FHS Ensembles newsletter: Events in April, May

by Apr 12, 2024News

Hello Foothill instrumental music families,

Here are upcoming events in April and May.

  1. Winter Percussion NCPA Championship @ Stockton – Apr 13
  2. Meat and Seafood Sale – Apr 20, 21 
  3. Mandatory Parents meeting – Apr 23
  4. CMEA Amador Valley – Bands and Orchestra – Apr 26
  5. String and Symphony Orchestra Concert – May 1
  6. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic/Concert Band Concert – May 2
  7. Jazz concert at Rios-Lovell – May 9
  8. Foothill Music End of Year Banquet – May 17

Meat and Seafood Sale

The FHS Instrumental Music Booster is hosting the Meat and Seafood Sale on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21 from 10AM – 4PM in front of Foothill High School sign. This fundraiser benefits all programs of the Foothill Instrumental Music and Color Guard. Come, stock up and support our program! Volunteer signup genius link will be posted soon. 

What we sell: Filet/tenderloin, Rib Eye, New York Strip, Brisket, Ball Tip, 90/10 Ground Beef, Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon Filets, Skinless Chicken, Louisiana Hot Links and Medium Links.

The prices are competitive on USDA Choice or higher grade meat and seafood. Spread the word to friends and neighbors and get those freezer bags ready because you are going to want to stock up.

Mandatory Parents Meeting

We will host a Mandatory Parent Meeting for all parents and students that will be involved with the Foothill Instrumental Music Program next school year. We will discuss important program updates and allow our parents to learn more about our program’s vision. Our incoming freshman students and parents will be joining us! This will include information for all ensembles, including Orchestra, Jazz, Band/Marching Band, and Color Guard. Meeting will be held at Foothill’s MPR on Tuesday April 23rd at 7:00pm! We look forward to seeing you all there and building our supportive community!

Instrumental Music Yearbook

As the school year is winding down, it’s time to order this year’s band yearbook. This yearbook is separate from the school yearbook; it’s focused only on the instrumental music department. This is a wonderful way to remember the good times you’ve had while in the program. For seniors, it’s a special way to remember your last year. It’s also a nice gift for grandparents and other relatives.

Please purchase your 2023-24 Instrumental Music yearbook here by April 30. If you want to pay with a check, use this pdf order form. We plan to have them distributed by the end of May.

If you are not sure if you already ordered the yearbook, please check your futurefund receipt email or reach out to treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org

End of Year BANQUET

Let’s celebrate for all and a “toast” to the 2024 graduating Seniors! 

Our annual banquet will be held at FHS small gym from 6-8pm on Fri., May 17.

All Band, Strings & Colorguard Students Invited (Free ticket)

Graduating Senior Parents are invited to attend only – Senior Parent meal tickets, $20 each order by April 30 here (**please scroll to bottom “general donation” button, select $20; type: senior parent meal)

See detail at https://foothillmusic.org/2024-end-of-year-banquet-senior-toast-for-all-foothill-band-strings-guard-students/

Individual Donation Needed!

The Foothill Music Program is fully dependent on family donations to support various core activities. If you have donated, we thank you! If you are able to donate more, we thank you! If you have not yet donated, we ask that you consider doing so this school year!

Please visit https://foothillmusic.org/donate/ to find information on how to make your individual donation. 

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Bow Buddies is having our annual childhood instrument petting zoo on May 18th. Student musician volunteers are needed. See detail at  https://drive.google.com/file/d/16HDYPO5xhU4KXBVdKKxLW2pcuF8hUgr-/view?usp=sharing