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<channel><title><![CDATA[JAMES LOGAN BAND AND COLOR GUARD - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:06:17 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[2025 WBA Grand Finals - Nov 22 & 23]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/2025-wba-grand-finals-nov-22-23]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/2025-wba-grand-finals-nov-22-23#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:05:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/2025-wba-grand-finals-nov-22-23</guid><description><![CDATA[Ladies and gentlemen, once again it's time!! We are traveling to WBA 5A Class Championship at Buchanan HS in Clovis, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The following day, Sunday the 23rd, we will return to Buchanan HS for the Grand Finals.The&nbsp;itinerary is shown below, however&nbsp;details sometimes change throughout the trip. &#8203;We will meet at JLHS on Saturday morning for a 8:00am rehearsal, break at 11am for lunch, and the students should return to meet at JLHS by 12:00pm for departur [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Ladies and gentlemen, once again it's time!! We are traveling to WBA 5A Class Championship at Buchanan HS in Clovis, CA on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The following day, Sunday the 23rd, we will return to Buchanan HS for the Grand Finals.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">The&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">itinerary is shown below, however&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">details sometimes change throughout the trip. &#8203;We will meet at JLHS on Saturday morning for a 8:00am rehearsal, break at 11am for lunch, and the students should return to meet at JLHS by 12:00pm for departure on the bus. Please come out to support the band by either volunteering as a band booster or watching the band perform their final competition of the year!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">James Logan performance is 8:00pm on Saturday (Class Championships), and 5:15pm on Sunday (Grand Championships).&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&#8203;</span><ul style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"><li><strong>Admission (online and on-site)</strong>: &nbsp;<a href="https://bluedevils.org/events/index.php?eventID=12286&amp;programID=37" target="_blank">Click here to save $5 with EARLY BIRD pricing</a>, otherwise it is $30&nbsp;general at the gate;&nbsp;Military, Senior, and Children age 6-10 discount when purchased at the gate - NO CASH, Card only.&nbsp;Children&nbsp;under 5 FREE.&nbsp;<a href="https://bluedevils.org/events/index.php?eventID=12286&amp;programID=37" target="_blank">WBA online tickets&nbsp;here</a>.&nbsp;<strong>Weekend tickets will come with a wristband which are good for both days</strong>&nbsp;at all venues, or you can buy single day. Keep your wristband for access on both days. Box Office opens at 1:15pm</li><li><strong>Concessions</strong>: Food &amp; snacks available at concession booth and local food truck vendors. Cash/Credit accepted. No grilling or open fire allowed at anytime in lots or anywhere on campus.</li><li><strong>Parking is CASH ONLY&nbsp;</strong>Parking is $10 per vehicle. <span>&nbsp;</span><u>CASH ONLY</u><span>&nbsp;</span> Located off N. Minnewawa Ave, and W. Nees Ave.&nbsp;</li></ul><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Other stadium rules:</span><ul style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"><li>No outside food allowed inside stadium.</li><li>Use of cameras of any kind are NOT ALLOWED on the field for this event.</li><li>Still cameras (digital or film, professional or otherwise) are allowed into the stadium and may be used from stadium seating, but not on the field.</li><li>Tripods or other similar equipment that may obstruct the view or path of travel of others in seating areas are not allowed.</li></ul><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">If you are taking photos or videos during the show or behind the scenes, please consider contributing to our photo share. Send photos to</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:photos@loganband.org">photos@loganband.org</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">, and videos to</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:video@loganband.org">video@loganband.org</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">. If they are too large to send via email, please contact our</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:photos@loganband.org">Photo/Video leads</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">to get the link for our photo share.</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Please do NOT post video of the show on social media until after Championships.</strong><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Thank you!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)"><u><strong>Location (Saturday &amp; Sunday):</strong></u></span><br />Veteran&rsquo;s Memorial Stadium<br />Buchanan Educational Center<br />1560 N. Minnewawa Ave Clovis, CA 93619<br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)"><a href="https://www.westernbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1305" target="_blank">Link to event details from WBA site</a></span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">*Please note the Hotel information below shows an address on Ventura Blvd, which is now renamed Cesar Chavez Blvd.&nbsp;</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/published/mb-wba-2025.jpg?1763527698" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/published/mb-wba-parent-letter.jpg?1763527736" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[irish guard invitational - dublin high - nov 1, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/irish-guard-invitational-dublin-high-nov-1-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/irish-guard-invitational-dublin-high-nov-1-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:22:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/irish-guard-invitational-dublin-high-nov-1-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[Coming in hot after our second consecutive top-finish of the season, our next field show will be the WBA Irish Guard Invitational at Dublin High School on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Logan will be performing at 7:50 pm.There is no parking for parents at the Logan camp. With so many kids, buses, trucks, equipment, props, etc., we can't have parents parking at our camp with the exception of certain lead vehicles. Please park in the areas allowed for general parking.Admission:&nbsp; No Cash, Credit [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Coming in hot after our second consecutive top-finish of the season, our next field show will be the WBA Irish Guard Invitational at Dublin High School on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Logan will be performing at 7:50 pm.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">There is no parking for parents at the Logan camp. With so many kids, buses, trucks, equipment, props, etc., we can't have parents parking at our camp with the exception of certain lead vehicles. Please park in the areas allowed for general parking.</span><ul style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"><li><strong>Admission</strong>:&nbsp; No Cash, Credit/Debit card only. $12&nbsp;general, $10 student w/ID and seniors, children 6 and under FREE.</li><li><strong>Open time</strong>: General Admission gates open at 1:20&nbsp;pm</li><li><strong>General parking:</strong>&nbsp;Spectator parking is located as curbside parking throughout the residential neighborhood. Please respect our neighbors and do not block driveways!&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Programs</strong>: Digital QR Code&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Concessions</strong>: Card only. There will be an assortment of great food, drinks, and snacks for participants and spectators located at our Concessions Booth right inside the entrance to Gaels Stadium. Additionally, Iron Horse Kettle Korn and BobaX food trucks will be selling food and drinks at the event.&nbsp;No grills or open fires allowed on campus, stadium or parking lots.</li></ul><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">If you are taking photos or videos during the show or behind the scenes, please consider contributing to our photo share. Send photos to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:photos@loganband.org">photos@loganband.org</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">, and videos to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:video@loganband.org">video@loganband.org</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">. If they are too large to send via email, please contact our&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:photos@loganband.org">Photo/Video leads</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;to get the link for our photo share.&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Please do NOT post video of the show on social media until after Championships.&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Thank you!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Location:&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Gaels Stadium -&nbsp;Dublin High School</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">8151 Village Parkway</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Dublin, CA 94568</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)"><a href="https://www.westernbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1291" target="_blank">Link to event details from WBA site</a></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/published/dublin-11-1.jpg?1761200774" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/published/mb-parent-dublin-2.jpg?1761200812" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sierra CUp Classic - Oct 18, 2025 - Fresno State]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/sierra-cup-classic-oct-18-2025-fresno-state]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/sierra-cup-classic-oct-18-2025-fresno-state#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:58:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/sierra-cup-classic-oct-18-2025-fresno-state</guid><description><![CDATA[The Sierra Cup Classic is an independent high school marching band field show competition, hosted at Valley Children's Stadium by the Bulldog Marching Band. SCC was founded by the current Fresno State Director of Bands, Dr. Gary P. Gilroy, in 1997, and remains one of the premier field show competitions on the West Coast.&nbsp;James Logan will start at 8:15pm&#8203;Tickets -&nbsp;$20 general admission, $15 seniors/children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the box office on the south side [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The Sierra Cup Classic i<span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">s an independent high school marching band field show competition, hosted at Valley Children's Stadium by the Bulldog Marching Band. SCC was founded by the current Fresno State Director of Bands, Dr. Gary P. Gilroy, in 1997, and remains one of the premier field show competitions on the West Coast.&nbsp;</span><br /><br />James Logan will start at 8:15pm<br /><strong><br />&#8203;Tickets -&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(85, 85, 85)">$20 general admission, $15 seniors/children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the box office on the south side of Valley Children&rsquo;s Stadium.<br /><strong>Parking -&nbsp;</strong>Red, white, and blue lots are not available for general parking. Free parking can be found around Valley Children&rsquo;s Stadium or on campus.<br /><strong>Concessions -&nbsp;</strong>Concessions will open at 12:30 pm. Located behind the press box.<br />&#8203;</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/published/10-18-fresno-state.jpg?1760250820" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/published/mb-parent-scc.jpg?1760250801" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilroy Garlic City classic - Oct 11, 2025]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/gilroy-garlic-city-classic-oct-11-2025]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/gilroy-garlic-city-classic-oct-11-2025#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:01:29 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/gilroy-garlic-city-classic-oct-11-2025</guid><description><![CDATA[Our first field show of 2025 will be the WBA Gilroy Garlic City Classic at Gilroy High School.&nbsp; Logan will be performing at 8:05 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025.&#8203;The menu for Saturday's dinner is TBD - will update when finalized.There is no parking for parents at the Logan camp. With so many kids, buses, trucks, equipment, props, etc., we can't have parents parking at our camp with the exception of certain lead vehicles. Please park in the areas allowed for general spectator parking. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Our first field show of 2025 will be the WBA Gilroy Garlic City Classic at Gilroy High School.&nbsp; Logan will be performing at 8:05 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&#8203;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">The menu for Saturday's dinner is TBD - will update when finalized.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">There is no parking for parents at the Logan camp. With so many kids, buses, trucks, equipment, props, etc., we can't have parents parking at our camp with the exception of certain lead vehicles. Please park in the areas allowed for general spectator parking.&nbsp;</span><ul style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)"><li><strong>Admission</strong>:&nbsp; Admission is $15 each. Free for children 5 and under. Cash, Venmo, and Paypal&nbsp;accepted at the gate.</li><li><strong>Open time</strong>: General Admission gates open at 3pm. Event starts at 4:10 pm.</li><li><strong>General parking:</strong>&nbsp;Spectator Parking is $5&nbsp;and located next to the stadium, in the lot located from Princevalle Street,&nbsp;as well as street parking in the neighborhoods surrounding the campus.</li><li><strong>Programs</strong>: Free Programs will be available via QR code at the event. There are no printed programs.</li><li><strong>Concessions</strong>: Food &amp; snacks available at concession booth closest to the football field. Cash and credit card accepted. No grills or open fires allowed on campus, stadium or parking lots.</li></ul><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">If you are taking photos or videos during the show or behind the scenes, please consider contributing to our photo share. Send photos to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:photos@loganband.org">photos@loganband.org</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">, and videos to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:video@loganband.org">video@loganband.org</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">. If they are too large to send via email, please contact our&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:photos@loganband.org">Photo/Video leads</a><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">&nbsp;to get the link for our photo share.&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Please do NOT post video of the show on social media until after Championships.&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Thank you!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Location:&nbsp;</span><br /><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kdPwaghgj3vLWTRF6" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Garcia-Elder Stadium - Gilroy High School</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">750 W 10th St</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Gilroy, CA 95020</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Link to&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.westernbands.org/events/details.php?ID=1285" target="_blank">event details at WBA site</a></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/10-11-gilroy_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/mb-gilroy-parent-letter_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBA Grand CHAMPIONS 2024!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/wba-grand-champions-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/wba-grand-champions-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:35:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/news/wba-grand-champions-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[I put this MEDAL here!! Congrats to our entire Band and Guard for a spectacular performance in Fresno this past weekend, winning the 5A Class and the WBA 4A/5A Grand Championship!&nbsp; Winning the top prize is never easy, and we all saw the work the students put in starting in the brutal summer heat until now. Our Seniors, especially get the gift of going out on top!&#8203;A special thank you to the Directors for putting together such a fine show and extracting the best from our students.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">I put this MEDAL here!! Congrats to our entire Band and Guard for a spectacular performance in Fresno this past weekend, <a href="https://recaps.competitionsuite.com/04047a68-89d9-475b-a0f0-e7f653e255b4.htm" target="_blank">winning the 5A Class and the WBA 4A/5A Grand Championship!</a>&nbsp; Winning the top prize is never easy, and we all saw the work the students put in starting in the brutal summer heat until now. Our Seniors, especially get the gift of going out on top!&#8203;<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">A special thank you to the Directors for putting together such a fine show and extracting the best from our students.&nbsp; To all the parents who volunteered during this season to make this show a success - the ones who fed the kids, dressed them in uniforms, chaperoned, provided first-aid, logistics, merchandise, pit crew, EVERYONE - we see you and this is not possible unless we have volunteers like YOU!<br /><br />James Logan is back on top and the Western Band Association GRAND CHAMPION for 2024!<br /><a href="https://james-logan-high-school-band-boosters-inc.square.site/" target="_blank">Buy your show gear here!</a></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.loganbandandcolorguard.org/uploads/1/0/6/5/106584785/iputthismomenthere2024_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>