Friday, October 23, 2009

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!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

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.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

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!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

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.