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Mission
To complement the new high school music rooms by providing equipment not covered through the sinking fund which is necessary to maintain the degree of excellence we have established in our music programs
Why is this fund drive needed?
The new music rooms are funded by the sinking fund that was passed by the voters in 2002
The new construction provides much needed space for the music programs
However, sinking fund money cannot be used to address the equipment needs
Why have this fund drive now?
The excitement generated by the addition of valuable classroom space for the music programs has also brought the need for new equipment into sharp focus
To help situate MPS music programs for the future and to ensure the continued excellence of the programs
Who is on the committee? The steering committee includes Clint
Struthers, Doug Vincent, Grace Daines, Jan Doty, and Jim Huber
The music staff at Midland and H.H. Dow High Schools have provided information on the urgent needs of the music programs
Bob Ralston, a very familiar face in the history of music at the MPS, is the honorary chairman of the project
How will this money be used? Funds will be used to purchase
large instruments and other music room equipment
The music directors at the two high schools have prioritized their needs
The money will be divided between the two high schools based on the building music enrollment
Why can’t the Board of Education pay for this equipment?
The budget issues facing schools are common knowledge
Flat revenues and rising costs have made music equipment increasingly difficult to purchase and maintain
Growth of the high school music programs
Since 9th grade was added to the high schools in the 1997-98 school year:
Total enrollment in music has grown 36%Enrollment in choir has grown 19%Enrollment in orchestra has grown 52%Enrollment in band has grown 38%
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Enrollment growth in high school music since 1996
Traditions of Excellence The high school choirs, orchestras, and
bands have consistently scored superior ratings at regional and state level festivals
Our high school music ensembles frequently share the stage with one another, demonstrating a superior working relationship
Our music staff have frequently received significant awards at the state level
The cost of growth Orchestra and band have large
instruments commonly provided by schools throughout Michigan; these two programs have experienced significant growth at MPS
These instruments include tubas, string basses, percussion equipment, pianos, bassoons, cellos, French horns, et al.
Smaller instruments such as violins, clarinets, trumpets, and flutes are usually owned by the student
The impact of growth
More students in the programs increases Uniform needs Equipment needs Sheet music needs Instrument storage/security
Music Instrument Maintenance The MPS district owns roughly 1000
band and 500 string instruments, including 47 pianos
Over $40,000 was spent last fiscal year on instrument maintenance
This maintenance expense represents real spending restraint and “band-aid” repairs on instruments that have exceeded their life spans
The aging inventory Almost one third of the instruments and
equipment were purchased prior to 1970. This aging inventory creates significant maintenance costs, and increasing numbers of instruments are not worth the repair expense
Most music repair technicians agree that the average life-span of student line musical instruments is 20-25 years, at best
What happens without the fundraiser? The current degree of excellence
already established in our music programs will suffer
The quality of our program will begin to degrade, due to the age and condition of our equipment
Increasing numbers of our existing instrument inventory will become unplayable and unrepairable
Fundraising plans A parent and community driven effort The music parent committees of both
high schools have donated $5000 to open the fund at the Midland Area Community Foundation (which also brings state tax advantaged status to donations)
Brochures and pledge cards
Fundraising ideas
Music organizations in the community (such as Midland Concert Band and the Midland Symphony Orchestra) will work jointly with our parent groups for fundraising events
Foundations and businesses will be approached for support, with consideration of matching donations
What is the goal?
To raise $750,000 to be shared between both Midland and H.H. Dow High Schools music programs
Tuning Up! proposed timeline February 2005 - present to Board of
Education study committee Spring 2005 - approval by the
Superintendent & Board of Education Fall 2005 - kickoff fundraising efforts October 2005 - four (4) concert events
(Oct 1, 5, 13, 30) December 2005 - presentations at all
holiday music programs 6-12
Tuning Up! Timeline (con’t)
June, 2006- phase one of bids and purchases
Fall 2006 - fund raising continues Spring 2007 - project concludes
with bids and purchases
For tonight, we need things:
• Volunteers to sign up for the planned events in October
• Oct 1 - Midland Symphony Orchestra
• Oct 5 - Marching Band Showcase
• Oct 13 - combined HS orchestra concert
• Oct 30 - Midland Concert Band, featuring the MHS & H.H. Dow choirs
The next step is up to you
Contact information:Doug Vincent 835-9469Clint Struthers 832-0984Jim Huber 923-5081Midland Area Community Foundation 839-9661