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Originally delivered on 4/24/2024 9:35 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: April Edition

FOMAHI NEWS - April 2024
Dine Out/Carry Out Fundraiser @ Tutta Bella!

It has never been so easy to support the Hamilton music program and solve your weekday dinner dilemma!  

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 FOMAHI
Out-of-Town Music Festivals

Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band students had a successful trip to Moscow, Idaho, for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival!  There are two big music festivals left this spring:

  • 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
Summer Music Opportunities

The Seattle All-City Band is a local tradition since 1951 and registration for Summer 2024 is now open! 

Students in the graduating classes of 2024-2028 (current 8th through 12th graders) are encouraged to enroll. Families needing financial assistance to participate should find the financial aid request form under the resources tab. The first rehearsal of summer will be on Tuesday, June 25th at 6 pm at Memorial Stadium in Seattle Center.

Check it out!  

https://www.allcityband.org/

FOMAHI Funding Corner

This past month, FOMAHI has used your generously donated funds to help pay for buses to music festivals, thereby reducing costs for all students. We have also paid for Elliott Bay Music Educator Association (EBMEA) festival registration for band, orchestra, and choir. In the classroom, we have recently funded instrument coaches, who have come into band classes to provide assistance to some of our low brass, French horn, and oboe 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 May 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.

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
Sunday, April 28
Tutta Bella Fundraiser
Monday, April 29
Tutta Bella Fundraiser
Tuesday, April 30
Tutta Bella Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 1
Tutta Bella Fundraiser
Thursday, May 2
Tutta Bella Fundraiser
Saturday, May 4
12:00a Oaks Park in Portland
Tuesday, May 14
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Friday, May 17
12:00a Silverwood Trip (Idaho)

*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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