November 17 - 22, 2025

SCSBOA 6A Field Championships this Saturday  

Parent Meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 pm

Schedule for the Week

Monday: Sectionals 2:30 pm

Tuesday: Color Guard rehearsal 3:45 pm

Wednesday: PARENT MEETING at 6:30 pm - Band room 

Thursday: Night Rehearsal 5:30 - 9:00 pm; Canes Fundraiser

Friday: Championship Night Rehearsal 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Come watch our final rehearsal! (Parents! We will have our senior circle and final practice tonight. Please come to support your student!)

Saturday: SCSBOA 6A FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS at CITRUS COLLEGE CALL SHEET

CURRENT FUNDRAISERS

Restaurant Night: Canes from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

RAISE RIGHT GIFT CARDS: It's time to stock up on gift cards for the holidays! Take a look at all of the gift cards you can order (Attached to this email). You are welcome to print out the spreadsheet of cards and turn in your order at our next Parent Meeting on 11/19. (Cash or check made payable to: MMIMB) This is a great way to plan for the holidays, birthdays, or other events. 

You can shop anytime online with RaiseRight. This is an easy way to help support the Sapphire Sound program. RaiseRight is the same as gift cards, but virtual and easy to use. HERE are the directions of how to get started. Then go to the website, sign up, and select “Join a Program”. Be sure to enter our group code: 9ED4DA7733861 Contact Sarah Cruz with any questions at: treasurer@mmimb.org

FRIENDTREE Fundraiser - Set up your individual student account and send this fundraiser out to EVERYONE you know. Click HERE to get started! 100% of the funds people donate, minus the transaction fee, goes towards supporting your FTCs (transportation) or your uniform costs.

SPAM MUSUBI: On Mondays, students have the opportunity to purchase spam musubi at lunch. It takes a volunteer crew of parents and alumni parents each week to make sure there is enough to sell. We are grateful to Kris Tokunaga for heading up this committee each week. If you are able to volunteer once a month or every week, please email Kris at: kristok4@gmail.com

Spirit Wear - M Gear

SPIRIT WEAR: If you are looking to wear a Sapphire Sound t-shirt or hoodie with our traditional “M” logo, we have these items available on Thursday nights at the Spirit Wear table outside the Band room. 

Upcoming Events

Looking to make a donation, contribute funds for field trip transportation (FTCs) or purchase uniform items? Use this link to pay for items or make a donation online.

The Google Calendar on our website has all updated information for parents, families, and students. Bookmark our website as one of your favorites. Click here for the BAND WEBSITE.

Wed., November 19 - Parent Meeting

Fri., November 21 - Night Rehearsal for Championships

Sat., November 22 - SCSBOA 6A Championships at Citrus College 

Sunday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, November 30: Thanksgiving Break (no rehearsals)

Tuesday, December 2nd - SCSBOA All-Southern HS Honor Auditions due (optional for students)

December 11: Winter Concert

SCSBOA 6A Field Championship Information

We have officially qualified for the SCSBOA 6A Field Championships! 🎉 We have been working hard for this moment. Congratulations to all of the Sapphire Sound students, staff, volunteer parents who feed us, alter our uniforms, and haul our equipment! Let's take this opportunity this week to celebrate all of the Sapphire Sound. Let's go, Mira Mesa!

CHAMPIONSHIP HOODIES AND T-SHIRTS: We have the opportunity to pre-order SCSBOA Championship Hoodies ($45) and/or T-shirts ($25). The pre-orders will be picked up at Championships and distributed after we return back to school Saturday night. Orders are due to Mr. Lockie by Thursday, Nov. 20. T-shirts are sizes: S - 3XL. Hoodie sizes: S - 4XL. 

SATURDAY - SCSBOA 6A FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS

1. Where: Citrus College

2. Address: 1000 W Foothill Blvd, Glendora, CA 91741

3. 6A Championships begins: 5:30 pm

4. Mira Mesa's Performance: 8:12 pm 

5. Awards and Full Retreat: 9:30 pm 

6. Cost: $20 per ticket - Tickets only available at Citrus College stadium

CALL TIME INFORMATION

1. Students will be transported by bus both to, and from, Championships 

2. 800 bldg. will open at 8:00 am

3. Call time is: 9:45 am

4. Leave for Citrus College at 1:45 pm

5. Dinner will be provided to the students

6. If you would like to pick up your student from Citrus College, please email this week so we can plan accordingly

7. Call time sheet for Championships 

If we are unable to rehearse on Thursday and Friday night due to rain, we will have a Saturday morning rehearsal at 10 am. If we are able to rehearse on Thursday or Friday then we can remove the Saturday morning rehearsal!

If we have a Saturday morning rehearsal, students WILL need to provide their own lunch! (We are only able to provide dinner.)

This is a friendly reminder to get your FTCs in this week. Thank you!

In the Director's Corner

Our performance at the Westview Field Tournament last Wednesday was truly something to celebrate! The students pushed hard throughout the week, refining key moments during the Tuesday rehearsal, and their effort absolutely showed. We closed out the regular marching season on a high note by breaking 90 points, an incredible accomplishment for everyone involved.

This Saturday’s Championships will be a wonderful celebration of the marching arts, and I hope you’ll consider making the trip to Citrus College to cheer on the Sapphire Sound one more time as we perform Phases in competition. Gates open at 4:30 pm, the first 6A band performs at 5:30 pm, and Mira Mesa takes the field at 8:12 pm. Please cheer loudly—especially in the moments that move you. Your support means the world to our students.

I am truly honored to lead the Sapphire Sound each and every day. This program thrives because of the dedication of so many. Thank you to the entire Blue Team marching staff and ALL of our incredible parent volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes. I absolutely could not do this alone, and I am so excited to bring this group to Championships on Saturday!

A quick reminder that we have an important Parent Meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the band room to review Championship details. 

Let’s have a fantastic week, Go Sapphire Sound!

All In, Always. 

Musically Yours,

Mr. Lockie

“Band is not just music - it's family, it's discipline, it's pride.”