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  • Rehearsal Time for Saturday, Oct 7th (9am-4pm) – Marching Band&Color Guard

    Saturday’s rehearsal (October 7th) will be from 9:00am-4:00pm to give our students the opportunity to go to the homecoming dance. Lunch break will take place from 12:00-1:30.

  • Foothill Band Review Volunteer Signup

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.2″ text_font_size=”1rem” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Message from Rob  Hello, Foothill Instrumental Music Families! The 49th Annual Foothill Band Review is on Saturday, October 28, 2023. This is an incredible event that schools from all across the…

  • Homecoming Football Game and Band Performance on Friday, Oct 6th

    Bands will attend the Football game this Friday and the Marching Band & Color Guard will perform during half time. We plan to stay until the end of the game (approximate pick up time will be 10:00-10:30). We will not be sitting in the stands this time, they are expecting a large crowd to celebrate…

  • Please Turn In Emergency Form for 2023-24 school year by Oct 11th

    Hello students and parents, Please print, fill out and turn in the emergency form to the band boosters box by Wednesday, Oct 11th. Band box is located next to the tuners in the band room. If you don’t turn it in by the 11th you won’t be able to attend the competitions/trips. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17FWi2bjlV4ARhxp-XOZAY0kWFdFx-18g/view Thank you.

  • Trucking Volunteers Needed

    Foothill Marching Band and Guard Families, The “trucker team” for Foothill Marching Band and Color Guard is a vital part of our marching program.This loyal team helps to coordinate and transport equipment needed for our various competitions, including props, uniforms, battery and pit instruments, golf carts, foodie supplies, and the like. If it doesn’t fit…

  • [Help Wanted] Building Marching Band Field’s Props

    On Saturday, Oct 7th 9:30am near the band trailer, we need 7-8 parents to help build out this year’s field props. There are 28 that we need to first paint, and then staple down some new vinyls. Please let Rob or Mr. Fagundes know if you can help. We are in urgent need of these…

  • FHS Ensembles newsletter 7

    Message from Rob Happy October, parents! Incredible how the year goes by. We are in full swing of the school year, all our ensembles continue to rehearse and get better every day. October signals a transition for our Marching Band and Color Guard: competition season. If you have been by the field on Tuesday and…

  • Parent Volunteer Interest Form

    Music and Guard Parents, Please fill out the Parent Volunteer form so we can help you get connected in the program in the position that most aligns with your interests.  This is not specific to October 28th Band Review, rather the programs in general. There is a spot to indicate LEAD or PLANNING for Band…

  • 8th Grade Tailgate on Friday 9/29 Sign Ups

    Happy Wednesday parents! This Friday we will be hosting 30 or so 8th graders from our middle schools to show them how amazing the Foothill Instrumental Program is! We will be feeding all the band members and 8th graders that night. We have two sign ups: one for volunteering, one for donating food: Volunteering https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848AFAC2BA4F85-44507572-8thgrade…

  • FHS Ensembles newsletter 6

    Message from Rob Happy Monday Parents!  Symphony Orchestra Last week, the students practiced several of the pieces, including River Stories, Pastorale, and Orion in the Scorpion. They got into sectionals a couple times and practiced with their section, mainly focusing on rhythms and dynamics. Additionally, many students got prepared to practice for the upcoming scale…