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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. April 16, 2008 In This Issue
Magic of Music Volunteers Instructions
Director's Report
Magic of Music Countdown
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Magic of Music Volunteers Instructions
Trish Moosbrugger
Thanks so much to all of you who have volunteered for the Magic of Music on Saturday, April 26. We are now in the final stages of instructions to volunteers, so check your email frequently. Team leaders should have all received an email from me yesterday with some details, and a notice of the walk-through to be held at the Pleasanton Hilton on Sun, April 20 from 4-5pm. Please RSVP to me for the walk-through. pmoosbrugger@comcast.net
A few more helping hands needed:
Please - have mercy on the planning team. We can't bear to see Dianne Jones carrying centerpieces to storage as her last act of service to our organization!!!! I need just a couple more adults to work along with Hallie Wake and Joan Laursen and the student volunteers, at the end of the evening. If many of you chip in, we know it will just take a few minutes:
*Need 2-3 adults to take down the light weight, hollow columns and move them to the room we're using for storage at the Hilton.
*Need 2-3 adults to help move table decorations to the room we're using for storage at the Hilton.
*Need 2 adults to supervise students loading equipment into the band trailer in the parking lot.
*Need 4-6 parents with vans or suv's on Sunday morning at 10am to take one carload of decorations back to Dianne's house.
Let me know you're willing to help for just a few minutes (I promise) at the end of the party. pmoosbrugger@comcast.net
Jon Grantham
A few drivers are still needed for the Jazz Festival on Friday.
We are close to set on drivers for the jazz band performances at CSUEB on Friday afternoon,
but both groups are in need of one more driver yet. Please e-mail Mr. Grantham at jgrantham@pleasanton.k12.ca.us if you can help. Thank you!
Magic of Music right around the corner!
The band's main fundraiser is fast approaching. The 4th annual Magic of Music is scheduled for April 26th. Our band students have benefited
greatly from the success of this event for the past 3 years. We have been able to acquire new instruments (marching, concert and percussion!),
replace outdated equipment (the golf cart was on it's last legs after East L.A. College), and save for the purchase of new uniforms.
In addition to these purchases, we hope to cover the costs of airport transportation and packing for our London trip in December. It is important that each family make an effort to contribute in some way to this event. Due to the success of Magic of Music, we have been able to reduce student fees by approximately $200! But more importantly, you will experience an evening of great entertainment provided by Amador students (dinner and dancing to the sounds of our award winning jazz bands!) Please consider attending the Magic of Music as a way to contribute to this phenomenal music program. Further information is located on the band website or contact Paulette Callahan at 846-8957.
CMEA Band Festival fast approaching-
CMEA (California Music Educator's Association) sponsors a judged concert band festival that is the highlight of our concert band season. This festival, held at CSU East Bay in Hayward, is the culmination of many weeks of hard work. Attendance by all band members is mandatory and parents are asked to arrange for transportation. This is a free event to watch; parents and families are welcome to enjoy the performances. Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble I are on Friday April 25. Wind Ensemble II is on Saturday April 26. Please see times below for each group:
Group Warm-up Performance Sight-reading
(group picture to follow)
Symphonic Band (Per. 5) 4:15p 4:40p 5:05p
Wind Symphony (Per. 6) 7:10p 7:35p 8:00p
Wind Ensemble I (Per. 1) 9:00p 9:25p 9:50p
Wind Ensemble II (Per. 3) 10:45a 11:10a 11:35a (this group is on Saturday 4/26)
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Magic of Music Countdown:
10 days!
Dianne Jones
Dear Parents,
The Magic of Music is quickly approaching.
We have donations, we have volunteers, we have our talented musicians, and we have a fabulous, fun evening planned .
NOW WE NEED YOU! (And 20 of your closest friends or associates! )
We need the support of All of the Band Families!
Call Paulette at 846-8957 or send in your reservations TODAY!
We have 165 quality items that will be included in our live and silent auction with a value of $50,000! Many thanks, especially to Bill Brown, for his months of hard work in obtaining many of these items. Thank you also to the parents and Businesses who have made generous donations!
A sampling of a few of the Fabulous Donations:
How about treating yourself or that special woman in your life with a 14 karat white gold elegant 1/2 CT Diamond Solitaire Pendant.
Looking to upgrade your computer? Thanks to Raymond and Nancy Jones we will be auctioning off 2 State of the Art Computer Systems!
How about Golf for 4 at The Course at Wente or Callippe Golf Course Enjoy a Romantic dinner or a Concert at Wente with a $250 Gift Certificate!
We are offering many cultural events such as the San Francicso Opera, Ballet San Jose, Bankhead Theater, Pleasanton Playhouse, the San Jose Wind Symphony plus others!
For those sports lovers, we have A's Tickets, Rock climbling, Sabercats, and Skiing at Bear Valley Plus More!
For those who love to travel we have vacations in Newport Beach, Hawaii, Phoenix, Reno, Santa Cruz and A Mansion overlooking Carmel Bay to name a few! Get a group together to combine bids.
Truly something for everyone! There are sure to be some Fabulous Deals!
A few event explanations:
Grantham Bucks!
Doesn't he look just like Abe?
A packet of $5 Grantham Bucks will be included in your event program. These have your bidder number on the back and can be used like cash. Grantham Bucks can not be used at the bar.
Grantham Bucks can be used at the following :
The Wheel of Fortune
The Photograpy Booth
The Musical Merchantile
The Shooting Gallery
And during the 2 "Two Bit" Auctions during the Live Auction.
During the "Two Bit" Auction you will be offered a Vacation Package or Romantic Evening on the Town. Place a $5 Grantham Buck in your cup on the table (its will have a number on it) and viola! For a mere $5 you have a chance to win! If the auctioneer pulls your number and you have your $5 Grantham Buck in your cup - you Win!! If your cup is empty (how sad) another number will be called. We will do this "Two Bit Auction" twice during the live auction.
We need more wine! Please drop some off at my house 2824 Foothill Oaks Terr. and place on my porch if I am not home. I can be reached at 426-5662.
Good Luck and I can't wait to see you there!
Updated: April 16, 2008 |
