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Last edit 08/17/2008
   

Remember this number #719200
 and Save the Music
while you shop at Pick'n Save
Put SMPA on your Advantage Card
Stop at any Pick customer
service desk for assistance and ask your friends and family to do so, too!

Contact us for information:
new general e-mail:  SMmusicparents@gmail.com
contact President, Carol Rehak 550-7324
or Treasurer, Yvonne Jewett
Webmaster:  Carol Rehak
Stay informed! Get the inside scoop
on the music department.
Take a moment to send us your
e-mail addy and we'll keep you informed via e-mail.

We're in need of parent involvement
to continue this SMHS tradition
 

SMPA MEETING CALENDAR:
All parents of music students are welcome.
Meetings start promptly at 6:30PM - last about 90 mins.
the 2nd or 3rd THURSDAY of Month
(dates subject to change - check this page for changes)

 

**SMMS Library Location - enter middle school from Main Middle School Door #1 - 15th Ave Doors.  Easy parking.

**SMHS STAFF DINING ROOM  - Enter Middle School
"helipad" doors behind school - just South of the Fieldhouse entrance - Door #34 - upon entering the school, the room is the first door to your right (teacher's dining room)
 

SMPA Past Meeting Minutes
AGENDAS

 

 

 Past Meeting Minutes
 

SMPA NEWS

Dine Out For Music
THANK YOU - TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR Dine Outs last year
Watch for our 2008-09 dates

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In 2007-08 the Music Parents accomplished:

  • a donation of $1,000 to assist with the purchase of a new LCD
    Marquee sign for the 6-12 Campus

  • funding of $6,000 to assist the replacement of some of the critical
    musical instruments in the Band/Orchestra.

  • underwrite bus transport for the Madrigal Choir
    to attend a recording session in Madison.

  • purchase new Backdrops "Castle Walls" for
    the 2007 Ye Olde Christmas Feaste.

  • a donation of $750 to the Rocket Marching Band

  • Fund the piano accompanist for the Spring Musical

  • Feed the Musical Cast at their all-day Saturday rehearsal.

  • Donation of $750 to SM Legacy for the Football Stadium concession/restroom project

 make a difference - get involved!

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Congratulations 2008
SMPA Senior Scholarship Winners:

Jamie Thein - (Band) Awe Memorial Music Scholarship;
Jennifer Backes - (Orchestra) William E. Meyer Scholarship;
Gustavo Chaviano - (Choir) Donald G. Stiemke Memorial Scholarship

The following SMHS Seniors received the SM Music Parents Association Scholarship to be used towards a music-related college course, due to their dedication to the SMHS music program, although they are not pursuing a music degree:

Breanna Hyden (Choir);
Aaron Roszak (Band); and
Angela Kirkpatrick (Orchestra)

 We wish you continued success!!
 

SMPA Summer music camp scholarship:
Samantha Sirovinia (class of 2010)
for UW Madison Camp

Attention Class of 2009 Seniors: 
Ask your music director for the scholarship forms in December, 2008.

Summer Music Camp Scholarships
FOUR SMPA Summer Music Camp Scholarships ($150 each) are available for SMHS Music students.
See your director now to talk camp. Why go to Summer Music Camp?   Camps are typically accelerated music classes held on college campuses - you can get a feel for campus life, meet other musically driven teens and professors from other parts of the state, (get away from the family for a week or two) AND learn new techniques for the coming year, so you can out SHINE the competition!

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Friday Night Rockets Football
Concession Stand
THANK YOU!
 to all the parents who helped with the stand.
We raised over $6,000 that will directly
benefit our music programs. 
YOU ROCK!
 Help is needed to start organizing the concession stand
for Fall of 2008 - contact us if you're interested.
This is THE SM Music Parent's biggest fundraiser
that sets the budget for scholarships,
instrument purchases and other SMPA
projects for the school year.
 Any time is appreciated  :-)
Contact us at SMmusicparents@gmail.com

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WELCOME 2008-09
ARTIST IN RESIDENCIES

Alpin Hong - Friday October 24th 2008
Concert at 7:30PM

Pianist, Alpin Hong, has been opening the ears, eyes and imaginations of audiences young and old alike with his combination of stunning technique, emotional range and rare humor. Hong's astonishing ability to connect to people of all ages, experiences and backgrounds distinguishes him and shapes his evolving performance style. His extensive classical training, matched with his background in skateboarding, snowboarding, martial arts and videogames will make this performance one for the whole family to see.

Robbie Robinson & the TCC Gospel Choir
Thursday, April 30, 2009
7:30 pm

Robbie Robinson (the "Pavarotti of Gospel") and The Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir (TCCGC) hopes to leave audiences energized through its soulful interpretation of the African-American gospel music tradition. With songs ranging from inspirational spirituals to rocking contemporary gospel tunes, the choir strives to share the "Good News" of gospel music with diverse audiences. Robbie and the choir will provide a workshop for high school choir students. The junior/senior choir will perform with him in the concert.

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DINE OUT FOR MUSIC
 Thanks to everyone who participated in
our Dine Outs - over $600 was raised for the choir.
[Flyer HERE - print one now]
NEXT DINE OUT -  O.C. Culvers - Tuesday, May 6, 2008
**Proceeds benefit music festival trips**

2008-09 Culver's Dine Outs:
December 1, 2008 and May 4, 2009

 

 

What does the SMPA do?  [more info]

  • We staff the Ye Olde Christmas Feaste - a SMHS tradition for over a quarter century [info]
  • We SAVE THE MUSIC! We help to keep music alive in the South Milwaukee School District.
  • Travel! Help chaperone various events, music tours and trips (Orlando in 2007!)
  • Purchase additional equipment and supplies for SMHS, SMMS and the SM Performing Arts Center.
  • Support major music events in our District.
  • We are the music "Booster Club" - The majority of our musical children have chosen Music as their "sport".  Our District even offers students a chance to earn a Letter in Music (just like a sport). 
  • We encourage networking and collaboration among the parents and music teaching staff.
  • We are a resource for your child's music needs (inside "info" on private teachers, sheet music, camps, musical instruments, etc.)
  • We support Artist-in-Residence Programs (Dallas Brass in 2006).
  • Provide volunteer support for annual music competitions
  • Provide scholarships to seniors and summer music camp workshops.
  • How can YOU help? [info here]

 

 

If you have a musical child in the SM School District, You Are Already A Member of SMPA!  Meetings are open to all. 

The SMPA parents support the positive efforts of their children by nurturing the school music program and provide opportunities in music for all students.

South Milwaukee Music Parents Association has been supporting the academic music program of South Milwaukee for 20 years.  We provide hands-on support, financial support as well as providing a voice to our School Board and Administration for the needs of our Music Department.

Over the years, funds raised through various projects and particularly through the dedication of music parents who operate the Football Concession stand, have allowed SMPA to provide much needed financial support to the ACADEMIC Music Program in our High School.  Pianos and musical instruments have been purchased to benefit the entire music department.

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HOW CAN I HELP?

  • Does your employer have a charitable foundation? Ask your HR Department to find out.  If so, we'll work with you to navigate the paperwork.  Northwestern Mutual has a great program.
  • Eagle eyes wanted  - keep your eyes open to inform SMPA about arts grants (i.e., Target, Dollar General, Lowes, etc).
  • Do you have an instrument in your house (or parent's house) gathering dust? Pass on the music!  Donate a gently used musical instrument to our school [info here]
  • Are you a business owner?  We love sponsors and can offer many affordable advertising opportunities.
  • Donate one hour of your time to help at an SMPA fundraiser. One hour truly can make a difference!
  • Unique fundraising ideas wanted - do you think outside the "Box"? The box of candy?  We're looking for fundraiser ideas beyond candy, pizza, and home party products.  We value our volunteers time, fundraisers must have a profit margin of 50% or more.
  • Even if you have short windows of time, everyone is welcome to participate.
 
Webmaster:  Carol Rehak

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