AFM Weekly Newsletter                        Dec 16, 2010 
AFM Board Meeting, Jan 6, 7:00 pm, AVHS Choir Room
AFM ALL MEMBERS Meeting, Jan 13, 7:00 pm, AVHS Choir Room
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Job of the Week

Space Cadet

A local, indoor space of at least 50' x 90', with high ceilings, is needed for rehearsals for the Winterguard and/or Winter Percussion ensembles.  Do you know of a church hall or gymnasium, unused warehouse, empty garage bays, etc., which might be suitable and available for afterschool or early evening rehearsals.  PUSD certificate of insurance liability coverage will apply.  Do you know of such a space in Pleasanton or close by?  Please help.  Make some calls, and if you have a good lead, please share contact information with Mr. Grantham or Marilyn Palowitch.  THANK YOU!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!



On behalf of the AFM Board, we wish you a wonderful winter holiday!  Be safe.  Seek peace.  Share joy.  And most of all, add a little music to whatever you do - it can only make things better.!


Next newsletter will be out on January 6th 2011.

Happy Holidays!

Congratulations to the following Amador students for honor band accolades!
All-County:
Sara Borchers, clarinet
Andre Chan, principal oboe
Ryuka Ko, principal flute
John Malchar, trumpet
Ian Toy, principal euphonium

All-Northern:
Kevie Bovaird, percussion
Andre Chan, oboe
Justin Jeon, horn
Ryuka Ko, flute
Josh Lee, horn
Chad Martin, trombone
Kelsey Matsune, clarinet
Kelly Morgan, tuba
Emily Truax, trombone

I hope you are able to enjoy the coming break and spend some time with loved ones.  I look forward to getting back to Michigan to see my family and maybe some snow!  I am always reminded this time of the year how much I have to be thankful for and near the top of the list is working here with terrific kids and terrific parents.  Thank you for making my job a total joy.  Happy Holidays and cheers to a wonderful 2011!

Jon Grantham
Director of Bands
UNIFORMS!!

Hopefully you already got this message from your student.....

Turn in Band Uniform Thursday, Dec 16th

Do NOT launder jacket. This will be done by an outside service to ensure all are washed the same way for the first washing, as per manufacturer's instructions.

Everyone: Launder Bib Pants.  Cool wash, low dry.

Seniors ONLY: Remove hemming before laundering. Please be careful in removing. We had a few pants last year that sustained damage from ripping out the hemming. 

Thank You!!

AVHS Winter Percussion and Winterguard Show
Saturday, February 5, 2011

Winter Perc. picA friendly reminder to Winter Percussion and Winterguard families:

Please sign-up to help with shows.

Just click on this link, click on your favorite job and fill in your name and phone number. It is easy as that!  Thank you for your help!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me,

Beth Foort
Winter Show Chair
2011 Campana Jazz Festival

The 36th Annual Campana Jazz Festival is on February 12, 2011 at AVHS.  All Jazz Band parents will be asked to assist, and many parents from the general membership will also be needed to round out the volunteer crew. Please watch for a Special Edition Campana Newsletter with all the details on schedule and signup.


Thank you!

Marilyn Palowitch

Campana Chair