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DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Another great week in the Amador Band Program. Wind Ensemble 1 turned in a fantastic performance in their joint concert with the James Logan Wind Symphony on Wednesday. This past weekend Winter Percussion tied for 3rd (ending 4th due to a small timing penalty) and the JV Winter Guard finished 4th out of 8 in their division. The Varsity Winter Guard earned 1st place honors again this season.

Thank you for your continued support of our amazing students-we couldn't do it without you!

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

Junior Prom Corsages and Boutonnières

Order by Wednesday 3/12 for Junior Prom

Junior Prom is just around the corner! Have you ordered your corsage and/or boutonniere yet? AFM is offering beautiful, custom, professionally made corsages and boutonnieres.  Buy from AFM and pay less than most stores, while supporting music at Amador!

Click here to order and see details! 

Any questions? Reach out to me at fundraising@amadormusic.org

Donation for

All Regional Concert Band Festival in Clovis

Wind Ensemble I and II's trip to the Music for All Regional Concert Band Festival in Clovis is on March 20 and 21. We are still in need of donations to cover the expense for this trip. 

Thank you to those families who have donated the $120 towards the expense of the hotel and buses. At this time we have collected 20% of the expected donations for the cost of the trip and are $9,340 short.

If you are able, please donate using this PayPay link or send your student in with a check made out to AFM.

AVHS Annual Benefits Concert

Join us for the Amador Valley High School Annual Benefit Concert!

Come enjoy an evening of amazing performances by our talented Amador Valley High school students.

All proceeds directly support Amador Valley High School Music Programs.

Tickets can be purchased at the door.

$15 for adults, students are free.

This is a community event, so please invite your friends, neighbors, and family!

Your presence makes a difference!

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025

Time: 7 pm

Location: Lynnewood United Methodist Church 

4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566

Help spread the word and share this flier! See you there!

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

Savers' Collection One more Time on 3/15

One more collection day for Saver's. We collect soft goods, clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, backpacks, sheets, towels, linens. Please put them in white or black trash bags ONLY.

If you have some CD, DVD, Video Games and Soft cover Books, we are taking them as well.

No stuff animals, NO toys, NO housewares, NO furniture. Thanks!

For question, please contact fundraising@amadormusic.org

Now Seeking Interest for AFM Officers

For the 2025-26 School Year!

It is time once again for the AFM Nominating Committee to recruit candidates to hold AFM elected officer positions for next year. The goal of the nominating committee is to enlist the talents of as many Amador Valley music parents, friends, and family as possible. The nominating committee’s responsibility is to consider all persons interested in a particular elected officer position.

Please review the attached information and indicate any positions that you may be interested in filling. You may also wish to recommend someone you think would be an ideal recruit for a particular office.

Please be advised that the nominating committee must submit the officer nominations to the AFM board no later than March 2025. AFM officer elections will take place at the general membership meeting in May.

You can nominate yourself or another volunteer you think would be a great addition to the board via this form.

If you have any questions, please contact Trina Willardson at vicepresident@amadormusic.org

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