La Mirada High School Marching Matadores

Welcome (or welcome back) to the La Mirada High School Marching Matadores for the2021-2022 school year! It’s going to be a busy and fun season. We’d like to introduceourselves. Here are your LMHS Band Booster Board leaders:

● President Araceli Rodriguez is serving her 3rd year as a board member and her son, Emilio, is a Senior who playsbaritone and alto sax. Emilio is the Drum Major for the LMHS Marching Matadores.● Christina Peters is VP of Programs and is serving her second year as a board member. Her son Nathanael isAssistant Drum Major, a junior and he plays the euphonium.● Cassy Mesa is Co-VP of Membership and is serving her second term. Her daughter Tayla is in the Color Guard andshe is one of the Captains.● Acencion Duran is Co-VP of Membership and is serving his 1st year as a board member. His daughter, Angelina isa Junior and plays the alto saxophone.● Alissa Miller is serving her first year as Secretary. Her son Matthew Elizondo is an incoming freshman who will beplaying Tuba in Marching band and Trombone in Jazz Band● Jancie Williams is Treasurer. 1st year on the board. Her daughter Jocelyn Flores is a junior this year and she playsthe bass guitar and cymbals in the pit section.● Maggie Swedberg, VP of Ways and Means and is serving her first year as a board member. Her daughter, Giana,is a Sophomore and is in the color guard.● Javier Rodriguez is serving his 3rd year as parliamentarian, whose son, Emilio, is the Drum Major. Emilio is asenior who plays baritone and alto saxophone.● Our Auditor is Klenda Babin; she is serving her first year on the board. Her daughter, Brianna, is a junior andplays the flute. Brianna is also VP and flute section leader on the Band Council.

You can email us at band_guard.booster@yahoo.com. Included in this packet:1. Uniform fitting day info2. Band camp supply list3. Booster membership form4. Cost share form5. Section donation list6. Color guard uniform order form7. Band uniform component order form8. Spirit wear order form9. Remind/Social media/web page/Charms

A mandatory uniform fitting day is on Saturday, July 31st from 8 a.m. to noon. We will fit your student for their uniform,collect cost share fees and all your paperwork.

What is a cost share? It helps pay for the band outside of the classroom: salaries for the extra instructors, the fieldshow we perform, the music we use, buying new instruments and repairing old ones, competition entry fees, buses to goto events and more. Make sure you get your fees paid!

Freshmen, Sophomores and new members will start July 29 and 30 from 1-4pm. Band camp is Aug. 2nd - Aug. 6thfrom 12-9pm. Band camp culminates with a Barbecue Fundraiser and performance for family and friends on the last day.It's at 6:30 p.m. at La Mirada High School. There will be food for sale and a fundraising whipped-cream pie auction.

School starts August 12th and we need to be ready for those Friday football games! Our first home game is August20th. What can you do as parents to help support the band? Plenty! We can’t run this band without our parents. We needhelp with football game snack bar staffing (a big income source), bleacher setup at football games, help with props,uniforms and food at marching competitions, and just being there to cheer our kids on. We’re looking forward to aneducational, fun and successful marching season!

Sincerely, Robert Stearns, Band Director and the LMHS Band Boosters Board

Mandatory Uniform Fitting DayIn the LMHS Band RoomSaturday, July 31, 2021

Schedule is as follows:

Seniors – 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.Color Guard – 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Juniors – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.Sophomores – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Freshmen – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What Do I Wear?Returning members wear a past show shirt, black bicycle/basketball shorts, black

socks and bring your marching shoes! Rookies wear a T-shirt, bicycle/basketball shortsand black socks (you will be fitted for shoes). Color guard members should wear anathletic shirt and yoga shorts.

What Do I Bring?Your parents, refreshment donations, 2021-2022 signed/completed participation

forms, Spirit Wear Order forms. Please make all checks out to the LMHS BandBoosters. No fittings will be performed without the above noted items.

Any questions or concerns, contact the band boosters atband_guard.boosters@yahoo.com

Band Camp Supply ListAug. 2 - Aug. 6, 12 to 9 p.m.

All band camp activities take place on campus at La Mirada High School. Students willhave rehearsals in the Band Room (Room 520), in and around the quad, “Band Park” andinside the football stadium.

What do you need for band camp?● Hand Sanitizer and Mask (?) We are waiting for the CDC guidelines● Working instrument and all equipment issued by LMHS (percussion equipment and

harnesses, flags, rifles, sabre, winds and brass)● 8.5 by 11 notebook (3 ring with about 30 clear plastic sheet protectors)● 3 by 5 inch spiral bound index card style with string to be worn around the neck or

waist (the “dot book”)● Lyre (to attach music to instrument)● Flip folder (which holds the music)● Pencil● Wear closed-toe athletic shoes (mandatory)● Wear athletic clothing: Sweats, shorts, white/light colored shirts, tank tops, exercise

gear, etc. NO DENIM and NO BLACK/DARK SHIRTS!● Bring water bottles or water jug (at least 32 ounces) filled with water and ice before you

arrive● Wear and bring sunscreen● Beach or bath towel● Sports drink or juice (optional)● Food for snacks and dinner break (granola bars, fruit, peanut butter, cheese crackers,

sandwiches, etc.)● Any personal items you require (asthma inhaler, medication, etc.)

PARENTS: We welcome any donations for band camp, including fruit, granola bars,pretzels, cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, fruit snacks, Sun Chips, Gatorade,Powerade, juice, etc.

BAND FAMILIES DONATIONS(These are due at the start of band camp)

BARITONES SAXOPHONES12 pk Coke 12 pk Coke12 pk Diet Coke 12 pk Diet CokeCase of Water Case of Water

CLARINETS & FLUTES TRUMPETS8 pk-16oz Fruit Punch Gatorade 12 pk Dr. Pepper8 pk-16oz Blue Gatorade 12 pk Root BeerCase of Water Case of Water

LOW BRASS & TROMBONES PERCUSSION12 pk Pepsi 8 pk-16oz Orange Gatorade12 pk Diet Pepsi 8 pk-16oz Yellow GatoradeCase of Water Case of Water

COLOR GUARD (Seniors & Freshmen)12 pk Sprite, 7-Up or Sierra Mist12 pk Orange soda, Fanta, SunkistCase of Water

COLOR GUARD (Juniors & Sophomores)8 pk-16oz Fruit Punch Gatorade8 pk-16oz Blue GatoradeCase of Water

Become a Booster Member

Welcome to the La Mirada High School Band and Color Guard Family!

The LMHS Band Boosters are a 501c3 non-profit organization of dedicated parents and alumnithat proudly support the Marching Band, Color Guard, Wind Ensemble, Winter Guard, IndoorDrumline, Orchestra and Jazz Band programs.

The Band Boosters provide support by organizing fundraisers and investing time in our students,enabling them to learn and continue to grow in musical excellence at La Mirada High School. Theboosters are the funding mechanism for the program, as well as the unofficial cheerleaders for ourmusicians and dancers.

The funds we raise pay for field show creation, color guard, drumline and pit instructors, bustransportation, music arrangements and licensing, musical equipment and repair, uniforms andcustom made costumes, competition entry fees, office supplies, insurance and the many otherexpenses involved in running the LMHS music programs.

The Boosters encourage all families, parents, staff and supporters of the LMHS Band and ColorGuard program to join. The fee for booster membership is $20 per person. With each paidmembership, a 2021 Field Show Shirt is included.

Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Thank you for yourmembership -- Go Marching Matadores!

Student’s Last Name__________________________ First Name_______________________

Instrument or Color Guard_______________________________________ Grade___________

1) Membership ($20) Name_____________________________________________________Field Show Shirt Size: ____S ____M ____LG ____XL ____2XL ____3XL

2) Membership ($20) Name_____________________________________________________Spirit Shirt Size: ____S ____M ____LG ____XL ____2XL ____3XL

Address _______________________________________ City/Zip________________________Email________________________________________Cell Number_______________________

Parent Signature_____________________________________________Date_____________

Make your check payable to LMHS Band Boosters. Thank you!

Cost Sharing for 2021-2022 School Year

Student name Instrument Grade level

Parent(s) name Email Phone number

2021-2022 Band & Color Guard Cost Share Fees: $500.00Member cost sharing (tax-deductible) helps to offset the costs of:

* Band Camp & Workshop Instructors* Clinicians and staff

* Official LMHS Band uniform usage* Music arrangements & licensing

* Marching drill preparation* Field show shirts

* Field equipment, props and more

[ ] Pay in full 2021-2022 cost share of $500 on July 31, 2021

[ ] Pay in 2 Installments of $2501st Installment due July 31, 20212nd Installment due September 1, 2021

[ ] Pay in 3 installments of (1st) $166.66, (2nd) $166.66 and (3rd) $166.67Pay the first 2 installments listed above. 3rd Installment due Sept. 29, 2021

Total Paid: $______________Please make checks payable to: LMHS Band Boosters

* All cost share donations are needed by Sept. 29, 2021 *

Official use only:

Amount paid Cash Check # Date received Received by

LMHS Color Guard Uniform 2021-2022

Student name Grade level

Parent name Phone number Email

Field Show Shirt (included with paid cost share fees)(Circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL

LM Polo Shirt: $23.00(Circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL $__________

Costumes: TBA (about $50-$150)(Students will be measured on uniform day. Uniforms must be paid for before they will be handed out to students.)

Warm up Suits: $75.00(Circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL $__________

Team Jacket: $45.00(Circle one) S M L XL XXL $__________

Gloves: $20.00 $__________

Balance due on the day of costume fitting: $__________All costume and component fees are due July 31, 2021, prior to order placement.Make checks payable to LMHS Band Boosters.

Other mandatory items to be purchased by you:Tan Jazz Shoes, Nude Body-Length Tights

Official use only:

Amount paid Cash Check # Date received Received by

LMHS Marching Band UniformComponent Order Form 2021-2022

Student name Instrument Grade level

Parent(s) name Email Phone number

Field Show Shirt (included with paid cost share fees)(Circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL

LM Polo Shirt: $23.00 (Mandatory for new members)(Circle one) S M L XL XXL XXXL $__________

Marching Shoes: $39.00 (Mandatory for all band members)Shoe size ________ Width: M W (circle one) $__________

Team Jacket: $45.00(Circle one) S M L XL XXL $__________

Gloves: $4 (regular - brass players) or $4 (fingerless - winds)(Circle one) S M L XL $__________

Black wristbands: $4/set (Percussion only) $__________

Balance due on the day of uniform fitting: $__________Make checks payable to LMHS Band Boosters

Other MANDATORY items to be purchased by you:You must have these items by the first home football game in order to dress in uniformBicycle/Basketball shorts - (required to wear under band uniform to prevent chafing)Black socks - (crew or longer – NO ankle socks!)Black t-shirt - (for under the jumper to wick away sweat and keep the body cool)Sports bra - (mandatory for all females; for under uniform/costume)

Official use only:

Amount paid Cash Check # Date received Received by

LMHS Marching MatadoresOptional Spirit Apparel Order Form

SizeExtra

polo shirt$23

Extra fieldshow

shirt $20

Zip-upblack

hoodie$40

Blackpulloverhoodie

$35

Duffel bagwith name

$25

Drawstringbag$15

Small QTY_______ QTY______

Medium

Large

X-Large

XX-Large(add $5)

3X-Large(add $5)

GrandTotal $ $ $ $ $ $

Payment Information:[ ] Cash Amount Paid: $__________________[ ] Check or Money Order Check #: _______________________(Make Payable to: LMHS Band Boosters)

Parent(s) Name: ______________________________________________

Student’s Name: ______________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________

City: _______________________________ Zip Code: _______________

Email Address: _______________________________________________

Phone/Cellphone#: ____________________________________________

Official use only:

Amount paid Cash Check # Date received Received by

Remind, Charms, social media and more …

Our band has a web page: www.matadormusic.weebly.com. It has information and links for usefulinformation from Mr. Stearns. Keep checking back to see when it’s updated!

We have a Remind account that you can sign up to receive text message reminders from Mr.Stearns and the band leaders. Messages are sent out often, so it’s a very useful tool. Freshmen

Parents and Students, text @lm2025 to 81010 tosign up. Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors studentstext @bandlmhs to 81010 to sign up. Sophomores,Juniors & Senior Parents text @lmbandinfo to81010 to sign up.

There is also a Charms Office account for the bandthat is a database that manages our financial andother program information. You can add yourstudent’s info and keep up to date on what you havedonated, see a calendar, check on fundraisingcredits and more.

If you’re a social media person, you can follow theband on their various Instagram accounts:

@lamirada_colorguard

@lamirada_band_and_guard

@lmhs__drumline

The boosters also have an AmazonSmile account where, when you buy things from Amazon, theband gets back a percentage. It’s a no-effort fundraiser where you can help the band by doing theshopping you’re already doing. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need toselect a charitable organization (La Mirada High Band Boosters, Inc.) to receive donations beforeyou begin shopping. Amazon remembers your selection and then every eligible purchase results in adonation.

We also have an online LMHS Band Boosters store. Please visit for seasonal items and updates.https://la-mirada-high-school-band-boosters.square.site/

Reach out with any questions on these items and any other information you need.

ATHLETIC PHYSICAL

SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOL SPORT INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN

STUDENT’S NAME AGE GRADE DATE

ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER BIRTHDATE HEALTH HISTORY (Check and give date) Diabetes ________ Date ________ Rheumatic fever ________ Date ________ Epilepsy ________ Date ________ Allergies or Asthma ________ Date ________ Hernia ________ Date ________ Frequent headaches ________ Date ________ Heart Murmur ________ Date ________ Other OPERATIONS: Kind Date RECENT INJURIES: Kind Date Has student received a recent tetanus immunization? Date (MO/YR) Does student have an abnormal condition, such as a “trick” knee or still joint or any restricting disability? If so, what? SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN

DOCTOR’S REPORT OF PHYSICAL EXAMINATION EYES (gross abnormalities)

EARS (gross abnormalities)

TEETH (chipped, capped, partial plates, etc.)

HEART

LUNGS

BLOOD PRESSURE

HERNIA

ORTHOPEDIC OBSERVATIONS

PERTINENT HEALTH HISTORY

ACCEPTED FOR FULL ATHLETIC ACTIVITY: YES __________ NO __________

ACCEPTED FOR FULL ATHLETIC ACTIVITY EXCEPT FOR:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE

DATE ADDRESS

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION and EMERGENCY INFORMATION

4 Year Class Schedule (Marching Band)

It is possible to be in music for 4 years, graduate on time, and still have extra electives in your schedule. Follow this plan when picking your schedule for next year. All Marching Band/Guard students must be enrolled in Zero Period Band. Freshmen and Sophomores must

also be co-enrolled in Intermediate Band during the day unless otherwise agreed upon. Marching Band covers your F and PE requirement for graduation if you do all 4 years of Zero Period.

Classes offered during the day are: Intermediate Band, String Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Music Theory. All Freshmen and Sophomores in marching band must be co-enrolled in Zero Period and Intermediate Band, unless otherwise agreed upon. To join Jazz Band you must get teacher’s approval before signing up for that class.

BandFreshman

0-BAND/PE

1-MUSIC

2-English

3-Math

4- For. Language

5-Science

6-Elective/AP

Sophomore

0-BAND/PE

1-MUSIC

2-English

3-Math

4- For. Language

5-Science

6-History/AP

Junior

0-BAND/PE

1-MUSIC

2-English/AP

3-Math

4- History/AP

5-Science

6-Elective/AP

Senior

0-BAND/PE

1-MUSIC

2-English/AP

3-Math/AP/Elec

4- Gov/ Econ(AP)

5- Elective/AP

6-Elective/AP