FHS Ensembles Newsletter13 – Nov 11

by Nov 11, 2024News

Message from Rob

Happy November, Foothill instrumental music families!

The next few weeks are going to be incredibly busy for our program: a Community show for our Marching Band and Color Guard at Dublin, music championships in Stockton, Marching Band and Color Guard going to the Fresno area for WBA finals, our winter concerts, Jazz performances, and the Holiday Parade, then the London Trip! Foothill Instrumental Music will be doing A LOT, so I am grateful for all you amazing parents that volunteer and help get this program to where it needs to go. Lots of great content in this update, so please give it all a read.

With gratitude,

-Rob

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 have not yet donated, we ask that you consider doing so this school year! Our budget for the year is $140,000, and so far, we have raised $88,355(See donation thermometer here) Please note that buses, food, truck rentals, and staff/clinician costs for competitions are covered by family donations. Your support directly impacts your student’s experience in the program. Please support the Foothill Music Program by donating the suggested amounts below.

• Concert/Symphonic Band – $150

• Wind Ensemble – $225

• Jazz A/Jazz B – $200

• String/Symphony Orchestra – $100

• Fall Season: Marching Band/Color Guard/Percussion – $900

• Winter Season: Guard – $900

• Winter Season: Percussion – $900

Credit card donations are accepted through Foothill Future Fund and through CutTime payment(Look for SMS ”{student name} has a balance on their account at the FOOTHILL HS BAND program.”). Donations made by check may be dropped in the lock box in the band room. More information at https://foothillmusic.org/donate/

Fundraiser for November

Five Little Monkeys : Get a jump on your holiday gift shopping Nov 1-15 and raise money for the Foothill music program! 15% of anything you purchase at Five Little Monkeys, at any of their Bay Area stores or online ( https://www.5littlemonkeys.com/ ) go to our program if you use code FOOTHILL2024 

See’s Candies Foothill Band Fundraising Store Now – Dec 6 Indulge in delicious treats or get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting our Foothill music program. When you purchase through our online See’s Candies fundraising store, items will be delivered directly to you with 15-20% of each purchase benefiting our program.

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

Jazz B

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

  • November 16th– NCBA Lincoln Performance (All 3 bands will be performing)
    • Itinerary
    • If a student is taking the bus to Lincoln but will be picked up by a parent, we will need a form signed and a parent will need to check the student out with their bus chaperone by turning in the form. The form will be passed out during school next week.
  • 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:

  • November 14th: Friends and Family Community Show at Dublin High School
    • Itinerary
    • This is a special event where the FHS, AVHS, and Dublin HS marching bands showcase their field shows. No tickets are required—everyone is welcome!
  • November 16th: Lincoln High School, Stockton
    • Itinerary
    • If a student is taking the bus to Lincoln but will be picked up by a parent, we will need a form signed and a parent will need to check the student out with their bus chaperone by turning in the form. The form will be passed out during school next week.
  • November 23rd and 24th: WBA Championships, Clovis
    • Tentative Itinerary – Subject to change as we get closer. Performance times aren’t set which will affect the rest of the itinerary a bit. 
    • This is an overnight trip. We will depart Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.

Winter Percussion and Guard

  • Mandatory parent meeting for Winter Percussion and Guard. Wednesday November 20th @ 7:00 pm in room C6.

Photos and Videos

After another busy weekend with a double-header of competition and parade, Photos and Videos will continue to be posted on Flickr and Youtube as editing is completed.  For the latest content, please refer to the following links:

  • Flickr FHS Albums
  • Youtube FHS Playlist(Link was removed) As always, please do not share the field show performances on your personal social media until after the season is completed.