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Originally delivered on 3/6/2023 5:02 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: March

FOMAHI NEWS

March 2023

YOU did it!!

Dear Hamilton Music Families:

With all Music-a-thon envelopes and corporate matches accounted for, we came within a hair's breadth of meeting our goal, with $39,705.05!! Those of us on the FOMAHI board are so gratified for your gifts and take it as a sign that our music program is finding a "new normal" that'll provide momentum for our programs going into next year.

Thank YOU for your support and to all our young musicians for their performances! All funds FOMAHI raises go to pay for things that SPS doesn’t and assures that all students are able to fully participate in all activities. 

The month of March brings concerts! 

Lots of them: Vocal, Orchestra, Band, and - of course - Jazz Night! Concerts mean BAKE SALES: Be on the look out for emails from your student's director about concert times and locations – and how to help make each a success. 

As we approach spring and the end of the school year, our music groups will travel to a variety of contests and festivals – several of them overnight. Please also keep an eye open for emails about these trips, SPS requirements and payments - and the availability of scholarships. 

Visit the FOMAHI website to view the full calendar: https://fomahi.membershiptoolkit.com/calendar


The FOMAHI Board

Learn what's going on!

FOMAHI's next meeting is Tuesday, March 7th at 7pm via zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86476111292?pwd=WDYrWFo3NWtXQTJXSEdZbFRLcDhlQT09

At meetings, we receive updates from the directors, approve funding requests, discuss ways to improve programs, and plan for events.

All meetings begin at 7pm. Remaining meetings for the 22/23 school year are:

April 18th (via zoom)

May 16th (via zoom)

June 20th (in Hamilton library)

If you have any questions, please email fomahihelp@gmail.com

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 7
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Thursday, March 9
6:30p Choir Concert
Friday, March 10
Asta Music Festival at Western Washington U
Wednesday, March 15
6:00p Combined Choir Concert with Lincoln and McClure at Lincoln HS
Thursday, March 16
7:00p Jazz Night
7:00p Jazz Nights-1 (tentative)
Tuesday, March 21
7:00p Orchestra Concert @ Eckstein MS!
Thursday, March 23
7:00p Band Concert-2 (tentative)
Tuesday, April 4
12:00a EBMEA Middle School Band Festival
6:15p NW Choir Showcase at Ballard HS

FOMAHI is a volunteer organization of parents of Hamilton music students. If you have any spare time, we need help in our mission to promote amazing musical experiences for every student. 

Help concerts & bake sales run smoothly!

Volunteer/Concert Operations Coordinator(s). This a great way to meet other parents while getting more involved in your student's choir/band/orchestra. 

Look out for signup opportunities from your student's music director. Members of the FOMAHI board are always available to help explain the commitment and support you. 

Getting involved next year?!

As we look ahead to next year, FOMAHI, is looking for a volunteer who can serve as a 'Shadow/Assistant Treasurer' for the remainder of the 2022/23 school year. If you think have skills in this area, please reach out to fomahi.treasurer@gmail.com


High School Performing Arts Info
Attention: Future Lincoln Music Families!

Performing Arts at Lincoln  High School (PAL) is a new booster group and sub-committee of the school's PTSA. We are a board of 7 and looking for more volunteers to help us grow our program support at Lincoln. 

PAL NEEDS YOU! - PAL need PALs!  We are a fun and enthusiastic group  of parent volunteers looking for more helpers. We need help with concessions, photography, communications, social media and fundraising!  

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you have!  You can reach Jennifer, our PAL chair, directly at lincolnlynxpal@gmail.com.  

Spring musical: The Secret Garden!

The Ballard High School Playmakers are pleased to present The Secret Garden, a heartwarming story of redemption and growth, March 16, 17 and 18 and March 24, 25 and 26. This classic of children’s literature, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, was first published in 1911. The Secret Garden Musical is a reimagining of the classic tale, replete with ghosts and intrigue, and is a sweet celebration of the healing powers of nature. The score was written by Grammy Award winning composer Lucy Simon, sister of Carly Simon. The script and lyrics were written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman.

For more details on the musical, visit the Ballard Performing Arts Website.

Amazon Smile update

Amazon ceased its "Smile" charitable program in February 2023. Much thanks to all who designated FOMAHI as their charitable group.


You can always make a direct donation. See our website for more details:  https://fomahi.membershiptoolkit.com/donation

Current FOMAHI Parent volunteers

The following parents volunteer on the FOMAHI board. Please feel free to reach out to them, you can also use our general contact: fomahihelp@gmail.com 


Choir Co-president - Alison Agness alison.agness@gmail.com 

Orchestra Co-president - Amy Weston amyweston20@gmail.com

Band Co-president - Kate MacKenzie amanda_katem@hotmail.com 

Recording Secretary - Erinn Koonce - erinn.koonce@gmail.com

Treasurer - Jason Emery fomahi.treasurer@gmail.com 

Communications Chair - Chris Sondreal chris.sondreal@gmail.com 

Fundraising Chairs - Adrienne James - tirecapades@yahoo.com

                                 Julie Graber - jegraber@yahoo.com 

Volunteer Coordinator - OPEN

Website - Burak Kutlu bkutluisb@gmail.com 



What is FOMAHI?

Friends of Music at Hamilton International (FOMAHI) is the non-profit, parent-run group that supports our bands, choirs, and orchestras inside and outside the music room. FOMAHI makes sure every student has the opportunity to pursue their musical interests and fully participate in every activity. 

We support the music program through keeping parents up-to-date, organizing volunteers, facilitating field trips, providing scholarships and supplies – and more!

Visit our website fomahi.membershiptoolkit.com or email us at fomahihelp@gmail.com to get involved!

*You are receiving this email because you are currently registered with the Friends of Music at Hamilton International Middle School (FOMAHI).


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