Hello parents,
Thank you for attending Pancake Breakfast and Parent Meeting(8/3). Here is the information shared during the meeting: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19fl-KYLi_Q6wB5iytFv6dA9IdJsz7HjyxO0UVp4NX2g/edit?usp=sharing
Symphony/String Orchestra
- Continuing seating placements
- Coaches will begin coming in after auditions
- Performances
- December 11, 2024 – Winter Concert @Foothill MPR
- March 12 or 13, 2025 – Sonoma State Orchestra Festival
Jazz A
- Reading through new music
- It is highly encouraged that students take private lessons.
- Mr. Nishimori is happy to recommend teachers
- Save the Date
- October 16, 2024 – Jazz master class with Mike Conrad
- November 16, 2024 – NCBA Lincoln Performance
- November 22, 2024 – College of San Mateo Festival
- December 12, 2024 – Winter Concert @Foothill MPR
- February 6, 2025 – Concert with Hart+PMS
- February 8, 2025 – Campana Jazz Festival @Amador Valley
Jazz B
- It is highly encouraged that students take private lessons.
- Mr. Nishimori is happy to recommend teachers
- Save the Date
- October 16, 2024 – Jazz master class with Mike Conrad
- November 16, 2024 – NCBA Lincoln Performance
- December 12, 2024 – Winter Concert @Foothill MPR
- February 6, 2025 – Concert with Hart+PMS
- February 8, 2025 – Campana Jazz Festival @Amador Valley
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, & Percussion Class
Students in all three ensembles are working on Pep tunes for upcoming football games and we are slowly transitioning in concert repertoire within the next couple of weeks.
- It is highly encouraged that students take private lessons.
- Mr. Fagundes is happy to recommend teachers
- Upcoming dates/performances!
- September 20th – Football Game @ 6:00pm
- September 27th – Football Game (8th Grade Night) @ 6:00pm
- October 4th – Football Game (Amador Valley Game) @ 6:00pm
- October 11th – Football Game (Homecoming) @ 6:00pm
- November 16th – NCBA Lincoln Performance (All 3 bands will be performing) time TBA
- December 10th – Winter Concert at Foothill High School MPR @ 7:00pm (Call time for students will be 6:30pm.)
- Performance Dress Information
- Please take a look at the Performance Dress for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Class HERE. This is required!
Marching Band
Rehearsals are underway, and the season has officially started. The students are working hard to learn the show, and we’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead!
Picture Day:
- Date: Saturday, September 28th
- Location: Foothill High School
- Details: More information and order forms for photos will be provided soon.
Prop Building and Painting:
- If any parents are interested in helping with prop building and painting, please look out for more information. We will begin this process in the next couple of weeks!
Competition Dates:
- October 19th: Independence High School, San Jose
- October 26th: 50th Foothill Band Review, Pleasanton
- November 2nd: Dublin High School, Dublin
- November 3rd: Veterans Day Parade, Pleasanton
- November 16th: Lincoln High School, Stockton
- November 23rd and 24th: WBA Championships, Clovis (This is an overnight trip. We will depart on Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.)
- December 7th: Holiday Parade, Pleasanton
Uniform Fitting Days:
- Dates: September 7th and 14th
Volunteer Opportunities:
- There are many opportunities for parents to be involved throughout the season. Leads will reach out to form their teams. If you have any special skills that could be helpful or are interested in volunteering, please contact a member of the booster board.
Looking forward to a successful and engaging season with everyone’s support!
Photos and Videos
Pancake Breakfast and the Field (Aug 3rd): https://www.flickr.com/gp/68564339@N07/6gU950u59o
Marching Band Practice (Aug 17th): https://flickr.com/photos/68564339@N07/albums/72177720319602367/
To any photographers: We are looking for full time photographers who can take and share photos of our students for all music related events. If you have photos to share, or have an interest in dusting off your camera / cell phone / video recorder, please reach out to Alex Oei at photography@foothillmusic.org
Individual Donation Needed!
In order to support your child’s education and ensure that the music program continues at Foothill High School, we need your support by contributing your Individual Donations. Each year we devise a student budget and ask the parents to share the cost of the planned students’ expenses (additional Guard/Percussion/Field and Music Staff, Buses, Hotels, Student Meals, Uniforms, Entry Fees, T-Shirts, Trucks and Fuel for Competitions to name a few). As the Foothill Band Boosters is a non-profit organization (tax ID #94-2795425), voluntary donations are tax-deductible for family members.
Please visit https://foothillmusic.org/donate/ to find information on how to make your donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact on the success of our program. Thank you!