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DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Congratulations to the Amador Valley Winter Guard programs on their historic finish in WGI Regionals this weekend. The JV team finished as a finalist in the Scholastic A class for the first time in school history, placing 7th out of 16 in prelims and 7th in finals as the only JV team in the division. Our Varsity team brought home a stellar 2nd place finish in Scholastic Open finals, also placing for the first time in school history.

With all the amazing things our students do, did you know 90% of the cost of their experiences in band are covered by parent donations? We are thankful for those who have donated this year. We want to remind all of the families that every little bit helps. If you forgot to donate for marching band or didn't donate for concert band, guard, jazz or percussion AFM is still accepting donations towards our budgeted expenses for the year.

What happens if we fall short of meeting our expenses through donations? Our fundraising goes to cover that difference. We would LOVE for fundraising to pay for much needed replacement equipment, instruments and repairs. Again, thank you for the support. Donate here!

For Amador is our name,

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

AVHS New Principal Hiring Process: Family Input Session on Tues. 3/18

PUSD is actively recruiting for a new principal for Amador Valley High School for the 2025-2026 school year. The principal position has been posted and PUSD's Human Resources team has begun a hiring process – which includes gathering input from staff, families, and students at Amador Valley. 

Please join us for a family community input session on March 18, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Amador Valley High School Library. Your input will help inform our selection process. 

AFM General Meeting March 31, 2025 and Announcement of Slate for 2025/26 AFM Board

AFM General Meeting *March 31, 2025* - Slate for 2025/26 AFM Board

Our AFM General Meeting will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom. Please use this link to RSVP for the meeting and get a zoom link the day of the meeting.

At this meeting, we will hear from our music directors and board members. We will also be electing next year's AFM Board. The slate is as follows. Note, we will still be taking nominations during the meeting:

President: Ann Danen

EVP: Shreyasi Sharma

Treasurer: Elda Qing

Secretary: Sabeen Aftab

VP of Communications: Janet Shen

VP of Fundraising: OPEN

VP of Logistics: OPEN

Thank you to our 2025 AFM Nomination Committee: Sabeen Aftab, Aman Bawa, Sharon Beckley, Grace Hong, Janet Shen, Trina Willardson for seeking out these candidates! 

Beer Pouring Certification

Interested in beer pouring for the 2025-2026 season? 

The beer pouring renewal training and certification process is beginning. We have so many fun events this year to look forward to! If you are remotely interested, it would be good to get certified as it does take some time. All volunteers will earn at least $225 toward their own students donation ask. Contact Susan Bowen at  funbpour@gmail.com. 

Can't wait to see everyone back in action! 

Harvest Park Noodles & Notes

Harvest Park Music is hosting Noodles & Notes, their annual fundraiser, on Friday March 21. They are in need of high school student volunteers! Also, if you'd like to join them for dinner and music, please purchases pre-sale tickets. Links to both below:

Click here to be AVHS volunteers

Click here for tickets to N&N presale tickets

Bandcake Breakfast: Auction and Raffle Items Needed!

Add to the fun and fundraising efforts of Bandcake Breakfast by donating auction and/or raffle items! You can also ask local businesses for donations as well. Our online auctions will need to launch by the end of April so please donate soon! Contact Soojin Hwang,  president@amadormusic.org, for more info.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

For the Band to play, we need parent support! Mark your calendars and volunteer for the following events:

May 2 & 3, 2025: CMEA Band & Orchestra Festival @ AVHS

May 10, 2025: Bandcake Breakfast, Band Fundraiser with breakfast and performances by all AV Bands @ AVHS

Sign ups will be shared 2 weeks before the event. We do need core volunteers to help for the music festival with publicity/signs, ushering, director check/in etc, for Bandcake Breakfast with auction/raffle. Contact Soojin Hwang, president@amadormusic.org, for more info. 

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 using this link: 

https://coastline-academy.pxf.io/c/5200280/1319905/16038?trafcat=affiliate&trafsrc=impact