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Originally delivered on 12/17/2024 8:08 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: December 2024 Edition

FOMAHI NEWS

December 2024

Fall Concerts!

The halls of Hamilton (and Lincoln) have been abuzz with so many awesome concerts this season including Jazz Night, the Orchestra, Band, and Choir Concerts.

Congratulations to our students for their exceptional performances and special thanks to our music directors for guiding them to be their best! 

We'd like to extend our gratitude to parents and guardians for their continuous support of the students and the music program at Hamilton. These events truly take a village! From the volunteers who helped organize and run the concerts and bake sales to those who generously donated and to all who showed up and cheered on our performers. 

THANK YOU all for making these events a success!

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 $12,000, which goes directly into funding sheet music, purchasing and repairing instruments, specialized coaches, subsidizing 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.

If you wish to donate to FOMAHI, click here.

Music-A-Thon!

Please mark your calendars for the Music-A-Thon: February 11, 2025.

The Music-A-Thon is our biggest fundraiser of the year, 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 (6:30-8:30 pm in the Hamilton Commons). 

Encourage your student to connect with Ms. Pence or Mr. Ogle for opportunities to join the fun!  

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 2025! 

Come Meet Us!

All are welcome to join the next Board Meeting, happening virtually on January 28th 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 or check our calendar on the website. 

FOMAHI Board

Co-Presidents:

  • Band: Bridget Schuster
  • Choir: Jema Turk; Simon Weiss
  • Orchestra: Jose Quevedo

Board Members:

  • Treasurer: Jen Jerome
  • Secretary: Amy Weston
  • Concert Operations: Connie Starr

Committee Chairs:

  • Communications: Tara Mardan
  • Fundraising: Susan Bell; Mary Schoen

FOMAHI Operations:

  • Website/Reg Toolkit Coordinator: Derek Denny-Brown
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, January 28
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Monday, February 3
8:00a Pacific Northwest Band Festival at UW (Concert Band)
Friday, February 7
Bellevue College Jazz Festival (Jazz Band)
Tuesday, February 11
Music-A-Thon
Tuesday, February 25
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 4
6:30p Winter Choir Concert (All Choirs)

*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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