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Copies of the AFM Newsletter mailings just in case you've misplaced yours. April 17, 2007 Outstanding Volunteers - We Say Thank You! thanks
Jon Grantham
This past weekend the Amador Winterguard traveled to Dayton, Ohio for the Winterguard International World Championships. The team had a solid run in preliminary competition but did not advance to the semi-finals round (there are over 150 teams in their division competing for 36 spots!)
Two guard parents chaperoned on the trip and were a HUGE asset in seeing
that our great kids were fed, checked in and tucked in for 5 weather
challenging days in Dayton. Mari Terhune and Chris Smith were fantastic in every way and the students and I appreciate all of their time and energy in taking care of all of our needs!
MOM: Amador, you are magic!
With the glow from the Magic of Music still strong I would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of those who supported the event by giving of volunteer time, services, items or attendance at the event. I have said repeatedly that as an organization we are developing ourselves as a role model program for others to emulate from the students to the parents and now to include the fundraising efforts. I am humbled and indebted to all of you for your support of the band program at Amador Valley.
Special recognition to Dianne Jones for a herculean effort in pulling all of the details together on such a huge event!
Itinerary for University of the Pacific
Pacific Western Concert Band Festival
April 21, 2007
5:32 a.m. Wind Ensemble reports to band room in concert dress
Wind Symphony report to choir room in concert dress
5:45 Load buses
6:00 Depart for UOP-have snack on bus
7:00 Arrive at UOP
7:30 Wind Ensemble warm-up
Wind Symphony in Faye Spanos w/ instruments (in cases)
9:00 Wind Ensemble performs
Wind Symphony moves to Grace Covell w/ Mr. Perazzo
10:45 Wind Symphony performs
11:15 Wind Ensemble returns to Faye Spanos to watch Oak Ridge
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12:00 Junior prom attendees depart on Bus 1
Those staying have sack lunch on campus
1:30 Prom attendees arrive home-be safe and have fun!
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12:45 Clinics (you get to choose a clinic upon arrival!) for all remaining band members
1:45 Change out of concert dress into dress clothes
2:15 Wind Ensemble to Faye Spanos to listen to other groups
Wind Symphony to Grace Covell to listen to other groups
5:15 All meet at buses for dinner off campus ($$$)
7:30 All in Faye Spanos for UOP concert
8:30 Load buses/depart
10:00 Arrive home (the band room will not be unlocked-please take instruments and music home)
ITEMS TO BRING:
· Arrive wearing your concert attire w/instrument, music, mutes
· A snack to have on the bus in the a.m. (all)
· A sack lunch (non-prom goers)
· $15.00-20.00 for dinner (non-prom goers)
· If you prefer, a change of dress clothes for the rest of the day (shirts, ties, dress pants for guys, nice pants or skirts, no flip-flops for the girls)
Every group attending will be present for the entire day so we will be playing for 7 other high schools in Faye Spanos (Wind Ensemble) and 4 other high schools in Grace Covell (Wind Symphony).
I believe this will be a great experience for us which is why I chose to involve us in today's activities. Thank you for being here and sharing your musicianship with other students from the west coast.
CMEA Band Festival to feature outstanding Amador
concert groups-coming up April 27-28.
CMEA Band Festival is taking place at CSU East Bay in Hayward next weekend. All three Amador groups are performing. In addition, as a school we are sponsoring this event on behalf of CMEA at the university which means the students provide assistance in running the festival along with key parent volunteers (thank you Victoria Schmidt, Roz Perazzo and Sainaz Dana!).
The Wind Ensemble performs on Friday evening at 8:35 p.m. All Wind Ensemble students will be asked to assist with the festival for a shift of their choosing between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. that day.
The Wind Symphony performs on Saturday at 4:25 p.m. and the Symphonic Band performs at 3:10 p.m. Students in those groups will be asked to assist the festival for a shift of their choosing between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. that day.
All three Amador groups are performing in the university theater and are asked to wear the usual concert dress for the festival. Itineraries will be posted next week in the newsletter. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend - there is no charge.
ballot box image AFM Board Nominations
Trish Moosbrugger
AFM is now accepting nominations for Board Members for 2007-2008 school year.
While several members of the 2006-2007 Board have expressed their willingness to serve again next year, newly nominated candidates are encouraged and will be given full consideration for appointment.
Questions about Board Member responsibilities can be directed to Thom Kato or any Board Member. Trish Moosbrugger has agreed to receive
nominations on behalf of the Board. Nominations should be submitted by
Winter Percussion Performance!
Trish Moosbrugger
drum imageWinter Percussion group is looking forward to putting on a great show
for Friends and Family on Thurs, April 19 at 7pm.
All members should
report at 6pm in full uniform for warm-up and run through.
Winterguard News
Mari Terhunecolorguard flag logo
Congratulations Guard on a great Dayton "performance".
Even though we didn't make Semi-finals, your "performance" was truly outstanding. Many of
the locals commented on how polite and well-mannered our guard was. They were impressed with your behavior, manners and friendly attitude towards them. I was proud to be associated with you all!
Don't forget the Community Performance on Thursday at 7:00. I'll be taking group photos (in their uniform) before the performance, so please make sure the uniform is unpacked before then! Updated: April 18, 2007 |
