Symphony/String Orchestra
- Our bass coach will now be in regularly to work with students.
- 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
- Our bass coach will now be in regularly to work with students.
- 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
- Our bass coach will now be in regularly to work with students.
- Save the Date
- 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 TBD (Bus will be leaving Foothill early in the morning).
- December 10th – Winter Concert at Foothill High School MPR @ 7:00pm (Call time for students will be 6:30pm.)
- Performance Dress Information – Required!!
- 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 continuing and we are adding the show to the field. The students are working hard learning the show, and we’re looking forward to an exciting season ahead! Parents are encouraged to come out to the football field during our evening rehearsals and check out our rehearsals.
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!
- We are also looking for parents who can sew and help the backdrop of the props.
Competition Dates:
- October 19th: Independence High School, San Jose
- October 26th: 50th Foothill Band Review, Pleasanton
- This is an all day event. All students and parents are required to volunteer.
- November 2nd: Dublin High School, Dublin
- No bus to Dublin, students will be dropped off by parents.
- November 3rd: Veterans Day Parade, Pleasanton
- Morning-early afternoon
- November 16th: Lincoln High School, Stockton
- All day event with Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band A and B, and Marching Band.
- November 23rd and 24th: WBA Championships, Clovis
- This is an overnight trip. We will depart Saturday morning and return Sunday evening.
- December 7th: Holiday Parade, Pleasanton
- Early evening call time.
Uniform Fitting Days:
- Dates: September 7th and 14th
- If you haven’t done so already, please fill out this form to help the uniform team.
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.
Band Review Planning Meeting
this Wed.(9/4) at 7:00pm in FHS room C-6.
All parents are needed and welcome!
This week’s topic: equipment needed for various teams.
Team leads and support volunteers-
Please come with brainstormed lists started for items you will need rounded up from our current supplies, rented (borrowed?), or purchased (donated?).
Thanks to all for your volunteer time and dedication to our biggest fundraiser of the year which benefits the entire music program. All efforts are appreciated and are an amazing help!
Warm regards,
Holly Crane and Cheryl Goebel
Questions: please email vicepresident@foothillmusic.org
Photos and Videos
We’re still looking to build our media team!
Parents! Are you excited because you saw a photo of your student? This was the result of 1 camera. Imagine the impact if we have multiple cameras!
Find me at the Thursday evening Band rehearsals (because I need to relearn how to use the camera since last season) and will I help with camera settings, best angles, or just enjoying the music.
Contact Alex (photography@foothillmusic.org)
Vertical Raise Fundraiser
We launched our fundraiser with Vertical Raise. Vertical Raise’s streamlined online platform allows us to raise funds digitally through email, text & social media. Through these mediums, supporters can visit our fundraiser page and help support our cause. Vertical Raise has helped thousands of programs across the country run successful fundraisers and with your help, we can exceed our fundraising goal!
Participation Expectations:
- Students and Parents work together to collect at least 20 emails of family, friends & supporters
- Have at least 10 phone numbers of potential supporters to text on launch day
- Save all emails & contacts in the notes section on your phone!
- Do not use teacher or peer emails
- Potential Supporter Ideas
- Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles, Other Family, Mom & Dad’s Co-Workers, Mom & Dad’s Best Friends, Family Friends, Family Doctor & Dentist, Neighbors, Former Coaches & Youth Activity Leaders.
CutTime Information
Hello parents, CUTTIME is the replacement software for CHARMS Office. Please create your account to ensure you and students continue to receive communication from the program. Please use the link in the text message from Vikram Gupta On Sunday, September 1st to set up your login on CUTTIME.
Thanks,
Vikram Gupta treasurer.student@foothillmusic.org