AFM Weekly Newsletter                 October 3, 2013

 

Football Game performance - Oct 4  
   
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Spirit Wear

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If you ordered spirit wear at band registration, please pick it up on Saturday, October 5th or Tuesday, Oct 8th at the end of band practice, at the uniform storage room, to the right of the band room.  We have not received any more XL fleece zip jackets, we will let you know when they arrive.

Email Sally Baker with questions.
SNACKS NEWS 

 

 

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The students always look forward to their hard earned treats on Tuesday nights after band practice! Keep them coming! Just a reminder - no nuts! Please look carefully at the ingredients on store bought items. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me. Thanks again!

 

Thanks Again

 

 

Peter and the Star Catcher

 

 
"Peter and the Starcatcher", winner of 5 Tony Awards on Broadway,  is coming to the Curran Theater in San Francisco!  Amador Friends of Music is selling tickets for the first few rows of the balcony for only $60 a piece.  Our show is Wednesday, November 27th at 8pm.  It's the night before Thanksgiving, so bring your friends and family who are visiting for the holiday, it's only a short walk from the BART.  You cannot currently buy these tickets unless you have an SHN membership.  Thanks to the generosity of SHN in San Francisco, AFM can sell these tickets at below market value and make a healthy profit for music at Amador Valley High School!  This show is for all ages and is a theatrical marvel.  I saw it off Broadway and would be happy to see it over and over again.  It's based on the "Peter and the Starcatcher" books by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, but having read these books is not a prerequisite for enjoying this show.  The story is a prequel to the story of Peter Pan.  It's called a "musical play", and while not a traditional musical, it does involve some singing and dancing. You will be amazed at the creativity and stagecraft of this unique show, so get your tickets now.  The best seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.  Click here to buy tickets.  There are a limited number of seats and the best go to the first to act.  Questions?  Contact Paul Unpingco.

 


Selected Students Leave Uniforms At School After Football Game

 

 

Students whose pants were hemmed this year are asked to leave their entire garment bags at school on the racks provided after this week's football game.  (See the list posted in the band room.)  It's probably overkill,  but we want to make sure we find and fix any loose hems before our first competition on the 12th.  Students will be able to pick up their uniforms next week.  We want our students to earn all possible points at the competition!  Parents, your help in making this happen is appreciated!   

 

See uniform webpage for more information.

 

Gayle Naylor
  Go Dons!!!    
 

Football game Friday! It's been a busy start to our performance calendar with all of our football games completed by mid-October.  Please see the calendar for complete itinerary information.
 
Saturday practice start time... Please note that due to the SAT being held on Amador's campus, our practice is scheduled from 12:00-8:00.  There will be a meal break mid-day.
 
First competition right around the corner! It's the time so many have been waiting for and I hope you are excited, too.  A complete itinerary will be posted early next week for the competition at Gilroy but I can share in advance that the band performs at 8:30 pm and the entire show begins at 4:35 at Gilroy High School.  
 
A reminder that if you would like to take your child home from the competition those arrangements must be made BEFORE the day of the competition.  To try and track last minute transportation arrangements with over 300 in the band is difficult and dangerous from a supervision stand point. Please communicate with me via email by Friday 10/11 if you would like to drive your student home from the performance.   
Director of Bands 
  Thank You!
 
Dear AFM Families,
 
 
We would like to express our greatest thanks to all of the parent volunteers who made this past Saturday's Band Picnic a memorable and successful occasion.  Everyone who volunteered to bring desserts, set up, decorate, serve, and cleanup turned out in full force! 
 
While we would love to name everyone involved, we decline to do so at the risk of excluding anyone whose assist was crucial on that day.  In addition to those who signed up to volunteer, we had several individuals who offered to assist right on the spot and whose efforts were greatly appreciated!  All of you know who you are!
 
We also thank the Band Council for organizing the sale of pizza and beverages during this event.  Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
 
Finally, a few items were left behind from the food drop off: 2 plastic serving spoons, a wooden board used under a hot dish and a large plastic bowl with Fall motif (fall fruits, etc.) Please contact Miriam for retrieval. 
 
Once again, thank you.
 
Miriam Ivey & Lorry Epps 
 
 
  News from RA Land!   
 

The season is flying by and I, for one, am thrilled to see how the program is coming together!  Just a couple IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 

1) FRESNO: I need ALL BUS/EVENT RA's to sign up NOW for FRESNO so that we can get hotel accommodations coordinated.  We have a short window in which those are available.  We MUST HAVE a total of 21 RA's that are riding the bus both ways in order to assure the safety of our students.  Please sign up to help at the event.  It's not difficult, it just takes a lot of adults to chaperone 303 students.   Will you help?  

2) FBG and GILROY: We still have lots of openings for both this

Friday's game and next week's FIRST COMPETITION 
in Gilroy. Our first concern is always the safety of our students and that again requires many hands.  No job is difficult and we provide on the job training but we really need some help.  Please contact me if you have questions or concerns but additional help is needed.  
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3) SNACKS REQUIRED: You should be hearing from your student soon if they have been asked to contribute for the snacks at the competition next week at Gilroy.  To keep costs down, EVERY STUDENT will be asked to contribute a specific item for one or more  of our competitions.  Please ASK YOUR STUDENT if this is their week to contribute.   

And finally, our students have been working so hard to put together an awesome show.  I really appreciate all the help that I have received from parents supporting the students efforts.  If you haven't volunteered yet, give it a try.  It really is fun and gives you a new appreciation for what all goes into making this program the success that it is.   

The band needs your help!  

 

road warriors2 Specifically the Road Warriors (RWs), the team of parents who transport equipment to and from competition venues and help your students move band equipment on and off the field for each competition and home football game, need your help.  We do not have enough volunteers to get the band on the field.  If you can contribute some time to the success of the band, or have questions, please contact Mike Gould .
 
Being a Road Warrior:
  • Is FUN!  This is a great opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes and to feel the energy and excitement of the students as the get ready to perform...not to mention the enthusiasm and appreciation coming from the spectators.
  • This is the next best thing to putting on a purple uniform and marching on the field.
  • Does not require heavy lifting or special skills.  The students know what to do; you just need to help them get there.
  • Can be done by moms or dads...or both.
  • Does not mean you have to work at every competition or game (although many choose to so).
  • Is a great way to meet other band parents.
What does a Road Warrior do?
 
At home football games, assigned parents meet at the band room when 8 minutes remain on the game clock in the 2nd Quarter; you will help move "pit" or Front Ensemble equipment on and off the field for the half time performance...that's all!
 
At competitions, assigned parents will meet at the band "camp" 45-50 minutes before performance time and help move the "pit" to the stadium and onto the field...and then back to the camp after their performance; a commitment of less than 2 hours.  A smaller group of parents help to load and unload the truck and trailer at Amador and the competition site; there has never been a need to assign volunteers to help with loading.
 
Whether or not you can help move equipment, we also have a need for people to help maintain our support equipment such as lights, a generator (buy gas), check that tires are inflated, perform repairs, lubricate casters, etc...
 
Thank you for your consideration and help!

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Contact Lorry Epps for questions.