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Food and Beer Service opportunity!
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, February 2(tonight) at 7:00 pm for anyone interested in working a beer / food booth for this year's concert series at the Concord(Sleep Train) Pavilion or Shoreline Amphitheater. Last year workers earned at least $75 per show towards their Fair Share Contribution.
Please contact Steve Worth if you have any questions or cannot attend this meeting.
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Save the Date! Magic of Music, April 28th
Plans for our primary fund raiser of the year are under way. The Magic of Music, silent / live auction and dinner dance, will happen on April 28, 2012 at the Sunol Valley Golf Club. Mark your calendars! The theme this year is "Over the Rainbow". You can help us get ready by donating bottles of wine for our wine pull, contact Stella Kim or Sally Baker. We can also use donations from your favorite businesses (hair dresser, nail salon, oil change, dry cleaner and anyone else you can think of). We need donations big and small! To find out how easy it is to ask for a donation, contact Paul Umpingco. Download our donation form and letter to help you get started. Contact Sally Baker with any questions.
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Congrats!
To the jazz bands for turning in great performances at the Folsom Jazz Festival. Jazz B earned an excellent rating and Jazz A earned a unanimous superior rating, finishing 2nd in the AAAA division.
This weekend the Winter Guard competed at the James Logan competition and
brought home 1st place honors in the Scholastic AA division.
Amador's Wind Ensembles to share the stage with Harvest Park!
On Tuesday February 7 the 2 Symphonic Bands from Harvest Park, under the direction of Mr. Paul Perazzo, will share the stage with both Wind Ensembles. The concert is FREE and begins at 7:00 pm in the Amador Theater. Amador musicians are asked to arrive at 6:43 in the theater wearing concert dress. Please come out and support these fine musicians as Amador's current and future musicians take the stage for a wonderful evening of music.
Usher's needed for 2/7
If you can help usher on 2/7, please email Mr. Grantham. You will be able to see your child perform. Ushers need to report to the theater lobby at 6:15.
Scheduling:
I am happy to report that the same schedule opportunities for music students that was in place this year will be in place next year. Here are the instructions students need to follow in signing up for classes:.
Class of 2013:
If you are currently in Wind Ensemble I or Wind Ensemble II, you should sign up for Wind Ensemble (P) If you are currently in Wind Symphony, you should sign up for Symphonic Band (P)
Class of 2014:
If you are currently in Wind Ensemble I or Wind Ensemble II, you should sign up for MB/PE Wind Ensemble If you are currently in Wind Symphony, you should sign up for MB/PE Symphonic Band
Class of 2015:
If you are currently in Wind Ensemble I or Wind Ensemble II, you should sign up for MB/PE Wind EnsembleIf you are currently in Symphonic Band, you should sign up for MB/PE Symphonic Band
Regarding 7 periods:
Incoming 9th graders (class of 2016) will have access to a 7 period day. If an incoming 9th grader wishes to take 7 periods they have been instructed to sign up for 5 academic classes and band. PE will be added at a later date. If an incoming 9th grader wishes to take 6 periods they have been instructed to sign up for 4 academic classes, band and PE. Current band students should sign up for 5 academic classes and band (remember, classes of 2014 and 2015 do NOT take PE). Students who place into Wind Ensemble I and Jazz A this spring will have the option of adding a 7th period if desired.
I understand this can be uncertain with many uknown variables for some students. Please do not hesitate to contact me with ANY questions so I can help facilitate individual concerns as they arise.
The quality of our band program is contingent upon students continuing to grow and be involved in the activity year to year. We are fortunate that options exist that provide for many to continue in band while still meeting their academic requirements.
Thank you,
Director of Bands
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The 2012 Winter Show is here!
Please join us this Saturday, February 4th as AVHS hosts Winter Percussion and Winterguard units from all over Northern California.
Winter Percussion Competition is 1:45-3:45
Winterguard Competition is 5:15-9:45
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, children under 5 are free.
Volunteers STILL needed:
- 4 people to work the parking lots 1pm-4pm. This involves, greeting our guests, directing the equipment trailers to the correct part of the lot, and answering questions.
- 1 person to sell tickets 4-8pm
- 1 person to work in the Hospitality Room 4-8pm
- 1 person to work in the Snack Bar 1-4pm
- 1 person to work in the Snack Bar 4-8pm
- 2 people to work in the Snack Bar 8-end
If you can help with these jobs, or even a part of these jobs, please click this link and sign up.
Beth Foort
Winter Show Chair
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The 37th Campana Jazz Festival is on Saturday, February 11th!
This fabulous jazz festival is right here at Amador Valley High School! All of the PUSD jazz bands will be performing - with a total of 46 big bands and combos from 24 schools! Plan now to attend!
AVHS and the Amador Friends of Music are the hosts, and we need you to help continue the success of Campana. We have a terrific time, and give all of our volunteers FREE admission to the festival.
So don't delay - get your favorite job back - or sign up for a new one - by emailing Chairperson Marilyn Palowitch NOW! Just write "I want to help!" and I'll get you in.
Stay cool and stay tuned!
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