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November 8, 2006

Amador Friends of Music Weekly Newsletter November 11, 2006

In This Issue
Practice Rescheduled for Wednesday!
Competition Snack Schedule
RA News
Info for Championships in Fresno:
Food Glorious Food!!
Seniors Celebrate at Championships in Fresno- Tables Needed!
Need to Hitch a Ride to Fresno
Thank Yous from Band Trailer Drivers
Student Accounts
James Logan Itinerary
Union City, CA
November 11, 2006
Before leaving for AVHS, ask yourself,
“Do I have everything I need to be successful today?”

11:30
Report to attendance block with marching shoes, black t-shirt, and brunch snack 2:45
Final run through 3:00
Dismissed 5:20
Report to attendance block.
DO NOT BE LATE!

* Arrive wearing marching shoes, black socks, marching pants and 2006 t-shirt
* Jacket, gauntlets, gloves in garment bag
* Instrument
* Sack dinner to eat on bus (no sodas or energy drinks)

5:45
Load buses
(from attendance block) 6:00
Depart AVHS 6:35
Arrive at James Logan HS

* Check-in with section leaders
* Use restrooms
* Change into full uniform

7:05
Line-up for warm-up 7:15
Leave for warm-up 7:25
Brass visual/woodwinds music 7:45
Brass music/woodwinds visual 8:10
Full ensemble 8:25
Line up for field entry 8:30
Walk to gate 8:45
PERFORM! 9:00
On track to watch Lynbrook and Logan
9:30
Awards 9:45
Return to buses, have snack 10:30
Depart 11:00 am
Arrive AVHS
Pictures from BOA Competition



Director's Report
Jon Grantham

House manager for theater is needed!
A parent is needed to help supervise 3-5 other parent volunteers for our concerts at the Amador theater. Many of you already attend these events to support your kids and it would be great to have an organized, energetic coordinator to help ushers at our concerts. The responsibilities are minimal and you are able to see the concert in it's entirety. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Grantham at jgrantham@pleasanton.k12.ca.us . Your help is appreciated and needed!


AMADOR BAND AND GUARD SHINES IN L.A. AT BANDS OF AMERICA REGIONAL! "...and our 10th and final band performing in tonight's regional championships is...AMADOR VALLEY!"

In a moment no one in our band family will forget anytime soon, being announced (in random order) as the last finalist for our first BOA regional was a moment to savor. Thunderous applause erupted from the students, staff and I think even the teacher (ahem...) After a shaky run in prelims earlier in the afternoon the band and colorguard turned in a focused and energetic performance, earning a standing ovation in finals.

Turning in an outstanding performance in a very competitive regional event, the first at this level in band history, the band moved up 2 slots and raised their score 3 points from prelims to finals. It was a weekend to remember! Thank you to all the Amador fans who made the trip to show the dedication and love we have for the kids. It was a fine display of "AMADOR PRIDE!"

See you at James Logan on Saturday!



Practice Rescheduled for Wednesday!
Jon Grantham

Due to the athletic facility being triple booked for soccer, football and band, rehearsal for TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7, has been cancelled.

Rehearsal has been rescheduled for WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 from 5-9 so that we have a rehearsal in the stadium prior to the Foothill game and the Logan show.

I understand this may present scheduling challenges for families. Thank you for your patience and flexibility in handling this change. If your child does have a conflict for a part of the rehearsal, please e-mail Mr. Grantham at jgrantham@pleasanton.k12.ca.us immediately.

Thank you for your support of our great band and colorguard!
Competition Snack Schedule
Lilia Knight

This week's reminder:
November 11th - Logan Show:
Percussion, Tenor Sax sections and Drum Majors bring – Cookies
Trumpet and Tuba Sections bring – Grapes

On your assigned competition date, the designated sections are responsible for bringing snack for after the performance. The snacks consist of bringing either 1 package of store bought cookies or 1 pound of washed grapes, stems removed and in a plastic zip bag please. Remember to mark your calendar!

You are to bring your cookies or grapes to the band room on your assigned show date and place them in the appropriate, marked box or cooler.

Parents please help your student(s) remember assigned date.

Any questions: Call me at 925-998-3946 Thank you all for your cooperation. GO DONS!!! Lilia Knight

RA News
Trish Moosbrugger

RA schedules for the November events have been sent via email. Please check the schedules let me know of any questions, errors or changes. Thanks. Trish Moosbrugger pmoosbrugger@comcast.net
Info for Championships in Fresno:
Food Glorious Food!!
Joni Hirth

Fresno is coming up and new taste treats await us!!! The company that has transported our darling children is treating them all to Pizza on Saturday evening when they get there. We are going to order extra pizza to feed the adults and charge $5 to offset the cost. Make sure you thank our wonderful bus drivers when you see them. I am sure it will be special pizza to make the kids perform their best that night.... and sleep very soundly!!!

Sunday at lunch we will also feed the kids. We are trying to put together a Mexican fiesta. It is also the senior dinner with all the gala. There will again be plenty of food for adults so please plan to join us. This dinner will be on AFM so come and eat hearty!!
Seniors Celebrate at Championships in Fresno- Tables Needed!
Carol Ghinazzi

As a part of the festivities at championships, there will be a special celebration for our graduating seniors. We are in need of some additional folding tables, either 6 or 8 foot long.

Please contact Carol Ghinazzi if you have a table that you could loan to the band over championships weekend. We will need them by no later than Thursday, November 16th and can get them back to you the following Monday in the event you need it for Thanksgiving. Please contact me if you have a table available.

Thanks so much! Carol Ghinazzi Carlafey@aol.com 931-0059
Need to Hitch a Ride to Fresno
Sue Worth

Can you help? My daughter and I need a ride to Fresno on Saturday, November 18th. We do not need a ride home. You can contact me at : worths2@yahoo.com or 925-846-7134.
Thank you, Sue Worth
Thank Yous from Band Trailer Drivers
Steve Ethier and Paul Walker

Thank you to the Road Warrior crew for helping with the loading of the trailer on Thursday evening.

Thank you to Roland Portman for coming out of AVHS band family retirement at 9PM Thursday to help us rework the trailer's wiring adapter to work with the style of connector on this particular rental truck.

Thank you to John McWilliams for helping us on Saturday afternoon diagnose a short circuit problem in the truck's trailer wiring connector.

Thank you to John McWilliams, Paul Perazzo, Adolf Miranda, and Adolf's son Richie for helping Paul and Steve unload the trailer when we returned to Pleasanton on Sunday evening.

Thank you once again to Big O Tires in Pleasanton for their servicing of the trailer last year before the Long Beach trip since the trailer was subjected to a safety inspection this year by the CHP at the weight scale in Castaic, the trailer passed the inspection without a problem.
Student Accounts
Pam Sangiacomo

Updated statements will be mailed out this week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at "sangiacomo@comcast.net.
Thanks, Pam Sangiacomo

Linda Ethier

slethier@pacbell.net

Updated: November 8, 2006