Back to Music NightJessica Cummings, Director of ChoirsAllen Leung, Director of OrchestrasDavid Matchim, Director of Bands

Friends of MusicOBJECTIVE FROM BYLAWS

To stimulate student, parent, and community interest and participation in the Centennial High School music programs; promote fundraisers for the continued operation of the music programs;

and aid the music directors and school administration whenever possible for the

harmonious operation of the music programs.

Friends of Music General Meeting

General Meeting announced via CHS Alerts and on music department website. This meeting has two objectives:

Approve 2015-2016 Budget

Review and Ratify Bylaw Revisions

Friends of Music

Mandy Yu

President

Budget 2015-2016

David Yu

Treasurer

Bylaw Revisions

David Matchim

Bylaw Committee Chair

Bylaw Revisions

Existing and revised bylaws have been posted on www.centennialmusic.org for review.

Bylaw Revisions

The current bylaws were ratified in May 2012 to merge the band, choral, and

orchestra programs together under one 501(c)3 non-profit organization known as the “CHS Friend of Music.” Previously, the

organization known as “CHS Band Backers” served only the band program.

Bylaw Revisions

A bylaw committee was created in May 2015 to review and revise the bylaws to reflect the

changing needs of the program and community.

Bylaw RevisionsGOAL

To promote participation in the organization.

ACTION

Reduced and redefined roles on executive board, requiring fewer persons to be present at monthly board meetings.

Members outside the executive board attend meetings on an “as needed” basis.

Bylaw RevisionsGOAL

To streamline the decision-making process.

ACTION

Reduced and redefined roles on executive board, thus reducing quorum.

Last year, there were several meetings where decisions could not be made because quorum was not met.

Bylaw Revisions

The goal was not to eliminate positions, but to provide volunteer opportunities with more

flexibility.

If you are willing to help, we still need you!

CHS FOM Board of DirectorsCURRENT

President

Vice-President

Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

Recording Secretary

Corresponding Secretary

Three Student Members

Other officers as appointed

CHS FOM Board of DirectorsPROPOSED

President

Treasurer

Secretary

Other officers as appointed

CHS FOM Board of DirectorsCURRENT

Vice-President serves as President when President is absent or unable to serve.

PROPOSED

Treasurer serves as President when President is absent or unable to serve.

CHS FOM Board of Directors

MORALE

With a finite number of volunteers, there are other positions that are more vital to the organization

(i.e. volunteer coordinator, fundraising coordinator, etc.).

CHS FOM Board of DirectorsCURRENT

Assistant Treasurer co-signs checks over $500 and manages Crescendo Club.

PROPOSED

Secretary can co-sign checks over $500. President will manage Crescendo Club.

CHS FOM Board of Directors

MORALE

Assistant Treasurer served minor role. With a finite number of volunteers, there are other positions

that are more vital to the organization (i.e. volunteer coordinator, fundraising coordinator,

etc.)

CHS FOM Board of DirectorsCURRENT

There are two secretary positions: Recording Secretary and Corresponding Secretary.

PROPOSED

Secretary only (essentially Recording Secretary). Corresponding Secretary is now

Communications Chair.

CHS FOM Board of Directors

MORALE

Corresponding Secretary sends emails to community. It is not necessary for them to be on

the Board of Directors and attend monthly meetings. The position can be held by someone

outside of the Board of Directors.

CHS FOM Board of DirectorsCURRENT

Three Student Members are on Board of Directors and are part of quorum.

PROPOSED

Students can attend meetings, but do not serve as voting members of the Board. Student

members are not part of quorum.

CHS FOM Board of Directors

MORALE

If students are unable to attend and quorum is not met, decisions cannot be made at a board

meeting.

If students want to participate in the organization, there are always opportunities!

CHS FOM New Position

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Serves essentially the same purpose as Corresponding Secretary. Can serve as

Secretary if the Secretary is absent or unable.

CHS FOM General Policies

More flexibility in scheduling General Meetings (i.e. January/February instead of January).

Time lines for certain actions are more consistent

Quorum is five (5) at a Board Meeting and (10) at a General Meeting

Thank you!

Welcome to the CHS Music Department

Approximately 400 students strong.

More that 25% of Centennial students are in a performance ensemble.

Our ensembles are some of the top high school ensembles in the state.

We are growing EVERY year!

All for one, and one for all!

The directors are a team!

There are opportunities for students to perform with ensembles in other disciplines (full orchestra, combine choir with full orchestra, band/orchestra soloists with choir, vocalists with jazz band, musical pit orchestra…the list is endless!)

Activities and events are designed to create a community of musicians!

Friends of Music

They provide almost $30,000 a year to the music program. The county gives us under $6,000 a year.

Without your support, we could not survive.

Music is expensive for one child. Imagine if you had 400 children!

Sample expenses… Acoustic Shell for stage: $23,000

One season of non-competitive marching band: $10,000

One quality student model tuba: $5000

One quality student model horn: $3500

School quality marimba: $7000

Piano for stage: $8000

One quality student model cello: $2000

Choir music through December: $1500

The list goes on…

Why?Vendor prices keep going up and we have more

students we are trying to provide for.

Back in the day, music “fees” existed. Now they are not allowed, nor do we think they should be!

The music staff at HCPSS Central Office has been very supportive, but the fact of the matter is that county funds are limited.

What’s the bottom line?

We need your help!

Participate in fundraisers, events, and activities.

Crescendo Club

Volunteer to help out. If everyone helped just 1 hour a year, we’d be in great shape!

If every student raised $10 in a fundraiser, that would be almost $4000 dollars for the music department.

No amount of time or money is too small!

Student Accounts

In addition to raising money for the program, students raise credits to their “student account.”

Students account funds can be used to defer music departments costs.

Funds stay with music department and are not available for withdrawal.

When students graduate, remaining funds are donated to the program.

Funds roll-over year to year

Business Sponsorship Program

If you own or know a business-owner that is interested in sponsoring our music program,

perks include concert program advertisements, concert slideshow advertisements, airtime at

football games, and more!

Go to www.centennialmusic.org for details. Click on “Fundraisers” and “Business Sponsorship”

Spring Trip: April 7-10Everyone is invited, but participation is optional!

A great experience for students. Many of our students make friends, learn life skills, and enjoy music making with peers.

Trip is typically between 2/3 nights and 3/4 days.

Smaller trips are between $500 and $600, larger between $700 and $800

Consider fundraising to lower the cost. Save up for a future year!

Tri-M Music Honor SocietyMeetings are once a quarter. Attendance is

mandatory.

Students volunteer throughout the community.

4 credits per semester, 1 of which must be a performance credit

Application information is on the Tri-M website, accessible through www.centennialmusic.org

3.0 GPA and enrollment in a music course required.

Pink cords are worn at graduation.

Concert Attendance(for your child and you!)

Please come see the amazing work your child has done in class!

$5 individual/$10 family suggested donation

Come to our adjudications in March! Nothing is more motivating and calming than seeing familiar faces in the crowd!

Show Your Spirit!

Sprit Wear order forms are available online.

Spirit Wear is for students AND parents!

Consider purchasing a magnet for only $4 ($3 if you purchase 3 or more!)

Student Volunteers

We ALWAYS need help!

If every student gave one hour of their time helping us, the world would be a happier place!

Participate in our fundraisers – they benefit YOU!

Breakout Sessions

Band in Auditorium

Choir in Choir Room

Orchestra in Band/Orchestra Room.