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Originally delivered on 1/17/2024 7:48 pm

SUBJECT: FOMAHI News: January Edition

FOMAHI NEWS - January 2024

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season full of music and celebration. We are entering a busy period in the musical school year,  with upcoming festivals, concerts, and fundraisers...read on for exciting happenings!

February 8th

Get ready for the Music-a-thon!  Students will play and sing all day long! The Music-a-thon culminates in live performances created by our students for the:

Young Musicians Showcase, February 8th @ 7pm in Hamilton Commons 

Please join us for music, prizes, treats and more music

The Music-a-thon is FOMAHI's biggest fundraiser of the year. We aim to raise $40,000 to support our amazing music program. These funds supplement needs that are not covered by the school, such as sheet music, instrument purchases & repairs, tutors, concert fees, travel, etc. 

Please watch for an envelope your student will bring home to seek donations. Parents and guardians, please sign and return envelopes by February 7, with or without donations. There will be two class prizes for the highest participation! 

You, your friends, family and neighbors can donate anytime here:

DONATE to Music-a-Thon HERE!
VOLUNTEER for Music-a-Thon HERE!
Come Meet Us!

All are welcome to join the next Board Meeting, happening in person on February 13th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Hamilton Library. 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:

  • February 13 - library         
  • March 21 - virtual                     
  • April 16 - library              
  • May 14 - virtual                          
  • June 11 - library
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 

We are already thinking about filling Board positions for the 2024-25 school year - let us know if you would like to get involved in a great organization!

Upcoming Events
Friday, February 2
Bellevue College Jazz Festival
Monday, February 5
12:00p Pacific Northwest Band Festival
Thursday, February 8
9:00a Music-a-thon 2024!
7:00p Young Musicians Showcase
Tuesday, February 13
7:00p FOMAHI Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 5
7:00p Winter Jazz Night
Friday, March 8
Vocal Jazz - Frank DeMiero Jazz Festival, Edmonds (All-day concert)
Tuesday, March 12
7:00p Winter Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, March 13
6:30p Winter Choir Concert
Tuesday, March 19
7:00p Winter Band Concert

*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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