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Highlights in This Issue
- Director’s & AFM President's Report and Other Annoucements
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Volunteer: Thank you to all our amazing volunteers!
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Cheering Squad - Sign Up HERE
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RW - State Champs in Clovis - Sign Up HERE
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RA - State Champs in Clovis - Sign Up HERE
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Winter Concert Decoration - Sign Up HERE
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Winter Band Concert - Sign Up HERE
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Winter Pops Concert - Sign Up HERE
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Fundraising: Beer Pourer, Holiday Shopping, Movies, Band Cake 2026 and Driving School
- Band Senior Recognition Photos, Senior Spotlight, and AGP Photography
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Thank you to everyone who supports our program - we truly appreciate you.
Wishing all our families a warm and happy Thanksgiving break.
| | Director's and AFM President's Report | | |
Director's Report
With a really strong showing at WBA Regionals (just before the rain started!) and a successful Friends & Family wrapped up with our friends from Foothill, Dublin and Emerald we turn our attention to our final competitive weekend of the 2025 season at WBA State Championships. The Marching Dons take the field Saturday night last in 5A at 8:30 pm. Wishing all the students good skill as they wrap up what has been a memorable and outstanding run for the band. Thank you to the army of parent volunteers once again giving their time to support the band on the road to Clovis. We hope you all enjoy a WELL deserved break and that you get some rest and time with friends and family.
For Amador is our name,
Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell
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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
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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
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Congratulations to Our
All-State Honor Band Students
We’re excited to celebrate the students who have been selected for the 2026 California All-State Honor Band after a highly competitive audition process. This year, Amador Valley High School is proudly represented by a record sixteen students.
Congratulations to our students on this achievement, and to Mr. Grantham, Mr. Fell, and the AVHS band staff for their guidance and support.
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Cheering Squad
We’d like to do something special for our kids as they leave for State Championships tomorrow 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 and gather with us along Main Street. Bring signs, noisemakers, cheering voices and show the kids how proud we are their accomplishments this season!
All are welcome and encouraged to attend parents, kids, dogs, grandparents…
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Last Road Trip for the Year
WBA Marching Band Champs!
Here we are, the last competition weekend for the season for marching band.
Thank you everyone who has signed up to volunteer for this big weekend. There is still one spot left for helping with the unloading when we arrive home Sunday night, in fact more are welcomed without signing up for the unload! Just come on down when we announce the ETA for the trailers and buses to arrive at AVHS on Sunday, help with the unloading and greet the students!
How to stay updated on RW activities: Use the Remind App for real-time competition day updates: https://www.remind.com/join/avrw25
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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
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Volunteers Needed for
Winter Band Concert on 12/11 and Winter Pops Concert on 12/12
We’re looking for parent Lobby Managers to help at the upcoming Winter Concerts!
There will be two shifts, 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
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Winter Band Concert 12/11 (Concert, Symphonic Bands & Wind Ensembles) - HERE
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Winter Pops Concert 12/12 (Jazz Bands) - HERE
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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.
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Support Music Programs 🎶 — Just by Shopping!
Love to shop, grab your daily Starbucks, or fill up your Amazon cart? ☕🛍️ You can turn your everyday purchases into supporting power with RaiseRight!
1. Join AFM's RaiseRight Program HERE
2. Start shopping and enjoy the eGift Cards right away!
3. Shop for Physical Gift Cards and have them delivered to the "program coordinator" by the End of Each Month. AFM will handle the group shipment and absorb the delivery cost once a month!
💸 Learn about how RaiseRight works. (https://www.amadormusic.org/support/fundraising/raiseright)
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Enjoy A Movie Night While Supporting AFM!
We’re launching our Regal Cinema Movie Ticket Fundraising Campaign, offering 2-ticket bundles for $30. 25% of every purchase goes directly to support our program. These tickets make great holiday gifts and are available now through December 24, 2025. Thank you for supporting our students and helping keep our programs strong!
Click to purchase: 🔗 http://grouprai.se/regalcinemas67803s
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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
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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
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Marching Band Senior Recognition Photos -
Friends and Family 2025!
MB Senior Families - here are the Senior Recognition Photos from Friends and Family! Apologies for the handful of seniors whose photos are not included - their photos were not in focus.
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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 be 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
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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.
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