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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. January 16, 2008 *** Jon Grantham
London Meeting Reminder - This Thursday!
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.
***Amador Valley Winterguard Show
Saturday, Feb. 2nd
Ginnelle Dowdy
Volunteers needed to purchase and bake potatoes and bring to the large gym by 4pm on this date. Also needed are baked goods packaged for individual sale. Proceeds for the Winterguard show go into the general band fun. Please email Ginnelle Dowdy at gdowdy@sorenson.com if you can assist. Thank you for your help.
*** Wanted: Video of senior ceremonies during Championships
Steve Ethier
Did anyone take any start to finish video of any of the senior ceremonies during Championships this year? Please contact me atslethier_908@yahoo.com if you have any of this video and are willing to let me put it on this year's marching band DVD.
*** AFM Scrip
Cherie Stueve
The next order deadline is January 25th. Please note that the scrip program is going on hiatus during most of February. The next deadline will be February 29th. Plan your Valentine's Day gifts & shopping!
*** Carl & Marilyn Palowitch
This week's CAMPANA JOB OF THE WEEK: Balcony Brigade!
During the Campana festival, the Amador Theater Balcony is open ONLY during the Final Awards Concert. From 5:00 pm to about 7:30 pm, we need 2 Adult Ushers, ready and willing to encourage a respectful environment by all audience members who are seated in the balcony (read "happy, energetic, teenagers"). Job comes with benefits: you get a great view of the Awards Concert! Is this job for you? Contact marilynpalowitch@comcast.net.
Thanks!
And thank you to all of who have responded to last week's Campana Job of the Week. We now have a full battalion signed on to move equipment to the festival.
*** Marilyn Palowitch
The Campana Jazz Festival is the anchor event in an exciting weekend of Jazz, and it all begins in just 22 days! The Amador Friends of Music, the Pleasanton Downtown Association, the City of Pleasanton Civic Arts Presents! and the Pleasanton Public Library announce the Campana Jazz Weekend to be held Thursday February 7th through Sunday February 10th, 2008.
Each of these community organizations, with their well established arts and community event programs, have joined together to create a weekend of Jazz events for the community to enjoy.
In addition to our own Campana Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 9, 2008, the Campana Jazz Weekend consists of the following events:
Main Street Jazz: Thursday, February 7, 2008, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Up to six downtown venues will be hosting jazz ensembles. Sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown Association. www.pleasantondowntown.net
CivicArts Presents: Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Friday, February 8, 2008, 8:00 pm. This concert features Ravi Coltrane, saxophonist and composer, and son of the renowned artists John and Alice Coltrane. A true renaissance man, Ravi Coltrane is at the forefront of the restless few who are carving up new paths within jazz. Come hear the unique sound of a young jazz pioneer at the Amador Theater. For more information call the box office: (925) 931-3444 or purchase tickets online: www.civicartstickets.org.
Please note: Discounted Student Tickets are available with Student ID.
Sunday Afternoon Jazz at the Library: Sunday, February 10, 2008, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm. This event features the Silver Moon Band at 1:00 pm followed by the Lee Waterman Latin Band "Jazz Caliente" at 3:00 pm. All library events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Pleasanton Public Library. For more information: http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/library/programs-events-adult.html
To all Parents of Music Students: Please show your appreciation to these partners who have collaborated on the Campana Jazz Weekend by attending one or more of these events. Music appreciation throughout our community enhances the continued community support for excellent music education in our schools. Let's show up and show our thanks!
*** Dianne Jones
Magic of Music 2008
April 26th, 2008 Pleasanton Hilton
As the New Year begins I find myself doing a bit of reflecting.
As a Senior, my daughter is busy with college applications, school, out of town auditions, lessons and performances.
As a parent, I sit on the sidelines in awe of the amazing transformation that has taken place in her. Through Music my daughter has found her place in the world, her passion. She has grown so much through the opportunities that the music program has given her. The Band Program at Amador has given her a gift that she will carry throughout her life and for that, I am truly thankful.
We are all privledged to belong to a Band family that is one of the best in the country. This takes a Hurculean effort from the staff, parents and volunteers. I have seen the efforts that go on behind the scenes to make this program work and it is nothing short of amazing. So many people are doing whatever it takes to make our kids, and this program, successful.
How can a parent begin to share the gratitude?
Thats easy. Give back.
If you have been waiting on the sidelines to get involved, THE TIME IS NOW.
The Magic of Music is the Band's only major fundraiser of the year. It replaces many smaller fundraising events with much greater rewards.
It is fun! Attend! Donate! Volunteer! Bring your friends, co-workers and family!
Bid on wonderful Live and Silent Auction Items! When was the last time you Danced with your husband/wife/significant other?
You will be hearing much more over the coming months and will be receiving a Parent Packet in the mail.
There are a few areas that we need help in now. We need help on the Community and Parent Donation Committees.
If you can help please contact me at dodijones@comcast.net. Updated: January 16, 2008 |
