Instrumental Music Boosters

Events | Newsletters | Sept. 19, 2011 Music Booster Meeting Minutes

The Whitman Instrumental Music Boosters Club is open to all parents of students in the instrumental music program. The Boosters Club provides administrative assistance, organizes parent social and fundraising events, and helps coordinate festivals, concerts, and the music awards night. There is a niche for every parent who wishes to become involved. It is a terrific way to connect to the Whitman music community.

Meetings

The Boosters Club holds two meetings each year to discuss upcoming events and gain parent input on activities. An introductory meeting is held in the fall; the second meeting takes place just before the spring music trip. Please check the calendar and listserv announcements for details.

Listserv

The Boosters Club sponsors a Yahoo group to provide parents and students with timely information about the instrumental music department. Please be sure to join the WhitmanInstrumental listserv. Click here for instructions. Listserv members may unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of any listserv email or by sending an email here.

Volunteers and Volunteering

There are many opportunities to volunteer throughout the year, either by filling any open slot listed below and/or helping with any Booster Club event. To volunteer, contact either of the co-chairs listed below.

**2011-2012 MUSIC BOOSTERS SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS**
Co-Chairs	Amy Golen	301-263-0906 agolen@verizon.net
	Francesca Slesinger	240-305-3881 fpslesinger@gmail.com
Jazz Band Coordinator	Lisa Hemmer	301-320-6733
Secretary	David Elfin	301-320-5646
Concert Dresses	Robin Frankel	301-320-4639
	Kathy Staudaher	301-365-7975

Men’s Uniforms	Jim Lystad	301-320-7188
	Jodi Rasch	301-263-2777
Music Trip	Laurie Wolff	301-365-5593
Annual Garden Party
Coordinator	Laurie Wolff	301-365-5593

Hosts	OPEN

Newsletter	Mandy Katz	301-915-0999
Winter Concert	Joey Lampl	301-320-9191

Awards Night	Shirley Brandman	301-320-6033
	Jessie Weintraub	301-460-6150


Historian	Ginnie Maycock	301-951-6445
Arts Festival Liaison	Lisa Hemmer	301-320-6733

Adjudicator Visit	OPEN

Listserv	Amy Hancock	301-320-7075
Giant Certificate Program	OPEN
Website Coordinator	Andra Armstrong	301-263-0128
Webmaster	Devra Glowinski	301-299-9476

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Boosters Club Events

Annual Garden Party

A main event for the Music Boosters is our Annual Garden Party, an opportunity for parents and faculty to meet and mingle in the home of a Whitman family. Usually held in the fall, this social event provides a time and place for all gather over good food (provided by parent volunteers) while enjoying music provided by our students.

Winter Concert Reception

To celebrate our students’ musical accomplishments, the Music Boosters hosts a short reception in the school cafeteria immediately following the Winter Concert. The Boosters Club welcomes parents’ contributions of food and beverages, as well as volunteer assistance.

Music Awards Night

Whitman’s Instrumental Music Awards night is held in late spring, shortly before the end of the school year. Students are treated to a buffet dinner coordinated by parent volunteers. Following the dinner, parents are invited to watch the ceremony. In addition to the prestigious awards for outstanding members of band, orchestra, and jazz, many other recognitions are given to students in all grades.

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