Highlights from Oct. 2 Boosters Meeting

    • Purpose: open house to welcome music families, introduce Music Boosters (which operates through the Alliance for Education), and encourage participation
    • In Attendance: more than 35 parents (biggest turnout in years!)
    • Music teachers and programs introduced:
      • Dan Rowe – jazz band
      • Erica Ewell – vocal jazz and concert choir
      • Katrina Sibicky (sick and not able to attend) – wind ensemble and orchestras
    •  Music Boosters Board members introduced:
      • Caroline Price – chair
      • Matt and Carmen Brady – co-treasurers
      • Sue Coldwell – secretary
      • Tracy Patton – communications (actively recruiting for several roles: webmaster, social media director, community outreach, and/or school communications)
      • Jennifer Barron – fundraising (actively recruiting to help with various events, signup genius, bake sales)
      • Able to help out in any capacity? Please email tracy.patton@outlook.com.
    • Parent introductions and Q&A
    • Special guest: Karen Iglitzin, a college adviser and music consultant who helps students plan for college
    • Upcoming events:
      • Chipotle fundraiser – Oct. 
      • Vocal concert – Oct. 25
      • Jazz concert – Nov. 8
      • Barnes & Noble fundraiser – Dec. 8
      • Next scheduled meeting: Nov. 13 (meetings will generally be held 2nd Tuesday of the month, with a few exceptions)

*Complete meeting minutes available upon request.