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Originally delivered on 3/28/2024 8:56 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: March Edition

FOMAHI NEWS - March 2024
Vocal Jazz Performs at Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival!
Vocal Jazz Performs at Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival

On March 8th, the Vocal Jazz choir, under the direction of Ms. Pence, performed at the 48th Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival in Edmonds (pictured above). The group impressed the clinicians, who designated several Hamilton students as "outstanding musicians." They are: Ellen Schuster, Paolo Moreni, Isabelle Ivanov, Audrey Conner, and Max Grey. Great job to all!

Out-of-Town Music Festivals

Spring is upon us, along with several exciting out-of-town music festivals! You may have seen permission slips starting to circulate for the trips listed below, some of which involve hotel stays.  Please consider chaperoning a trip!  We are so lucky that our music directors, Ms. Pence and Mr. Ogle, prioritize these experiences for our young musicians - these are amazing opportunities for our students to share their hard work, receive feedback from clinicians, and bond with their classmates over music!  FOMAHI uses your generously donated funds to help pay for buses and reduce costs for all students.

  • Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival (Moscow, Idaho) - April 17-19 - Vocal Jazz, Jazz Band
  • Oaks Park Music Festival (Portland, Oregon) - May 4 - Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jr. Jazz, Intermediate Band, Premier Orchestra
  • Silverwood Music Festival (Silverwood, Idaho) - May 17-19 - Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Orchestra
Dine Out/Carry Out Fundraiser @ Tutta Bella!

It has never been so easy to support the Hamilton music program and FOMAHI!  

Sunday, April 28 - Thursday, May 2

  • Dine-in or order delivery, takeout, or curbside from tuttabella.com
  • Use the coupon code "EasyAsPieFOMAHI" at checkout
  • 20% of sales will be donated to Friends of Music at Hamilton International Middle School
FOMAHI Funding Corner

At the request of the music directors, and with approval and funds allocated by the FOMAHI Board, we have recently purchased two new alto saxophones to replace some very well-used instruments that are beyond repair. Alto saxes are a popular instrument with Hamilton students!

We also funded instrument coaches in March, who have provided in-class assistance to some of our low brass and French horn students. 

New Board Members Wanted for 2024-25!

Would you like to have a front row seat to the Hamilton student music experience?  Consider joining the FOMAHI Board!  The Board is comprised of the two directors and eight to ten parents, several whom are "graduating" with their 8th graders this spring. Email fomahihelp@gmail.com or any Board member listed below to find our more.  

Positions available:  Band Co-President, Choir Co-President, Communications Chair, Co-Fundraising Chair

Come Meet Us!

All are welcome to join the next FOMAHI Board Meeting, happening online April 16th 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.

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, April 16
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 17
12:00a Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, ID
Thursday, April 18
12:00a Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, ID
Friday, April 19
12:00a Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Moscow, ID
Saturday, May 4
12:00a Oaks Park in Portland
Tuesday, May 14
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting

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