MUSIC NOTES: CALL TO ACTION

Thursday, February 25, 2010

CALL TO ACTION

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM LORIE WALTON, FOLSOM HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS PRESIDENT:

I am encouraging all students, parents and alumni to attend the FCUDS School Board Meeting on Thursday, March 4th currently scheduled at Folsom High School at 6:00 pm. Due to the expected turn out for this meeting, it is likely to be moved from the library to the multi – refer to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District website for up to date details and agenda. (Fcusd.k12.ca.us/BoardWeb/bdCalendar.htm)

The proposed budget reductions threaten the elimination of middle school electives which impacts the music programs for our students. It is my understanding there will be little or no time allotted for the public to speak on agenda items. If this is correct, actions will have to speak louder than words. Our students have been asked to attend this meeting and to wear all black.

What: School Board Meeting
Where: Folsom High School
Date: Thursday, March 4th
Time: 6:00 pm (show up by 5:45 pm)
Cause: Save Middle School Electives
Attire: All Black

Please remember this is a supportive effort to remind the FCUSD School Board that music matters. The Board is facing extreme sacrificial decisions that conflict with their personal choices. Let’s work with the School Board to find alternative choices. Sacrificing music education today will have a negative impact on our children’s future. Please join us to save our middle school electives in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

Sincerely,

Lorie Walton, President
Folsom High School Music Boosters

Alumni Corner

Kelsey Iverson is a 2006 Folsom High music graduate who played trombone in Jazz Band I and sang with the Jazz Choir. Kelsey went on to play the trombone with the Sacramento State University Jazz Band A, the Sac State Orchestra, and several chamber groups. She graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Trombone Performance.

Kelsey is currently spending 3 months living in Prague and traveling throughout Europe. Kelsey said, "I am reminded of the Folsom Jazz Eurotrips in 2002 and 2006 almost every day here!" When she returns to the U.S., she plans to attend grad school, possibly at CU Boulder in Colorado. But that decision won't be made until she hears back from all of her applications. We wish you much good luck, Kelsey, from your Folsom High music supporters!

If you are in contact with former music students or are the parent of an alumnus, please submit an update to publicity@folsommusic.org and we'll post the news here. Photos are welcome too!