We are less than 1 week away from our first GOLD Experience and Audition Event of 2024, and I am looking forward to seeing you there! Below are some updates and other important information for the upcoming event.
Update: Location Changes for this weekend
We have had some unexpected challenges come up at our home school site of Eleanor Roosevelt High School for this coming weekend. ERHS has become unavailable for both Saturday and Sunday, and unfortunately this means we will be at two different locations this weekend.
We apologize for the last minute changes for this weekend’s camp, and for any difficulties this creates. Please contact our executive director to discuss any specific concerns.
Saturday, 1/13 will be held at River Heights Intermediate School, next door to Eleanor Roosevelt High School
River Heights Intermediate School
7227 Scholar Way
Eastvale, CA 92880
Sunday (1/14) will be now be held at Damien High School in LaVerne, CA
Damien High School
2280 Damien Ave
La Verne, CA 91750
WHAT TO BRING TO AUDITIONS
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Pencil and 3-ring binder with inserts to hold music (for brass and percussion).
- Printed copies of audition packet music.
- Workout clothing.
- Athletic/trail shoes – Dance shoes for guard.
- Water jug (minimum ½ gallon).
- A baseball cap or hat.
- Sunscreen.
- BRING A FRIEND! Do you have a friend that is interested in marching this summer? Remind them to register ASAP at JoinGold.org, or just bring them along to sign up at the event.
CHECK IN PROCEDURES
- The check in table on Saturday will be located at River Heights Intermediate School in the Main Quad in the center of campus. Sunday check in will be at Damien High School in front of the football stadium on the North side of campus.
- You will receive an audition T-Shirt and audition credentials – Please plan on wearing them during the entire event weekend. This helps identify GOLD participants and helps everyone to get to know each other! If you have already received your t-shirt and credentials at our December audition, please bring those with you, as there will not be a new one at the check in location.
- Proceed to the photo station to have your participant photo taken. Please remove any jackets and sweatshirts and wear your audition shirt for the photo.
- Parents and family members can proceed directly into the theater for the 9am full corps and parent meeting.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
- SATURDAY, 1/13/2024
- 8:00 am – Check in Begins (River Heights Main Quad)
- 9:00 am – Full Corps and Parent Meeting
- 10:00 am – Morning Rehearsals Begin
- 1:00 pm – Lunch (GOLD Provided, Parents Welcome)
- 2:00 pm – Rehearsals Continue
- 5:00 pm – Full Corps Meeting
- 5:30 pm – Clean Up
- 6:30 pm – Students Clear Campus
- SUNDAY, 1/14/2024 (Damien High School)
- 8:30 am – Check in Begins (Damien HS Football Field)
- 8:45 am – Leadership Meeting
- 9:00 am – Rehearsals Begin
- 12:30 pm – Lunch (GOLD Provided)
- 1:30 pm – Rehearsals Continue
- 5:00 pm – Full Corps Meeting
- 5:45 pm – Clean Up
- 7:00 pm – Students Clear Campus
DRUM MAJOR / SECTION LEADER CANDIDATES
All Drum Major and section leader candidates need to arrive at 7:30 am on Saturday morning to help with check in set up. Brass Caption Head Bill Fritz will also be giving you instructions on what facilities and areas of campus the corps will be using during auditions.
PREPARE FOR WEATHER
The weather in Eastvale can go from cold to hot to cold, with rain, wind and bright sunlight, all in the same day. Make sure you have clothing for all weather conditions.
PARENTS
Please plan on joining us for the Full Corps Meeting on Saturday from 9 – 10 a.m. We will have staff members and parents of our veteran members available after the meeting to answer any questions you may have! Feel free to stay to help with lunch setup and equipment maintenance, and join us for lunch from 1 – 2 pm!