CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
FOOTHILL JAZZ BAND!

The Foothill Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Kirk Wetterholm, Director of Instrumental Music, performed at the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Festival on January 23rd, 2010. The perfomance took place at De LaSalle High School and was judged by a panel of three independent music educators. Your Foothill Jazz Band, competing against other middle school jazz bands, received unanimous scores of "Superior"; the highest score possible.

The majority of these talented musicians came up through the Mt. Diablo School system, which recently eliminated 4th grade music and has plans to eliminate 5th grade music next year. To see how you can help save these valuable music programs for our kids, go to www.mdmusicfoundation.org.