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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. March 12, 2008 *** Magic of Music Countdown: 45 days! Millie Nylander
From your thoroughly modern friend, Millie,
Get your Aunt Sadie to stay the night and sit the kids, cause we'll be out till midnight!
I hear there will be tons of fun, you know like dancin, liquid refreshments and the wheel, so bring your pin money. I'm so excited there will be dancin' music so practice up those steps to your favorite song.
You know mine's "I wish I could Shimmy like my sister Kate" and I really wish I could. I even heard there could be JAZZ....oh my heart is faint.
Do you think HE might be there? Oh my goodness,
So order up your tickets now...they will give you the location and the knock.
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Ads Needed for Magic of Music Auction Catalog!
Cindy Gehl
In order to cover the costs of printing the auction catalog, we are selling business ads which will appear in the catalog. Please consider placing an ad for your business or soliciting an ad from business that you patronize.
To download ad forms from the band website, click here.
The ads are priced as follows:
Full page ad:
$125 (requires electronic ad copy)
Half page ad:
$75 (requires electronic ad copy)
Business card ad:
$25 (supply a business card)
Contact Cindy Gehl at gehl4s@pacbell.net with any
questions.
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MOM Volunteer Needs:
Trish Moosbrugger
Hey gang - great news about Magic of Music - with 7 weeks to go,
most Team Leader positions are filled, and the event is really beginning
to take shape! Sophomore and Freshman parents are lining up to become part of the tradition. Don't miss out on all the fun! Take a look at these remaining positions and let me know if one of them is right for you! Drop me an email, or let me know what you think at the AFM meeting this Thursday night.
"Wheel of Fortune" - Release your inner "Vanna White"!
You'll have parent and student helpers.The Wheel will be provided. You will be responsible for formatting the Wheel (templates provided)
and solicitating for some more prizes (we already have some) like bottles of wine, gift certificates, coupons etc. You just make sure that Wheel keeps spinnin'! Your job will be finished in plenty of time to enjoy dinner and the live auction.
"Top Teetotaler"-
One or two sober night owls needed to supervise late shift students (and plenty of enthusiastic parent helpers) to ensure no valuables are left behind at the Hilton. Attend the event and stay to supervise, or arrive fresh and ready to work at about 10:30pm.
"Emily Post"- Such profuse expressions as "divine," "awfully,"
"petrified," "too sweet," "too wonderful," are purposely inserted" Emily Post (1873-1960). Etiquette. 1922.
Head up the preparation and distribution of up to 200 Thank You letters
to donating businesses. Work can begin before the event and wrap up the week following. Flexible schedule, helpers provided.
Look forward to seeing you all at the AFM meeting on Thursday night! Trish. pmoosbrugger@comcast.net
*** Magic of Music Fun Facts: Trish Moosbrugger
What is Magic of Music (commonly referred to in Band circles as "MOM")?
The Magic of Music is THE annual fundraising event for the Amador Friends of Music. It replaces many smaller fundraisers (candy sales, car washes, etc.) with one Fun night with far greater rewards! It includes an upscale dinner, dancing, silent auction, live auction, raffles, games, and excellent musical entertainment provided by our own students! This is the Fourth Annual Magic of Music, and last year we raised $46,000!
When are the tickets on sale?
Now- and last year we had record attendence and had to squeeze a few extra tables into the ballroom. Don't wait to buy your ticket, you don't want to be left out of the fun.
Do I have to dress up?
Highly encouraged! It's the least we can do for our kids, who dress in purple sequined band uniforms in front of all their classmates on Friday nights! But, don't head for Nordstrom- pull something out of the back of your closet and save the cash to bid on more great auction items! This year the theme is "Great Gatsby." Wear a dark suit and pick up a cheap Fedora at Boswell's or WalMart , borrow a Flapper dress from your mom or auntie, or wear your favorite cocktail dress with a matching feathered boa!
What Can I Donate?
Don't have a lakefront estate in Tahoe? No problem! A gift card or gift certificate from a local shop or restaurant would be wonderful! Or donate scrip better yet! That way you earn money for your students account! Donate a service or item from a business that you work for or own! How about a nice wine basket! The possibilities are endless.
Jon Grantham
*** Amador Students Shine at CMEA Solo Ensemble Festival
Sending in the largest number of participants to solo and ensemble in at least 6 years, Amador students did very well this past Saturday in small group and individual competition at CSU East Bay in Hayward.
Participants are rated "Poor", "Fair", "Good", "Excellent", "Superior" and are also eligible to be recognized with the highest distinction of
"Command Performance" (listed below as CP). Please read on for the outstanding results!
Rachel Sebastian: "Excellent" - French Horn solo
Marilyn Yuan, Christine Loh, Jimin Park, Teddy Won:
"Excellent" - Woodwind Ensemble
Brittany Gallagher, Lisa Shue, Nazly Bayramoglu:
"Superior" - Woodwind Ensemble
Brian Ratto: "Superior" - Alto saxophone solo
Erica Miranda, Jina Choi, Sophia Dunworth, Michelle Jones,
Brennen Duck: "Superior" - Woodwind ensemble
Alex So, Jay Ryoo: "Superior" - Woodwind ensemble
Ryan Fornoles: "Superior" - Clarinet solo
Ryan Fornoles: "Superior" - Vocal solo
Heather Deagen: "Superior" - Alto saxophone solo
Christine Loh, Marilyn Yuan: "Superior" - Flute duet
Kathy Yuh, Myles Han: "Superior" - Clarinet duet
Jay Ryoo, Teddy Won, Kathy Yuh, Brittany Gallagher:
"Superior" - Clarinet Quartet
Chris Arkin, Zeke Ramsell, Kurt Schmidt, Emily Truax,
Kelly Morgan: "Superior" - Brass ensemble
Kurt Schmidt: "Superior" - French Horn solo
Emily Truax: "Superior" - Trombone solo
Chris Todd, Vyom Shukla, Ben Lewis, Brian Pratt:
"Superior" - Low brass ensemble
Curtis Wong, Emily Truax, Chris Todd, Karl Schmidt:
"Superior" - Trombone Quartet
Chris Arkin, Zeke Ramsell, Jake Deschamps, Brennen Duck:
"Superior" - Trumpet quartet
Sydney Hollingshead, Heather Deagen, Robbie Sheppard,
Karl Kundmann: "Superior CP" - Saxophone quartet
Michelle Jones: "Superior CP" - Bassoon solo
Allison Gehl: "Superior CP" - Euphonium solo
Alex So: "Superior CP" - Flute solo
Karl Kundmann, Max Giammona:
"Superior CP" - Baritone saxophone duet
Chris Arkin: "Superior CP" - Trumpet solo
Winterguard improves score, places well
on Saturday!
Congratulations to the AVHS Winterguard for improving their score and finishing third in a close contest on Saturday at the Oak Grove show. Good luck to the guard and percussion as both compete this weekend in WGI regionals.
Concert information for Monday 3/17
Wind Ensemble I and Wind Ensemble II will be sharing the stage once again with the HPMS Wind Ensemble and Mr. Paul Perazzo. The concert is at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Amador students are asked to report at 6:00 pm in concert dress at the backstage door with the concert starting at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:45 pm for concert goers. Tickets are available at the door for $5.00/ticket (no discounted prices for seniors, students or children). Percussionists and those with large instruments will have separate instructions given Friday in-class for loading and unloading equipment at Amador and the Bankhead on Monday afternoon.
Ushers needed for Monday's concert!
Please help usher if you can on Monday at the concert. We had a great crew of parents on hand to help and train at the winter concert. We are in need of 6 adults to help. You get to watch the concert (free!) and are asked to dress nicely (black preffered) and come at 6:00 pm with your students for assignments and a quick refresher. Your contact person will be Carol Edwards in the theater lobby. E-mail at jgrantham@pleasanton.k12.ca.us if you can help!
Check your calendars for April 26 and save
the date!
The Magic of Music (M.O.M) is right around the corner. I hope you will be able to join the Pleasanton community and the Amador band family for a night that is not to be missed. With live music (provided by our own jazz bands), dancing, great food and amazing auction items, it is a special night. Without the generous support of this event, the band would be missing a large amount of brand new instruments and equipment and funds would be non-existent for a newly designed marching band uniform (we have $20,000 already saved for this thanks to MOM!). Your support is critical and appreciated. See you at the Hilton on April 26!
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Winter Percussion @ James Logan HS this Saturday
Roland Ellingsen
Parents, please join your students this Saturday morning at 7:45 am with departure to James Logan planned at 8:30 am. All band boosters are welcome to see the performance live and take in great shows from a number of groups from throughout the SF Bay Area. Amador will take the floor at 2:00 pm.
Parents, please bring a check payable to AFM for the uniforms. The battery fee is $45 while the pit fee is $35. Please give checks to Pamela Ellingsen.
Finally, please see the following YouTube link showcasing our head coach Casey Brohard. This competition recognized Casey as the number 1# snare drummer (blazing drum sticks) in the United States. We are fortunate to have him and a host of accomplished experts teaching our kids. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzU5HBou2lU
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2007 Marching Band DVD
Coming Soon
Steve Ethier
The 2007 Marching Band DVD is well on its way to completion.
The DVD is expected to be first available at the Magic of Music. The DVD includes such standards as BOA Regional Championships and WBA Championships performances, plus for no additional cost, never before seen footage from the rumored stop in Bakersfield, warmups in LA, and an encore performance of the 2006 show "Alcatraz".
Reviews of the pre-release version have been positive, producing the following quotes:
"This may be his finest work yet. - Steve Ethier",
"I didn't think he could top the 2006 DVD...but he has! - Steve Ethier", and "Two thumbs up, way up! - Steve Ethier"
Start saving your pennies now for this "once in a lifetime" collector's item.
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Donate Scrip to the Magic of Music & Earn the Rebates on your Fees!
Cherie Stueve
The Coordinators of Magic of Music are putting together some great packages for the auction. Purchase scrip for your family's donation and earn the rebate towards your band fees!
Don't know what to donate? I'll accept your cash donation and work with the MoM coordinators to help fill out packages & you'll earn the rebate on their scrip selection.
Next ordering deadline is March 14th.
Updated: March 12, 2008 |
