American Fork H.S./ J.H. Percussion Position Posting

We are seeking a full-time contracted Percussion teacher at American Fork H.S. in American Fork, Utah. This position includes 2 Percussion classes and 1 General Music class at AFHS, 1 Percussion class at Lone Peak HS and being the Percussion Director with the American Fork Marching Band. There will be 2 percussion classes at the junior high feeder program.. A thorough knowledge of percussion literature, concert percussion techniques, marching percussion techniques are required. Steel drum and DCI experience preferred but not required. For further information contact the Director, John Miller at 801-372-0643 or jmiller@alpinedistrict.org . You can view the AF band website at www.afbands.org. The position will be posted on the Alpine SD website at www.alpinedistrict.org

Upcoming Events!

May 8 Spring Awards Concert

May 9 1st MB Rehearsal 3-5:30

May 16 MB Rehearsal /Jazz Night

May 21 Wasatch Winds Concert 7:30

May 23 MB Rehearsal 3-5:30

Tony Elison Pianist for Allstate Jazz Band

Tony Elison was selected as the keyboard player for the 2012 Utah Allstate Jazz Band. Tony played with the band at the UMEA State Conference in St George. Tim Davies was the Allstate Jazz Band director.Tim Davies is a Grammy nominated composer and musician.

AF had 12 students in the Allstate Band & Orchestra

It was a great event and the students had a wonderful experience. Please give the following students a congratulations next time you see them:
Taylor Ashcraft - Trombone
Joseph Baldwin - French Horn
Jason Cannon - Clarinet
Andrea Cox - Clarinet
Bryce Dawson - French Horn
Elizabeth Hutchison - Flute
Lauren Hafen - Flute
Will Ingram - Euphonium
McKenzie Miller - Trumpet
Sabrina Statham - Oboe
Nathan Porter - Tympani
Cameron Thomas - Trombone

Marching Band Contracts due Feb 15 w $100 deposit. Download contract on band website

About The AF Band Program

The band program at American Fork High School forms a vital and important part of the total high school life. The band represents a large, colorful, visible, and highly disciplined segment of the school. The performance of the band at concerts, parades, contests, and sporting events as well as many community events, adds a great deal of color and life to the American Fork community. The main emphasis of the American Fork Band program is on musicianship and individual growth. Achieved through hard work, it is the pride of a job well done that makes our efforts worthwhile. The success of the organization will lead to the success of the individual. It is our hope that students and parents will be aided in their experiences during their years as members of the American Fork H.S. Band.

“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” Vincent Lombardi

AF Complete Band Handbook

AFHS Fine Arts Calendar

Please check out our AF Band Facebook page by clicking on this link

Donations to the American Fork Band Program

Tax deductable donations to the AF Band can be made by :

1. Selecting the "Donations" button for a "My School Fees" donation

My School Fees Donation Instructions

Log in to www.myschoolfees.com
Sign in with your email address and password
If you have never used the site before, you need register as a new user. Once registered follow the “Sign In” prompts.

The next screen will ask you a series of questions:
a) What State is your School in? Click on Utah
b) What District is your School in? Click on Alpine
c) Click “American Fork High School” on the next screen
d) Click on Public Payments

Select Band then Band Donation

You may now select the amount you would like to donate

Once you have chosen the fees you want to contribute, then click on "add to cart" and then "check out".

There will be a button appear with lettering in green that says "continue to checkout". Click on that button

Pay with your choice of credit card (we do not accept American Express)

Print your receipt

2. Mailing a donation check earmarked to the AF Band to the Alpine Foundation at 575 N. 100 E. American Fork, UT 84003

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