FHS Ensembles Newsletter4 – Sep 9

by Sep 9, 2024News

Meat and Seafood Sale Fundraiser 9/14-15

Hello everyone!

That time of season again where we are having our annual Meat and Seafood sale.

We will not be having one in the spring, so be sure to let EVERYONE know this is the one sale we are having for the school year!

Sign up here to volunteer for your favorite shift!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848AFAC2BA4F85-51237594-2024

I appreciate you volunteering, spreading the word, and hopefully buying some meat and seafood in support of the Foothill Instrumental Music program!

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Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, & Percussion Class

  • It is highly encouraged that students take private lessons.
    • Mr. Fagundes is happy to recommend teachers
  • Upcoming dates/performances!
    • September 20th – Football Game @ 6:00pm
    • September 27th – Football Game (8th Grade Night) @ 6:00pm
    • October 4th – Football Game (Amador Valley Game) @ 6:00pm
    • October 11th – Football Game (Homecoming) @ 6:00pm
    • November 16th – NCBA Lincoln Performance (All 3 bands will be performing) time TBD (Bus will be leaving Foothill early in the morning).
    • December 10th – Winter Concert at Foothill High School MPR @ 7:00pm (Call time for students will be 6:30pm.)
  • Performance Dress Information – Required!!
    • Please take a look at the Performance Dress for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Class HERE. This is required!

Marching Band

Parents are encouraged to come out to the football field during our evening rehearsals and check out our rehearsals. Remember to please allow enough time at the end of rehearsal for the students to put their equipment and instruments away.

Picture Day:

  • Date: Saturday, September 28th
  • Location: Foothill High School
  • Details: More information and order forms for photos will be provided soon.

Prop Building and Painting:

  • If any parents are interested in helping with prop building and painting, please look out for more information. We will begin this process in the next couple of weeks!
  • We are also looking for parents who can sew and help the backdrop of the props.

Competition Dates:

  • October 19th: Independence High School, San Jose
  • October 26th: 50th Foothill Band Review, Pleasanton
    • This is an all day event. All students and parents are required to volunteer.
  • November 2nd: Dublin High School, Dublin
    • No bus to Dublin, students will be dropped off by parents.
  • November 3rd: Veterans Day Parade, Pleasanton
    • Morning-early afternoon
  • November 16th: Lincoln High School, Stockton
    • All day event with Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band A and B, and Marching Band.
  • November 23rd and 24th: WBA Championships, Clovis
    • This is an overnight trip. We will depart Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.
  • December 7th: Holiday Parade, Pleasanton
    • Early evening call time.

Uniform Fitting Days:

  • Dates: September 14th
    • If you haven’t done so already, please fill out this form to help the uniform team.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • There are many opportunities for parents to be involved throughout the season. Leads will reach out to form their teams. If you have any special skills that could be helpful or are interested in volunteering, please contact a member of the booster board.

If you want to purchase additional marching band show shirts for parents and siblings, order here: https://foothill.futurefund.com/store/campaigns/40103-marching-theme-t-shirts?c=1

Band Review Planning Meeting

this Wed.(9/11) at 7:00pm in FHS room C6. 

All parents are needed and welcome! Thanks to all for your volunteer time and dedication to our biggest fundraiser of the year which benefits the entire music program. 

Questions: please email vicepresident@foothillmusic.org

Photos and Videos

08.06.2024 Marching Band Practice

09.07.2024 Marching Band Practice

Parents!  I need help documenting the Music Program activities which our students perform in.  Here is a schedule of upcoming activities and assigned photographers.  If you would like to help, please let me know! photography@foothillmusic.org

Vertical Raise Fundraiser

We launched our fundraiser with Vertical Raise. Vertical Raise’s streamlined online platform allows us to raise funds digitally through email, text & social media. Through these mediums, supporters can visit our fundraiser page and help support our cause. Vertical Raise has helped thousands of programs across the country run successful fundraisers and with your help, we can exceed our fundraising goal! If your potential supporters’ companies do corporate matching, ask for it as well.

Participation Expectations:

  • Students and Parents work together to collect at least 20 emails of family, friends & supporters
  • Have at least 10 phone numbers of potential supporters to text on launch day
  • Save all emails & contacts in the notes section on your phone!
    • Do not use teacher or peer emails
  • Potential Supporter Ideas
    • Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, Other Family, Mom & Dad’s Co-Workers, Mom & Dad’s Best Friends, Family Friends, Family Doctor & Dentist, Neighbors, Former Coaches & Youth Activity Leaders.

CutTime SMS Notifications

We are using a new system called CutTime. This system is replacing Charms, the system that managed communications and Annual Band Donations. Please create your account to ensure you and students continue to receive communication from the program. To create your account, please click the link from the SMS that Vikram Gupta sent you on Sunday September 1st. 

When you receive an SMS from Foothill Music Communications, please click the link and read a full message. Check out the instruction at https://foothillmusic.org/cuttime-text-notifications/