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January 9, 2008

*** LONDON IS CALLING FOR THE AMADOR BAND!

Amador Valley has again been invited at the request of the Lord Mayor of London to be a participant in the 2008 London New Year's Day Parade. This is a tentative trip based on school board and administrative approval, but in order for you to have as much information as early as possible, there will be an informational meeting on THURSDAY January 17 at 7:00 pm in the AVHS Band Room. At this time preliminary information on
passports/schedule/cost/payments/known logistics can be discussed. This trip is TENTATIVELY scheduled to take place from December 27, 2008-January 3, 2009.



*** Winterguard families - Please note the following location changes on your calendars.

No times and dates have changed, but all dates below will be held at Mohr Elementary.

Mondays: 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/31
Wednesdays: 1/16, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5



*** WOW! A banner year for Amador band students-read on!

Selected to participate in Bands of America (BOA) Honor Jazz Band:
(nationwide auditions) for a second year:

John Palowitch

Selected to participate in NCBA All-Northern Honors Band:
(a record number of 18 were chosen from Amador - among the highest for any school in the region!)

Sarah Andersson (four year member)
Ben Donlon
Karissa Finn
Ryan Fornoles
Brittany Gallagher
Allison Gehl
Sydney Hollingshead
Michelle Jones
Ned Kovach
Karl Kundmann
Erica Miranda
Ann Palowitch
Brian Ratto
Jae Ryoo
Tony Sangiacomo
Alex So
Teddy Won
Kathy Yuh

Selected to participate in the CBDA All-State Honors Bands:
(12 selected - again a record number, placing our band program among the top programs in the state in regards to number of students chosen)

Ben Donlon
Karissa Finn
Ryan Fornoles
Brittany Gallagher
Michelle Jones
Ned Kovach
Karl Kundmann
Erica Miranda
John Palowitch, jazz (four year member)
Jae Ryoo
Tony Sangiacomo
Teddy Won

These students are to be applauded for their outstanding efforts and musical achievements. They represent our entire band family and community with pride!



*** The Campana Jazz Festival is just over 4 weeks away!

We are pleased to announce 44 ensembles, from 24 schools, and over 700 students will be participating in this 33rd year of the festival! Please plan to join us, either as a volunteer or music lover. Come, see and hear (!) what a great tradition has been built here at Amador Valley High School.

Mark your calendars for February 9, 2008. The first downbeat is at 8:00 am and music continues throughout the day until the final awards concerts. Performance venues are the Amador Theater, the Band Room and the Choir Room. If you are attending, a $6 wristband admits you to all of the Performance Venues and the Awards Concerts. If you are volunteering, admission is free!

CAMPANA JOB OF THE WEEK: Drivers needed!
Do you have a van, SUV, or truck? Please help us on Friday, February 8, to pickup and deliver loaned equipment from other PUSD schools and Ingram and Brauns Musik Shoppe. You will be given a pickup location, a list of items, a drop-off location, and a person at either end to meet and assist you. We will work to accommodate your schedule, if at all possible. The more drivers, the less trips for everyone! If you can help in this way, please contact marilynpalowitch@comcast.net.



*** 100% Rebates for 2008 on Scrip!

Next order dates are January 11th and January 25th! Coming soon to our area: Chipotle Grill (10%), Panera Bread (9%) and Peet's Coffee (8%)!

Cherie Stueve
426-5301
timstueve@earthlink.net

Updated: January 9, 2008