Bring: All your music (see list
below), instrument, lyre, flip folder, solid red t-shirt (I have a bunch, so
wear something that will be covered up by the shirt I provide for you), shorts
or blue jeans, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
8:00 A.M.
Band Room open
8:30 Be in your seat, instrument in hand, ready to play. Be
on time.
8:45 Load vehicles and head for Amador Valley High School.
(680 North, Bernal Ave. Exit, Right onto Bernal Ave., Left onto Main Street,
continue through downtown to Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road,
Pleasanton.)
9:30 Arrive in parking lot and set up for parade. Be ready to
march and play, but do not do so until directed. We are entry #5.
11:00 Parade starts. (Amador Valley High School, west onto
Main St., right on West Angela St., left into Fair parking lot located at the
corner of West Angela St. & Pleasanton Ave.)
After Parade Put instruments away, go to the Fair (or save your ticket and go
later). Eat, drink, be merry. Do not wander off by yourself. Pair up or go in
groups. Make sure you have ride home. Communicate with your driver. Be safe.
Thanks for playing!!!
???? Load vehicles and return to Fremont. Take your
instrument home and practice, its summer! (Thanks for playing!!!)
Reminder: When in public, you are performing. Do not play
after we finish playing together. Let our wonderful sounds echo in the ears of
the audience. Remember to always leave them wanting to hear more (not wishing
you would stop)!
Other info:
Participant parking is available at Alisal Elementary
School, on Santa Rita Road, diagonally across from the high school, and
directly across from the Post Office at the intersection of Black Ave.
Ideal spacing is 30-50 feet between units.
Reviewing stand will be located in front of the museum on
Main Street, on the right side. This area will be posted.
Do not stop on railroad tracks. Stop prior to the track in
the event the units in front of yours stop. Quickly pass over tracks.
Parade officially ends in the Western Pacific parking lot,
located at the corner of West Angela St. and Pleasanton Ave. All entries will
enter this parking lot to de-stage. The shuttle service will be able to bring
us back to the staging area.
Music menu
Were an American Band
Free Ride
T his is My Country
God Bless America
Spirit of America (Jalen Pub.)
America the Beautiful(?)
Salute to Freedom(?)
Other music TBA (any requests? E-mail your suggestions)
AYMATT