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Highlights in This Issue

• Director’s & AFM President's Report
• Volunteer Opportunities: Thank you to all our amazing volunteers!
• RW - WBA Regional at James Logan HS - Sign Up HERE
• RW - State Champs in Clovis - Sign Up HERE
• RW- Friends and Family Show at AVHS Sign Up HERE
• RA - Friends and Family Show at AVHS Sign Up HERE     
• Cheering Squad - Sign Up HERE   
• Holiday Parade Sign up- HERE
• Winter Concert Decoration and Winter Pops Concert Lobby Managers
• Fundraising: Spirit Wear, Beer Pourer, Holiday Shopping, Corporate Matching and Driving School
• Senior Spotlight and photography updates

Director's Report

The final two weeks of the season are on us and we are excited to see our Marching Dons finish strong. WBA Regionals are this weekend at James Logan High School. We host Friends & Family at Amador Valley on Thursday November 20. This free community event features the bands from AVHS, Foothill, Dublin and Emerald High. This is a non-competitive performance where we come together to support the awesome marching bands in the Tri-Valley. Show starts at 7:00 pm! Also, WBA State Marching Championships are 11/22-11/23. We will be able to release a full itinerary after regionals as that is when we will have our performance time confirmed. It's a great day to be a Don!



For Amador is our name,

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

AFM President's Report

We are finishing up Marching band season and while the past 3 months have been busy and exciting, we are turning our eyes forward to the upcoming concerts, band and strings performances, choir and the Hometown Holiday Parade.

We are so grateful to our parent community for the generosity you have shown in support of our music program. So many of you have volunteered your time, money and resources to help make us a success. If you haven’t yet made a contribution to the music program, we hope that you will consider doing so. Every gift, no matter the size, plays a vital role in helping us fund equipment, instruments, clinicians and event transportation, and so much more.

There are many ways to contribute. Monthly donations, semi-annually, matching gift programs through employers are all great options and your donation is tax deductible. Click here for more information.

Together, we can foster the joy of making music and ensure our students have the resources they need to succeed. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

Ann Danen, AFM President

Corporate Matching Program

Did you know that many companies will match donations their employees make?

This means if you give a donation to the band, your company might give the same amount, doubling your support!💜💛  

Not sure if your company offers this? You can check using this link.

It’s an easy way to make your gift go even further. Thank you for supporting the band!

Any questions? Please email treasurer@amadormusic.org

Shout-Out to Our Amazing Grubmasters!

A big round of applause to our very own Grub team for catering a delicious Italian meal spread for the Berkeley Youth Symphony last week.

From the perfectly seasoned pasta to the freshly baked brownies, every dish was made with care and community spirit. The dessert spread was loved by all.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated alumni parents whose hard work helped earn donations that will go towards much-needed trailer maintenance — keeping our operations rolling smoothly!

We’re so proud of our Grubmasters for their teamwork, generosity, and commitment to making every event a success!

Volunteer Opportunities

RWs final pushes for the 2025 Season!

In another 10 days, the 2025 Marching Band competition season will be over! Here are your chances to be involved and be up close to your children:

Last local competition at James Logan High School: HERE

Friends & Family show at AVHS, underclassmen parents highly encouraged: HERE

WBA Champs at Clovis: HERE

Day Time RA!

Calling all RAs! The Friends and Family Event at Amador Valley High School needs your help - 7 slots are open! Please check the sign up.

These volunteer positions give you the unique opportunity to experience competitions with your child(ren) - on the bus, for warm ups, possibly even during the competiton!



https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA5AC2AA4FEC43-58608770-rasign#/

Cheering Squad

We’d like to do something special for our kids as they leave for State Championships on Saturday, November 22. 

Imagine: As the loaded buses pull away from Amador, there is a crowd of parents and families on the sidewalk cheering them on, waving signs, making noise and showing how proud we are of all of them! Would you like to be a part of this? Simply park your car when you drop off your kids on Saturday, November 22 and gather with us along Main Street. Bring signs, noisemakers, cheering voices and show the kids how proud we are their accomplishments this season!

Want to help? Sign up here

Calling all current and alumni band parents!

Do you love hearing the band marching in on football days? Let's march with them in the annual holiday parade and show our love for them and Pleasanton. We will be behind the band who are going to be second in line this year!

If you would like to join and are available on Dec 6th, please indicate interest along with the count of participants by filling out this form. We need to give an approximate count to the organizers so they can allocate enough space. Responses need to be in by Nov 20th.  

Go Dons!

Volunteers Needed for

Winter Concert decorations on 12/9!

We’re looking for 3 Strings/Choir and 3 Band parent volunteers to help set up decorations and create a festive atmosphere for our Winter Concert. No special skills needed - just bring your holiday spirit!

Please sign up HERE

Volunteers Needed for

Winter Pops Concert on 12/11

We’re looking for parent Lobby Managers to help at the upcoming Winter Pops Concert! 

There will be two concerts, so you can volunteer for one shift and still watch your student perform and enjoy the music!

Your help makes a big difference in creating a smooth and welcoming event! 

Please consider signing up for one (or more!) of the shifts HERE

Fundraising

Last Chance to buy your Spirit Wear

Don't miss the last Wednesday spiritwear booth on 11/19. Feel free to drop by to collect stickers, hoodies, show shirts, scarft and more.



Questions? Email: spiritwear@amadormusic.org.

Calling all beer pourers!

December sign ups are still out! These are the last few home games of the season unless the Niners make the play offs.  If you are looking for ways to help lower your donation ask, beer pouring is a great option. We have a fun group of parents and enjoy making money to benefit AFM! 

Contact Susan Bowen at funbpour@gmail.com with questions.

Support Music Programs 🎶 — Just by Shopping!

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Every gift card you buy through RaiseRight gives back to Amador's music programs. 🎁 It’s the easiest way to give twice—once to your loved ones and once to our young musicians!

💸 Learn about how RaiseRight works.

Band Cake 2026



As the marching band season comes to an end, our fundraising efforts continue. We’re already gearing up for Bandcake 2026, one of our biggest fundraisers supporting our music program.

We are looking for volunteers to join the Bandcake 2026 Committee. We need help with:

• Preparing and managing the online auction website
• Securing auction item donations
• Gathering raffle items

If you’d like to support or get involved, please email fundraising@amadormusic.org

Learn to Drive & Support AFM

Coastline Academy has generously offered to donate 5% to Amador Friends of Music for everyone who signs up for driving lessons with the link here. Questions? Email fundraising@amadormusic.org

Other Important Information

Marching Band & Color Guard Senior Spotlight!

Starting in November, we will be appreciating any Marching Band & Color Guard seniors on social media with our "Senior Spotlight!" post. This is completely voluntary. If your senior would like to appreciated in this way, please have them fill out the form: https://forms.gle/B5VawSrx6nvgw6Vv8

A special appreciation to Samantha Riegels, of Samantha Grant Photography, who took the MBCG Senior Portraits!

Any questions, email Soojin Hwang, bandadminassistant@amadormusic.org

Band Photos Available for Purchase

AGP Photography photographed the band and the pictures are now ready for purchase. Please click on the gallery URL https://www.agpphotos.com/f312785713 to review the pictures and select your favorites.

Email info@agpsports.com if you have any questions.