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Originally delivered on 3/24/2026 4:14 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: March 2026 Edition

FOMAHI NEWS - March 2026
Winter Concerts

Congratulations to our talented students on their outstanding performances at the Orchestra, Band, and Choir concerts, and Jazz Night! A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated music directors for inspiring excellence, and deep appreciation to our parents and guardians for their enthusiastic support and volunteer efforts. Your encouragement means the world to our musicians.

Join the FOMAHI Board!

We'll have a few open positions on the FOMAHI board for the upcoming year. With just a few hours per month, you can make a valuable contribution to the excellence of your school's music program.

Reach out to us at fomahihelp@gmail.com if interested or attend the next FOMAHI board meeting on April 21st. 

Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band Auditions

Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band auditions for 2026-2027 are happening now through April 8th. Students should see Ms. Pence in room 124 to receive audition materials and to sign-up for an audition slot. 

Out-of-School/Town Music Festivals

We are excited for the following upcoming performance opportunities for our musicians: 


  • NW Choral Showcase (Ballard HS)- April 7- Intermediate and Concert Choirs
  • Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival (Moscow, Idaho) - April 22 to 24 - Vocal Jazz, Jazz Band
  • Bellevue Jazz Festival (Bellevue, WA), May 1 - Jazz Band
  • Oaks Park Music Festival (Portland, Oregon) - May 9- Premier Band, Premier Orchestra, Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, Jr. Jazz
  • Silverwood Music Festival (Silverwood, Idaho) - May 29 to 31 - Concert Band, Jazz Band, Concert Orchestra


Type A Volunteers are needed to chaperone the trips!

Join Us at the Parent Social Event on April 28th!
FOMAHI Board

Join us in the virtual FOMAHI Board Meeting on April 21st, 7:00–8:30 pm. Hear updates from our music directors and learn more about Board activities. Email fomahihelp@gmail.com for the Zoom link. 

Looking for volunteers to fill current and upcoming Board openings. 

FOMAHI Board: 

Co-Presidents:

  • Band: Bridget Schuster
  • Choir: Jema Turk; Simon Weiss
  • Orchestra:Rachel Teigen Brackett

Board Members:

  • Treasurer: Jen Jerome
  • Secretary: Kate MacKenzie 
  • Fundraising: Mary Schoen; Ali Friedman 
  • Website/Reg Toolkit Coordinator: Derek Denny-Brown
  • Communications: Tara Mardan
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 7
7:00p NW Choral Showcase at Ballard High School
Tuesday, April 21
7:00p Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 22
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Thursday, April 23
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Friday, April 24
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Friday, May 1
Bellevue High School Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 9
Oaks Park trip
Tuesday, May 19
7:00p Board Meeting
Friday, May 29
Silverwood festival
Saturday, May 30
Silverwood festival
Sunday, May 31
Silverwood festival

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