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Director's Report

Home stretch! With some rain forecast for this weekend WBA has made some adjustments to the venues for championships so the events can happen on turf fields. Saturday will be at Sunnyside High School (Fresno) and Sunday will be at Fresno State University.

Make sure you double check the itinerary for updates (as it's a live document) and pack extra black socks and t-shirts for Sunday.

We hope you find some time to rest, connect and relax this Thanksgiving season. We are grateful for many things, among them our amazing band community.

With gratitude,

Mr. Grantham & Mr. Fell

We need Road Warriors for Grand Champs Competition this weekend!

Urgent need for more Road Warriors this weekend!

Due to the rain in the forecast for the Grand Champs this weekend, the competition location has been changed.

Saturday -- Sunnyside High School (1019 S Peach Ave, Fresno, CA 93727)

Sunday -- Fresno State University (1620 E Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93710)

We are making last minute plans to bring more equipment due to the rain. With the rain and everything potentially being wet, everything will take longer. Please consider jumping in last minute to volunteer this weekend.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAAAC28A5FFC52-51723503-competition

Medication Collection for Champs

Medication collection for Champs this Saturday at the gate in the front parking lot from 8:45-9:15am.

All medication for students must be in the original containers, and I cannot accept any medication without the corresponding signed paperwork. 

It is helpful if you can place the medication and 2 copies of the paperwork in a ziplock bag with the student's name on the bag.

You will be able to pick up medication upon arrival on Sunday night.

If you have any questions, please email Jen Gable at avhs.ra@gmail.com

Thank you!

Winter Band Concert - Decoration Help Needed!

Come spruce up the Amador Theater with holiday decor for the Band Concert!

Contact Soojin Hwang, president@amadormusic.org, if interested!

Beer Pouring

We had another fantastic event last Sunday with another new beer pouring member joining, Anne-Lise! For those of you already certified, Dec sign ups are out. If you are interested in joining our team to earn some money to benefit AFM, please contact Susan Bowen at funbpour@gmail.com.  

Students Shine in Prestigious Music Honors

CODA Honor Orchestra

Six string students have been selected for the CODA Honor Orchestras, competing against hundreds statewide. Rehearsals will take place on December 6-7, culminating in a concert at Santa Monica High School. Congratulations to:

• Symphony Orchestra: Claire Kim (viola)
• String Orchestra: Grace Choe and Anusha Sundar (violin), Emma Chang and Kaylee Choi (viola), Marielle Bernard (cello)

Choir Happenings

• Coastal Honor Choir (Nov 7-9): Fiona Moidel (SATB Choir), Toby Apfelbaum, and Samanyu Kulkarni (Tenor/Bass Choir) delivered a stunning performance at Santa Clara University.
• Junior High All-State Choir: Mayura Appiah, Liam Weir, and Laasya Yadavilli will perform at the California All-State Music Education Conference in January.
• The choir performed the Indian national anthem and Dravidian Dithyramb at Pleasanton’s Dandiya Night and will sing the American national anthem at this week's Pleasanton USD Board Meeting

CMEA Bay Section Honors (Nov 16)

• Honor Orchestra: Adrian Van de Veerdonk (violin) and Chun Wang (double bass).
• Honor Choirs: Mugdha Deshpande, Shriya Vijayabaskar, Shruthika Vishnu Ram (Soprano/Alto Choir), and Gunwoo Jun, Niranjan Swaminathan, Liam Weir (SATB Choir). Mrs. Durbin will guest conduct the SATB Choir.

Upcoming Events

• Nov 22: Choir Practice-a-thon (5-11 p.m.)
• Dec 7: Choir performance at the Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration
• Dec 10: Winter Concert for all choir and orchestra students - Amador theater, 6:30pm 

Important Dates at a Glance:

Nov 23-24: Competition 5 (State Champs WBA)

Dec 5: Winter Orchestra / Choir Concert at 3:30pm

Dec 7: Holiday Parade at 4pm

Dec 12: Winter Band Concert at 7pm

Dec 13: Band Award and Dance at 5pm

To view AV Band events for the coming school year, click 2024-25 AV Band/Music Calendar.

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