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Before We Begin…

Help Us Get to know YOU!

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Mr. Efrain Hinojosa

• BM - Music Education & Flute Performance, CSU Stanislaus
• Classes:
• Wind Ensemble (audition)
• Symphonic Band (10-12)
• Concert Band (all 9th)
• Guard / Percussion (9-12)
• String Orchestra (9th)

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• ehinojosa@pleasantonusd.net

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The Directors

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The Directors

Mr. Erik Nishimori

• BM - Music Education,
• University of the Pacific
• Classes:
• Symphony Orchestra (10-12)
• String Orchestra (all 9th)
• Symphonic Band (10-12)
• Concert Band (all 9th)
• Jazz A (audition)
• Jazz B (all)

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• enishimori@pleasantonusd.net

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It is our goal to help your students to grow as individuals and succeed as members of a team.

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Student Outcomes

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In the Foothill Music Program, students will:

• Work towards a common goal with peers and instructors.
• Develop an endless pursuit of excellence.
• Manage commitments
• Support and encourage peers
• Work efficiently and effectively to succeed at home, at school and in music.
• Develop a strong and confident sense of self as a person and performer.
• Become lifelong lovers of music.

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Student Outcomes

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• Be On Time, Be Prepared, Be Respectful
• Students attending all class meetings, rehearsals and performances.
• Open and early communication with any potential conflicts.
• Proudly and respectfully represent Foothill High School, Students, and staff.

Expectations

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Information

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www.foothillmusic.org

• Calendar
• Announcements
• Auditions
• General Information

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Information

• www.charmsoffice.com
• foothillmarchingband@gmail.com
• General Questions

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Information

• PUSD Course Descriptions
• www.bit.ly/pusdclasses
• "Like" Foothill Marching Band on Facebook
• Twitter - @foothillband
• Instagram - @fhsmarchingband

2020/2021 President

Holly Crane

Vice President

Jeanette Woo

VP Communications

Diane Gorham

Secretary

Michaella Hwang

Head Chaperone

Jennette Woo

Head Trucker

John Townsend &

Peter Goebel

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General Accounts

David Hubbard

Student Accounts

Vikram Gupta

Color Guard

Open

Percussion

Open

Orchestra

Open

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Foothill Band Boosters

Dedicated parents that facilitate the operations of the program by fundraising and providing organizational support.

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What we do:

• FUNdraising
• Chaperone Trips
• Purchase / Repair equipment
• Drive trucks and carpool

• Prepare food on show days
• Maintain uniforms
• Trip coordination
• Organize Events

Want To Help?

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How you help!

• Trucking, Transportation, Props
• Trip Chaperones
• Uniform Team
• District Clearance
• Historian Support
• Photo Team

• Merchandise $ales
• Yearbook Committee
• Food Prep Service and Support
• Fall Show Support
• Winter Percussion
• Winter Guard

Many hands make light work. We appreciate (and NEED) your hours of support for the continued excellence of the program and the benefit of your students. #lifeskills

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Fundraising 2020 -2021

• Foothill Band Review
• Raises $15,000-$25,000
• October 2020
• Crab Feed
• January 2021
• Foothill Winter Show
• March 2021

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Fundraising 2019 -2020

Student Accounts Fundraising

• Directly into the Student Fair Share accounts
• See’s Candy
• Cookie Dough
• Work at Fairgrounds

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Fair Share

This is an estimated projection of what it takes to run our program. We need to rent buses, pay entry fees, buy/repair/clean uniforms, feed the students, pay instructors to work with our students.

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Raise money two ways:

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Individual "Fair Share" Contributions

• Tax Deductible
• Scrip
• Cookie Dough, See's Candies, Fairground Ticket Sales
• Volunteer hours

General Fundraisers

• Foothill Band Review
• Winter Guard/Percussion Show
• Crab Feed

Fair Share

Expenses Break Down:

• Instructional Staff
• Transportation (Student/Equipment)
• Show Design
• Entry Fees to Festivals/Competitions
• Food at some events
• Uniform Purchases/Repairs/Maintenance
• ETC

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Estimated Costs:

• **actual amount will be set over summer**
• Marching Band
• Symphonic -
• Wind -
• Concert -
• Orchestra -
• Jazz -
• Winter guard -
• Winter percussion -

Foothill Band Review

Saturday, October 26th, 2020

Every Family Must Volunteer for 2 Shifts minimum

3 Venues:

• Downtown Main Street - Parade Competition
• Amador High School - Concert Competition & Field Awards
• Foothill High School - Field Show Competition

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Crab Feed

January 2021

• Held at Veterans Hall
• Entertainment provided by Foothill Jazz
• Need: Volunteer to gather auction items for Silent Auction and Raffle starting in August 2020
• Food Prepared by Chef Lisa Gragg - Open Heart Kitchen

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Winter Show

Saturday, March 2021

• Color Guard and Percussion Competition
• Venue: Foothill High School Large Gym
• EVERY Family Must Volunteer for Min. 1 Shift
• Proceeds go to toward full band, -not just percussion and guard.

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Foothill

Marching Band and Color Guard

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• 200 + members
• Participates in NCBA and WBA
• Needs lots of volunteers
• Program cannot run without the help of great parents.
• Lots of volunteers for reviews and performances.
• Open rehearsals for parents to watch
• Great way to make friends with other parents

Marching Band Info

Marching Band Info

• Who can be in marching band
• All freshman Band Students
• All Competitions mandatory
• Attendance required for PE credit
• What / When does it entail?
• Break down season. Camp/ etc
• Sectionals
• Bonding
• Always Open rehearsals for parents

Tell Us What You Play

(incoming students please fill out info on form below)

CLICK HERE

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PE

CREDITS

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• Freshman must take PE
• Solution for Band is A period PE
• PE can be waived with 2 seasons of Marching Band
• Opens up a class in schedule Sophomore Year
• Additional Benefit
• Students who complete two seasons of marching are eligible for a Block F and can get a letterman jacket
• Additional Letterman Jacket decorations with each year spent in marching band.

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"EVERY STUDENT AT EVERY REHEARSAL AND EVERY PERFORMANCE EVERY TIME"

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Our cohesiveness and success is dependent on the pledge of our students to the ensemble.

• Band Camp July 29th - August 7th

During School Year

• Tuesday Evenings 5:30-9:00pm
• Thursdays
• Music Sectionals after school in Aug & Sept
• Rehearsals in October and Nov
• Saturday Rehearsals 12-9pm
• Competitions - October and November

Time Commitment

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Foothill Band Review

• October 24, 2020

Veterans Day Parade

• November 2020

Holiday Parade

• December 2020

Crab Feed

• January 2021

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Marching Band & Community

Foothill

Instructional

Staff

Questions and Answers

We will do our best to answer all questions

2020 Field Show Preview

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Luna

Show Music and Files

CLICK HERE

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