FHS Ensembles Newsletter11 – Oct 28

by Oct 28, 2024News

London Trip

We’ll be having a touchpoint meeting on Tuesday 10/29 at 7:30p in Room C6

London Trip Band App link to join: https://band.us/n/acaaAaYcieT8j

Fundraiser for November

Support Foothill Instrumental Music Program at Five Little Monkeys! 🎺🎶

Shop at Five Little Monkeys in downtown Pleasanton or 5littlemonkeys.com between November 1 – 15, 2024 and use the code FOOTHILL2024 at checkout. 15% of your pre-tax total will be donated back to our organization. Stock up on toys, games, and gifts just in time for the holidays and make your purchase count for our program!

Flyer: https://foothillmusic.org/fundraiser-five-little-monkeys-nov-1-15/

Symphony/String Orchestra

  • Please encourage your students to continue to work on rhythm reading.
  • Students should ask their section leader for additional help.  Meeting during access is a great opportunity to catch up.

Jazz A

  • Looking for parent volunteers to drive Jazz A students to College of San Mateo Festival on Nov 22, 2024 – Would need volunteer 3 clearance. 
  • I have coverage for 19 students and need drivers to take 8 more.
  • November 16, 2024 – NCBA Lincoln Performance
  • November 22, 2024 – College of San Mateo Festival

Jazz B

  • Our bass coach will now be in regularly to work with students.
  • November 16, 2024 – NCBA Lincoln Performance

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

  • November 16th – NCBA Lincoln Performance (All 3 bands will be performing) time TBD (Bus will be leaving Foothill early in the morning.
  • Performance Dress Required by Nov 16th

Please review the required performance attire for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Class. This is mandatory for the NCBA Concert Competition at Lincoln High School.

Marching Band and Color Guard

Competition/Performance Dates in November:

  • October 31st and November 1st: No Rehearsal. Enjoy Halloween and your day off on Friday. Make sure you are ready for rehearsal Saturday morning.
  • November 2nd: Dublin High School, Dublin
  • November 3rd: Pleasanton Veterans Day Parade
  • November 16th: Lincoln High School, Stockton
    • All day event with Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band A and B, and Marching Band.
    • Time TBD (Bus will be leaving Foothill early in the morning.
  • November 23rd and 24th: WBA Championships, Clovis
    • This is an overnight trip. We will depart Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.

WBA Champs Hotel Info: The WBA Championships will take place at Buchanan High in Clovis. Students and staff will be staying at the Piccadilly Inn, Fresno, for 1 night on Nov 23rd. Additional parents, both volunteers and others, are welcome to book rooms at the same hotel. Reservations must be made by October 30, 2024, to receive the group block room rate. See detail: https://foothillmusic.org/hotel-info-for-wba-champs/

Photos and Videos

The photos team is currently working on uploading the band review photos and videos. Please stay tuned for the next email.