Folsom Music Boosters events

1997 - July 2003

Posted with most recent items first - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997

2003 (through June)

• The new website was inaugruated on 17 August
• The European Tour started on 27 June, with the 'A' Band and Jazz Choir going to the Montreux Jazz Festival. They returned on 10 July
• The Jazz Choir performed at the Mondavi Center Awards ("Jammies") at the UC Davis on 6 June. We're looking for photos from the night of the perfomance
• The Spring Awards Concert, was held on 5 June, with participation by the Orchestras, Symphony, and Concert Band
• Elections were held at the Boosters meeting on 3 June. Ed Shapley was elected president, Rudy Tellman as vice president, and Barry Vroom as publicity/historian. Cindi Castro was reelected as secretary, and Lisa Stofan as treasurer
• The Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Band performed at the Mondavi Center Awards ("Jammies") at the UC Davis on 31 May. "Saturday's performance with awesome! Both the Chamber group and the Jazz band did outstanding jobs!" See press photos. If anyone has photos from the night of the perfomance, please send them along!
• The Spring Jazz Concert was held on 28 May
• The "A" Jazz Band was recognized for best high school jazz performance in Downbeat Magazine. The Jazz Choir was recognized for best high school jazz choir for the sixth year in a row
• On 19 May there was a benefit fundraiser for Euro-Tour 2003
• Disneyland trip photos are welcome if anyone has any
• The Reno Jazz Festival trip on 2 May resulted in top awards for the Jazz Choir and the Folsom Middle School / Sutter Middle School Jazz Band
• On 1 May, Jazz Bands A and B, Jazz Choir, and Middle School Jazz Bands performed with guests Cuesta Jazz Band and Jazz Choir
• The Jazz Choir and A Jazz Band performed on a program with "Audio Radiance" on 10 March
• The Amador College Jazz Festival was held on 8 March

2002

• Marching season ended with the Tournament of Champions in Fairfield on 16 November. The results were First in class for parade, Second in class for field and GRAND SWEEPSTAKES for the competion! What a great way to wrap up the 2002 Marching Season! Photos to be posted soon...
• Photos from trip to Napa on 9 November to be posted soon...
• At the Lodi competition on 2 November, the Marching Band and Color Guard received first in parade and third in field competition. The jazz groups received first, second, and sweepstakes
• The Marching Band and Color Guard participated in the Foothill Band Review in Pleasanton on 26 October; see photos. Results were second in group for field competition, and third in parade competition
• The Marching Band and Color Guard led the homecoming parade (photos delayed, but coming) on 18 October, followed by the homecoming game
• The marching band played at the home game on 4 October
• Symphony evening rehearsals started 25 September
• The Jazz Choir performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival on 22 October
• Band Rehearsals started 26 August
• Thanks to all the volunteers staffing the fireworks booths!
• At the Boosters meeting on 10 June, officers were elected. Al Lehman was elected president, with Ed Shapley as vice president, Cindi Castro as secretary, Lisa Stofan as treasurer, and Cindy James, publicity. See updated contact list
• The final jazz concert was held on 5 June at Garbeau's Dinner Theater, with the high school A and B bands choir performing
• The Spring Awards Concert for the Orchestra, Concert Band, and Symphony was held on 29 May
• The Orchestra, B Jazz Band, and Symphony went to Great America on 11 May
• All jazz groups performed at the Diablo College Jazz Festival on 3 May
• The Concert Band performed at Golden Empire at Sac State on 27 April
• The A and B Jazz Bands and Jazz Choir, and the Middle School Jazz Band, participated in the Reno Jazz Festival, 19-20 April
• The A Jazz Band and Jazz Choir participated in the Monterey Jazz Festival on 5-7 April 2002; see photos
• The high school A and B bands and choir and the middle school jazz band participated in the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival on 22-23 March . . .
• Click here for SJVJF photos
• The Folsom Jazz Festival was held on 26 January. Thanks to the many volunteers who made it possible. Sweepstakes winners included Buchanan High School and Folsom Middle School (jazz bands) and Enterprise HS (jazz choir). Awards and photos have been posted.

2001

• On 19 December, there was a Winter Concert for all groups
• On 8 December, jazz groups attended the CMEA Jazz Festival at Consumnes River College
• On 17 November the marching band and color guard performed at the Tournament of Champions in Fairfield, their final competition of the season. See results and photos
• Thanks to all the volunteers who worked on the Crab Feed held on 16 November
• There were 65 units in the Veterans Day parade on 12 November, including our band and color guard. Photos will be posted in the future
• On 10 November, the marching band and color guard performed at the Vintage Band Review in Napa. See results and photos
• On 3 November, the marching band and color guard performed at the Grape Bowl Classic in Lodi. See results and photos
• The homecoming parade was on 26 October. The band also performed at the homecoming game
• The marching band played the National Anthem at the home football game on 14 September. Members of the community have commented on how inspiring the rendition was. They also performed on 21 September and 12 October
• Thanks to fireworks booth volunteers!
• The final jazz concert was held at Garbeau's Dinner Theater on 6 June
• Elections were held at the boosters meeting on 5 June. David Hammond was re-elected president, with Ed Shapley as vice president. Also re-elected were Lori Emmington as secretary, Al Lehman as treasurer, and Cindy James as historian. Thanks to past vice president Jerry Bircher
• The final concert band and orchestra concert was 30 May
• On 18-20 May, the music groups went to Disneyland. Thanks to those who sent photos!
• The 11/12 Orchestra, Jazz Band A, and Jazz Choir participated in a competition at Great America in Santa Clara on 11 May
• Thanks to all who helped at the annual pasta dinner on 18 April!
• See photos from the jazz festival at Santa Cruz; four students received scholarships to the Berklee summer session and one to the Stanford jazz camp. For safety, our policy is to not identify students on the Web
• Congratulations to Concert Band for straight "Superior" at Golden Empire
• On a trip to Portland on 9-11 March the chamber orchestra placed 4th and the 11/12 orchestra placed 5th
• The 12th annual Folsom Jazz Festival was held on 27 January on the campus of Folsom High School (see details). Thanks to all the music groups, sponsors, and volunteers who make this possible

2000

• On the 13th of December, all groups participated in the annual winter concert
• At the jazz compatition at Sac State on 8-9 December, Dave Hammond reports that the High School Jazz "A" band took third place (all 1's) in the "Heavy" division behind Rio Americano and Berkeley. "The band sounded fantastic, but that is a really tough division." The High School Jazz 'B' took third place in the Intermediate division. The Middle School Jazz band took second place in the Middle School division (all 1's) behind Arden. "All the bands did a super job!"
• The final parade competition of the season was the Tournament of Champions, at Fairfield on 18 November; see photos and further information
• Thanks to all who helped and came out to the 5th annual crab feed and silent auction on 17 November. Dave Hammond reports, "The Crab Feed was awesome and was SOLD OUT, attendance was over 480 including many Folsom dignitaries and several members of the School district administration including Norm Sefkin and several board members. The Jazz Band and the Jazz Choir performed to an enthusiastic response.... Crab King Mr. Jerry Bircher and his Queen, Mrs. Gayle Bircher were crowned at a ceremony during dinner. Thanks to all the volunteer help!"
• The third parade competition took place at Lodi on 4 November; see photos and further information
• The second competition was held at Pleasanton on 28 October; see photos and further information
• The first competition of the season was held at Loomis on 21 October; see photos and further information
• The annual Homecoming parade took place on 20 October; see photos
• There was an open house on 30 August in the new music room at the Prairie City campus
• A message from our fireworks leader -
  • A huge thanks to ALL VOLUNTEERS who gave of their valuable time at the Raleys and K-Mart booths, to help make this years fireworks 2000 summer sale a great success. We set at least three new records: total sales (up 28%), best July 4th day sales, and best single sales day not the 4th. Alumni contributed again and helped set the July 3 record by staffing the Raleys booth that day. Over 180 time slots were filled with many volunteers, too many to name. Of course this is not at all about records. It is about furthering music opportunities for our youth.. Once again, the bottom line of this yearly project will help to accomplish these and other related goals. Thank You All!! - Al Lehman
• President Dave Hammond adds his congratulations to Al and Lynne Lehman, and to the volunteers that worked nearly 1000 hours
• At the June boosters meeting, David Hammond was elected president, with Jerry Bircher as vice president, Lori Emmington as secretary, and Al Lehman as treasurer. Catherine Randolph was re-elected as historian. Thanks to past president Michael Miguelgorry, vice president David Hammond, secretary Jerry Quinn, treasurer Anita Berger, and Catherine Randolph
• The final jazz band and choir concert was held on 7 June
• The final concert for the orchestras and concert band was held on 31 May. Congratulations to the award winners; awards for the seniors will be given at the Cum Laude event
• On 12-16 April, the Jazz Choir was on a trip to Ohio with the Freelancers
• At the Boosters meeting of 12 April, Jerry Bircher was crowned Pasta King in recognition of his great work putting on the annual pasta dinner
• The Jazz Choir and Jazz Band "A" performed on 8 April at the 30th annual Monterey Jazz Festival High School Jazz Competition
• All groups performed in a concert on 5 April
• On 25 March, the jazz bands and jazz choir performed in Santa Cruz (more details, anyone?)
• On 16-18 March, the Orchestra (grades 11 and 12) went to Portland, Oregon to perform in the Mt. Hood Orchestra Festival. It was reported that they came in fifth (please confirm)
• Thanks to all who helped with this year's jazz festival!
• ...and thanks to volunteers (and customers) of the fireworks booth between Christmas and New Year's

1999

• The final competition of the season was the 10th Annual Tournament of Champions at Fairfield High School in Fairfield. Jerry Quinn reports that "on a cold, clear, and dry night, but muddy field, the Marching Band put on a nice, tight show. They were awarded a trophy for second place in their class (Class A).... While no trophy is given for third place overall, Mr. G. reported that our band had the third highest overall score for marching bands." Congratulations to all the students and thanks to all the volunteers
  • We'd really like to get pictures of the shows at Loomis, Lodi, and Fairfield if anyone has them
• The marching band and color guard participated in the festival in Lodi on 6 November. The color guard looked especially good!
• The band was awarded Sweepstakes at the CSUS Festival of Marching Bands on 30 October. Other awards included first place for Outstanding Music, first for General Effect, first in class, and second in Drum Major. Congratulations to all! See pictures
• The marching band and color guard took part in the annual homecoming parade on 22 October
• This year's first competition was at the Del Oro Spectacular in Loomis on 16 October, where the marching band and color guard took third place in their division
• The 1999 field show was presented for the first time during a halftime on the 8th
• On 19 September, the Jazz Choir sang at the Monterey Jazz Festival
• A contribution in remembrance of Chris Knoles was presented to the music boosters at the 8 September meeting
• On 31 July there was a Music Boosters picnic at Lew Howard Park ...

• Thanks to all participating in firework sales this year for the support of music programs
• Thanks to the Fraternal Order of Eagles for sponsoring their third annual Pancake Breakfast benefiting the Folsom High School Music Department!
• The Orchestra, Marching Band, Jazz Band I, Jazz Band II, and Jazz Choir all performed at Disneyland on 15 May
• The bands did a great job at the Golden Empire festival on 1 May 1999!
• Congratulations to the Jazz Choir for again coming out first at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Also, in the May 1998 issue of Downbeat magazine, the Jazz Choir was named best comprehensive high school jazz choir for the second year in a row!
• Compliments to the Orchestra on a great job at the Golden Empire Festival on 27 February
• At the Buchanan festival in Fresno on 6 February, both FHS Jazz Groups (A band and B band) took first place in performance and sight reading

1998

• The Middle School Jazz Band, both Folsom High School jazz bands, the Jazz Choir, Orchestra, and Concert Band performed on 16 December
• At the final competition of the season at Fairfield, the Marching Band and Color Guard took first place in their division (A) and first place overall in brass. Congratulations to all for a good season.
• Our third annual Crab Feed was held on Friday, 20 November. Thanks to all who attended and who helped put on the event!
• At the Vintage Band review in Napa on 14 November, the Marching Band and Color Guard took second place in their division. Meanwhile, back in Folsom, the Folsom Chamber of Commerce presented "Circle of Gold" special recognition to Curtis Gaesser, Folsom High School Music Director!
  • Pictures coming (spent my time putting up the map and schedule for Saturday!).
• The final half-time performance took place on Friday, 13 November, where our senior band and color guard students were recognized
• At the West Side Classic in Newman, California on Halloween (31 October), the Marching Band and Color Guard were awarded the First Place trophy in division AA, second place (overall) color guard, and third place (overall) drum line. Special congratulations to Drum Major Jeff Hamilton, who placed second for field conductor (see photos)
• Competition at Sac State on 24 October was cancelled due to rain
• There are photos of the 1998 Homecoming parade
• The marching band has completed summer practice, braving triple-digit weather, and night practices started on 9 September

• The Jazz Band and Jazz Choir left on their European tour on 8 July and returned on the 20th. They performed at Montreux and at the Brienz festival in Switzerland, as well as the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands. More pictures were added on 14 September
• Dave Johnson was elected as president of the Music Boosters on 1 June; Pete Carollo was elected as vice president
• The Winterguard took first in their class at the championships at Golden Valley High School in Modesto on 4 April 1998. The season's show was called "The Journey Begins." Chad Kohlmier was the guard instructor; Deirdre Hawkins was dance advisor, and Paul Zimny was drill designer.
• The Jazz Band performed at the opening session of the California Music Educators Association meeting in Sacramento on 26 March
• The Folsom Eagles lodge sponsored a benefit pancake breakfast for the Orchestra on 7 March. Thanks to them for their generosity!
• The Orchestra and the Concert Band each got straight "ones" at the Golden Empire Festival (CMEA/CSUS) held at Sac State on 28 February 1998
• Sunny weather greeted the performing groups at the Folsom Jazz Festival on Saturday, 24 January 1998. High School Jazz Band sweepstakes winner was Rio Americano High School, who also took first in the new Combo competition. Novato High School took sweepstakes honors for Jazz Choir. The top Middle School in the competition was Arden. See further information
• The Folsom Jazz Festival was kicked off by a concert on 23 January 1998. The Jazz Band and Jazz Choir opened for the renowned Woody Herman Orchestra, led by Frank Tiberi and featuring John Fedchock. In their first Northern California appearance in fifteen years (and certainly the only event ever held at the middle school for which tickets could be purchased through BASS), the Woody Herman Orchestra played a variety of old standards and new charts for an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. We'd like to make the concert an annual event, so plan to be there next year!

1997

• On 10 December 1997 there was a concert featuring the Middle School Jazz Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Orchestra, and Concert Band
• The final marching band competition of the 1997 season was the WSMBC final at UOP in Stockton on 22 November. The band did a great job, but in our first season competing in AAA division we did not make it into the finals. See marching band page for more details
• A very successful Crab Feed was held on 21 November 1997. Hey, that crab was great! Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible and to all our guests for coming out
• The color guard won 4th overall, the marching band won second in their division, and our drum major Michael Becker was awarded second overall in the Central California Band Review in Merced on 8 November 1997
• The Jazz Band came in first in its division at the Central California Band Review in Merced on 8 November 1997
• The Jazz Band and Jazz Choir each were awarded First at Palo Alto on 7 November 1997
• The marching band and color guard won First in their division and First in Auxiliary in their division at Lodi
• The debut of the new marching band uniforms was at halftime on 31 October 1997; we thought they looked pretty sharp!
• The marching band won top awards in Music, Percussion, and Marching and Maneuvering, 3rd place in Auxiliary, First in their division, and Grand Sweepstakes at the CMEA/CSUS festival at Sac State on 25 October, then went on to Pleasanton, where they came away with First in their division
• The marching band took 2nd place in AA division (and 2nd place overall drum major) at the Festivo marching band competition in Oroville
• At the Booster meeting of 8 October 1997, it was voted that a Middle School division of the Boosters be created
• You may enjoy looking at our trip to Disneyland on 16-18 May 1997. It was a great success, with performances by the Orchestra, Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, and Marching Band
• See material for individual groups for other events

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Last updated 25 November 2007 by Jim Hobbs; please contact us in case of any error or omission.