Volunteers Needed for Jazz Festival

The Jazz Festival is coming up on January 30th and volunteers are still needed for the following lead positions: Venue Manager - Band Room, Venue Manager - Library, Venue Manager - Multi, Venue Manager - Auditorium (at Rolling Hills Community Church), Parking, Program, and Snack Bar. The first volunteer meeting is scheduled for January 6th (with meetings every Wednesday thereafter). Please email Natalie Marhauer at nmarhauer@aol.com if you have any questions or would like to fill one of these positions.

Jazz Festival Trophy Sponsorships

The Folsom Jazz Festival has grown to become one of the largest and most popular school jazz festivals in the State. Over 125 middle school and high school jazz bands, choirs and combos will compete.

Here's an opportunity for your business, family, or organization to be a part of this exciting event and to support the incredible music programs at Folsom High School. Sponsor a festival trophy for as little as $50. There are four levels of sponsorships available. You will be listed in the event program as a "Patron of the Jazz Festival," and the program will be distributed to thousands on the day of the festival.

For order form and more information, please visit www.folsommusic.org.

URGENT - Got Graphic Designing Skills???

The Music Boosters are in dire need of a volunteer who has graphic designing skills. Specifically, this volunteer helps with designing our newspaper ads and event programs and flyers. We need someone to take on the Jazz Festival Program design right away.

Have no fear, we do have a volunteer (who is retiring) right now that can show you the way. The software of choice has been Corel Draw, but if you have another type of software that you would prefer to use, not a problem!

If interested or if you would like further information, please email publicity@folsommusic.org.

Chipotle Family Night Out Fundraiser January 22nd

Mark your calendars for our next Family Night Out Fundraiser at Chipotle on Friday, January 22nd from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Chipotle will donate a portion of the proceeds for the night to the Music Boosters. All you have to do is bring family and friends and the flyer (soon to be posted on the web site). It doesn't get any easier than that!

Thanks to Orchestra and Concert Band

Kudos to our Orchestra and Concert Band for the wonderful show on Tuesday night. The Orchestra sounded lovely and amazingly professional. The Concert Band put us all in the mood for the holidays and gave one last rousing rendition of the marching band field music.

A great way to end before Winter break. Thanks to all of our talented students!

JAZZ WINTER CONCERT TONIGHT

Don't miss the Jazz Winter Concert in the Jill Solberg Theater tonight at 7:00pm. All of our jazz groups will be performing. See you there!

Special Concert - University Of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band

We are very excited that the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band has agreed to do a concert for us, Friday, January 29th, 2010, the night before the Jazz Festival. The UNT One O'Clock Lab Band has been nominated for TWO 2009 Grammy Awards! The FHS One O'Clock Jazz Band will open for the internationally-acclaimed band. This concert is sure to sell out quickly so buy your tickets early by visiting http://www.folsommusic.org/. The tickets will be $15 presale and $20 at the door, if they are available. Our students will be given passes to get into the concert, FYI. For more info on the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band click on the link below.

http://www.jazz.unt.edu/oneoclock/

REMINDER: NO DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING

Just a reminder that there will be no General Meeting tomorrow, December 8th. Our next General Meeting will be held Wednesday January 13th.

Fairfield Tournament of Champions

Congratulations are in order for our Marching Band and Colorguard after coming home with six awards: 1st in Division, 2nds in Woodwinds, Percussion, Brass and Field, and 5th in Auxiliary. Our students' performance was exceptional. Many non-Folsom visitors in the stands gave them a standing ovation!

A delicious Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed by all before leaving the school for the competition. Thank you to the Meisters once again for the great dinner and to all the volunteers that helped make it possible. We watched a great DVD on the Band season, compliments of Toni Carstens, that was full of entertaining video and many laughs. Look for a chance to purchase the DVD later this year.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Folsom Sweeps Napa!

The Marching Band and Color Guard came home with 9 awards from Napa this weekend:

1rst Place-Division A
1rst Place-Percussion
1rst Place-Brass
1rst Place-Woodwinds
2nd Place-Color Guard
Music Sweepstakes (Cartwheel time!!)
Marching Sweepstakes
General Effect Sweepstakes
Field Show Sweepstakes

Amazing job!!!!

Folsom Fall Festival Media Coverage

For those who may have missed it, click on the link below to hear clips of the KFBK news radio reports that ran on the Folsom Fall Festival. (Click on the link and hit the Play button on the player to the right of the screen.) The photo that ran on the cover of The Telegraph is also linked below, along with other photos that Philip Wood from The Telegraph shot that day.

Enjoy!

http://www.archive.org/details/KfbkNewsSpotFffNov2009

http://folsomtelegraph.com/detail/134568.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=&user_id=&event_mode=&event_ts_from=&event_ts_to=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=

Crab Feed News

Just a reminder the Folsom Music Booster's 14th Annual Crab Feed & Auction will be held Friday, November 20th at the Folsom Community Center from 5:30 -11:00 p.m. Bring your family and friends! Tickets can be purchased at www.folsommusic.org.

If possible, each family has been asked to donate an item for the Auction with a minimum value of $30. The deadline for donations is Monday, November 16th. Donations may be dropped off on November 16th from 5:00 - 6:00 in front of the band room, or they may be delivered to the Slusser home at 1141 Halidon Way, Folsom.

Additionally, the Auction team is trying to put together a few fun packages and is in need of the following:

* Someone to transport 6-8 people in an RV through the wine country
* Someone to prepare and cook BBQ ribs for a large group
* Someone to host a Poker night for a group of men
* Someone to host a Flip Flops & Lemon Drops ladies evening
* Someone to host an ethnic dinner for a group
* Any vacation homes near the ocean for a vacation getaway
* Baskets that the committee can use to fill with items

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact Michele Sams, Crab Feed Chair, at msams@folsommusic.org or 505-5655. Thank you for your continued support!

Folsom Fall Festival Wrap-Up

Everyone is still talking about what a great day last Saturday was! Thank you to all involved in the success of the 6th Annual Folsom Fall Festival. Because of your efforts, we collected approximately $14,000 for the music fund! Our band had a great performing day as well. We placed 2nd overall, only 1.3 points away from the winner of the day, Granite Bay High School. As host of the event, we don't actually "win," but it's good to know we're up with the best of them.

Hope you enjoy the blog photos courtesy of Toni Carstens!

Congratulations Daniel Nickerson!

Our very own Daniel Nickerson won 1st and 2nd place for Musical Composition in the recent PTA Reflections contest. Way to go Daniel!

FHS Music Students Performing in Salute to Veterans Concert

Five Folsom High School students will be performing in the Salute to Veterans concert with the Sacramento Youth Symphony’s Premier Orchestra under the direction of Michael Neumann. The concert will be held on November 8th at 3:00 p.m. at Hiram Johnson High School in Sacramento. Patriotic selections will be performed with Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Mayor Kevin Johnson is scheduled to speak at the event.

Our participating students are:

Presilla Kim, Flute
Rachel Hart, Viola
Monique Marino, Viola
Regina Marino, Violin
Kevin Yang, Violin

For more information visit www.sacys.org. Kudos to our talented kids!

Success at Foothill!

The Marching Band and Color Guard came home with five awards from the recent competition at Foothill High School in Pleasanton, including three 3rd place awards for Color Guard, Percussion and Woodwinds, a 2nd place for Brass, and a 1st for Field in their division! The Foothill High School event is one of the most competitive in Northern California, which makes these awards even more impressive. Great job to all!!!

Family Night Out Fundraiser Tuesday October 27th

This fundraiser was previously going to be held at Chipotle, but has now been moved to Urban Dog and Sausage at 424 E. Bidwell Street, Folsom (next to Gold Miner Café).

Just bring a flyer (download at http://www.folsommusic.org/) on Tuesday, October 27th all day from 11:00am - 8:30pm to Urban Dog and they will donate 30% of your food and beverage purchase to our music programs! Be sure to send out an email to all your friends and invite them to join you for the best hot dog anywhere! Must have flyer for FHS Music Boosters to receive the 30% donation.

The Annual Cartwheel Challenge

Rumor has it that the annual cartwheel challenge has been changed up a bit this year!

Background: Every year after the Band photo it has been tradition that Mr. Gaesser does a cartwheel on the field for the kids. Repeat, Mr. Gaesser does a cartwheel. But last year the infamous cartwheel caused some back problems for him.

So this year the Band is going to have to work harder if they want to see it. They have to win a Music Sweepstakes award at one of the competitions.

We know you can do it! Can't wait to hear what happens in Pleasanton!

Thank You Food Volunteers!!

Kim Meister would like to thank all the volunteers who helped with food last weekend at the football game and at Del Oro. From Kim: "They were all so wonderful, from the bakers to the servers, and even the people who helped clean up both days."

This is such an important job and the help is extremely appreciated. So thank you!!!

Del Oro Results

The Folsom High School Marching Band and Color Guard took the field at Del Oro last weekend and marched away with three awards, 1st Place for the Brass section, 1st in their division, and Grand Sweepstakes (highest total score for field)!!!!

Take a look at the performance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyA4sePISeo. What a great way to start the season.

Highlight of the trip (besides the delicious spaghetti the Meister team served up!)...Del Oro High School gave a spectacular performance at the conclusion of the competition. All of the lights in the stadium went dark. The band dressed in black and wore multi-colored lights on their hats and shoes. They performed a light show on the field as they played. To view, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJtrOW-hh7E. How'd they do that???

Good luck in Pleasanton!

The Marching Band Food Committee Wants YOU!

Do you want the chance to be right there with our marching band students when they're performing?

Have excellent (we'd even take mediocre...the kids aren't picky!) baking and cooking skills?

Then the Food Committee wants YOU! They need help with serving the students at the football games and at the upcoming band competitions, and occasionally baking or cooking food to serve. Any way you can help will be appreciated, even if it's just at one game or competition.

Please contact Kim Meister at kam_2121@sbcglobal.net or (916) 220-7921.

GENERAL MEETING RESCHEDULED

Due to the monsoon rain predicted for the rest of the night, we have rescheduled the General Meeting for tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 14th at 7:00 pm in the Band Room. Don't miss hearing about the wonderful things going on with our music program! See you there.

Telegraph Article-CCPOA Donation

In case you missed it, The Telegraph published an article about the CCPOA donation we recently received. Just click on the link.

http://folsomtelegraph.com/detail/131454.html?content_source=&category_id=&search_filter=lawson&user_id=&event_mode=&event_ts_from=&event_ts_to=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=

Folsom Fall Festival Update

Here's a message from Debbie Martinez, Chairperson for the Folsom Fall Festival:

Our 6th Annual Fall Festival is shaping up to be an epic event! We have 18 bands from all over Northern California signed up to compete in 4 Divisions.

Consider sponsoring a trophy in your name or your business name. It is a great way to honor your family or advertise your business. The order form is on the website http://www.folsommusic.org/ and you can use PayPal to make it even easier!

Fall Festival can't happen with out you! Looking for help in the following areas: Information Booth/First Aid station. Looking for someone to oversee the booth and get all the info and supplies together. Need a few hardy souls to help us set up Saturday Morning. If you are an early riser, this is the job for you! Val & Holly still have shifts in several areas to fill so contact them by email and let them know what you can do: http://us.mc824.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=valens@comcast.net or bmllarson@sbcglobal.net. Thank you!

General Meeting Tuesday October 13th

Don't miss our next General Booster Meeting next Tuesday October 13th at 7:00 pm. Much will be discussed regarding our upcoming competitions and exciting events like the Folsom Fall Festival and the Crab Feed. Meet you in the Band Room!

Marching Band Booster Work Day Saturday October 10th

Randy Strebe has organized a work day this Saturday October 10th from 10 am til 2 pm. Volunteers will help clean up the storage containers, get the trailers ready for the upcoming competitions, and just work on general fix-it projects.

Please e-mail Randy at rstrebe@pacbell.net if you can make it.

Tools to bring if you can:

Hammer
Wrecking bar
Cordless Drills & Screw drivers with bits
Gloves
Goggles
Be prepared to paint & clean
An 8-9 ft ladder (Randy has one, if we could get another that would be great)

See you there!

Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition

Mondavi Center is holding its Fifth Annual Young Artists Competition. The Young Artists Competition provides students with scholarships to support their musical studies and with valuable performance and study opportunities that encourage their artistic growth. Winners have performed in concerts at the Mondavi Center and participated in Mondavi Center master classes with leading soloists, including Yo-Yo-Ma.

The competition is open to California resident pianists, instrumentalists and chamber ensembles ages 8-18 and vocalists ages 14-21. Scholarships range from $350 to $3,000. The application deadline is October 31, 2009.

To apply see the Mondavi Center website at http://www.mondaviarts.org/education/.

College Fair at the San Francisco Music Conservatory

There's a great College Fair coming up in San Francisco on October 17th at the Music Conservatory. Here is the website for details: http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/pva/Pages/09PSaF.aspx

And note this article that discusses some great points about Visual and Performing Arts majors: “Tips for Performing and Visual Arts Majors” http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/pva/Pages/PVATips.aspx

2008/2009 Jazz Groups Perform at Monterey Jazz Festival

The 2008/2009 Jazz Choir A and One O'Clock Band performed together for the last time at the Monterey Jazz Festival in September. Each year, the winners of the Spring student jazz competition are invited to come back and perform at the professional jazz festival in September. It's a huge honor and our groups represented us well. Congratulations to all!

Shred Day Fundraiser Saturday October 10th

FHS Music Boosters 1st Annual Shred Day - Saturday, October 10th at Folsom Middle School on Blue Ravine from 9am to 2pm. Do you have personal documents you need shredded? Bring your bags or boxes of papers to our Community Shred Day Fundraiser. We will be accepting donations (recommended $5 per bankers box/grocery bag or $10 per tall kitchen bag). Shred Biz will be onsite with video camera on truck to witness items being shredded. Shred Biz has graciously offered us 100% of the donations instead of the typical 75%.

Please inform friends, neighbors, co-workers, businesses of our upcoming community shred day! Visit www.folsommusic.org for flyer you can email or post. If anyone would like to volunteer this day - please contact Lorie Walton at president@folsommusic.org or 217-2570. We just need a few volunteers to help unload boxes and accept donations.

Islands Fundraiser

The Islands fundraiser is coming up next Tuesday, September 29th and all you have to do is bring your family, friends, neighbors, and generally anyone who could use a good meal, for a night out to eat. Islands will donate 20% of the value of your order to the Folsom High School Music Boosters if you present them with the Booster flyer found on our web site http://www.folsommusic.org/.

See you there!

Extra Marching Band Rehearsal

There will be an extra Marching Band rehearsal on Saturday, October 10th from 8:00 am to noon. Make sure to mark your calendars!

Marching Band Photos - Really

Really...the Marching Band photo will be taken Friday, October 9, 2009 at 7:30 am. No, really, it will be. :)

Way To Go Jessica Lawson!

For those of you who don't know her yet, Jessica Lawson is a third-year Color Guard member. Jessica has been concerned about the ongoing budget problems that our school district faces and the affect that has and will have on the Folsom High School Music program. She decided to take matters into her own hands, put on her fundraising hat, and attended the local Folsom Prison chapter of the California Correctional Peace Officers' Association meeting last week.

At the meeting, she requested a donation of $250.00 dollars. She explained to the members of the CCPOA that the music budget had been impacted because of the statewide budget cuts and that our competition budget was also affected. She told them that numerous fundraisers were taking place to fund the travel and food for the Marching Band and Color Guard. During the meeting, the members were so impressed with her presentation that they added an additional $750.00 to her original request, for a grand total donation of $1,000.00 to the Folsom High School Music Boosters fund! Jessica presented the check to the Marching Band at this week's practice.

Thank you Jessica for representing us so well and thank you to the Folsom Prison California Correctional Peace Officers' Association for supporting our cause. Outstanding!

Conquistadors Take the Field

The theme for this year's marching band show is "Conquistadors." Did you ever wonder what goes into the making of our marching band routines? Here is a description from Curtis Gaesser on the making of "Conquistadors":

I try to find pieces that fit together to make a great musical moment, and to flow with tension and release. I spend hours every summer searching for 8 minutes of music that's exciting, challenging, and most of all, music that's pleasing to the ear. The title of this year's show is "Conquistadors." Many Spanish elements make this year's show challenging and exciting. Then once I have chosen the works, I have my friend Kerry Marsh arrange them for me. We collaborate a lot to make sure it's what I want. He truly is a master at arranging. When the music is chosen, I break down the music into counts for the drill writer (Paul). He spends hours using a special program that plots each person and where they go from bar to bar. This is meticulous and a very important element to the entire production. Flag choices, uniforms, props, and so many other factors go into making a great show. Please make sure you come out and support these great kids as we try to produce the best show yet at Folsom High. Curtis

Jazz at Mondavi Center

Check out the Mondavi Center website http://www.mondaviarts.org/ for some great jazz entertainment this season. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis is playing September 25th. And Sonny Rollins, a great saxophone player for more than 50 years, will be featured in May.

Homecoming Itinerary

You should have received an itinerary by now for the Homecoming Parade and Game this Friday, September 18th. (If not, you can find itineraries throughout the year on the website at www.folsommusic.org.)Students should report to the Band Room no later than 2:30 pm to get dressed and board a bus for Sandra Gallardo Elementary School where we'll line up for the parade. The Band Room will be open at 1:45 pm so your student can come early if they want.

Please note: Students cannot leave campus from 2:30 pm to 10:20 pm for any reason. Thank you!

Marching Band Photo Rescheduled

The Marching Band photo has been rescheduled for Friday, September 25th. Please have your student to the Band Room by 7:30 am....again!! Second time's a charm! Cross your fingers.

Car Wash Update

The Car Wash fundraiser is quickly approaching, Saturday September 12th. We need all money for ticket sales to date turned in as soon as possible if you're done selling. Please remember, checks only. No cash. You still have until Thursday to sell the tickets. But if you have them to turn in this Tuesday before the Tuesday night's marching band rehearsal or the Booster meeting, we will be taking the ticket money and any unsold tickets.

We also need 4 parents to sign up per shift to help with the car wash: 9:30 - 12, 11:30 - 2:00, and 1:30 - 4:00. Please email Randy Strebe if you are able to help out. Also, encourage your student to sign up to help the day of the car wash. There is a sign-up board in the band room for the students. It should be fun!

Please contact Randy Strebe 916-934-8278, or email rstrebe@pacbell.net for questions.

First Folsom High School Music Booster General Meeting

Don't forget to attend the first General Meeting of the year this week on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm in the Music Room. We'll be sharing a lot of details and information on the upcoming year. AND we want to meet you!!! See you there.

REMINDER...Marching Band Photos

Don't forget...Marching Band photos will be taken this upcoming Friday, September 11th at 7:30 am. Make sure to send your student to school with their usual cheery "good morning!" Marching Band smile!!!

Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival

The Music Boosters are partnering with the Folsom Patrons of the Arts in hosting a wine tasting event at the Folsom Gourd and Arts Festival on September 26th and 27th. Wine tasters will receive a wine glass to take home that is hand-painted by local artists. The Boosters will receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the wine tasting wristbands.

We are in need of volunteers to assist in checking id's and wristbands on the days of the event. We're also looking for donated clear, unchipped wine glasses. If you'd like to clean out your cupboard, please bring donated wine glasses to the first General Meeting coming on September 8th. If you're unable to attend the meeting or would like to volunteer for this event, contact Lorie Walton at president@folsommusc.org.

Folsom FLASH Pass

The Folsom FLASH (Folsom Area Shopping) Pass discount card program is coming to the Boosters! The FLASH Pass card is designed to help local organizations raise funds for their cause as well as stimulate the local economy by promoting shopping in and around Folsom. The Boosters will have the opportunity to sell the FLASH Pass soon. We will discuss this in more detail at the General Meeting, Tuesday, September 8th in the Music Room.

Thank You Notes

Thanks to all of the parents who attended the Welcome Back BBQ. We counted about 100 people in attendance and many new faces. Even better...the volunteer sign-up sheets were overflowing with names. It's going to be a great year! Thank you again to Tammi Sevy and Allyson White for organizing such a fun event.

And a HUGE thank you goes out to two alumni students, Tim Weiss and Natalie Geeter, for their help in creating the banner for our new blog...proof positive that kids who study music are way more successful than their parents at so many things. :)

Fall Car Wash Fundraiser September 12th

You may have heard from your student already that the Fall Car Wash Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday September 12th. The tickets will be sold from August 17th – September 10th.

Each student will be issued 10 tickets, each selling for a $5.00 donation. In order to pick up additional tickets to sell, the money for the first 10 tickets must be turned in, that will be $50 for those in higher math classes! We cannot accept cash for the pre-sold tickets!!! Checks need to be made out to Folsom Music Boosters, with a note of the student’s last name and ticket number on the check as well.

***** PLEASE NOTE: Once you have taken the ten tickets you are responsible for the tickets or the money to be returned at the end of the sales period.********

The Prize for Top Selling Section/Small Group: Pizza Party!!!!!

Car Wash Date: Saturday, Sept. 12

10am - 4pm
Folsom Middle School Parking Lot
500 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom

We will have parent & student sign-ups for 2 hour shifts the week prior to the car wash.


As always, thank you for your support!

Director's Message

Well, as time moves forward the realities hit harder! Don Wersky, who has been here since 2002 teaching various music classes, has been laid off at Folsom High. He will be at the lower grade levels teaching Music. I can't say enough about Don and what a joy it's been to work along side him. He cares deeply for the kids and this program. He has been a dear friend and cohort for many years prior to 2002 as well. Don taught at Mills M.S. in the early 80's when I was teaching at Cordova High School. Please send Don a message telling him how much we are going to miss him, etc., if you can. He needs to know that he is a HUGE part of this program and he is going to be dearly missed. Don, I am going to miss you!

With this harsh reality comes the fact that it's just me now running the entire program. I am asking for patience, and for a little respect in following my guidelines for our programs. After 25 years here we have several rules and regulations and they are in place for a reason. As you have witnessed, there was a plethora of papers that came home during the first couple days of school. IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE IT YET, PLEASE READ ALL MATERIALS AND SIGN WHAT YOU NEED TOO! The district has new mandates and rules etc., and with that are these forms that have to be filled out and turned back in asap.

Gaesser creed:

I love kids. I love Music. I will have each group playing at their potentials all year long. I am tough, I have high expectations of students. With that, I have high expectations of myself as well. I will get back to all messages and calls as soon as I can. Office phone number is-916-985-3103. Students first, program second. Cindi Castro is the administrative assistant to the Boosters and myself. She is a Godsend! She is in every day to answer the phones as I am teaching almost all of the time. She handles most of the logistical things and keeps me sane and sounding literate! I can't wait to meet the new students and to meet all the new parents as well.
Thank you, Cgaesser

President's Message

Monday night marching band practice, music lessons, mad dashes to the music store for reeds, repairs and lyres. It’s the beginning of another exciting year of music.

Welcome to the Folsom High School Music Boosters. I am looking forward to meeting the new families to our program and excited to see our returning boosters. I encourage you to jump in and help wherever you can. Without your help, our children will not have access to this nationally acclaimed music program. Not only have I met lifelong friends, but actively participating in my son’s music education has helped us maintain a strong relationship with him. The kids really do enjoy having their parents get involved, even if they won’t admit it to you.

If you don’t know where to start - how about joining us on Monday, August 24th for the Welcome BBQ? Check your students backpack for your invitation or check our blog for all the details. Get to know your Board of Directors, mingle with good friends, meet new friends and have fun. We’ll explain our plans for the year with a brief overview and answer any questions you may have. Thereafter, I hope to see you at our general meetings - held the second Tuesday of each month. Check this blog for more details.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Lorie Walton, President

P.S. I want to personally thank Kalani Allred for designing our Folsom High School Music Boosters logo - it looks fabulous!

Summer Happenings

Summer started off with an exclamation point! when the Folsom City Council honored the Folsom High School Music Program with a City Proclamation for their "outstanding achievements in music education." Vice Mayor Jeff Starsky presented Curtis Gaesser and John Zimny with the mayoral proclamation.


Our Jazz Choir "A" opened the Folsom Pro Rodeo in July with a rousing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. Many "best I've ever heard" comments floated through the arena. Fireworks sales were brisk at the Booster booth at Broadstone Marketplace, generating approximately $20,000 for the music program. Many, many thanks to Kristen Smith, Mary Slusser, Lorie Walton, Tammy Sevy and all the volunteers who spent countless hours making this event a success.

Budget problems persisted at the District level. But to date, much progress has been made. In the words of Patrick Godwin, the District Superintendent, "The federal stimulus funds, combined with a work year/compensation reduction agreement with our teachers and certificated support staff (FCEA), and administrators and supervisors (FCAA), allowed us to avoid the "worst case" budget scenario that we had to prepare and propose in June. Our high schools and middle schools will still be able to offer a full range of elective courses, and our counselor services will remain at the same level as last year. We will also provide the same athletic opportunities as last year." For now, our music programs remain unchanged. For more information, please visit the District website at http://www.fcusd.org/Budget/SupeMsg_080509.asp.

Welcome Back BBQ August 24th

Attention! Attention!

Don't miss the Welcome Back BBQ on Monday, August 24th, 6:00 pm at the Folsom High School Amphitheater. Come enjoy an evening full of fun, friends, and food. As a parent of a music student, you are officially a member of the Folsom High School Music Booster Organization. We want to meet you!

Please bring either a salad, side dish or a dessert depending on the first letter of your last name:

A-H SALADS
I-P SIDE
Q-Z DESSERTS

R.S.V.P BY AUG 19TH
TAMMI SEVY: 608-4475 tammi.sevy@sbcglobal.net
ALLYSON WHITE: 985-8992 allysonwhite@sbcglobal.net
HOSTED BY THE FOLSOM HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS

Uniforms - Message from Erika Otto

Band Parents,

I will be in charge of uniforms for the 2009-2010 Marching Band season. The job includes uniform fittings at the beginning of the school year for new students and returning students and making sure the students have everything they need for football games, competitions and parades (all uniform pieces, black socks, pluming and de-pluming).

Uniform fittings will be conducted over two evenings August 18 - 19 from 4:30 to 9:00 pm. I need 6 parent volunteers each evening. Parents can sign up for the entire night or just a couple of hours. I also need parents to volunteer for football games. I need the most help for the first game. It will be the first time new students dress and we do a uniform check (fit, hems, etc.). Subsequent games are easier but I still need help with pluming/de-pluming and issuing new pieces that get lost. Once the competitions begin, we travel with the pit crew to help with uniforms, plume and de-plume.

We have a lot of fun (really, we do!) So, if you are available to help or just want more information, please contact me at eotto@folsommusic.org or 353-2721. Thank you.

Erika Otto

Volunteers Needed!

Thank you to the following volunteers who will be the 2009-2010 Committee Chairs:

Chaperones - Mariko Haugen
Pit Crew - Randy Strebe
Uniforms - Erika Otto

Volunteers still needed for the following Chair positions:

Folsom Fall Festival
Wine and Jazz
Crab Feed
Folsom High Jazz Festival
Fireworks Booth
Marching Band Food Coordinator
Fundraising Chair
Volunteer Chair
T-Shirts and Trophies
Grant Writer/Corporate Sponsorships

If you are interested, please contact Lorie Walton at (916) 217-2570 or president@folsommusic.org.

SCRIP Program Still in Full Swing

We are pleased to announce that Raley's and Belair have contributed over $8,000 to the Folsom High School Music Boosters since the inception of the scrip program 5 years ago. Please continue your support by shopping at these stores. A special "Thank You" goes to John Phillips, Manager at Raley's in Empire Ranch. Thanks also to Jeanne Foley, who is heading up this year's scrip program once again.

There are two programs available:
No. 1: The Quality of Life Program - Raleys, Bel Air, (and Nob Hill for family in the Bay Area). The local Raleys and Bel Air Stores will donate 1%-4% of your purchases to the Folsom Music Boosters every time you show them your card at the register. Contact Jeanne Foley and she will set you up.

No. 2: eScrip uses a broader scope of businesses. Please check out this website http://www.escrip.com/ . As you can see, Safeway, Eddie Bauer, Macy's, etc are included. You will need to register yourself online. The Folsom High School Music Boosters are already enrolled in the program, ID#154783066. If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Foley at (916)983-6310 or at jjnnfoley@sbcglobal.net.

Folsom Music DVDs

The 2009 Folsom High Jazz Season (5) DVD Set is available NOW! Over 5 hours of superb video chronicling the 2009 Jazz music season at Folsom High. Use Paypal to order your DVDs today! Also many more DVDs featuring performances of Folsom Middle School, Sutter Middle School and Folsom High School music students. A great way to preserve memories, makes a great gift. Over 30 DVDs to choose from. All proceeds benefit Folsom Music. Contact Craig Covello at (916) 337-0856 or Craig@CraigCovello.com.