Message from Rob
Hello Parents!
We are entering the busy season! Lots of preparation for concerts, performances, competitions, and more in the next three months!
Please give this entire message a read as every section contains a lot of important information.
With gratitude,
-Rob
50th Band Review Student and Adult Volunteer Sign Up
We have an incredible 50th anniversary Band Review event coming up October 26th, and need your help to make it a success! It is also our largest fundraiser for the year, and supports all of the music ensembles and programs.
All Foothill Guard and Instrumental Families including- Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz A/B & Symphonic Band must sign up for at least 2 adult volunteer shifts per family. Orchestra families must sign up for 1 adult shift, more are appreciated. Many hands make light work!
2024 Foothill Band Review – ADULT Volunteers Signup
Note: There is a separate Sign-Up Genius for students, but if you want to pick your slots so you can see your kid perform, the Marching Band and Color Guard will be performing in the parade at around 8:40am and closing out the evening at around 10:30pm in the field show.
For new families, FYI that the Band Review hosts 50+ bands from all over California, and takes place in 3 different locations in Pleasanton throughout the day: Downtown Pleasanton (parade competition down Main Street), Amador Valley High School (concert competitions), and Foothill High School (Field Show Competition).
Band Review Prep Meeting
***Band Review is on Sat. Oct. 26 and we need Help!***
This week we will have our meeting on Tue. 10/1, then back to each Wed. On 10/9 at 7pm. All in C-6 at 7pm
Symphony/String Orchestra
- Our bass coach will now be in regularly to work with students.
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 for October
- October 16, 2024 – Jazz master class with Mike Conrad
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.
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, & Percussion Class
- It is highly encouraged that students take private lessons.
- Mr. Fagundes is happy to recommend teachers
- Upcoming dates/performances in October
- October 4th – Football Game (Amador Valley Game) @ 6:00pm – Marching Band will be performing in uniform! We need Pit Crew Help!
- October 11th – Football Game (Homecoming) @ 6:00pm – Marching Band will be performing in uniform! We need Pit Crew Help!
- October 15th – CBDA All State Auditions are due!
- 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 and Color Guard
Competition Dates in October:
- 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.
Photos and Videos
It was a busy week for our photographers! Special thanks to Kristine Armstrong, Maricel Swanepoel, Peggy Chu, and many others – for sharing your time and photos!
- Pep Band with 8th Graders (PMS, Hart, Harvest Park)
- Uniform Day
I saw many other cellphones and cameras at both events. If you need help editing, posting or sharing your photos, please create a sub-folder under this Google Drive link, I’ll take care of the rest.
Our next event is 10/4 – Rivalry Football game vs Amador (again, our first full uniform performance!). Look forward to seeing you there!