AFM Weekly Newsletter                        Apr 14, 2011   
Board Meeting, April 14th, 7 pm, Choir Room
CMEA April 15th and 16th  
Magic of Music, April 30 
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Board Meeting   April 14 

There is a regular meeting of the AFM Board on Thursday April 14, at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room.  Board meetings are open to AFM members, who may speak on any issue or concern at the designated time on the agenda.  Link to the

Agenda.

  

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.
   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.

Are you technically minded?  Like to build things? The marching band will be using props for next fall's field show and I need some help in realizing and constructing the props.  If you are interested in helping, please contact me to schedule a meeting.  I'd like work to begin on these this spring/summer so they are ready for band camp in August.

A look ahead!  Please check the music website for spring concert
information.  In addition, on April 28, Wind Ensemble I will be
participating in the PUSD District Band Festival, entitled "Celebrate!"  This is serving as a fundraiser to help ensure the 5th grade band/strings programs continue.  All band parents are encouraged to attend.  Tickets are 10.00 for adults and 5.00 for students/seniors.  The concert is being held at Harvest Park Middle School at 7:00 pm.

Additionally, if you are attending, please email me if you can help with ticket sales on the night of the concert (you will be able to see your child perform.)  We are responsible for providing 4 volunteers to help. 

 


Thanks!
Jon Grantham
Director of Bands 


Tickets now on sale for Magic of Music!!!   

American Bandstand 300 px

Buy your Magic of Music tickets NOW!  Absolute last deadline to buy is Monday, April 25th. Hot packages to look for at the Magic of Music include:  

- Twenty-Six hour ranch adventure on the Dhart Ranch with Roland and Pamela Ellingsen.  Up to four couples and their kids. Includes shooting, hiking, ping pong, cowboy golf, driving range, movie room and more.  Wild game for Saturday night dinner and a big Sunday Breakfast.

- Four round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines!  You are now free
to move about the country.

- San Francisco getaway.  Two night stay at the Marines Memorial, an elegant old hotel just steps form Union Square.  Dine in their excellent steak house with your $50 gift card and laugh the night away at Beach Blanket Babylon!

- Custom shadow box for your student!  Athletic jacket not your
thing?  These custom shadow box keepsakes will be offered to order with AFM earning money on every box sold.  Get all the details on our website.

 

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!