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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. January 22, 2008 *** Itinerary - Folsom Jazz Festival
January 26, 2008
Jon Grantham
8:00 am
Arrive at Amador/load equipment/collect folders
· Hi-hat (stand, clutch and cymbals)
· Cymbals (no stands)
· Throne/bass drum pedal
· Congas/auxiliary percussion
8:30
Depart for Folsom HS
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA Performances for both bands are in the theater
Admission for spectators is $10.00
10:40 Arrive/check-in/unload
10:50 Jazz B warm-up
11:15 Jazz B performs (clinic/photo to follow)
12:00 Lunch/Cal State Sacramento jazz concert
1:00
Clinics (by instrument)
2:50 Jazz A warm-up
3:15 Jazz A performs (clinic/photo to follow)
4:30 Food ($$$-10.00) walk to nearby restaurants
5:30 Load buses
5:45 Depart
7:45 Arrive AVHS (help unload equipment)
· Gentlemen-dress is semi-formal (shirt, tie, jacket, dress pants, dress shoes, etc)
· Ladies-dress is semi-formal (skirt, dress, dress pants, dress shoes, etc)
· Bring money ($20.00)
· Pack your instrument and supplies, MUSIC, mutes, etc.
· Conduct yourselves like professionals; you are representing the band program and the school at all times; school rules as outlined in the handbook are in effect at all times
*** Explanation of 2nd Semester
Volunteer Duties:
Jon Grantham
During the second semester, each band student is asked to volunteer at 2 of the 3 fundraising events we host. These events are the Winterguard Show (2/2), Campana Jazz Festival (2/9) and Magic of Music (4/26). Shifts are between 2-4 hours with set-up, tear down and working the event all options. If your family schedule does not allow for your child to be present on 2 of the 3 dates, they may sign up for two shifts on the same event. Jazz students do not need to sign up for an event as they help with tear down at Campana and perform at the Magic of Music (which together count at their two). This volunteer effort from the students is in place of selling merchandise or collecting money and is counted as a grade in the second semester.
*** London Meeting Registration
Linda Ethier
As discussed at last week's London meeting, there will be two opportunities next month to register your student and make your down payment for the London trip ($200.00). Please come to the band room to register on:
Saturday, February 2nd: 10-11:30 am (before the Winterguard Show) or
Wednesday, February 6th: 7-8:30 pm
If you were unable to attend the meeting, a link will soon be available on the band website to access the information. Your student should also pick up a "London packet" from Mr. Grantham.
Once the registration days have passed, we will no longer use the regular AFM Weekly Newsletter to impart London information. We will instead have a separate email list for those registered for London.
*** Marching Band Uniforms:
Kimberly Ansell
Uniforms Need To Be Turned in ASAP!
The Marching season is over and it's time to return the uniforms to the band room. On December 1, several carts were placed in the lobby of the music department for students to drop off their "CLEANED" uniforms. Please have your uniform cleaned and returned no later that February 8th. A committee will be checking in, inspecting, and sorting the uniforms in preparation for next fall.
Thank you so much for your cooperation. The marching students have shown great responsibility and care for these uniforms this year! Your help and cooperation has been greatly appreciated!
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Please follow the attached instructions very carefully for the return of all of the components of the marching band uniform. If you should have any questions regarding care and maintenance of the uniform, please feel free to contact me at 925-413-8810 or by email at KimberlyAnsell@Comcast.net.
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Please follow these instructions carefully!
Washing instructions:
The jacket and pants can be machine washed and dried on a GENTLE cycle. PLEASE follow the instructions carefully:
1. Carefully take the hem out of the pants. It should be as easy as pulling one thread and the rest should fall out. For some pants you may need to use scissors to take out the hem. Please pull out all remaining loose threads so the pants will be ready for hemming next fall.
2. Take the sequins drop off the jacket before washing!!!!
The sequins drop can not be washed. Gently unsnap the sequins drop from the jacket. Put the sequins drop aside. DO NOT WASH THE SEQUIN DROP!
3. Turn the jacket inside out securing the Velcro to wash and dry. Make sure the Velcro is not exposed. This will prevent the Velcro from pulling and picking the material during the cleaning process.
4. Wash the jacket and pants on a Gentle cycle with a NON-chlorine detergent.
5. Dry the pants and jacket on a permanent press or cool cycle.
6. Once the jacket has been washed and dried; snap the sequins drop back onto the jacket.
7. If you take the pants out of the dryer immediately after the cycle is completed they should be wrinkle free and ready to go.
8. If the pants have wrinkles or the hem line is still visible, please touch them up with an iron, very carefully, using a cool setting. This will prepare the pants for the pinning and hemming process next marching season.
9. Once the jacket and pants have been cleaned, hang the pants on a sturdy hanger and the jacket on the wooden pants hanger with the locking bar. This requires two separate hangers. Be sure the wings on the jacket are folded up and the jacket is closed.
10. Gauntlets and gloves: Return the gauntlets only in the labeled large zip loc bag with your uniform. Gloves can be thrown away. If the gauntlets are dirty, they can be wiped off with a damp cloth and air dried.
11. Place uniform and the Ziploc bag containing the gauntlets back into the garment bag. This is the only way we have to identify the uniforms!
12. Finally, please make note of any damage to the uniform, missing buttons, worn areas, etc. and attach the note to the uniform. This will allow us to make any repairs during our off-season. Updated: January 23, 2008 |
