Music Boosters Association
ABOUT THE BOOSTERS
MISSION...Our Mission is to raise Community spirit and funds to benefit the Music Program at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School.
GOAL...Our Goal is to provide financial, administrative, and programmatic support to the Music Directors so they can be even more successful when teaching their students to perform and appreciate both vocal and instrumental music of various genres.
FOCUS...Our Focus is to provide support for the following activities:
- To support the Directors and students in preparation for their various performances
- To support the Band & Chorus Program’s annual trip
- To support the purchase of instrumental and choral uniforms and equipment
- To support the future development of the Music Program
- To support the Directors with the completion of day-to-day tasks to keep the Music Program “on track”
SUPPORT...We provide this support in various ways:
- Assisting with concert setup and decoration
- Assisting with concert dress distribution and alteration
- Chaperoning the annual trip
- Supporting Marching Band & Pep Band Events
- Providing fund raising opportunities so students can earn credits to pay for part or all of their cost for the annual trip
- Facilitating communication with Music Program families via e-mail and this website
- Helping with administrative tasks so Directors can devote more of their time to working with students
- Providing “helping hands” where ever needed
MEMBERS INCLUDE:
- Good Counsel Parents
- Good Counsel Scholar / Performers
- Good Counsel Faculty
- Community Members and Friends
OFFICERS
MEETINGS
Meetings are listed on the Calendar link. All are Welcome to attend. Future meeting agendas and summaries of previous meetings are available using the links below.
October 22, 2008 Meeting Summary
March 18, 2009 Meeting Summary
FUND RAISING
We raise funds primarily through one program – FedEx Field. During Redskins home games, we staff two food booths by preparing and selling food to spectators. Approximately 50 volunteers are needed at each game. This provides approximately $50,000 annually to support the Music Program.
EXAMPLES OF FUND USE IN PREVIOUS YEARS
- Student credits to help pay for the Music Trips
- 2009 Caribbean Cruise
- 2008 Orlando
- 2007 Virginia Beach
- 2006 New York
- Choral robes
- Marching Band uniforms
- Timpani ($12,000)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need many volunteers to help us meet our Goal. Without the help of volunteers, we would not be able to provide the financial, administrative, and programmatic support needed by OLGCHS’s many vocal and instrumental performance groups. We need your help! There are many ways to assist the Band and Chorus programs. Check back soon and we will have a list of projects and other ways you can help during the 2007/8 academic year. Please contact Henry Kahwaty or any other Officer to volunteer.
