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Originally delivered on 12/8/2023 10:47 am

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: December Edition

FOMAHI NEWS

December 2023

Wrapping up Fall Concert Season!

The halls of Hamilton (and Lincoln) have been abuzz with so many great concerts this season, including Jazz Night, the Orchestra Concert, and the Choir Concert! Don't miss the final concert before the holidays: 

  • Tuesday, December 12 – Fall Band Concert - Lincoln HS Auditorium @ 7 PM

Be on the lookout for ways to volunteer – we always need help with set-up, take-down, bake-sale donations, running the bake sale table, and sound board assistance!

Need Concert Attire?

Our fabulous music directors, Ms. Pence and Mr. Ogle, request that students wear all black to the concerts. If your student needs black concert attire, please have them visit the Clothes Rack in Ms. Pence’s room. These items are free for the students to borrow or keep. If you have extra black clothing or shoes that you would like to donate, please send them to school with your child. 

(Note that Vocal Jazz & Jr. Jazz Band students will wear the black vocal jazz t-shirts ordered this fall.)

THANK YOU for your DONATIONS!

The FOMAHI Board and Music Directors would like to send out a HUGE thank you to all who donated enrichment fees to the Hamilton music program this fall! Together, we raised over $9,000, which goes directly into funding sheet music, instrument purchase and repair, instrument coaches, subsidized field trips, and more. These donations, in addition to bake-sales, dine-out/carry-out nights, and the Music-a-thon fundraiser in February, help us sustain a robust music program for all Hamilton students who want to participate.

Music-a-Thon Save the Date

Please mark your calendars – FOMAHI’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Music-a-thon, will occur on February 8, 2024!

This is an all-day celebration of music, beginning with busking at the start of school, music at lunch, and an evening event to which all are welcome (7-9 pm in the Hamilton Commons). Encourage your student to connect with Ms. Pence or Mr. Ogle for opportunities to join the fun!  

Come Meet Us!

All are welcome to join the next Board Meeting, happening virtually on December 14th from 7:00-8:30 pm. Come introduce yourself, hear updates from our music directors, and listen in on the decisions and discussions surrounding FOMAHI Board business. Email fomahihelp@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Meetings for the rest of the year will alternate between in-person in the Hamilton Library and virtual:

  • December 14 - virtual               
  • January 9 - library                
  • February 13 - virtual                 
  • March 21 - library                      
  • April 16 - virtual              
  • May 14 - library                            
  • June 11 - library
Happy Holidays!

However you celebrate this season, FOMAHI wishes that your holiday is full of MUSIC and JOY!  We look forward to celebrating our musicians in 2024!

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 

Upcoming Events
Tuesday, December 12
7:00p Fall Band Concert
Thursday, December 14
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 9
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Friday, February 2
12:00p Bellevue College Jazz Festival
Saturday, February 3
12:00a Bellevue College Jazz Festival
Monday, February 5
12:00p Pacific Northwest Band Festival

*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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