Congratulations go out to the winterguard on earning a 7th place finish out of 18 Scholastic A guards at the Rancho Cucamonga WGI regional on Saturday!  The guard improved their score by almost 9 points from the previous week and are gearing up for the Ceres WGI regional in a week.

Campana a big success!    Thanks to all the parents and students who volunteered time to help make the 36th festival a success.  Special thanks to Mr. Aubel and Mr. Haworth for leading the jazz groups and to Marilyn and Carl Palowitch and Lori Ratto for their leaderhip in making the festival one of the finest in the bay area!

Chabot Wind Band Festival Chaperones
On Friday 2/25, both wind ensembles will be traveling via charter bus to Chabot College in Hayward to parcipate in the Chabot Wind Band Festival. I need 2-3 chaperones for each group to travel to and from the event.

Wind Ensemble II is leaving Amador at 1:30, back at 7:00 pm.
Wind Ensemble I is leaving Amador at 4:15, back at 9:30 pm

Please email me if you are able to help out.  Chaperones must be cleared already as volunteers to help out.  Thanks in advance!

 
Do you have a child in 2nd period Wind Symphony?
If so, keep reading!  On Thursday March 31, all Wind Symphony members will be performing in a shared concert with musicians from Saratoga High School in the beautiful McAfee Theater on Saratoga's campus.  We have planned a pre-concert rehearsal and dinner for the musicians from both schools.  Students will need to arrive at Saratoga High School at 4:30 pm.  We are using carpools to get the kids to and from Saratoga for the performance. The planning for that needs to begin now so all 65 students have rides
arranged. Any parents who drive will have dinner provided for them by the Saratoga Music Boosters and of course all parents are invited to attend the concert at 7:30 pm.

Please e-mail me if you can drive students and let me know how many.  I have already received notes from 4 parents who are able to drive. We've got plenty of time to coordinate, so thanks for your help with getting this done early!

 
Jon Grantham
Director of Bands  

As you may know, our Magic of Music fund raiser is nearly upon us. Each year the silent and live auctions raise thousands of dollars which fund strategic investments in our music programs. For example, last year we bought new uniforms, which were entirely funded by the previous five Magic of Music events, as well as new field drums for our percussion section. Donations from parents and students have historically been some of the most popular items and I urge everyone to participate.

 

1. Make it Easy!  Purchase a gift card through Scrip - Not only will you get an item to donate, but you will also make a contribution to your student's account.  

Scrip Suggestions:  American Airlines, Amazon.com, Best Buy, P.F. Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Hyatt Hotels, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Disney, Home Depot, Regal Cinema, Mimi's Café, Red Robin, Pottery Barn, Marriott Hotels, Starbucks, iTunes

2. Talent or Service: Do you have a special dinner or baked treat that you prepare?  Are you handy with tools or paint?  Are you a computer wizard or some type of instructor?

3. Season Tickets or Vacation Homes:  Do you have a vacation home that you would let someone have for a weekend?  How about season tickets to sporting events, plays, or the symphony? Frequent flier miles can also be donated.

4. Golf:  Do you belong to a country club or have a favorite course that might donate a round?

5. Soliciting From a Friend or Business:  Do you have a neighbor, friend or relative that owns a business?  Do you have a restaurant, hair salon, nail salon or other business you frequent?  Businesses often will give a donation to a valued customer. Don't forget about your employer as a possible donor.