**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Upcoming Announcements

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers in our music community!

~Silent Auction Fundraiser GOING NOW; ends this Friday, May 15th

AUCTION LINK HERE

~Spring Jazz Social Night on THIS Friday, May 15th

An evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!

• Held at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 301 Main Street at 7-8:30pm
• Sign Up HERE to contribute appetizers!

~All Parent Meeting/General Board Meeting on THIS Tuesday, May 12

New Board Members slated, elected & voted & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

• Google Meet link HERE
• FHS Library 7-8:00pm

~Save the Dates!

Marching Band and Color Guard Camp 2026: Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 2026

Pancake and Dosa Breakfast: Saturday, August 8, 2026

First Day of School for PUSD 2026-27 School Year: Thursday, August 13, 2026

All Parents- General Meeting

Tuesday, May 12: The last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final booster budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27:

• Student Treasurer – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead – NEW
• Secretary – NEW
• VP of Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President -NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• **BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended – NEW **

Important Dates

**
**Silent Auction Fundraiser GOING NOW and ends this Friday, May 15th!

• AUCTION LINK HERE

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• New Board Members slated, elected & voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote confirmation

5/15 (Fri) Spring Jazz Social Night

Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!

• Held at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 301 Main Street at 7pm-8:30pm
• Sign Up HERE to contribute appetizers!
• Student set up 5:00pm; other performing students arrive 6:00pm
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Student Donation Information

The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

Write a CHECK:  Give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

Pay with PAYPAL: https://paypal.com/  Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

Pay via CUTTIME: https://app.gocuttime.com/  CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

Pay via FUTURE FUND:  ​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/  FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field if using PAYPAL:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

**Corporate matching is so helpful! **

Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen!

**Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! **

Go get ‘em Foothill!

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click!)

Would you like to join our media team and to have your name highlighted as well?  Please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join our group chat via the Band app **! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great photos or videos. The best ones are taken close up with a mobile phone!

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYouTube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Adult Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• **Communication Lead – OPEN **
  • contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales – NEW
  • contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances.
  • contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Student Treasurer – SHADOW
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President – SHADOW
• President – SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Other important extended board positions that are open for Fall are:

• Lead chaperone
• **Travel coordinator **
• Strings program parent liaison

Stay Informed

Read these weekly newsletters, install the Band app, and visit ourFoothill Music Program website ! Please install the Band app (iPhone orAndroid ). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from the Foothill Band Boosters community!

Checkout theKick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

**That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week.  **

**Thank you for your time, energy, and support in making the Foothill Music Program thrive. **

Go Falcons!

To change or add contact information to our distribution list please email:

president@foothillmusic.org

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements

TONIGHT! 4/21 – All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

THIS FRIDAY! 4/24 – End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students- 9th- 12th grades: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym; set up starting 3:30; doors open 6:00; dinner served 6:30; program to follow
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice (must be reviewed by teachers ahead of time!)
• Senior Parents invited to attend; all team volunteers, leads, any board members invited!
• ALL PARENTS: Volunteer slots & Drink/Dessert Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

**4/15 – 5/15 Silent Auction Fundraiser Now Live! **

• Online starting April 15th, closes on May 15 at Jazz Night; ALL invited
• AUCTION LINK HERE

All Parents – General Board Meetings

TODAY!  Tuesday, April 21: The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27:

• Student Treasurer – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• VP of Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President -NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• **BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended – NEW **

Important Dates

**
4/15 – 5/15 Silent Auction Fundraiser **

• Online April 15th, closes on May 15 at Jazz Night; ALL invited
• AUCTION LINK HERE

**4/30  – Seniors! EXTENDED! Personal Yearbook Page Submissions: 8.5×11 PDF (details below) **

4/30 – EXTENDED! ALL STUDENTS 2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

SPRING CONCERTS:

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items

Our 2026 Scholarship Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Friday, April 24.

Create Your Graduating Senior A Page For Our Yearbook –  Due by April 30

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF.2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages you may choose to use include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use the subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name Last Name; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu

Student Donation Information

The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

Write a CHECK:  Give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

Pay with PAYPAL: https://paypal.com/  Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

Pay via CUTTIME: https://app.gocuttime.com/  CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

Pay via FUTURE FUND:  ​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/  FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field if using PAYPAL:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Student Share!

**Corporate matching is so helpful! **

Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen!

**Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! **

Go get ‘em Foothill!

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click!)

Would you like to join our media team and to have your name highlighted as well?  Please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join our group chat via the Band app **! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great photos or videos. The best ones are taken close up with a mobile phone!

You’ll find new videos here:

• 2026-02-14 Winter Perc @ Dublin HS

2026-02-14 All Campana Jazz Concert @Amador:

• Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze
• Jazz (B) – Torque
• Jazz (B) – Blue Note Blues

Flickr Albums:

Winter Perc at Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) 2026-02-070

• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331914321
• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331939759

Winter Perc at TriCity percussion preview show 2026-02-01 (more pix to be added soon!):https://www.flickr.com/gp/68564339@N07/mH6K777DNa

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYouTube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Parent & Guardian Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• **Communication Lead – OPEN **
  • contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales – NEW
  • contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances.
  • contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Student Treasurer – SHADOW
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President – SHADOW
• President – SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Other important extended board positions that are open for Fall are:

• Lead chaperone
• **Travel coordinator **
• Strings program parent liaison

Stay Informed

Read these weekly newsletters, install the Band app, and visit ourFoothill Music Program website ! Please install the Band app (iPhone orAndroid ). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from the Foothill Band Boosters community!

Checkout theKick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Band & Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble need concert attire for performances throughout year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed)Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed)Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

**Concert Attire is required for all performances. **

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

**That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week.  **

**Thank you for your time, energy, and support in making the Foothill Music Program thrive. **

Go Falcons!

To change or add contact information to our distribution list please email:

president@foothillmusic.org

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements

**NEW EVENT! **

**FHS Honors Jazz will be performing in collaboration with Dr. Ghysels on Wed., April 15 at Nonni’s Restaurant from 6-8pm. **

15% of food sales during that time will go to our boosters (for the kids!). Look for our direct tip jar and QR flyer at the event! Come out and enjoy fantastic music with good friends and enjoy great food while you support our music program!

For the early planners in the crowd:

Save the Dates!

Marching Band and Color Guard Camp 2026: Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 2026

Pancake and Dosa Breakfast: Saturday, August 8, 2026

First Day of School for PUSD 2026-27 School Year: Thursday, August 13, 2026

You Sound Amazing!

**Winter Percussion competed on Saturday, March 7th and made a 10 point jump from their prior competition score. They also received First Place in the Percussion Scholastic Open (PSO) which earned the group a YAMAHA gift certificate for us to use on new equipment! Way to go!  **

Honors Wind Ensemble & Honors Symphony Orchestra went to Sonoma State to perform on March 11th! Both groups were amazing!

ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT …

See’s Candy Spring Yum-raiser! Click HERE to Order!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US
• A flyer to share can be found on our web sitefoothillmusic.org
• Sales run until this FRIDAY, 3/20

All Parents – General Board Meetings

NEW DATE! The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on Tuesday, April 21, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27:

• Student Treasurer – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• VP of Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President -NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended – NEW

Important Dates

ENDS Fri. 3/20See’s Candy Spring YUM-raiser: Order HERE!

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 from Fagundes

3/31 – Friends and Family Winter Percussion Performance at Dublin HS from 6-9pm; ALL invited!

**
4/1 – 5/15 Silent Auction Fundraiser **

• Goes online April 1st, closes in person at our May 15 at Jazz Night; ALL invited!

4/1 (Wed) – “End of Year Banquet” Ticket Purchase Deadline

• **Students attend free of charge **
• Adult Meal Ticket $20;  Purchase Meal Tickets HERE

**4/1 (Wed) – Seniors! Personal Yearbook Page Submissions: 8.5×11 PDF (details below) **

4/1 (Wed) –2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

4/14 (Tue) – Senior Scholarship Application Due by 5 pmApplication HERE (details below)

4/15 (Wed) – NEW DATE! PPIE/Foothill Music Event at Nonni’s Bistro from 6-8pm (Honors Jazz performing with Superintendent Dr. Ghysels singing)

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/21 (Tue) –  NEW DATE! All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students- 9th- 12th grades: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym; set up starting 3:30; doors open 6:00; dinner served 6:30; program to follow
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice (must be reviewed by teachers ahead of time!)
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• Volunteer slots & Drink/Dessert Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

**Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!. **

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items

Senior Band, Strings, & Guard Scholarship Applications –  Due by April 14

Each year the Boosters Award one $1000 scholarship to a Senior Musician or Colorguard applicant.Application HERE

Applications are due by 5pm, Tue., April 14 to president@foothillmusic.org.

Use subject line: Senior Scholarship

Our 2026 Scholarship Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Friday, April 24.

** **

Create Your Graduating Senior A Page For Our Yearbook –  Due by April 1

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF.2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages you may choose to use include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use the subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name Last Name; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu

Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Performances are NOW in season!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm

Competition Dates are:

• March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City (ticket link below)
• March 31st – Friends and Family Performance at Dublin HS from 6-9pm
• April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

**Continue to watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan Myers to stay current with all Winter Percussion news via the Band App. **

All families, please pay yourWinter Percussion donation HERE **. These requested funds are needed to pay the bills. **

2026 WinterPerc Carpool and Push On Sign Up

James Logan Competition on Sat., March 28, 2026

Ticket link:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncpa

Student Donation Information

The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

Write a CHECK:  Give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

Pay with PAYPAL: https://paypal.com/  Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

Pay via CUTTIME: https://app.gocuttime.com/  CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

Pay via FUTURE FUND:  ​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/  FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field if using PAYPAL:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Student Share!

**Corporate matching is so helpful! **

Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen

**Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! **

Go get ‘em Foothill!

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click!)

Would you like to join our media team and to have your name highlighted as well?  Please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join ourgroup chat via the Band app **! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great photos or videos. The best ones are taken close up with a mobile phone!

You’ll find new videos here:

• 2026-02-14 Winter Perc @ Dublin HS

2026-02-14 All Campana Jazz Concert @Amador:

• Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze
• Jazz (B) – Torque
• Jazz (B) – Blue Note Blues
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Union **
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Cassandra **

Flickr Albums:

Winter Perc at Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) 2026-02-070

• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331914321
• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331939759

Winter Perc at TriCity percussion preview show 2026-02-01 (more pix to be added soon!):https://www.flickr.com/gp/68564339@N07/mH6K777DNa

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYouTube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Parent & Guardian Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• **Communication Lead – OPEN **
  • contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales – NEW
  • contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances.
  • contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Student Treasurer – SHADOW
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President – SHADOW
• President – SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Other important extended board positions that are open for Fall are:

• Lead chaperone
• **Travel coordinator **
• Strings program parent liaison

Stay Informed

Read these weekly newsletters, install the Band app, and visit ourFoothill Music Program website ! Please install the Band app (iPhone orAndroid ). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from the Foothill Band Boosters community!

Checkout theKick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Band & Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble need concert attire for performances throughout year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed)Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed)Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

**Concert Attire is required for all performances. **

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

**That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week.  **

**Thank you for your time, energy, and support in making the Foothill Music Program thrive. **

Go Falcons!

To change or add contact information to our distribution list please email:

president@foothillmusic.org

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements

DID YOU ADJUST YOUR CLOCKS last night?

For the early planners in the crowd:

Save the Dates!

Marching Band and Color Guard Camp 2026: Monday – Friday, August 3-7, 2026

Pancake and Dosa Breakfast: Saturday, August 8, 2026

First Day of School for PUSD 2026-27 School Year: Thursday, August 13, 2026

You Sound Amazing!

Winter Percussion came in first place in PSO – percussion scholastic open, on March 7th at their competition at American Canyon High School! Way to go!

**Sweet Treats! **

See’s Candy Spring Yum-raiser! Click HERE to Order!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US
• A flyer to share can be found on our web sitefoothillmusic.org
• Sales run from NOW – 3/20

Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser Was a Hit!

**Huge THANKS to all who volunteered at and supported this event! **

**On Saturday, March 7th, we held our first Veggie Bazaar.  We partnered with local grocers and suppliers to sell a selection of veggies, food ingredients and merchandise to raise money for the band, strings, and color guard program.  **

• Time that students spent helping at this event qualifies for community service hours required for FHS graduation. Just get the FHS form signed.
• Contact Steve Haney Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions or future fundraising ideas!

Student Share!

**Please be sure to donate to the various programs in which your student participates! Corporate matching is so helpful! **

Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen

**Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! **

Go get ‘em Foothill!

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

All Parents – General Board Meetings

The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27:

• Student Treasurer – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• VP of Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President -NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended – NEW

Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Performances are NOW in season!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm

Competition Dates are:

• March 14th & 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)
• March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City (ticket link below)
• March 31st – Friends and Family Performance @ Dublin HS
• April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

**Continue to watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan Myers to stay current with all Winter Percussion news via the Band App. **

All families, please pay yourWinter Percussion donation HERE **. These requested funds are needed to pay the bills. **

2026 WinterPerc Carpool and Push On Sign Up

James Logan Competition on Sat., March 28, 2026

Ticket link:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncpa

Important Dates

NOW – 3/20See’s Candy Spring YUM-raiser: Order HERE!

3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Field Trip

• Depart FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm
• Honors Symphony Orchestra performs at 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble performs at 6:00pm

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 from Fagundes

**
4/1 – 5/15 Silent Auction Fundraiser **

• Goes online April 1st, closes in person May 15 at Jazz Night

4/1 (Wed) – “End of Year Banquet” Ticket Purchase Deadline

• **Students attend free of charge **
• Adult Meal Ticket $20;  Purchase Meal Tickets HERE

**4/1 (Wed) – Seniors! Personal Yearbook Page Submissions: 8.5×11 PDF (details below) **

4/1 (Wed) –2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

4/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

4/14 (Tue) – Senior Scholarship Application Due by 5 pmApplication HERE (details below)

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students- 9th- 12th grades: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym; set up starting 3:30; doors open 6:00; dinner served 6:30; program to follow
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice (must be reviewed by teachers ahead of time!)
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• Volunteer slots & Drink/Dessert Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

**Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!. **

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items

Senior Band, Strings, & Guard Scholarship Applications –  Due by April 14

Each year the Boosters Award one $1000 scholarship to a Senior Musician or Colorguard applicant.Application HERE

Applications are due by 5pm, Tue., April 14 to president@foothillmusic.org.

Use subject line: Senior Scholarship

**Our 2026 Scholarship Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Friday, April 24. **

Create Your Graduating Senior A Page For Our Yearbook –  Due by April 1

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF.2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages you may choose to use include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use the subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name Last Name; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu

Fundraising Fanfare!

NOW-3/20See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser Flyer HERE!

• Candy purchased from our event has no additional mark up!
• **Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item **
• *pro tip: Cheery Chick box & the four different 3 oz. big chocolate eggs give biggest % return to us
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US
• Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND your Student Share Donations, we are at 65 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising at Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Student Donation Information

The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a**** check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with**** PayPal**** (https://paypal.com/). Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay via**** CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay via**** FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

*When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click!)

I’d like to extend a big Thank You to our small but dedicated media team.  The following parents help video and photograph every event, and share the results with you:

• Anant Raman
• Anna Berns
• Laura Bakar
• Maricris Swanepoel
• Milton Yee
• Paula Jenkins

Would you like to join our media team and to have your name highlighted as well?  Please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join ourgroup chat via the Band app **! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great photos or videos. The best ones are taken close up with a mobile phone!

You’ll find new videos here:

• 2026-02-14 Winter Perc @ Dublin HS

2026-02-14 All Campana Jazz Concert @Amador:

• Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze
• Jazz (B) – Torque
• Jazz (B) – Blue Note Blues
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Union **
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Cassandra **

Flickr Albums:

Winter Perc at Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) 2026-02-070

• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331914321
• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331939759

Winter Perc at TriCity percussion preview show 2026-02-01 (more pix to be added soon!):https://www.flickr.com/gp/68564339@N07/mH6K777DNa

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYouTube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Parent & Guardian Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead **- OPEN **
  • contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales–NEW
  • contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers– We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances.
  • contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Student Treasurer – SHADOW
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President – SHADOW
• President – SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Other important extended board positions that are open for Fall are:

• Lead chaperone
• **Travel coordinator **
• Strings program parent liaison

Stay Informed

Read these weekly newsletters, install the Band app, and visit ourFoothill Music Program website ! Please install the Band app (iPhone orAndroid ). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from the Foothill Band Boosters community!

Checkout theKick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Band & Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble**** need concert attire for performances throughout year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed)Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed)Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

**Concert Attire is required for all performances. **

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

***That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week.  ***

***Thank you for your time, energy, and support in making the Foothill Music Program thrive. ***

Go Falcons!**** 

To change or add contact information to our distribution list please email:

president@foothillmusic.org

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements

You Sound Amazing!

On February 25 we hosted a joint concert with our FHS Honors Wind Ensemble and Thomas Hart’s Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band. Thanks to Asha for taking these videos of our FHS Wind Ensemble!

Wind Ensemble concert videos:

• **https://youtu.be/4mn_-eJCnvw?si=tCeQGxbM0qZaIPz-  **
• **https://youtu.be/pspL9W_KLDg?si=WzF5QQv90-w0nmi1  **
• **https://youtu.be/kwdO7vJELIQ?si=aQt6apsUAcFCKg-7 **

On February 27 our bands performed at Chabot College

• Concert Band
• Symphonic Band
• Wind Ensemble

**Sweet Treats! **

See’s Candy Spring Yum-raiser! Click HERE to Order!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US
• A flyer to share can be found on our web sitefoothillmusic.org
• Sales run from NOW – 3/20

Veggies!

Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser

**On Saturday, March 7th, we are holding our first Veggie Bazaar.  We are partnering with local grocers and suppliers to sell a selection of veggies, food ingredients and merchandise to raise money for the band, strings, and color guard program.  We will be promoting this retail “pop-up” event to the Pleasanton community at large, and hope to draw a very large crowd! **

• Fundraiser Sat., March 7 from 10am – 4pm in FHS breezeway
• Featuring vegetarian hot foods: samosas, curry pizza, pastries, & MORE!
• **Produce:  rice, beans, veggies & MORE! **
• Band merchandise, clothing and accessories for sale

Action Items!

• Adult volunteers: Sign Up  HERE to help set up, booth help, cashiers, and baggers
• Student volunteers: needed to stand on surrounding street corners in uniform and wave signs to draw customers to the sale! Sign Up ** HERE. **
• Time that students spend helping at this event qualifies for community service hours required for FHS graduation. Just bring the FHS form to be signed.
• Contact Steve Haney Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

All Parents – General Board Meetings

The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27:

• Student Treasurer – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• VP of Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President -NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended – NEW

** Winter Percussion **

Continue to watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan Myers to stay current about all Winter Percussion news via the Band App. All families, please pay yourWinter Percussion donation HERE **. These requested funds are needed to pay the bills. **

Please be sure to donate to the various programs your student is in, and even more if you are able! Corporate matching is so helpful! Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen

Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! Go get ‘em Foothill!

Upcoming Competition – March 7, 2026

American Canyon High School

Ticket link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ncpa

2026 WinterPerc Carpool and Push On Sign Up

Important Dates

NOW – 3/20See’s Candy Spring YUM-raiser: Order HERE!

3/3-9 Honors Jazz Auditions – email sent via Student Vue on January 15th from Mr. Nishimori

3/7 (Sat) Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser 10am – 4pm at FHS

• Student & Adult Volunteers Needed! Sign-UpHERE

3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Field Trip

• Depart FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm
• Honors Symphony Orchestra performs at 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble performs at 6:00pm

3/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr  in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 from Fagundes

**
4/1 – 5/15 Silent Auction Fundraiser **

• Goes online April 1st, closes in person May 15 at Jazz Night

4/1 (Wed) – “End of Year Banquet” Ticket Purchase Deadline

• **Students attend free of charge **
• Adult Meal Ticket $20;Purchase Meal Tickets HERE

**4/1 (Wed) – Seniors! Personal Yearbook Page Submissions: 8.5×11 PDF (details below) **

4/1 (Wed) –2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

4/14 (Tue) – Senior Scholarship Application Due by 5 pmApplication HERE (details below)

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students- 9th- 12th grades: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym; set up starting 3:30; doors open 6:00; dinner served 6:30; program to follow
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice (must be reviewed by teachers ahead of time!)
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• Volunteer slots & Drink/Dessert Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

**Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!. **

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items

Senior Band, Strings, & Guard Scholarship Applications –  Due by April 14

Each year the Boosters Award one $1000 scholarship to a Senior Musician or Colorguard applicant.Application HERE

Applications are due by 5pm, Tue., April 14 to president@foothillmusic.org.

Use subject line: Senior Scholarship

**Our 2026 Scholarship Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Friday, April 24. **

Create Your Graduating Senior A Page For Our Yearbook –  Due by April 1

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF.2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages you may choose to use include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use the subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name Last Name; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu

Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Performances are NOW in season!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm

Competition Dates are:

• March 7th @ American Canyon High School in American Canyon
• March 14th & 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)
• March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City
• March 31st – Friends and Family Performance @ Dublin HS
• April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

Fundraising Fanfare!

NOW-3/20See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser Flyer HERE!

• Candy purchased from our event has no additional mark up!
• **Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item **
• *pro tip: Cheery Chick box & the four different 3 oz. big chocolate eggs give biggest % return to us
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser!

**On Saturday, March 7th, we are holding our first Veggie Bazaar.  We are partnering with local grocers and suppliers to sell a selection of veggies, food ingredients and merchandise to raise money for the band, strings, and color guard program.  We will be promoting this retail “pop-up” event to the Pleasanton community at large, and hope to draw a very large crowd! **

• Fundraiser Sat., March 7 from 10am – 4pm in FHS breezeway
• Featuring vegetarian hot foods: samosas, curry pizza, pastries, & MORE!
• **Produce:  rice, beans, veggies and MORE! **
• Band merchandise, clothing and accessories for sale

Action Items!

• Adult volunteers: Sign Up  HERE to help set up, booth help, cashiers, and baggers
• Student volunteers: needed to stand on surrounding street corners in uniform and wave signs to draw customers to the sale! Sign Up ** HERE. **
• Time students spend helping can be logged for community service hours required for graduation. Just bring the form to be signed.

Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND your Student Share Donations, we are at 65 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising at Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Student Donation Information

Our program DEPENDS on donation money to function. The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a**** check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with**** PayPal**** (https://paypal.com/). Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay via**** CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay via**** FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

*When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click!)

I’d like to extend a big Thank You to our small but dedicated media team.  The following parents help video and photograph every event, and share the results with you:

• Anant Raman
• Anna Berns
• Laura Bakar
• Maricris Swanepoel
• Milton Yee
• Paula Jenkins

Would you like to join our media team and to have your name highlighted as well?  Please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join ourgroup chat via the Band app **! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great photos or videos. The best ones are taken close up with a mobile phone!

You’ll find new videos here:

• 2026-02-14 Winter Perc @ Dublin HS

2026-02-14 All Campana Jazz Concert @Amador:

• Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze
• Jazz (B) – Torque
• Jazz (B) – Blue Note Blues
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Union **
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Cassandra **

Flickr Albums:

Winter Perc at Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) 2026-02-070

• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331914321
• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331939759

Winter Perc at TriCity percussion preview show 2026-02-01 (more pix to be added soon!):https://www.flickr.com/gp/68564339@N07/mH6K777DNa

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYouTube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Parent & Guardian Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead **- OPEN **
  • contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales–NEW
  • contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers– We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances.
  • contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Student Treasurer – SHADOW
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President – SHADOW
• President – SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Other important extended board positions that are open for Fall are:

• Lead chaperone
• **Travel coordinator **
• Strings program parent liaison

Stay Informed

Read these weekly newsletters, install the Band app, and visit ourFoothill Music Program website ! Please install the Band app (iPhone orAndroid ). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from the Foothill Band Boosters community!

Checkout theKick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Band & Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble**** need concert attire for performances throughout year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed)Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed)Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

**Concert Attire is required for all performances. **

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

***That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week.  ***

***Thank you for your time, energy, and support in making the Foothill Music Program thrive. ***

Go Falcons!**** 

To change or add contact information to our distribution list please email:

president@foothillmusic.org

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements

Looking Good!

**Winter Percussion Videos from last weekend in Dublin: **

2026-02-14 Winter Perc at Dublin High School NCPA

All That Jazz!

Campana Performances by Combos 1 & 2, Jazz B, & Honors Jazz A on Sat. Feb. 14 at Amador High School

Thank you to Mr. Nishimori and to all of our Foothill Jazz Groups for a job well done!!

Congratulations to all who competed!

**Each performance group had individual medalists as well! **

Campana Jazz Competition Results:

Honors Jazz – 3rd place in division; trombone section won “Best Section” at competition!

Jazz B – 2nd place in division; trombone section won 3rd “Best Section” in division

Combo 1 – 2nd place in division

Combo 2 – 6th place in division

**Sweet Treats! **

See’s Candy Winter Fundraiser has arrived! Click HERE to Order!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US
• A flyer to share can be found on our web site foothillmusic.org
• Sales run from NOW – 3/20

Veggies!

Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser

**On Saturday, March 7th, we are holding our first Veggie Bazaar.  We are partnering with local grocers and suppliers to sell a selection of veggies, food ingredients and merchandise to raise money for the band, strings, and color guard program.  We will be promoting this retail “pop-up” event to the Pleasanton community at large, and hope to draw a very large crowd! **

• Fundraiser Sat., March 7 from 10am – 4pm in FHS breezeway
• Featuring vegetarian hot foods: samosas, curry pizza, pastries, and MORE!
• Produce:  rice, beans, veggies and MORE!
• Band merchandise, clothing and accessories for sale

Action Items!

• Adult volunteers: Sign Up HERE to help set up, booth help, cashiers, and baggers
• Student volunteers: needed to stand on surrounding street corners in uniform and wave signs to draw customers to the sale! Sign Up **HERE. **
• Time students spend helping can be logged for community service hours required for graduation. Just bring the form to be signed.
• Contact Steve Haney Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

All Parents – General Board Meetings

The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27:

• Student Treasurer – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• VP of Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President -NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President – NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended – NEW

** Winter Percussion **

**Continue to watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan Myers to stay current about all Winter Percussion news via the Band App. All families, please pay yourWinter Percussion donation HERE. These requested funds are needed to pay the bills. **

Please be sure to donate to the various programs your student is in, and even more if you are able! Corporate matching is so helpful! Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen! Make “Student Share” donations HERE

Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship!

Go get ‘em Foothill!

Important Dates

NOW – 3/20 See’s Candy Winter YUM-raiser: Order HERE!

2/23-26 Honors Symphony Orchestra Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

2/25 (Wed) Joint Concert – Honors Wind Ensemble with Hart in FHS MPR @7:00pm

2/27 (Fri) Chabot College Concerts – FHS 7:15am travel via bus, all return 6:30pm

• Concert Band performs 9:45am
• Symphonic Band performs 1:30pm
• Wind Ensemble performs 4:15 pm
• Bring money for lunch; FHS Minimum Day
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

3/3-9 Honors Jazz Auditions – email sent via Student Vue on January 15th from Mr. Nishimori

3/7 (Sat) Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser 10am – 4pm at FHS

• Student & Adult Volunteers Needed! Sign-Up HERE

3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Field Trip

• Depart FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm
• Honors Symphony Orchestra perform 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble perform 6:00pm

3/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr  in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 from Fagundes

**
4/1 – 5/15 Silent Auction Fundraiser **

• Goes online April 1st, closes in person May 15 at Jazz Night

4/1 (Wed) – “End of Year Banquet” Ticket Purchase Deadline

• **Students attend free of charge **
• Adult Meal Ticket $20;  Purchase Meal Tickets HERE

**4/1 (Wed) – Seniors! Personal Yearbook Page Submissions 8.5×11 PDF Due (see details below) **

4/1 (Wed) – 2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

4/14 (Tue) – Senior Scholarship Application Due by 5 pmApplication HERE (see details below)

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym; set up starting 3:30; doors open 6:00; dinner served 6:30; program to follow
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice (must be reviewed by teachers ahead of time!)
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• Volunteer slots & Drink/Dessert Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet linkHERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items

Senior Band, Strings, & Guard Scholarship Applications –  Due by April 14

Each year the Boosters Award one $1000 scholarship to a Senior Musician or Colorguard applicant.Application HERE

Applications are due by 5pm, Tue., April 14 to president@foothillmusic.org.

Use subject line: Senior Scholarship

**Our 2026 Scholarship Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Friday, April 24. **

Create Your Graduating Senior A Page For Our Yearbook –  Due by April 1

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF.2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages you may choose to use include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use the subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name & Last Name; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu

Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Performances are NOW in season!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm

Competition Dates are:

• March 7th @ American Canyon High School in American Canyon
• March 14th and 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)
• March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City
• March 31st – Friends and Family Performance @ Dublin HS
• April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

Fundraising Fanfare!

NOW-3/20 See’s Candy Spring YUM-raiser Flyer HERE!

• Candy purchased from our event has no additional mark up!
• **Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item **
• *pro tip: Cheery Chick box & the four different 3 oz. big chocolate eggs give biggest % return to us
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser!

**On Saturday, March 7th, we are holding our first Veggie Bazaar.  We are partnering with local grocers and suppliers to sell a selection of veggies, food ingredients and merchandise to raise money for the band, strings, and color guard program.  We will be promoting this retail “pop-up” event to the Pleasanton community at large, and hope to draw a very large crowd! **

• Fundraiser Sat., March 7 from 10am – 4pm in FHS breezeway
• Featuring vegetarian hot foods: samosas, curry pizza, pastries, and MORE!
• **Produce:  rice, beans, veggies and MORE! **
• Band merchandise, clothing and accessories for sale

Action Items!

• Adult volunteers: Sign Up HERE to help set up, booth help, cashiers, and baggers
• Student volunteers: needed to stand on surrounding street corners in uniform and wave signs to draw customers to the sale! Sign Up **HERE. **
• Time students spend helping can be logged for community service hours required for graduation. Just bring the form to be signed.

Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND your Student Share Donations, we are at 65 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising at Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Student Donation Information

Our program DEPENDS on donation money to function. The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a**** check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with**** PayPal**** (https://paypal.com/). Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay via**** CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay via**** FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click!)

**I’d like to extend a big Thank You to our small but dedicated media team. **

The following parents help video and photograph every event, and share the results with you:

• Anant Raman
• Anna Berns
• Laura Bakar
• Maricris Swanepoel
• Milton Yee
• Paula Jenkins

Would you like to join our media team and to have your name highlighted as well?  Please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org **or join ourgroup chat via the Band app! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends. **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great photos or videos. The best ones are taken close up with a mobile phone!

You’ll find new videos here:

• 2026-02-14 Winter Perc @ Dublin HS

2026-02-14 All Campana Jazz Concert @Amador:

• Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze
• Jazz (B) – Torque
• Jazz (B) – Blue Note Blues
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Union **
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Cassandra **

Flickr Albums:

Winter Perc at Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) 2026-02-070

• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331914321
• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331939759

Winter Perc at TriCity percussion preview show 2026-02-01 (more pix to be added soon!): https://www.flickr.com/gp/68564339@N07/mH6K777DNa

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYouTube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Parent & Guardian Volunteers Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead **- OPEN **
• contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales – NEW
• contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances. Please contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Student Treasurer – SHADOW
• Communications Lead – NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary – NEW
• Fundraising – NEW
• Vice President – SHADOW
• President – SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Other important extended board positions that are open for Fall are:

• Lead chaperone
• **Travel coordinator **
• Strings program liaison

Stay Informed

Read these weekly newsletters, install the Band app, and visit ourFoothill Music Program website !

Please install the Band app (iPhone or Android). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from the Foothill Band Boosters community!

Checkout theKick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

All Bands & Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble**** will need concert attire for performances this year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed)Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed)Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

**Concert Attire is required for all performances. **

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

***That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week. ***

Thank you for your time, energy, and support in making the Foothill Music Program thrive.

Go Falcons!**** 

To change or add contact information to our distribution list please email:

president@foothillmusic.org

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements:

Looking Good!

**Winter Percussion Videos from last weekend: **

2026-02-07 Winter Perc at Fremont HS (Sunnyvale, NCPA, AB)

2026-02-01 Winter Perc preview show at Foothill hosted by Tri-City Percussion

All That Jazz!

Our first annual PUSD Jazz Night was a great success! The event took place in Amador Theater on 2/12. Our three PUSD middle schools and both high schools had all of their jazz bands perform 2 charts each. An added bonus to the show was a surprise appearance by an acapella group from Amador. A great night of amazing music!

2026-02-12 All PUSD Jazz concert at Amador:

Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze

Jazz (B) – Torque

Honors Jazz (A) – Union

Honors Jazz (A) – Cassandra

Sweet Treats!

NOW-3/20 See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser has arrived! Order HERE!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• As of 2/12, we have earned $145 already due to your AMAZING support!
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

**Veggie Bazaar! **

• Fundraiser Sat., March 7 from 10am – 4pm at FHS in the breezeway
• Featuring vegetarian hot foods: samosas, curry pizza, and pastries
• Produce:  rice, beans, and veggies while enjoying fresh
• Band merchandise, clothing and accessories for sale
• SUG HERE for helpers, cashiers, and baggers
• Time students spend helping can be logged for community service hours required for graduation. Just bring the form to be signed.

Thank you for everything you do to make the Foothill Instrumental Music Program amazing!

Parent General Board Meeting for Mar/Apr will be on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor!

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President-NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended- NEW

**Winter Percussion Season is underway! **

Continue to watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan Myers to stay current via the Band App.

All families, please pay your Winter Perc donation HERE These requested funds are needed to pay the bills.

Please be sure to donate to the various programs your student is in, and even more if you are able!

Corporate matching is so helpful! Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen!

Make “Student Share” donations HERE

Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship!

Go get ‘em Foothill!

Warm musical regards, Cheryl Goebel

Important Dates:

NOW-3/20See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser HERE!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

2/23-26 Honors Symphony Orchestra Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

2/25 (Wed) Joint Concert – Honors Wind Ensemble with Hart in FHS MPR @7:00pm

2/27 (Fri) Chabot College Concerts – FHS 7:15am travel via bus, all return 6:30pm

• Concert Band performs 9:45am
• Symphonic Band performs 1:30pm
• Wind Ensemble performs 4:15 pm
• Bring money for lunch; FHS Minimum Day
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

3/3- 9 Honors Jazz Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

3/7 (Sat) Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser 10am – 4pm at FHS

• Enjoy vegetarian snacks & hot foods from local restaurants
• shop for lentils, beans, rice, produce & groceries
• Volunteers Needed SUG HERE
• contact Steve Haney Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!**3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Field Trip- **
• Depart FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm
• Honors Symphony Orchestra perform 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble perform 6:00pm

3/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr  in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 from Fagundes

**
4/1- 5/15- Silent Auction Fundraiser **

• Goes online April 1st, closes in person May 15 at Jazz Night

4/1 (Wed)- “End of Year Banquet” Ticket Purchase Deadline

• Students attend free of charge
• Adult Meal Ticket $20; NOTE: Please type “banquet” & your first and last name in the “Donation Allocation” box so we know who paid
• Purchase Meal Tickets HERE

**4/1 (Wed)- Seniors! Personal Yearbook Page Submissions 8.5×11 PDF Due (see details below) **

4/1 (Wed)- 2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

4/14 (Tue)- Senior Scholarship Application Due by 5 pm Application HERE (see details below)

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice (must be reviewed by teachers ahead of time!)
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• Volunteer slots & Drink/Dessert Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform
• Other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items: Scholarship, Yearbook Sr. Page

Senior Band, Strings, & Guard Scholarship Application*Due 4/14

Each year the Boosters Award one $1000 scholarship to a Senior Musician or Colorguard applicant.Application HERE Due by 5pm, Tue., April 14 to president@foothillmusic.org. Use subject line: Senior Scholarship

Scholarship Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Fri., 4/24.

Graduating Senior Pages for our Band Yearbook*Due 4/1

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF.2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name Last Name**; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu

Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Performances are NOW in season!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm

Competition Dates are:

March 7th @ American Canyon High School in American Canyon

March 14th and 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)

March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City

March 31st – Friends and Family Performance @ Dublin HS

April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

Fundraising Fanfare!

NOW-3/20 See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser Flyer HERE!

• Candy purchased from our event has no additional mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Pro tip: Cheery Chick box & the four different 3 oz. big chocolate eggs give biggest % return to us
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND your Student Share Donations, we are at 65 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising at Fundraising@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Treasurer of Student Accounts Information

Our program DEPENDS on donation money to function. The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a**** check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with**** PayPal**** (https://paypal.com/). Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay with**** CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay with**** FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click)

Hello parents of Winter Music Programs.  We have a slight problem.  Our small, dedicated team can’t possibly make it to every event.  We see you taking videos & photos of your teen’s performances from the audience.  Please help out by sharing them with their classmates and our FHS music community.

If you’d like to join our Media Team and help represent your student’s band/ensemble/orchestra/winter group, please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join our group chat via the Band app ****! No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends. **

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great Photos or Videos… the best ones are taken close up –  with a cellphone!

Here you’ll find NEW videos:

2026-02-12 All PUSD Jazz concert at Amador:

• Jazz (B) – Newport Breeze
• Jazz (B) – Torque
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Union **
• **Honors Jazz (A) – Cassandra **

2026-02-07 Winter Perc at Fremont HS (Sunnyvale, NCPA, AB)

2026-02-01 Winter Perc preview show at Foothill hosted by Tri-City Percussion

Flickr Albums:

Winter Perc at Fremont High School (Sunnyvale) 2026-02-07

• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331914321
• https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/sets/72177720331939759

Photographs of all Band events can be found onFlickr

Videos will be uploaded to ourYoutube Playlist for each performance. (Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.)

Parent and Guardian Volunteering

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead **- OPEN **
• contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales – NEW
• contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances. Please contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- SHADOW
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-SHADOW
• President- SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

A few other important extended board positions that are open for fall are:

lead chaperone; travel coordinator; strings program liaison

Check the Kick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Stay informed by reading these weekly newsletters, installing the Band app, and visiting ourFoothill music program website ! Please install the Band app (iPhone or Android). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from our band program community!

All Band and Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble**** will need concert attire for performances this year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed)Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed)Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

Concert Attire is required for all performances.

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week — thank you for your time, energy, and support in making**** Foothill Music thrive.

Go Falcons!

Email: president@foothillmusic.org to change or add contact information to our distribution list.

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements:

Winter Percussion had their first competition of the 2026 season in Sunnyvale yesterday! They did great, learned a lot, and will compete again this Sat. 2/14 in Dublin. Go Winter Perc!

2/8-3/20 See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser has arrived! Order HERE!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

***We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor! **

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President-NEW volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended- NEW

Winter Percussion Season has started! Trucks are being rented, the floor mat has been purchased, and food for participants and helpers is being coordinated. Watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan Myers to stay current. All families, remember to pay your Winter Perc donation HERE **so there are funds to pay for what is needed for your child. **

**Go get ‘em Foothill! **

Every penny given is needed for our program to function. Please be sure to donate to the programs your student is in, and even more if you are able! Corporate matching is so helpful! Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen! Hurray! “Student Share” donations HERE

Warm musical regards, Cheryl Goebel

Important Dates:

2/8-3/20 See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser HERE!

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

**2/12 (Thu) PUSD Joint Jazz Concert- all are welcome to watch performances! **

• Honors Jazz Band AND Jazz B are both performing
• Concert at Amador Theater; call time 6pm

2/14 (Sat) Campana Jazz Festival- all are welcome to watch performances!

• Honors Jazz, Jazz B, Jazz Combo 1 & 2
• At Amador High School
• Performance times: (all call times are earlier!)
  • Jazz Combo 2- 8:00am
  • Jazz Combo 1- 8:30am
  • Honors Jazz- 11:15am in Amador Theater
  • Jazz B- 1:15pm in AV Band Room

2/23-26 Honors Symphony Orchestra Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

2/25 (Wed) Joint Concert – Honors Wind Ensemble with Hart in FHS MPR @7:00pm

2/27 (Fri) Chabot College Concerts – FHS 7:15am travel via bus, all return 6:30pm

• Concert Band performs 9:45am
• Symphonic Band performs 1:30pm
• Wind Ensemble performs 4:15 pm
• Bring money for lunch; FHS Minimum Day
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

3/3- 9 Honors Jazz Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

3/7 (Sat) Veggie Bazaar Fundraiser 10am – 4pm at FHS

• Enjoy vegetarian snacks & hot foods from local restaurants
• shop for lentils, beans, rice, produce & groceries

3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Band and Orchestra Field Trip – FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm

• Honors Symphony Orchestra perform 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble perform 6:00pm

3/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr  in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 Fagundes

*April – Silent Auction Fundraiser Online April 1st, closes in person May 15 at Jazz Night

4/1 (Wed)- “End of Year Banquet” Adult Ticket Purchase Due $20 Purchase Meal Tickets HERE

-Senior Yearbook Page Submissions PDF Due (see details below)

–2025-26 Music Program Yearbook Order HERE $35 Due

4/14 (Tue)- Senior Scholarship Application Due by 5 pm Application HERE(see details below)

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• Volunteer & Food Donations Sign-Up HERE
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

**Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!. **

• **Held at the Veteran’s Hall **
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Senior Only Items: Scholarship, Yearbook Sr. Page

**Senior Band, Strings, & Guard scholarship** Due 4/14

Each year the Boosters Award one $1000 scholarship to a Senior Musician or Colorguard applicant. Application HERE are due by 5pm, Tue., April 14 to president@foothillmusic.org. Use subject line: Senior Scholarship**. The Award Winner will be announced at the End of Year Banquet on Fri., 4/24. **

**Graduating Senior Pages for our Band Yearbook** Due 4/1

Senior families, please put together a one page photo collage PDF featuring your student and any congratulatory message you would like to write for your child. Here are some example pages from a prior year in a PDF. 2023 senior page examples HERE

You can use any desktop publishing tool as long as it can output a PDF file. The PDF needs to be standard letter size (8.5” x 11”) with at least 300 dpi resolution. Some free software packages include Canva (https://www.canva.com/ ), Figma (https://www.figma.com/ ) and Adobe Express (https://www.adobe.com/express/ ). The Google suite creates a fine PDF page as well.

Please email the PDF file to president@foothillmusic.org no later than April 1. Use subject line: Senior YB Page- Student’s First Name Last Name**; EXAMPLE: Senior YB Page- Sofia Liu**

Winter Percussion

Winter Percussion Performances are NOW in season!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm (*2/12 rehearsal time different)

Competition Dates are:

February 14th @ Dublin High School in Dublin**

March 7th @ American Canyon High School in American Canyon

March 14th and 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)

March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City

March 31st – Friends and Family Performance @ Dublin HS

April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

**Please note:  Dublin HS show is close by and we don’t currently have carpools planned.  If your student needs a ride, please let Laura know and we will arrange a ride.  925-858-5169

Fundraising Fanfare!

2/8-3/20 **See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser Flyer HERE! **

• Candy purchased from our event has no additional mark up!
• Our organization earns between 20-50 percent per item (*pro tip: Cheery Chick box & the four different 3 oz. big chocolate eggs give biggest % return to us)
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

Some exciting numbers to share! Great News…

Dave’s Hot Chicken Dine Out Event raised over $195

The Surf & Turf Sale raised $1700

The Popcorn Sale raised $3300

Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND your Student Share Donations, we are at 53 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising, at Fundraising@foohillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Treasurer of Student Accounts Information

Our program DEPENDS on donation money to function. The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a**** check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with**** PayPal**** (https://paypal.com/). Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay with**** CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay with**** FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

*When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click)

**Hello parents of Winter Music Programs.  We have a slight problem.  Our small, dedicated team can’t possibly make it to every event.  We see you taking videos & photos of your teen’s performances from the audience.  Please help out by sharing them with their classmates and our FHS music community.  **

No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  If you’d like to join our Media Team and help represent your student’s band/ensemble/orchestra/winter group, please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join our group chat via the Band app!

**Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great Photos or Videos… the best ones are taken close up –  with a cellphone!  **

**Below you’ll find a Flickr album and a video of the Holiday Parade from various viewpoints.  We’ve also included photos from Honors Jazz A at NCBA in Merced.  Great job Honors Jazz A  in representing Foothill! **

2025 FHS Holiday Parade (Right, Left, Aerial View) (KA, MA)

Flickr Albums:

11.8.2025JazzA_NCBA Merced_MS

2025.12.7 Holiday Parade (MY)

2025.12.06 Pleasanton holiday Parade (AO)

2025.12.09 Ensemble Wind & Symphonic (AO)

• Photographs of all Band events can be found on Flickr
• Videos will be uploaded to our Youtube Playlist for each performance.
  Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.

Parent and Guardian Volunteering

We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead – OPEN contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales**, contact Richa Malik:** merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances. Please contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- SHADOW
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-SHADOW
• President- SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

A few other important extended board positions that are open for fall are:

photography lead: FILLED THIS WEEK!; lead chaperone; travel coordinator; strings program liaison

Check the Kick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Stay informed by reading these weekly newsletters, installing the Band app, and visiting our Foothill music program website! Please install the Band app (iPhone or **Android). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from our band program community!

All Band and Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble will need concert attire for performances this year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed) Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed) Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

Concert Attire is required for all performances.

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week — thank you for your time, energy, and support in making**** Foothill Music thrive. Go Falcons!**** 

Email: president@foothillmusic.org to change or add contact information to our distribution list.

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Congratulations! Mr. Fagundes and his wife welcomed the arrival of their new baby boy, Logan Michael Fagundes. He was born January 28, at 6:05 a.m., weighing 7 lbs 6 oz and measuring 19 1/4 inches long. Both Logan and Mrs. Fagundes are doing well.

Announcements:

The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board members to be voted in and our final budget vote!

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

*We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair and various Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor! 

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- new volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-new volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• President- new volunteer to co lead with current volunteer
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended- NEW

A few other important extended board positions that are open for fall are:

*** photography lead, lead chaperone, travel coordinator, strings program liaison***

Winter Percussion Season has started! Trucks are being rented, the floor mat has been purchased, and food for participants and helpers is being coordinated. Watch for messages from Laura Bakar and Ryan to stay current. All families, please plan to donate a flat of bottled water for the season (send in to the uniform room) and remember to pay your “Student Share” so there are funds to pay for what is needed. **Go get ‘em Foothill! **

“Student Share” donations: Every penny given is needed for our program to function. Please be sure to donate to the programs your student is in, and even more if you are able! Corporate matching is sooo helpful! Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship! Our Parent Boosters- you- make things happen! Hurray!

Warm musical regards, Cheryl Goebel

Important Dates:

**2/12 (Thu) PUSD Joint Jazz Concert **

• Honors Jazz Band performing
• Concert begins at 7pm at Amador Theater

2/14 (Sat) Campana Jazz Festival

• Honors Jazz, Jazz B, Jazz Combo
• At Amador Highschool

***2/23-3/20 See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser! **

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between a 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

2/23-26 Honors Symphony Orchestra Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

2/25 (Wed) Joint Concert – Honors Wind Ensemble with Hart in FHS MPR @7:00pm

2/27 (Fri) Chabot College Concerts – FHS 7:15am travel via bus, all return 6:30pm

• Concert Band performs 9:45am
• Symphonic Band performs 1:30pm
• Wind Ensemble performs 4:15 pm
• Bring money for lunch; FHS Minimum Day
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

3/3- 9 Honors Jazz Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Band and Orchestra Field Trip – FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm

• Honors Symphony Orchestra perform 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble perform 6:00pm

3/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr  in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 Fagundes

*April – Silent Auction Fundraiser Opens Online – closes in person 5/15 at Jazz Night

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym at 6pm
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• SUG coming…
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

**Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!. **

• **Held at the Veteran’s Hall **
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Winter Percussion

**Winter Perc practices are happening now! **

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm

Competition Dates are:

February 7th @ Fremont High School in Sunnyvale

February 14th @ Dublin High School in Dublin

March 7th @ American Canyon High School in American Canyon

March 14th and 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)

March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City

March 31st – Friends and Family Performance @ Dublin HS

April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

Fundraising Fanfare!

**2/23-3/20 See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser! **

• Candy purchased will cost the same as in store, no mark up!
• Our organization earns between a 20-50 percent per item
• Items will be shipped directly to purchaser’s home; anywhere in the US

Some exciting numbers to share! Great News…

Dave’s Hot Chicken Dine Out Event raised over $195

The Surf & Turf Sale raised $1700

The Popcorn Sale raised $3300

Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND your Student Share Donations, we are at 53 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising, at Fundraising@foohillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Treasurer of Student Accounts Information

Our program DEPENDS on donation money to function. The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a**** check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with**** PayPal**** (https://paypal.com/). Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay with**** CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay with**** FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

*When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click

**Hello parents of Winter Music Programs.  We have a slight problem.  Our small, dedicated team can’t possibly make it to every event.  We see you taking videos & photos of your teen’s performances from the audience.  Please help out by sharing them with their classmates and our FHS music community.  **

No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  If you’d like to join our Media Team and help represent your student’s band/ensemble/orchestra/winter group, please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join our group chat via the Band app!

**Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great Photos or Videos… the best ones are taken close up –  with a cellphone!  **

**Below you’ll find a Flickr album and a video of the Holiday Parade from various viewpoints.  We’ve also included photos from Honors Jazz A at NCBA in Merced.  Great job Honors Jazz A  in representing Foothill! **

2025 FHS Holiday Parade (Right, Left, Aerial View) (KA, MA)

Flickr Albums:

11.8.2025JazzA_NCBA Merced_MS

2025.12.7 Holiday Parade (MY)

2025.12.06 Pleasanton holiday Parade (AO)

2025.12.09 Ensemble Wind & Symphonic (AO)

• Photographs of all Band events can be found on Flickr
• Videos will be uploaded to our Youtube Playlist for each performance.
  Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.

Parent and Guardian Volunteering

Interested in leading our merchandising efforts? We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead – OPEN contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales, contact Richa Malik: merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances. Please contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- SHADOW
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-SHADOW
• President- SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

A few other important extended board positions that are open for fall are:

*** photography lead, lead chaperone, travel coordinator, strings program liaison***

Check the Kick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Stay informed by reading these weekly newsletters, installing the Band app, and visiting our Foothill music program website! Please install the Band app (iPhone or **Android). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from our band program community! **

All Band and Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble**** will need concert attire for performances this year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed) Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed) Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

Concert Attire is required for all performances.

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week — thank you for your energy, time, and support in making**** Foothill Music thrive. Go Falcons!**** 

Email: president@foothillmusic.org to change or add contact information to our distribution list.

**2025-26 Foothill High School Music Program’s Newsletter **

Announcements:

Welcome Back! This is our first newsletter of 2026.

Cheers to a new year and to our spring season of music!

IMPORTANT: Please join us for our Jan/ Feb Parent Meeting this Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 7-8pm in the school library or via Google Meet (link below). 

The next Parent General Board Meeting will be our Mar/Apr meeting on April 14, for board nominations and budget discussions and after that our last Parent General Board Meeting of the 25-26 school year is on MAY 12, for new board member elections- both Exec & Extended Board, and our final Board Budget vote! Blink! The year is flying! 

Parents, every one of us is a booster member! Many hands make light work!

We need to elect new board members both extended and executive, as well as raise up a Band Review Chair or Co-Chairs and various other Band Review leads. The majority of our Board Members are going to age out so, we need to have shadows this next year, URGENTLY! The sooner you volunteer, the easier the job becomes under the tutelage of a mentor! Without an Exec Board, by law, the Boosters Organization cannot exist.

A NEW FACE: As you likely know, Mr. Fagundes and his wife are about to welcome their second son this week! His last day of teaching has been bumped up to Monday, January 26 and his tentative return date is March 17, a 30 day paternity leave. In his absence, we are fortunate to have our talented Mr. Nishimori directing jazz and strings as usual, and we welcome Hunter Franklin to our director’s podium. Hunter has worked previously with the FHS marching students as a music technician. He is well trained, with a BA degree in music, and he is well respected by the students. Welcome to Hunter!

Finally, we have been having lots of fundraisers lately because our family “Student Share” giving level is below the needs of our budget. We had hoped the Crab & Pasta Dinner would help to fill the gap, but sadly we didn’t sell enough tickets to make the event happen. We have approximately 53% of the “Student Share” donated at this point, and that is not enough to sustain our program needs. We have a $30,000 gap at the moment in “Student Share”. The student share gap has closed by $11,000 from Nov. to Jan., and for that we are VERY THANKFUL! Every penny given is needed for our program to function, we have been forced to trim items to balance the budget. Please be sure to donate to the programs your student is in, and even more if you are able! Corporate matching is sooo helpful!

Thanks very much for your time, talents, financial support, and friendship!

Our Parent Boosters- YOU- make things happen!

Warm musical regards,

Cheryl Goebel, Booster President

A Moment to Brag: 

Mr. Fagundes was chosen by the VFW- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Pleasanton Post, as their choice for Teacher of the Year 2025! A well deserved award! Congratulations!

The annual CASMEC- California All-State Music Education Conference in Sacramento took place earlier this month..

One FHS Brass Student Made All State Jazz Band:

Noah Rahman (10th grade, Trumpet)

AND

Two FHS Strings Students made All State Orchestra:

Samantha Wong (11th grade, Viola)

Nicole Guan (11th grade, Viola)

AND

Two FHS Brass Students Made All State Band: 

Elinor Cooper (10th grade, French Horn)

Eashan Khedkar (9th grade, French Horn)

We are so proud of our directors and all of our students! 

Well done, Foothill! 

Important Dates:

1/27 (Tue) THIS TUESDAY!

All Parent Meeting/General Board Meeting in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE

2/12 (Thu) PUSD Joint Jazz Concert

• Jazz Band performing
• Call time TBA
• Concert begins at 7pm at Amador

2/14 (Sat) Campana Jazz Festival

• Honors Jazz, Jazz B, Jazz Combo – Performance times TBA

2/23-26 Honors Symphony Orchestra Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

2/25 (Wed) Joint Concert – Honors Wind Ensemble with Hart in FHS MPR @7:00pm

2/27 (Fri) Chabot College Concerts – FHS 7:15am travel via bus, all return 6:30pm

• Concert Band performs 9:45am
• Symphonic Band performs 1:30pm
• Wind Ensemble performs 4:15 pm
• Bring money for lunch; FHS Minimum Day
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

3/3- 9 Honors Jazz Auditions – email sent via Student Vue 1/15 Nishimori

3/11 (Wed) Sonoma State Band and Orchestra Field Trip – FHS 11:30am via bus, return 8:45pm

• Honors Symphony Orchestra perform 3:00pm
• Honors Wind Ensemble perform 6:00pm

3/14 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for Mar/Apr in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• Board Member nominations and Booster Budget discussions

3/23-27 Honors Wind Ensemble Auditions – email sent via GC 1/20 Fagundes

*April – Silent Auction Fundraiser Opens Online – closes in person 5/15 at Jazz Night

4/16-19 (Thu-Sun) San Diego Trip!

4/24 (Fri) End of the Year Student Banquet & Senior “Toast”

• Catered buffet dinner for all program students: strings, band & guard
• In FHS small gym at 6pm
• Students/groups prepare a short video to honor a graduating senior of their choice
• Senior Parents invited to attend
• SUG coming…
• Senior Student $1000 Scholarship Winner announced

4/29 (Wed) Spring Concert

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

4/30 (Thu) Spring Concert

• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/1-2 (Fri-Sat) CMEA Competition at Amador HS

• Concert Band, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra
• Honors Wind Ensemble, Honors Symphony Orchestra
• Concert Dress Required WITH BLACK shoes, soles and socks as needed

5/12 (Tue) All Parent Meeting/General Board for May in FHS Library 7:00-8:00pm

• Google Meet link HERE
• New Board Members voted in & 26-27 Booster Budget vote

5/15 (Fri) Silent Auction & Spring Jazz Night

**Save the date for an evening of friends, music, drinks, appetizers and fun for ALL!. **

• Held at the Veteran’s Hall 
• The final night of our Silent Auction! Come ready to bid on amazing items.
• Honors Jazz & Jazz B perform; other small jazz, brass or string quartets/ensembles welcome to perform by advanced request to Mr. Nishimori

Winter Percussion

Winter Perc practices are happening now!

Rehearsals: Tue & Thu 5:30-9:00pm; Sat. 1/31

Competition Dates are:

February 7th @ Fremont High School in Sunnyvale

February 14th @ Dublin High School in Dublin

March 7th @ American Canyon High School in American Canyon

March 14th and 15th @ James Logan High School in Union City (WGI Regional 2 day event)

March 26th – Friends and Family Performance @ Amador Valley HS

March 28th @ James Logan High School in Union City

April 11th @ Adventist Health Arena in Stockton

Fundraising Fanfare!

Some exciting numbers to share! Great News…

Dave’s Hot Chicken Dine Out Event raised over $195

The Surf & Turf Sale raised $1700

The Popcorn Sale raised $3300

Our program depends on your support for events like those listed above AND on your Student Share Donations, we are at 53 percent donated thus far. We are making progress and it shows!

Please reach out to Steve Haney, our VP of Fundraising, at Fundraising@foohillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Treasurer of Student Accounts Information

The Student Share donation is how your family supports your student’s music goals and ensures they get the best music program possible. Please strive to meet or exceed the requested donation amounts, but any amount helps.

There are four easy ways to make your Student Share donation:

1) Write a check. Then give it to your student to drop in the locked band box in the band room.

2) Pay with PayPal. (https://paypal.com/).**** Use your PayPal account (or set one up if you don’t have one) to pay your Student Share in the app. Here is how it works: open the PayPal app, click the menu in the upper left corner, scroll down to Donate and tap, search for Foothill Band Boosters and select it, click the Donate button and select the Other category, input your student’s Student Share amount (see table below*), follow the payment instructions and you’re done!

3) Pay with CutTime (https://app.gocuttime.com/). CutTime is the Foothill Band Boosters management platform. Just login with your CutTime account, click below your students name, then click on the Payments link at the bottom of the list. Click on the green button that says “Make a Payment”, click the amount to pay, then fill in your debit or credit card information and submit the payment.

4) Pay with FutureFund (​​https://foothill.futurefund.com/). FutureFund is the PUSD sponsored platform that you signed up for when you registered your student for the school year.  Just login to the site, click the Store button at the top of the webpage, click on the Band Boosters oval button below the page title, then select the Donation square designated for your students ensemble.  Select your donation amount, fill in your students name, click Add To Cart, then proceed with the checkout process.

When using PayPal, here are the Student Share donation amounts for each ensemble to insert in the “Other” field:

• Fall Marching Band & Color Guard Students: $900
• Wind Ensemble Students: $225
• Concert & Symphonic Band Students: $150
• Orchestra Students: $100
• Jazz Ensemble A and B Students: $200
• Winter Percussion Students: $900

Please reach out to Monica Fey, our Treasurer of Student Accounts, at treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org with any questions, contacts, or ideas!

Photography & Media (aka the Band Click – Thanks Alex & Kristine!)

Below you’ll find a Flickr album and a video of the Holiday Parade from various viewpoints.  We’ve also included photos from Honors Jazz A at NCBA in Merced.  Great job Honors Jazz A  in representing Foothill! 

2025 FHS Holiday Parade (Right, Left, Aerial View) (KA, MA)

Flickr Albums:

11.8.2025JazzA_NCBA Merced_MS

2025.12.7 Holiday Parade (MY)

2025.12.06 Pleasanton holiday Parade (AO)

2025.12.09 Ensemble Wind & Symphonic (AO)

• Photographs of all Band events can be found on Flickr
• Videos will be uploaded to our Youtube Playlist for each performance.
  Please note that most videos will be marked private, and are unsearchable on the platform until the band season is over.

Calling all parents of Ensemble Bands (Honors Jazz A, Jazz B, Honors Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Honors Wind Ensemble, Symphonic  Band, Concert Band), and Winter Percussion. We see you already taking videos/photos of your teen’s performances from the audience.  Would you be willing to share them with their classmates and our FHS music community?  No prior experience is needed, just a love for watching your teen perform with friends.  If you’d like to join our Media Team and help represent your student’s band/ensemble/orchestra/winter group, please contact: photography@foothillmusic.org or join our group chat via the Band app!

Again, you don’t need a fancy camera to take great Photos or Videos… the best ones are taken close up –  with a cellphone!  

Parent and Guardian Volunteering

Interested in leading our merchandising efforts? We are looking for a volunteer to step into the role of Merchandising Lead—a position that’s not only incredibly fun but also a fantastic way to get involved with the band program and support our amazing students. If you’re interested or want more information, please reach out to Richa Malik (merchandise@foothillmusic.org) or call/text: 484-686-6369!

Other Band Booster Immediate Volunteer Needs:

• Communication Lead – OPEN contact Mauli Desai: communications@foothillmusic.org
• Merchandise Sales**, contact Richa Malik:** merchandise@foothillmusic.org
• Truckers – We need helpers to transport & move equipment at competitions and  away performances. Please contact Peter Goebel at logistics@foothillmusic.org

Executive Board Positions needed (or to shadow) for 2026-27

• Student Treasurer- SHADOW
• Communications Lead- NEEDED NOW/OPEN
• Secretary- NEW
• Fundraising- NEW
• Vice President-SHADOW
• President- SHADOW
• BAND REVIEW CHAIR or Co-Chairs Recommended

Check the Kick Off Meeting Slide Show This is updated regularly and has many important links and specifics for band students and families.

Stay informed by reading these weekly newsletters, installing the Band app, and visiting our Foothill music program website! Please install the Band app (iPhone or **Android). This is the best way to get fast and live communications from our band program community! **

All Band and Orchestra Concert Attire

Students in String Orchestra, Honors Symphony Orchestra, Concert, Symphonic & Honors Wind Ensemble**** will need concert attire for performances this year.

Tuxedo: Black Tuxedo, Black Bowtie and cummerbund (or vest), White shirt (wing collar is a good choice), Long black socks, Black dress shoes (pants will need to be hemmed) Tuxedo Link OR ANY tuxedo works fine – MUST BE ALL BLACK with a WHITE SHIRT

Concert Dress: Long black dress, Black dress shoes (dress will need to be hemmed) Dress Link

• Students may choose EITHER option
• Plan ahead for ordering, delivery, and alterations!

Concert Attire is required for all performances.

Jazz Attire is per the director’s request (varies from the above concert attire):

Dark Colors; Long ties only; Coats for everyone wearing a collared shirt and tie; Dark Color Shoes/Black (NO WHITE SOLES); tall Black socks; Shirt should be either white, or dark.

That’s it for The Falcon Beat this week — thank you for your energy, time, and support in making Foothill Music thrive.

Go Falcons! 

Email: president@foothillmusic.org to change or add contact information to our distribution list.