NEXT MEETING: No boosters meetings are scheduled for the summer months. We hope everyone has a safe and happy summer!
Music Boosters
The Music Boosters consist of music instructors, and parents of music students in the choral and instrumental music programs offered through the Armada Area School District. Booster members act in the best interest of the music department by supporting and promoting the extensive programs offered at Armada Schools. The Boosters organize fundraisers and offer financial support for the music programs and a variety of music related activities. The Boosters believe teamwork, communication and fun are the key characteristics of our successful
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Music Booster Representation
If you have a desire to become more involved in the music program, please consider becoming a music booster representative. The boosters work in conjunction with the music directors on all levels of activities. Specific duties include communication, encouraging all parents to become more involved in the music program, hosting fundraisers, maintaining uniforms and equipment, and coordinating chaperones and other help for events.
The growth and sustainability of the music program depend on the dedication and commitment of volunteers.
Representatives from each group bring value as the "experts" and ensure that all of the fine details are covered to support the music directors.
The main role of a booster member is to manage and coordiate programs and fundraisers and to develop a network of parents to assist with the variety of tasks. In addition there needs to be an administrative member who prepares the meeting minutes, newsletters, and updates the website.
The growth and sustainability of the music program depend on the dedication and commitment of volunteers.
Representatives from each group bring value as the "experts" and ensure that all of the fine details are covered to support the music directors.
The main role of a booster member is to manage and coordiate programs and fundraisers and to develop a network of parents to assist with the variety of tasks. In addition there needs to be an administrative member who prepares the meeting minutes, newsletters, and updates the website.
Behind the Scene Expenses
Did you know it takes approximately $10,000 to 15,000 per year to subsidize the music department school budget to support the various music program at Armada Schools? Did you ever wonder where the funds are allocated from the Music Boosters? Well, there are many behind the scene expenses required to run these wonderful music programs. For example there are instructor fees for marching band camp, MSBOA marching festival fees, solo & ensemble fees, choir festival fees, pre-festival judge fees, musical score payments, musical
instrument repair fees, special rewards for the students, replacement costs for concert uniforms, miscellaneous expenses associated with instructors and fundraisers to name a few.
We encourage all parents/students to participate in the monthly Booster Meetings to become better acquainted with the inner workings of the music department.
instrument repair fees, special rewards for the students, replacement costs for concert uniforms, miscellaneous expenses associated with instructors and fundraisers to name a few.
We encourage all parents/students to participate in the monthly Booster Meetings to become better acquainted with the inner workings of the music department.
