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Welcome
We are the fundraising & volunteer support organization for the Music Departments
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Monterey Hills, Marengo & Arroyo Vista Elementary Schools
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South Pasadena Middle School
We aim to help inspire students, assist the music teachers, seek out new student performance opportunities, expand the music program, and provide fun bonding activities for music students.
JOIN US in developing and maintaining an incredible music program for our talented SPMS and 5th grade music students.
Thank you to SPMS and the School District for partnering with us.
2022-2023 Executive Board & General Meeting
Dates & Times
(all meetings currently virtual)
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Exec Board Meetings:
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General Meetings:
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CALL for Board Members
& Parent Volunteers
Everyone is welcome!
The SPMS Music Boosters has been an approved school district group for the last 3 years, but we have a real need for additional volunteers in order to continue.
Please read the following information & descriptions and consider joining our board:
The SPMS Music Boosters has been an approved school district group for the last 3 years, but we have a real need for additional volunteers in order to continue.
Please read the following information & descriptions and consider joining our board:
What type of volunteers are needed?
There are a few key positions that are open on the SPMS Music Boosters Executive Board as indicated below: Additionally, if you have a specific interest that is not listed, we are open to adding additional chair positions. Whatever talents you have, we would love to have you share them with us.
What does the commitment look like?
Board Members commit to their position from August to May. SPMS Music Boosters are expected to attend the Exec Board Meetings held once a month and quarterly General Assembly Mtgs (4 total) while also leading their position needs/requirements - please see below for descriptions of each position.
Description of Board Positions and Vacancy for School Year 2022-23:
These descriptions are not all inclusive but provide an idea of what each position manages. We are happy to talk to anyone in more depth about any board position.
1. President: Organize and conduct the monthly meetings, sign checks and oversee financials, follow up and support the various other board positions with their activities, provide direct support to music teachers and music department events, be familiar with bylaws and ensure board follows bylaws and school district procedures. --Filled
2. Vice President: Supports the President, conducts monthly meetings if president is unable to, and ideally is willing to be a future president as needed. -- NEEDED!!!
3. Treasurer: is responsible for handling the money raised at events, making approved payments and making arrangements for counting of money at events. At each event, two people, the Treasurer and another Committee member should take charge of monies received and count the proceeds before they leave the event venue. -- Filled
4. Secretary: The main role of a Secretary is to support the Chairperson to ensure the smooth running of the PC/PTA and to maintain effective communication links between committee members and between the PC/PTA and the school. Their role may also include: • Ensuring meetings and minutes are well organized.-- Filled
5. Communications Director: Managing the boosters site, updating the events, uploading the music performances/ pictures, and taking pictures at different events if possible. --Filled
6. Fundraiser Director: Responsible for Wish Night fundraising and will work with Music Boosters to identify and host fundraising activities or events. Plan and organize dine-out/dine-in events once a month with local restaurants such as TeaMorrow, Chipotle, Blaze and The Habit. -- NEEDED!!!
7. Music Fest Chair: Plan a yearly main fundraiser of some kind that can be repeated yearly. It does not have to be a "Music Fest" that is simply one suggestion. SPHS music boosters does a yearly spaghetti night. SPMS is looking not to copy that idea but to develop our own idea. -- NEEDED!!!
8. Event Chair: Work with other Chair positions on planning and organizing events that either help to Fundraise for Booster Club or provide a service to the school, students or music program. Ideally it would be great to have some kind of event each month - for example, Back to School event in August, Membership Drive event in Sept, Membership Party event in Oct, etc. Calendar the event dates and share with SPMS, SPUSD, and the Booster Board. -- NEEDED!!!
9. Volunteer Coordinator: Create and maintain a database of parent volunteers who would be interested in volunteering in different ways. Send out a Google Form for parents to fill out and organize the results and reach out to parents wanting to volunteer to get them connected. -- NEEDED!!!
10. Hospitality Chair: Be in charge of soliciting donations of goods or gift cards from local places and Costco as well as purchasing needed items; then organize the selling of goods and drinks and snacks at events such as the concerts for 5th grade band and all grades for choir, orchestra and band. -- NEEDED!!!
11. Membership Chair: Maintain and manage the membership database, run a membership drive in August/Sept and plan a few fun membership activities.
12. Talent Show Chair: Plan and organize a music based talent show, hold auditions and recruit volunteers for the various aspects of the talent show (such as a host, videographer, etc.)
If you have any interest in volunteering in any capacity, please email the Music Booster Communications Director.
There are a few key positions that are open on the SPMS Music Boosters Executive Board as indicated below: Additionally, if you have a specific interest that is not listed, we are open to adding additional chair positions. Whatever talents you have, we would love to have you share them with us.
What does the commitment look like?
Board Members commit to their position from August to May. SPMS Music Boosters are expected to attend the Exec Board Meetings held once a month and quarterly General Assembly Mtgs (4 total) while also leading their position needs/requirements - please see below for descriptions of each position.
Description of Board Positions and Vacancy for School Year 2022-23:
These descriptions are not all inclusive but provide an idea of what each position manages. We are happy to talk to anyone in more depth about any board position.
1. President: Organize and conduct the monthly meetings, sign checks and oversee financials, follow up and support the various other board positions with their activities, provide direct support to music teachers and music department events, be familiar with bylaws and ensure board follows bylaws and school district procedures. --Filled
2. Vice President: Supports the President, conducts monthly meetings if president is unable to, and ideally is willing to be a future president as needed. -- NEEDED!!!
3. Treasurer: is responsible for handling the money raised at events, making approved payments and making arrangements for counting of money at events. At each event, two people, the Treasurer and another Committee member should take charge of monies received and count the proceeds before they leave the event venue. -- Filled
4. Secretary: The main role of a Secretary is to support the Chairperson to ensure the smooth running of the PC/PTA and to maintain effective communication links between committee members and between the PC/PTA and the school. Their role may also include: • Ensuring meetings and minutes are well organized.-- Filled
5. Communications Director: Managing the boosters site, updating the events, uploading the music performances/ pictures, and taking pictures at different events if possible. --Filled
6. Fundraiser Director: Responsible for Wish Night fundraising and will work with Music Boosters to identify and host fundraising activities or events. Plan and organize dine-out/dine-in events once a month with local restaurants such as TeaMorrow, Chipotle, Blaze and The Habit. -- NEEDED!!!
7. Music Fest Chair: Plan a yearly main fundraiser of some kind that can be repeated yearly. It does not have to be a "Music Fest" that is simply one suggestion. SPHS music boosters does a yearly spaghetti night. SPMS is looking not to copy that idea but to develop our own idea. -- NEEDED!!!
8. Event Chair: Work with other Chair positions on planning and organizing events that either help to Fundraise for Booster Club or provide a service to the school, students or music program. Ideally it would be great to have some kind of event each month - for example, Back to School event in August, Membership Drive event in Sept, Membership Party event in Oct, etc. Calendar the event dates and share with SPMS, SPUSD, and the Booster Board. -- NEEDED!!!
9. Volunteer Coordinator: Create and maintain a database of parent volunteers who would be interested in volunteering in different ways. Send out a Google Form for parents to fill out and organize the results and reach out to parents wanting to volunteer to get them connected. -- NEEDED!!!
10. Hospitality Chair: Be in charge of soliciting donations of goods or gift cards from local places and Costco as well as purchasing needed items; then organize the selling of goods and drinks and snacks at events such as the concerts for 5th grade band and all grades for choir, orchestra and band. -- NEEDED!!!
11. Membership Chair: Maintain and manage the membership database, run a membership drive in August/Sept and plan a few fun membership activities.
12. Talent Show Chair: Plan and organize a music based talent show, hold auditions and recruit volunteers for the various aspects of the talent show (such as a host, videographer, etc.)
If you have any interest in volunteering in any capacity, please email the Music Booster Communications Director.
SPMS Music Festival
Spring 2022
On Wed. May 25th, 2022 the Music Boosters hosted a Music Festival where all 5th grade bands and the SPMS choir, band and orchestra performed in the SPMS Quad.
Swag Sale
The SPMS Music Boosters hosted a music program Swag Design Contest.
7th grade Intermediate Band student Kaitlyn was the winner
T-shirts $15; Hoodies $26; Cap $15
(This was not a fundraiser, swag sold at cost)
7th grade Intermediate Band student Kaitlyn was the winner
T-shirts $15; Hoodies $26; Cap $15
(This was not a fundraiser, swag sold at cost)
Pasadena Showcase House Event
Spring 2022
SPMS, SPHS, and SPEF received a generous grant in 2022 from the Pasadena Showcase House of Design, produced by Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts to fund local programs.
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2021 - 2022 Dining Out Fundraisers
- August @ Teamorrow raised $253.22
- September @ Blaze raised $460
- October @ Hi-Life raised $300
- December @ Twoheys raised $435
- February @ Habit Burger Grill raised $449
- March @ Panda Express raised $412.80
- September @ Blaze raised $460
- October @ Hi-Life raised $300
- December @ Twoheys raised $435
- February @ Habit Burger Grill raised $449
- March @ Panda Express raised $412.80
2021 Winter Concert
Special Thanks
to
Trader Joe's, Costco, & an anonymous donor's donations, and all volunteers!
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Orchestra
Christmas Tree Lighting
@ South Pasadena Farmer's Market 12/2 Thursday; Advanced class Winter Concert
12/13 Monday; Intermediate & Advanced classes Coming Soon! |
Choir
Winter Concert
12/15 Wednesday; With the SPHS Choir students Coming Soon! |
Band
Winter Concert
12/16 Thursday; 6th Grade & Intermediate & Jazz & Advanced Band Coming Soon! |
