Music Boosters

List of 6 items.

• Music Trip

  Every other year, the Music Department takes a trip to compete at a music festival. This trip is mandatory. 

  
  Payments (not donations) can be paid directly by clicking here.

   

• Parent Volunteer Opportunities

  Through Music Boosters, parents have an opportunity to take part in the life of the school and to fulfill volunteer hours. For a list of volunteer opportunities please look for the SignUp Genius invitations that will be sent to you from the Music Boosters throughout the school year. Examples of parent volunteer opportunities through Music Boosters include helping with the Music 5K, serving as ushers during performances, or volunteering as a board member.

• Fundraisers

  To help students and parents fulfill the fundraising requirement, the Music Boosters offers multiple ways for students to raise funds throughout the school year:
  
  

  • Music 5K :  The third annual Music 5K will be held this year on October 15. This fun walk/run is a mandatory, fun-filled event, during which students take pledge donations from friends and family to complete their 5K walk or run. Prizes will be given to students who raise the most pledges. More information, including times, sign-ups, and pledge forms will follow.   
  • Panera Bread Dough for Funds: The Music Boosters is excited to be participating in Panera Bread Dough for Funds. This fundraiser involves the sale of two types of Panera Bread coupon strips featuring a variety of baked goods. Each coupon strip costs $10, which is discounted approximately 50% from retail value. The coupon strips make great gifts and may be redeemed in Maryland locations. Simply present the coupon(s) at the neighborhood bakery-café and receive the delicious fresh-baked goods listed on the coupon. Additional information will be available in January 2023.
  • Direct Donations/Solicitations: Parents and students can also seek direct donations from family, friends, neighbors, Seton Alumnae, businesses, and other community partners interested in making a tax deductible contribution to the Seton music program. A sample solicitation letter can be provided. Direct donations can also be made by parents to help students meet the minimum fundraising requirement. Secure donations can be made by clicking here.

  Other Fundraisers Sponsored by the Music Boosters:
  
  Students and parents can also help the Music Boosters support the music program by participating in the following fundraisers that contribute to the overall operations of the Music Boosters, but not specifically used for the parental/students fundraising requirement.
   
  

  • Dress Garment Bags: Garment bags to cover performance dresses and to ease transport are available for purchase by students in the choral and instrumental programs. The cost is $10.00 per bag. Garment bags can be purchased directly from the music teachers or submission of an order form. Click here to download the order form and return it to the music teachers.

• Music Lesson Reimbursement

  Seton music students (vocal and instrumental) who take private music lessons are eligible to receive partial reimbursement for music lesson fees, whether lessons take place on campus or in a private studio. Please download the Music Lesson Reimbursement Form to request reimbursement. Forms must be completely filled out and signed by Dr. Tatum (instrumental music students) or Mr. Cromwell (choral music students) and the private instructor for approval. Click here for the Lesson Reimbursement form.
  
  Reimbursement is capped at $20 per lesson and the number of lessons for each quarter:
  

  • 1st quarter - 5 lesson reimbursements
  • 2nd quarter - 7 lesson reimbursements
  • 3rd quarter - 7 lesson reimbursements
  • 4th quarter - 5 lesson reimbursements

  Due dates for the forms to be completed and turned in to Dr. Tatum or Mr. Cromwell:
  

  • 1st Quarter: November 2
  • 2nd Quarter: January 25
  • 3rd Quarter: March 24
  • 4th Quarter: June 2

• Music Boosters Meeting Announcements

  All parents/families of music students (instrumental and vocal) are invited to attend the Music Boosters general body and Board meetings. Families will receive 1 parent service hour for attendance. The Music Boosters generally meet the first Tuesday of each month during the school year and once over the summer. If needed, the Music Boosters Parent Meetings will be scheduled for the following Tuesday. Meetings will be available both virtually and in-person.
  
  The meeting schedule for the 2022-2023 school year is as follows:
  
  Meetings will begin at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. 
  

  • Tuesday, August 2 (Board)
  • Tuesday, September 6  (Board)
  • Tuesday,  September 13 (General Parents)
  • Tuesday, October 4 (General Parents)
  • Tuesday, November 1 (Board)
  • Tuesday, December 6 (Board)
  • Tuesday, January 3 (Board)
  • Tuesday, January 10 (General Parents)
  • Tuesday, February 7 (Board)
  • Tuesday, March 7 (Board)
  • Tuesday, March 28 (General Parents)
  • Tuesday, April 4 (Board)
  • Tuesday, May 2 (Board)

  All meetings will be held via conference call and in the Band/Instrumental Music Room in the Brooks Center. You may enter the Band Room from the outside by using the path between the main school building (cafeteria side) and the Brooks Center that leads to the field. You will find the door on the right side as you walk toward the field.  

   

• End-of-Year Picnic

  As funding permits, the Music Boosters sponsors a picnic in May of each year on the Thursday following Baccalaureate. It is an annual picnic celebrating the achievements of the music program and its students. All music students and affiliated staff are invited to attend.