AFM Weekly Newsletter                       August 8, 2011    

 

New Member and Color Guard Band Camp - Saturday, August 13th
    (DATE CORRECTION for New Member Camp)
All Member Band Camp Starts - Monday, August 15th
 

Quick Links...

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Next Due Date

 August 15th!!!



Contact Mina Behnam 

 

 

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EARPLUGS

 Earplugs 

AFM is offering earplugs especially designed for musicians to all members of the marching band.  Earplugs are available for $10 and will be on sale at registration and orders taken if we run out.

 

Marching band members are being encouraged to wear earplugs  during practice.  Percussion players are required to have them, brass is strongly encouraged to wear them  and everyone in the band should wear them during practice.

More information available at registration.

   

Three Ways to Show Your Amador Band Pride! 

 

 

   Car Magnets  $5

Yard signs  $8

Calendars  $15

 

 All items available at Registration!!

    

2011 Marching Band Registration fast approaching! 

 


Walk-in band registration is just days away. Parents can make the entire process easier by preparing now.

There are a number of forms to fill out and important information to read concerning parents and students. Physician signatures are required for some students and can take time to get. Don't wait.

 

All forms can be found at the website. Bring all completed forms to Walk-in Band Registration (see dates below).

  • An Emergency Medical Information Form, Field Trip Authorization Form and a Code of Conduct Form MUST be turned in at band registration for each child in band.
  • Please note: The signature page of the Handbook is to be given directly to Mr. Grantham by each student.
  • Additional forms may apply to you and your student. Please review at the website and complete as necessary.

Walk-in Band Registration will be held on the following days at the Band Room. You can come either day, at a time that is convenient for you. Please bring all completed forms.

 

If you plan to pay your FSC (Fair Share Contribution) by check, please bring it with you, payable to AFM.

 

Saturday, Aug. 13    9:30 -10:30 a.m. and 4:30 -5:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 15  11:30-12:30 p.m. and 8:00-9:15 p.m.

 

If you have any questions, please email Cathy Needham.

 



It's time for Uniform FItting! 

 

Here is the very important scoop! Each student needs to arrive at their scheduled time dressed in what they will be wearing under their uniform at each competition. If they are returning students they must also bring their band shoes. They will be wearing a black t-shirt under their jacket, bike/gym shorts or leggings for under the pants and black dress (not athletic) socks. Clothes will be sized wearing these items. Luckily there will be a seamstress on site who will provide alterations for a $12 fee (pre-paying is best).

Don't forget - before you leave home, make sure to print out and bring the updated 2011/2012 Uniform Contract from the Marching Band website (it will be available shortly).  

 

The schedule is as follows:

 

8/15     Seniors 9-10:30 am

            Juniors last names A-G 10:30-11:45am
8/16     Juniors last names H-Z 9-10:15am

            Sophomores 10:15-11:45
8/17     Freshmen last names A-G 9-10:30am/

            Freshmen last names H-Z 10:30-11:45am

 

We need parent volunteers to make this fitting a success, so feel free to jump in and help! We need help the Saturday prior and on all fitting days - No experience necessary! You may sign up by clicking this link. 

 

If you have any questions you may contact Lien Do, or Jereen Gilbert.