CALL TO ACTION - UPDATED

Dear Booster Parents:

Thank you to all the students and parents that showed their support at the District Meeting earlier this month. As evidenced by the front-page headline in the Telegraph, our students' and parents' voices were heard.

Our next step? We must move our efforts to the legislative level and demand a priority be placed on education! Let’s empower ourselves and our students to take charge!

Where to start? I encourage our students, our parents, our teachers to rally together and let our legislators know we are disappointed in the lack of concern for our children, our schools, and the future of California. http://www.supportcakids.com/ is your resource to look up your legislator, sample letters to write to your legislator, latest budget updates and important news relating to our California schools.

What can you do? Attend one of the local Support CA Kids Community Meetings:

Tuesday, March 23 at Folsom Middle School (Multi) 6:00-7:30
Thursday, March 25 at Mitchell Middle School (Multi) 6:00-7:30

We need everyone to get involved to make a difference in the lives of our children today, before it’s too late.

Lorie Walton, President
Folsom High School Music Boosters

Kerry Marsh and Julia Dollison CD Release Event

SAVE THE DATE! Kerry Marsh and Julia Dollison, longtime friends and collaborators of the Folsom High School music program, are hosting a CD Release Event for their new CD "Vertical Voices: The Music of Maria Schneider" Tuesday, March 16th @ 7 pm at Sacramento State in the Music Recital Hall. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for seniors and students.

The concert will feature Dollison and Marsh, along with the DownBeat award-winning Sacramento State Vocal Jazz Ensembles. Don't miss this chance to hear some fantastic music and support these talented musicians.

2010/2011 Music Booster Board Nominations

A nominating committee has been formed to get rolling on the 2010/2011 Folsom High School Music Booster Board elections. This year, Debbie Martinez, Natalie Marhauer, and Michele Sams will be recruiting and collecting names of those who are interested in running for a Board position. If you've been searching for a rewarding and worthwhile way to contribute, please consider running for a Board position. Contact the committee at:

Debbie Martinez debralyn78@pacbell.net

Natalie Marhauer nmarhauer@aol.com

Michele Sams m-bsams@pacbell.net

Sale on Music Sweatshirts!

Get 'em while they're hot! Crewneck music sweatshirts are on special right now for only $15.00 (originally $25.00). We also have 3 Large hoodie sweatshirts on sale for $25.00 (originally $30). There are various sizes of short-sleeved t-shirts still available as well for $15.00.

Not just another sweatshirt to keep you warm, they're a great keepsake because they list all the marching band and jazz events for the school year.

To order, just contact Jeanne Foley at jfoley@folsommusic.org or visit the web site at http://www.folsommusic.org/.

Jazz Band I to Perform This Thursday

The Music Never Stops Foundation will be hosting a Winter Jazz Series event this Thursday featuring our Jazz Band I. This Foundation was formed after "members of the Sacramento community, including a director of a local music school, parents of music students and adult music students became increasingly aware of the need to assist young and talented music students so that a lack of funding was not a barrier to a young student's continued music education."

The concert will include a jam session with any musician who signs in at the door. Here are the details:

Winter Jazz Concert Series Event

Thursday, March 11th 8-11pm

Beatnik Studios

2421 17th St. Sac Ca 95818
$10 @ door Advance tix available

For more information, visit http://www.musicneverstops.org/.

General Booster Meeting, Tuesday, March 9th

See you at our next General Meeting Tuesday March 9th at 7:00pm in the Band Room. Get the inside scoop on the final events of the year!

Wine and Jazz - Buy Your Tickets Now!

Don't forget to buy your tickets for the 8th Annual Folsom Wine and Jazz before the price goes up Friday to $45.00! We are expecting over 20 wineries to showcase their wines. And NEW THIS YEAR, several local breweries will bring out their best beer for you to sample. Local restaurants and grocers will be dishing up food as well; Dos Coyotes, Yagers, Trader Joe's, and the Back Wine Bar to name a few. Check out the website for a full list of participants at www.folsomwineandjazz.org.

And of course, there will be lots of great fun to be had with the Silent Auction and awesome jazz music from our very own talented musicians. Bring your family and friends! Purchase tickets now at www.folsomwineandjazz.org.