear each CHS musician play by themselves was a wonderful experience. I heard progress and dedication in their preparation. This process also helps me plan for the future of our music program because I now have detailed information about our strengths and weaknesses. Results will be posted on Monday, January 28th.


Spring & Summer 2019 Calendar Coming Soon!
Next week I will release the Spring and Summer calendar for concert season (February-June) and Regiment of Gold summer rehearsals! We have many fun concerts and events planned for 2nd semester, see you there!

New CHS Music Facebook Page! 
I will be posting important updates about performances, fundraisers, and events on Facebook. Please click the link now and Follow, Like, and make sure we show up at the top of your newsfeed! 
www.facebook.com/CerritosHSMusic

Thanks for reading!
- Mr. Reider

CHS Chair Placement Exams + Rehearsal Adjustments

This week will have the chair placement exams for wind players (flute, trumpet, etc). Students have signed up for a time. There will not be wind rehearsals this week due to the exams; however, percussion will still rehearse as normal. 

No Rehearsals During Finals Week
There will be no music rehearsals during the week of finals, winds nor percussion. However, winter guard will still rehearse as normal.

ABC Honor Band Auditions!
The ABC Honor Band auditions are this week, Tuesday and Wednesday depending on your instrument! I strongly encourage everybody to audition! See the attached flyer for detailed information about auditions, rehearsals, and the performance. Maestro Dustin Barr from CSU Fullerton will be leading the band. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the wind band idiom! Don't miss your chance to play with the best of ABC music and represent Cerritos HS Music!

San Francisco Payment #2 - $135 - Due Tuesday 1/22
The invoice says Monday 1/21, but we have next Monday off (my mistake). The payment will be due the next day, Tuesday the 22nd.

Winter Guard - $150 - Due Monday 2/4
It's never too early to plan for the next installment due on Monday, February 4th. The team is working hard and gelling well. I'm excited to see their first performance!

New CHS Music Facebook Page! 
I will be posting important updates about performances, fundraisers, and events on Facebook. Please click the link now and Follow, Like, and make sure we show up at the top of your newsfeed! 
www.facebook.com/CerritosHSMusic

Thanks for reading,
- Mr. Reider

​Happy 2019! I'm excited for the growth and opportunity that awaits CHS Music. Here is a quick update about items for this coming week.

San Francisco Trip Payment #1 - $200 - Due Monday, January 7th!
Before the holiday I sent out a detailed email to all of the SF Trip attendees about the final cost, payment dates, and etc... The email is titled "San Francisco Trip Details!"... please read it thoroughly if you or your child are attending. 

Winter Guard Donation #1 Due - $500 - January 7th!
The winter guard is hard-at-work with their 2019 production. Just like marching band, to have a successful season with costumes, equipment, and coaches we must rely on the contributions from its members. Checks payable to Cerritos High School Music Boosters.

New CHS Music Facebook Page! 
I will be posting important updates about performances, fundraisers, and events on Facebook. Please click the link now and Follow, Like, and make sure we show up at the top of your newsfeed! 
www.facebook.com/CerritosHSMusic

Pechanga Casino Turn-Around-Trip Postponed
Due to some unforeseen circumstances I have postponed the Pechanga Fundraiser. Guests who have already payed will be credited toward the future date or refunded. This has great potential to raise us money for show props, keep an eye out for the rescheduled date.

See you Monday!
- Mr. Reider