Spring awards are Monday at 6:00 pm.  The awards are a formal ceremony
where each student is recognized for their contributions.  Seniors are a
focal point of the evening and I expect the senior portion to begin
approximately 7:45 pm.  The event is starting earlier so that the ceremony
doesn't run as late as in previous years.

Summer instrument check-out:
All students currently using a school instrument will be turning in their equipment on their last day of band.  Instruments (both marching and concert) will be available for check-out for the summer and next school year on Wednesday June 13 all day.  No need to make an appointment...just stop by.       

Jon Grantham
Director of Bands  

 June 15 deadline coming up!

Thank you to all band parents who have sent in their contributions or pledges. From everything we are hearing, most parents and students are very excited about this once-every-four-year opportunity to march at the Fiesta Bowl field show and parade in December.

To date we are more than halfway to our goal of raising $890 per student. For planning purposes, we are asking for $750 per student by June 15 and the remaining $140 by August 15.

IMPORTANT! June 15 is the deadline set for us to collect contributions and finalize our plans for our amazing Amador Valley band to perform. We need everyone's help to get us there.

Statements will be sent out this week and AFM Board will be in touch to see if there are any questions. Checks made out to AFM may be sent to PO Box 602 or dropped in the box in the Band room.

As a reminder, the schedule will be:

Dec 26-Leave AVHS via bus, spend night at Embassy Suites Palm Dessert

Dec 27-Dec 31-Embassy Suites Tempe

    Dec 27-Fiesta Dinner     

   Dec 28-Morning pool, rehearsals, dinner

   Dec 29-Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship

   Dec 30-Fiesta Bowl Parade

Dec 31-Disneyland New Years Eve; spend night Crowne Plaza Resort

Jan 1-Visit Santa Monica & travel home

If you are not able to participate because of previously arranged travel plans, or if have any questions please contact Mr. Grantham as soon as possible. Competing in a national level field show competition requires a high level of participation from the band and color guard.

Fiesta Fun Here We Come!  

Questions or any ideas can be directed to Ellen Pensky or Brian Cavanaugh.