Buchanan & Alta Sierra Winter Guard & Winter Percussion
SIerra Cup Classic Show & Solo Competition
Save Mart Center
Fresno, CA - Saturday, April 5, 2025

LAST UPDATE: 4/2/25 • 11:00am

General Trip Details

Emergency Contacts: Greg Power (Percussion) • (509) 432-1182; Taylor Tucker, Colorguard Director, ‭(559) 367-4847‬ (Emergencies only, please)
Student Transportation: No transportation provided for any ensemble.
Meals Provided/$ for Meals Needed: Lunch provided for BHS Percussion

Competition Details 

Competition Site: Save Mart Center, 2650 E Shaw Ave Fresno, CA 93710
Gates Open:
Admission: $38 for adults (18+), $20 for kids (ages 6-17) and senior citizens, Free for children under 5
(SMC charges $4 per ticket processing fee, which is included in the prices above)
Competition Schedule: Percussion - Colorguard
ASI Winter Percussion: 10:27am
BHS Winter Percussion: 2:29pm
ASI JV Winter Guard: 4:58pm
ASI Varsity Winter Guard: 5:12pm
BHS Winter Guard: 7:27pm
Spectator Parking: $10.00 in the lots to the north and the north west of the SaveMart Center.
Parking Map
Concessions: Available throughout the show

Important Reminders

• Parents: Plan to be in the building at least 30 minutes before your performance time. The SMC is a large venue and has security protocols which may delay your entrance.

• CLEAR BAG POLICY: Per arena guidelines all backpacks (clear only), purses, and bags will be searched prior to entry. Follow this link of more information: https://www.savemartcenter.com/venue-info/faq/

• Video & Audio Recording is prohibited. Out of respect for fellow audience members and spectators and to protect the rights of the original composers and copyright owners who license their music to the Buchanan Instrumental Music Program and organizations that host events we participate in, the use of audio and video recording technology - including mobile devices and live streaming applications - during and rehearsal or performance setting is strictly prohibited. This will be enforced by Save Mart Center Staff.

• No outside food or drink will be allowed in the Save Mart Center

• Spectators are welcome to sit in sections 108, 109, 110, and 111. Performers are only allowed to sit in sections 106, 107, 112, and 113. Seating Map

• Only those with a ticket, a performer wristband, or a staff pass will be admitted to the Save Mart Center. No exceptions.

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Packing List & Reminders

• You must provide your own transportation to & from the Save Mart Center. Meet at the Buchanan Band Truck in the parking lot to the north of the Save Mart Center.

• Hair & Makeup need to be done before arriving. If you need help with these things, plan to arrive early, bring your own supplies, and ask someone ahead of time!

• Bring your own water bottle, but avoid bringing any extra bags or loose items.

JV Schedule

3:15pm Report to the Save Mart Center (Buchanan Band Truck)
3:30pm Walk to Warm Up
3:38pm Warm Up
4:38pm Leave Warm Up & Head to the Save Mart Center
4:43pm Report to Tunnel
4:48pm Ready @ Gate
4:58pm ASI Varsity Winter Guard Performs
5:05pm Take everything to the truck
5:15pm Dismissed from the Buchanan Band Truck in the Save Mart Center north parking lot. At this time, we will release guardianship. Please plan to have a ride at this time. If your parents did not park in the Save Mart Center parking lot, they can pick you up along Bulldog Lane.

Varsity Schedule

3:30pm Report to the Save Mart Center (Buchanan Band Truck)
3:45pm Walk to Warm Up
3:52pm Warm Up
4:52pm Leave Warm Up & Head to the Save Mart Center
4:57pm Report to Tunnel
5:02pm Ready @ Gate
5:12pm ASI Varsity Winter Guard Performs
5:19pm Fold Floor and take everything to the truck - Students in the Musical leave immediately after performing
5:45pm Dismissed from the Buchanan Band Truck in the Save Mart Center north parking lot. At this time, we will release guardianship. Please plan to have a ride at this time. If your parents did not park in the Save Mart Center parking lot, they can pick you up along Bulldog Lane.

Packing List & Reminders

• You must provide your own transportation to & from the Save Mart Center. Meet at the Buchanan Band Truck in the parking lot to the north of the Save Mart Center.

• Our uniform will include the black shoes worn for football games.

• Bring your Nike shoe bag and your own water bottle.

Schedule

5:45pm Report to the Save Mart Center (Buchanan Band Truck)
6:00pm Walk to Warm Up
6:07pm Warm Up
7:07pm Leave Warm Up & Head to the Save Mart Center
7:12pm Report to Tunnel
7:17pm Ready @ Gate
7:27pm BHS Winter Guard Performs
7:35pm Fold Floor and take everything back to the truck
7:53pm Watch Clovis HS Varsity
8:03pm Watch Fresno State Independent
8:13pm Watch Into the Blue
8:20pm Head back to the truck to load
~8:45pm Dismissed from the Buchanan Band Truck in the Save Mart Center north parking lot. At this time, we will release guardianship. Please plan to have a ride at this time. If your parents did not park in the Save Mart Center parking lot, they can pick you up along Bulldog Lane.

Packing List & Reminders

• You must provide your own transportation to & from the Save Mart Center.

• Uniform: Student-provided white t-shirt, optional plaid shirt, blue jeans, white long socks, and tennis shoes. Don’t forget your bandanas! We’ll provide the hats

Schedule

7:35am Arrive at BHS Band Truck, unload, and put together instruments & props
8:35am Move your equipment at the warmup zone “3” and setup for warmup (we are not allowed to play yet, though).
9:07am Begin Warmup
9:50am Final Run Through
10:07am Push over to the arena
10:12am Report to Tunnel
10:17am Ready at Gate
10:27am ASI Winter Percussion Performs
10:37am Push back to truck,
10:50am Debrief at the truck.
11:00am Group picture at the truck
11:15am Dismissed from the Buchanan Band Truck in the Save Mart Center north parking lot. At this time, we will release guardianship. Please plan to have a ride at this time. If your parents did not park in the Save Mart Center parking lot, they can pick you up along Bulldog Lane. Students are welcome to stay for performances throughout the day
11:15 Optional Lunch, if you would like to eat with Buchanan HS Buddies!

-If you’d like to watch more performances, performers are only allowed to sit in the following sections: “105,106, 112,113” -

Captains only awards @ 3:50pm

Packing List & Reminders

• You must provide your own transportation to & from the Save Mart Center.

• Meet at the Buchanan Band Truck in the parking lot to the north of the Save Mart Center.

• A lunch will be provided, eat a good breakfast before coming over

Schedule

7:35am Arrive at BHS Band Truck, unload, and put together instruments & props
8:35am Move your equipment at the warmup zone “3” and setup for warmup (we are not allowed to play yet, though).
9:07am Begin Warmup
9:50am Final Run Through
10:07am Push over to the arena
10:12am Report to Tunnel
10:17am Ready at Gate
10:27am ASI Winter Percussion Performs (Take note of the flow on and off the arena, and the sound in the venue.)
10:45m Push back to truck, chill, watch lots, hang out, use the restroom
11:00am Lunch (Provided)
12:00pm Push to warmup zone "5” and setup the zone (But dont start a warmup until 1:09)
1:09pm Begin Warmup in designated warmup area (Area 6, facing East) See Warmup Map
1:35pm Ensemble pit and drumline
1:50pm Last run through (pit crew should be here at this time)
2:09pm Push over to the arena
2:14pm Arrive at Tunnel
2:19pm Ready at Gate
2:29pm BHS Winter Percussion Performs
2:40pm Fold the floor and quickly push equipment back to truck, head back to arena to watch groups, performers are only allowed to sit in the following sections: “105,106, 112,113”
3:12pm Watch El Ritmo Independent
3:23pm Watch Red Wave Indoor
3:34pm Watch We Got The Beat, Captains stay for awards
3:50 Head back to truck to load, Awards
~5:00pm Dismissed from the Buchanan Band Truck in the Save Mart Center north parking lot. At this time, we will release guardianship. Please plan to have a ride at this time. If your parents did not park in the Save Mart Center parking lot, they can pick you up along Bulldog Lane.

Congrats on another great season!

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