Winterfest is just two weeks away! We have reached the critical stage for auction basket donations. These auction baskets are our single most important part of the fundraiser, and we need your help! Please see this auction basket letter for the information you need about these. Donations are needed by Monday, December 2nd, but we would love to have any monetary donations ASAP so we can take advantage of Black Friday sales. Checks should be made out to GCA PTO. If you prefer to pay online, simply click here! Cash will also be accepted. Thank you for your support!
In addition, please talk with businesses you might have connections with about donating items, gift cards, or money to help us with this event. Nothing is too small, and every donation can be used for tax purposes. See the tax form here, which can be given to local businesses that are considering making a donation. Thank you for your help with this critical piece of Winterfest.
Mark your calendars for Winterfest, featuring performances by all music groups, food, carnival games, vendors, and a silent auction! The event will be at GCA on Saturday, December 7th, starting at 11 am. Here is the final performance schedule:
11:00 am- Junior High Bands and Orchestras
12:15 pm- Guitar Ensemble
12:45 pm- High School Bands and Orchestras
2:00 pm- Jazz Band
2:15 pm- All choirs
Please email your music teacher with any questions or comments regarding Winterfest. Thank you for your continued support of our music department!
Congratulations and good luck to our 10 students participating in the Cantaremos Honor Choir tomorrow. Their concert is Saturday, 11/23, at 4 p.m. at Camelback High School: Camila M, Rose M, Elise P, Logan W, Grace C, Jasmine E, Lydia K, Emarie B, Sanjesna J, and Taylor W!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Friday, December 13th—Symphonia Festi is our annual holiday concert, featuring performances by our top music ensembles. Joining the Symphony Orchestra and Chorale will be the jazz band, the handbell choir, and a saxophone choir. Be part of our very first Cantata performance and join us in performing the Hallelujah Chorus at 7 pm in the MJHS Auditorium!
This year, high school students may audition for the regional honor groups in January. Registration is DUE NOW. See your music teacher if you are interested.
Students registered for the California trip: The final TAX CREDIT deadline is in December. Send your tracking form to Mrs. Branham to credit your account by the January deadline. All documents and information about the trip can be found in this Google Drive folder. We also still need four chaperones to get approval to go. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please email Mrs. Joslin.
