Greetings everyone! It's hard to believe that the marching season is over. I was simply awestruck by the showing of compassion and support you all gave at last Sunday's showcase! Finals being cancelled was extremely unfortunate, but to have over 500 friends, family, and supporters come to the showcase was truly special for the students. Endless thanks to the coaching staff for your dedication to the CHS ROG, to the booster parents for your tireless behind-the-scenes efforts, and to CHS Principal 
Mr. Walker for strongly supporting the music program and making the Sunday Showcase a reality!

I do my best to keep these updates brief so you can stay current with the program without needing to read a laborious newsletter. Now that marching season is over the updates will be less frequent, but continue to look for a developing online and social media presence. If you have any questions, I suggest you reply with a separate email and a concise subject title. Simply replying to this mass email can easily get lost or overlooked.

Thanks for reading and Happy Holidays!
- Mr. Reider

New Concert Season Rehearsal Schedules!
Get out your concert season instruments and prepare for a great semester of music repertoire! We will be starting these new schedules this week, so adjust accordingly!
- Concert Band (winds only) - Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 3:00-4:30 pm.
- CHS Percussion Ensemble (front ensemble only) - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:00-4:30 pm.
- CHS Drumline (battery only) - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
- Lunch Time Jazz Band - Friday: 3-4:30 pm (no lunch time rehearsals).
- CHS Winter Guard - Monday & Thursday - 3:00 - 7:00 pm (audition info below).

Payments, Fundraisers, and Checks, oh my!
- San Francisco Performance Trip 1st Payment - $100 - Due Tomorrow (Monday, 11/26).
  Checks made out to 'Forum Music Festivals'.
- See's Candy Fundraiser - Due by Friday, 11/30! Checks made out to 'CHS Band'.
- Photo Orders - Due Thursday, 11/29. Checks made out to 'Visual Sports Network' and turned into the photographer on Photo Day.

Photo Day - Thursday, 11/29 - 3-5 pm
- We will be walking to Heritage Park during 7th period for the photo shoot.
- More order forms are available on the rack near my office.
- Checks are made out to 'Visual Sports Network' and turned into the photographer on Photo Day.
- Do not turn in these order forms to me, the lockbox, or a booster.

Winter Guard Auditions!
- Thursday 12/6 & Monday 12/10
- 3-6 pm
- Wear athletic clothing!

1st Annual Winter Fest! Wednesday, 12/19, 7 pm - $5
- Lunch Time Jazz Band
- CHS Concert Choir
- CHS Percussion Ensemble
- Leal Elementary Combined Band!
- Free Hot Cocoa & Popcorn Afterwards!

Trunk or Treat!
Many thanks to all the parents who got involved with Halloween's Trunk or Treat! We have over 20 decorated cars and the students had a blast! 

Water Donations Needed!
- To finish off the season we'll need 24 cases of mini water bottles (8 oz) donated! To keep the student's hydrated at competitions well use 1,100 mini water    bottles!
- 20 gallons also needed for food preparation at Trabuco Hills HS. 1 gallon jugs will help us keep water hot for ramen.
- Please help us out by donating a case or gallon and dropping it off at the band room :)


Rehearsals Ending Earlier for Remainder of Season
Due to daylight savings time, we are ending weekday rehearsals slightly earlier. Today students were dismissed at 5:10 pm.

Rehearsal on Monday, 11/12, 10 am - 5 pm
Friendly reminder about out Veteran's Day rehearsal next week. Our last push to finals will begin with a full-day rehearsal. Students will have an hour for lunch.

Trabuco Hills H.S. Competition
Come support us loud and proud at our last So. Cal. performance!

Bakersfield Itinerary
Please review with your student! If you're planning on picking your student up in Bakersfield, please send me a separate email indicating who will be picking up the student on Sunday night. I must have advanced notice. The time in which you can take your student will depend on our Sunday itinerary. We will need to handle that on a case-by-case basis.

Thanks,
- Mr. Reider

Wow, only three more weeks of the marching season! It seems like just yesterday I was meeting the students for the first time at band camp... The Regiment performed another entertaining show at Warren High School this past Saturday. We made a statement to many perennial 4A Finalists that Cerritos means business! Remember, while winning is fun; not winning does not render our performance fruitless. The only thing we can control is our own actions. Students, how are your actions going to help us be the best Regiment of Gold?

Finals / Bakersfield Parent Meeting - Monday, November 5th - 6:30 pm
Attend at the band room to receive details about our trip to Western Band Association Finals!

Trabuco Hills HS - Tournament in the Hills - Saturday, November 10th
TENTATIVE Itinerary:
11/10/2018
- 10 am - Call Time, Rehearsal.
- 1 pm - Load, Lunch.
- 3 pm - Depart CHS.
- 4:30 pm - Arrive THHS, Unload, Warm-Up, Suit-Up.
- 7:30 pm - Perform!
- 8 pm - Food.
- 9 pm - Awards.
- 10 pm - Depart THHS
- 11 pm - Arrive CHS, Unload, Clean, Dismiss. 

Up-To-Date Invoices Coming Soon
Invoices with the most current deposits will be distributed soon. Thanks for your patience. Keep an eye out for receipts from the last deposit. Lastly, some of us did not pay the Transportation Fee that Cerritos HS requires. Yellow notices will be coming home tomorrow if you have not made that contribution. Those checks go to Mrs. Acosta in the administration office.

1st Annual Winter Fest - Wednesday, December 19th - 7 pm - $5
I am proud to announce that we are teaming up with Mr. Gullett to host the first annual Winter Fest Concert! This fun celebration of the snowy season will feature the Leal Elementary Bands, the CHS Glee Club, CHS Concert Choir, and the CHS Lunch Time Jazz Band! Afterwards we will celebrate with cider and carols in the courtyard. Please join us!

Free Saturday, November 3rd!
Use it wisely... catch up on homework, projects, sleep. 

Thanks for reading!
- Mr. Reider

​Competitive Success!
Congratulations to the Regiment of Gold as our 4A competitive success continues with awards for Best Music, Best Visual, Best Effect, and First Place at the RCC Big Orange Classic! Student's hard work is paying off and they continue to have strong performances. It was also great to see so many parents come out and support! We continue with diligence as the tough competition at the upcoming Warren HS show approaches.

Senior Night - Friday 10/26
This Friday will be Senior Night at the last home football game of the year! Each senior is allowed two friends or family to escort them on the track at half-time to be recognized. Escorts must pay the $7 admission and be ready on the ground level, near the track, when there is 5 minutes left before half-time.
There will be band representatives present to place you in order. Seniors: type, print, and submit your 10 second blurb to me by Thursday!

Concession Donations and Volunteers... 
... are needed for this Friday's game and the remainder of the season! Complete this quick survey to get involved and keep an eye out for a separate email from Andrea Ellison, our Volunteer Coordinator. https://goo.gl/forms/T68Fze1kpHhftzdT2

Warren High School Super Show - 10/27
The final itinerary for this Saturday's show is attached. This is a big show at a smaller stadium; I strongly recommend you buy your tickets in advance HERE.
Students will again be fed a meal after the performance. Friendly reminder, all students must ride home on the bus.

Final Donation Due Today - $100 (of $820)
Invoices were sent over the past few days. If you were not able to access yours, please let me know. Also, make sure your student puts the check into the lockbox next to my office!

Championships Parent Meeting - Monday, November 5th - 6:30 pm - CHS Band Room
Mark your calendars for the informational meeting about our trip to Bakersfield.

Clear Absences with the Attendance Office
All absences must be cleared through the attendance office. Even if you notified me in advance, only the attendance office can clear an absence.

Thanks!
- Mr. Reider

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Weekend Recap
We had a wild weekend to start the 2018 season! I couldn't be more proud of the Regiment for having an excellent first show against stiff competition and proving that we deserve to compete amongst the best. A huge thank you to all the volunteers over the weekend! I am inspired by your selflessness and willingness to do whatever it takes to support our students. As I told the band today, our success on Saturday is well deserved and a boost of confidence, but we now must set our sights toward the future, continue to work hard every day, and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Riverside City College - Big Orange Classic - 10/20 
The final itinerary is attached. Come out and support the Regiment as we continue our 4A season.

Volunteering
Y'all have been amazing! It's never too late to get involved. Below are links to donate food for concessions and help with logistics. It takes just a moment to complete.
- Competition & Championship Volunteering: https://goo.gl/forms/T68Fze1kpHhftzdT2
- Concession Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4bacaa2aa5ff2-donations

So. Cal. Super Show Moved to Warren High School - October 27th
The competition that was scheduled to be at Veteran's Stadium in Long Beach has been moved to Warren High School in Downey. The tentative itinerary has been attached.

BAND App!
Over the past Friday and Saturday I gave parents updates about logistics during events through the BAND app. For example, on Saturday the Ayala competition was running behind and we left the show site later than anticipated. I made a post with an updated time of arrival that many parents who downloaded the app received through notifications. I strongly encourage everyone to download the BAND app to stay current on last-minute announcements. 

Go to: App Store > Search 'BAND' > download 'BAND - Organize Your Groups by Naver Corps.' (it's the icon with the green 'b') > Once dowloaded, Search 'Cerritos HS Regiment of Gold' > Add yourself and set your notifications properly.


Final Donation Due Monday, 10/22 - $100
Your continued financial support has been amazing. Because of you we will be using new guard flags in the show, beautiful props on the field, and customized front ensemble music. Remember to put your students name and six-digit ID# in the memo. Make checks payable to Cerritos High School.
Reminder, Fall donations must be contributed in-full to attend the Spring Performance Trip.

Invoices via Email
You will be receiving invoices this week from <chsmbfinance@gmail.com>.

Spring Performance Trip to San Francisco - April 4th to 7th, 2019!
The optional Spring Performance Trip will be to San Fransisco from April 4th to 7th, 2019! Students will have the opportunity to perform in a world-class concert hall, see a professional music performance, get a tour of Stanford University, and go to California's Great America Theme Park! It will be a really fun trip; however, since it is optional, all Fall donations must be contributed in-full to be eligible to attend. More details coming soon.


Riding the Bus...
Students are expected to ride the bus home after every competition. This past Saturday exceptions were made due to the Homecoming Dance. However, moving forward all students are expected to ride the bus home unless there are extenuating circumstances discussed in advance. 

Thanks for reading! I hope to see you at one of our upcoming performances!
- Mr. Reider

Volunteer & Concession Donations!
We have created very easy sign-up forms for donating concession items and volunteering for events! Please take just a moment to complete (literally about one minute). These are very important roles that go a long way for the success of our program!

- Competition & Championship Volunteering: https://goo.gl/forms/T68Fze1kpHhftzdT2
- Concession Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4bacaa2aa5ff2-donations

New Website!
While it's still a work in progress, you can now access our new website at www.CerritosHSMusic.org! Here you can view the Google Calendar for all of our events!

New App!
We have a new App that will be updated with important information about competitions, travel times, and urgent updates directly from me! The app also has our Google Calendar! You can set your phone notifications so anytime I post an update, you know it's important.

Go to: App Store > Search 'BAND' > download 'BAND - Organize Your Groups by Naver Corps.' (it's the icon with the green 'b') > Once dowloaded, Search 'Cerritos HS Regiment of Gold' > Add yourself and set your notifications properly. 

Donation #3 Due - $100
The final $100 (of $820) is due on Monday, October 22nd. Students must be paid in full to attend the Spring Performance Trip. This years optional Spring Performance Trip is going to be Super Fun! Announcement coming soon!

Booster Board Meeting
- Tuesday 10/9 - 6:30 pm - CHS Band Room.
- Monthly meeting of the Executive Board.

Ayala Competition - 10/13/18
The final itinerary for the Ayala competition. Also here is the Spectator's Packet which has the full show line-up, concessions menu, maps, and more. A few important notes about the event:
- Students must feed themselves at the lunch break. With the move to Division 4A comes more time to complete show day tasks. Students will have a long lunch break to relax after the morning rehearsal and refuel for the performance. They are expected to eat a healthy meal and take whatever preparations necessary to have a positive evening.
- Students will also need to feed themselves at the concessions court after the performance. We now perform in the evening and will be staying later to view the 5A bands! To take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the best bands in So. Cal. we will travel to the stadium as a unit, find our seating area, and then dismiss students to get food. Students are expected to watch as many performances as possible while remaining respectfully quiet in the stands.
- Going to Homecoming Dance? If you are attending the dance after our performance, then I must receive an email from your parents with permission to release you. Furthermore, parents, if your are picking up your child, I must see you and your child together, in person, before dismissing. This is to ensure that all students are accounted for.

Home Coming Football Game - 6 pm Call Time
- Food Donations & Volunteers needed for concessions (see links above).
- Students Call Time - 6 pm @ Rant's Stadium
- 9:30 pm Approximate Pick-Up Time
- We will not be performing at Half Time.

Riverside City College Competition - Tentative Itinerary
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Riverside Community College
Saturday, October 20th
9:00 am - Call time, Rehearsal.
12:00 pm - Load, Eat, Go!
1:45 - Depart CHS.
3:15 - Arrive RCC, Unload, Warm-Up
6:15 - Perform!
6:45 - Move to stadium, Watch, learn.
9:00 pm - Awards.
9:30 pm - Depart RCC
11:00 - Arrive, Unload, Dismiss.

Thanks for reading, getting involved, and supporting Cerritos HS Music!
- Mr. Reider

Donation Receipts Distributed 
Students were handed receipts for contributions. If you did not receive yours, please ask them to make sure it does not end up on the bottom of a backpack or in the trash. Our Financial Secretary, Mrs. Jennifer Arballo will soon be emailing invoices that will include credits for Firework Vouchers and Firework Booth Shifts.

Ayala Competition Tentative Itinerary - 10/13
Attached is a tentative itinerary for the first competition. Please keep in mind that these times may change. A final itinerary will be emailed and posted at the beginning of next week.
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
Ayala High School, 14255 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709
- 10 am - Call Time, Rehearsal.
- 1 pm - Load Equipment, Lunch.
- 3:00 - Depart CHS.
- 4:30 - Arrive at AHS, unload, warm-up.
- 7:30 - Perform!
- 9:45 - Awards.
- 10:00 - Depart AHS.
- 11:00 - Arrive at CHS, unload and stow equipment, dismissal.

Championship Weekend Hotels - 11/16 to 11/18
Students will be staying at the following location for the championship weekend. Please keep an eye out for the volunteer email to submit interest to chaperone. Nights of Friday 11/16 and Saturday 11/17.

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton
7941 East Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Rehearsal Added - Monday 11/12 - 10 am to 5 pm
We have added a rehearsal on Veteran's Day to ensure that the Regiment of Gold is ready for finals the following weekend.
Students will still have November 3rd off. Please plan appointments, homework, studying, and projects accordingly.

Thanks for reading!
- Mr. Reider

​It's hard to believe that we're already in the last week of September! The Regiment of Gold is making daily strides in their performance; I'm excited for our first show at Ayala HS on August 13th!

Donation #2 - $310 - Due Today!
Thank you for the continued financial support! Because of your contributions we can do things like provide a top notch coaching staff for our students.

T-Shirt Orders Due this Friday 9/28!
We finally have our T-Shirts ready for order! See the design in the attachments below! The attached order form is for family, friends, relatives, pets, neighbors, and all supporters of CHS Music (students have already paid for their shirt with your contribution)! The cost is $20 each. Indicate the number of each size being ordered in the corresponding box, then write the total below. Make sure to write your Student ID# on the check AND the order form! All orders due this Friday, September 28th!

Back To School Night Performance - Tuesday 9/25
The Regiment of Gold musicians will be performing the first two movements of our field show at the Back to School Night opening ceremony! Students will rehearse until 5:30 pm and then move directly to the West Gym to set-up for the performance at 6 pm. After, they will return their equipment to the band room and be free to leave. The CHS Music Boosters will be hosting concessions for the evening and we still need a few volunteers to help! Stop by to lend a hand or grab a bite to eat.

Booster By-Laws Approved and Executive Board in Place!
Congratulations and thank you to everybody involved in creating the Cerritos High School Music Boosters! I am thrilled to be working with dedicated parents as we continue the tradition of having one of the best music program experiences available. Public board meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the CHS Band Room. The next General Membership meeting will be on Monday, November 5th at 6:30 pm, in the Band Room.

Homecoming & First Competition in Less Than 3 Weeks!
Our first show at Ayala High School is coming up quick! We're currently slated to perform at 7:10 pm on Saturday, October 13th. I will be sending out the tentative itinerary with next week's update.
Start making your homecoming dance travel plans now!

Keep your instrument tuned up!
Just like when a vehicle needs an oil change, instruments also need regular maintenance to function properly and avoid expensive damage. I strongly suggest taking it to a professional for a chemical clean and mechanical adjustments. Simply give the store a call to ask when you can schedule an appointment at a time when student's won't need the instrument for rehearsal and let them know when you need the instrument returned. Below is a list of local music stores; or take it back to the location you rented from.

- Bellflower Music ~ (562) 867-6715
- Morey's Music ~ (562) 420-9532
- Long Beach Woodwinds and Brass ~ (562) 421-0509

Power to Cerritos!
- Mr. Reider