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May 3, 2006

Director’s Report – Jon Grantham
Amador concert bands shine at CMEA festival!

Congratulations to the wind ensemble, wind symphony and symphonic band for earning a triple sweep of unanimous superior ratings at CMEA festival on Friday. The judges were very complimentary of the mature sound, musicianship and discipline of all three groups. The unanimous superior rating is the highest rating possible and Amador was the only school to have all of it's ensembles earn this rating.

Amador wind ensemble performance NEXT Wednesday!

All wind ensemble members will be performing next Wednesday at Harvest Park Middle School in a joint concert with all three middle schools and Foothill. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free of charge. Concert dress is required. Report time at Harvest Park will be 6:42 p.m.

Winterguard and winter percussion parent performance THIS Thursday!

Come check out the Amador winter groups in one last FREE performance in the AVHS gym beginning at 8:00 p.m.


Volunteers Urgently Needed

This Saturday, the Pleasanton North Rotary Club is holding its annual major fundraiser at the Hilton. They desperately need 8 student volunteers to help during the evening. They are needed to help welcome, clear silent auction items, help with the live auction, and distribute items at the end of the evening.

Pleasanton North Rotary will use this money to help the local community and buy buy wheelchairs to give to people in need around the world. Our band has been supported in many ways, from a $3,000.00 donation for the London trip to donations and bidding at the Magic of Musc.

If your student is able to help, please contact Angela Adkins at 426-7715. We want to continue this relationship so that we can look forward to their continuing support over the coming years.

When: Saturday, May 6
Where: The Pleasanton Hilton
Time 4:30 – 11:30

The volunteers will be fed and will enjoy a great evening. Thank you.


!!Mr. Grantham is offering extra credit for any student who volunteers!!



Attention all AFM Parents – Jeannette Ford

Elections are coming up quickly for those interested in serving on the Board for next year. The following positions are available: 1st Vice President of Transportation, 2nd Vice President of Fund Raising, Treasurer and Secretary. The President position must be filled by one of the current Board members, per the AFM Bylaws.

At this time, a majority of the existing Board members are willing to serve another term if no one else submits their name for nomination.

For a description of the duties of the Board Members, please read Article VI, Section 6 of the AFM Bylaws at www.amadorband.org/ , under Parent Information. Interested parents are asked to submit their name and position to Jeannette Ford at gjford12345@sbcglobal.net or to Lilia Knight at niteyknight@comcast.net by Friday, May 12th."

The Election will take place at the next AFM General Meeting on Tuesday, May 16th at 7pm in the Band Room."

Updated: May 5, 2006