AFM Weekly Newsletter                        Mar 31, 2011   
Winterguard/ Percussion-Friends & Family - Apr 1, 7PM Foothill
CMEA April 15th and 16th  
Magic of Music, April 30 
Quick Links...

AVHS Music Website
 
eScrip Coordinator Needed  

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We are looking for a new eScrip coordinator.  It's a job that you can do from home, on your own schedule.  It takes just a couple of hours per month.  All you need is a computer and some minimal knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. Training will be provided until you are completely comfortable with the process.  Please contact Anne Gove at for additional details.

 

Thanks much,

Anne Gove

Four RA's needed for MOM - April30th  
 

Time: Choose from one of two shift:

 

6:00pm-8:30pm

OR

8:30pm-11:00pm

 

 

We need RAs supervise band students who are volunteering for Magic of Music. Students check in and hang out in the "student volunteer" room with you before, after and between shifts. You will need to order pizzas for the hungry volunteers to eat (no you don't need to pay for them).  Volunteer for this low key duty and get to come to MOM in sweats and spend some time with our helpful music students.

 

 

Please contact

Jody Harcourt

to volunteer.

 
Board Meeting   April 14 

Board Meeting, April 14

The April 14 AFM Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room.  Board Meetings are open to current AFM members.  Members who wish to address topics not on the agenda may do so during open comments.   The agenda will be posted at the Amador music website by April 10.

 

  

 

 

Thank you to the faculty and students who participated in the presentation of "The Sound of Music!"  The show was simply wonderful, and AFM congratulates you on your fine performances, excellent staging, and beautiful music!
   Good luck to guard and percussion this weekend!

The guard and percussion finish out their seasons at CCGC championships on Saturday.  Both groups have had fantastic years and I'd like to congratulate the students and thank the parents for all of their hard work and support. 

Community showcase for all PUSD guard and percussion groups Friday! Come to Foothill High School's large gym tomorrow night at 7:00 pm for a FREE showcase of all of the guard and percussion units in the district.

CMEA Band Festival is April 15/16    Please check the music website for schedule information.  A reminder that all students are responsible for finding their own ride to festival, but that students are not allowed to drive themselves or other students as this is a school function.  Parents are invited and encouraged to attend and support this important performance.  There is no cost.

Saratoga/Wind Symphony joint concert a success! Thank you to the following parents for driving to Saratoga and supporting this unique and wonderful opportunity for the musicians in Wind Symphony: Mark Garrett, Annette Buck, Nalanda Bowman, Justin Briggs, Meri McCoy-Thompson, Jody Harcourt, Marcia Ikeda, Mina Behnam, Allison Cox, Joan Urban, Steve Opperwall and Dave Choy.

And finally, thank you for all of the well wishes upon my return from my unexpected hospital visit and surgery earlier this month.  I am glad to be back and am fully recovered and ready for a great finish to the school year!  Have a wonderful spring break!

Jon Grantham
Director of Bands 


Tickets now on sale for Magic of Music!!!   

Buy your Magic of Music tickets NOW!  Get them before you get distracted by teenagers home for spring break.  Create a table of 10 or even splurge on a VIP table with free drinks, extra wine and premium seating.  Invite friends, anyone who loves music, and especially parents of future and past Amador music students.  Who do you know that's got an 8th grader who will be involved in music next year?  Reach out to an alumni parent who would love to reconnect with the music family.

Way cool stuff that will be up for auction this year:

Gold and one carat total,  diamond circular necklace from Baron's Jewelers

Father's Day weekend at Lake Tahoe - Spend three nights in a beautiful new house on the west shore of Lake Tahoe.  This 4 bedroom, 3 bath house sleeps 12 in very comfy beds, including a bunk room that sleeps 6.  Walk to the beach to sun, swim, play and kayak. Two kayaks, a double and a single, are ready for your unlimited use at the beach.  Visit nearby Emerald Bay, hike up to Eagle Lake or take the Rubicon trail.  Shopping and lunch in Truckee, Squaw Valley or Heavenly are fun too!  This house is perfect for 3 couples and a passel of kids

Mr. Grantham's world famous mid-west meatloaf dinner in your home!

Conduct the band this spring!

Spend three nights in this lovely Pacific Grove home.  This home has two master bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a separate room with a pull out couch.  Walk 5 minutes to Lighthouse Ave. for restaurants and shopping, and walk 10 minutes to Lover's Point Beach.  A kayaking gift card is included so you can commune with the sea otters on the spectacular Monterey bay.  Four guest passes to the Monterey Bay Aquarium are also included, as well as a breakfast certificate for Toastie's Cafe and a dinner gift card to Max's Grill. You cannot go wrong with this package for a romantic getaway or a family adventure.

Reserved seats at graduation

Reserved seats at all remaining 2011 concerts, including bands, choirs and orchestra, you pick the seats and we'll hold them for your last minute arrival, just like a movie star!

If you have any questions about the Magic of Music and the auction items, please contact Sally Baker. 

This is only a taste of what Magic of Music 2011 has in store for you. See you there!

  

The Return of Job of the Week

 

New Uniform

Uniform Coordinator for Fall 2011.  Enjoy working with teenagers?  Love details?  AFM is in need of a Marching Band Uniform Coordinator for Fall 2011.  Work closely with Mr. Grantham and a TEAM of volunteers to guide students through fittings, contracts, and the care and handling of uniforms; assist throughout the season with parts distribution at events; and follow-through with end-of-season collection.  Get a head start now by helping to close-out the storage for uniforms before summer.  Are you thinking "I could do this!"  Learn more by contacting Marilyn Palowitch or Mr. Grantham.  Thank you!

All Members Meeting

 May 12, 7:00 PM, Choir Room

 

 

Fellow AFM Members, May 12, is the final All-Members Meeting for the year.  This is an important meeting for members, as two important votes occur at this meeting: Budget 2011-2012 and the Election of the 2011-2012 Executive Board.   All members - parents of choir, orchestra, bands, percussion and guard - are encouraged to attend this meeting.  Refreshments will be served.  And there will be LIVE MUSIC - generously presented by some of our students.  Please mark your calendars now.