FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a big part of what we do as a booster organization. The dollars your student earns through fundraising provide him or her with the best musical instruction experience possible. Through your hard work our students enjoy advanced, hands-on clinician experiences right in our own auditorium. Fundraisers also help repair school-owned instruments and purchase new equipment as needed.
For many of our fundraising activities, a portion of the proceeds go directly to your student account. This money can be used to help pay for music group trips, private lessons, instrument repair, and supplies like reeds, rosin, new strings and other music essentials. Your involvement in our fundraising process has a huge impact on the quality of our program! Fundraiser dates can be found by clicking Calendar in the list on the left side of the page.
Fundraising is a big part of what we do as a booster organization. The dollars your student earns through fundraising provide him or her with the best musical instruction experience possible. Through your hard work our students enjoy advanced, hands-on clinician experiences right in our own auditorium. Fundraisers also help repair school-owned instruments and purchase new equipment as needed.
For many of our fundraising activities, a portion of the proceeds go directly to your student account. This money can be used to help pay for music group trips, private lessons, instrument repair, and supplies like reeds, rosin, new strings and other music essentials. Your involvement in our fundraising process has a huge impact on the quality of our program! Fundraiser dates can be found by clicking Calendar in the list on the left side of the page.
WHY FUNDRAISE?
The NFHS Boosters organization enhances the musical education of all band and orchestra students. Last year the Boosters raised over $20,000!!!
Of this money, 80% went towards bringing clinicians into the classrooms. See below for further information on what our clinicians do.
The remaining 20% covers current gaps in the district funding for instrument repairs, uniform upkeep, musical scores, as well as any miscellaneous needs that arise.
We want to THANK YOU in advance for your time and effort; it is truly needed to make our fundraisers SUCCESSFUL!
The NFHS Boosters organization enhances the musical education of all band and orchestra students. Last year the Boosters raised over $20,000!!!
Of this money, 80% went towards bringing clinicians into the classrooms. See below for further information on what our clinicians do.
The remaining 20% covers current gaps in the district funding for instrument repairs, uniform upkeep, musical scores, as well as any miscellaneous needs that arise.
We want to THANK YOU in advance for your time and effort; it is truly needed to make our fundraisers SUCCESSFUL!
Sectionals with Clinicians
Starting in the Fall, and running into the Spring, every student in every band and orchestra has a weekly small group lesson, which we call a sectional, with a professional on their instrument. These incredible musician/teachers bring to the students a great depth of knowledge and skill particular to their instrument, and provide an invaluable extension to classroom instruction.
This unique program, completely funded by the Boosters, gives the detailed and specific instruction that makes possible the high level of achievement our students regularly attain. The program would not be the same without it. The professionals - members of the DSO, the Michigan Opera, doctoral students and graduates of U of M, and other fine musicians - commit to working with our students, and the Boosters commit to making this possible! We could not offer this exceptional opportunity without the many thousands of dollars raised each year.
Starting in the Fall, and running into the Spring, every student in every band and orchestra has a weekly small group lesson, which we call a sectional, with a professional on their instrument. These incredible musician/teachers bring to the students a great depth of knowledge and skill particular to their instrument, and provide an invaluable extension to classroom instruction.
This unique program, completely funded by the Boosters, gives the detailed and specific instruction that makes possible the high level of achievement our students regularly attain. The program would not be the same without it. The professionals - members of the DSO, the Michigan Opera, doctoral students and graduates of U of M, and other fine musicians - commit to working with our students, and the Boosters commit to making this possible! We could not offer this exceptional opportunity without the many thousands of dollars raised each year.
Upcoming and Ongoing Fundraisers
TAG DAYS
WHAT: Every year, we kick off the season with our biggest fundraiser, TAG Days
WHEN: Friday, September 21 from 4pm-9pm, and Saturday, September 22 from 8am-8pm
WHERE: Farmington High School is hosting TAG Days this year. The address is 32000 Shiawassee St, Farmington, MI 48336
WHO: Every student is expected to participate. Families, we need lots of adult support - especially drivers*!
HOW: Students, dressed in their concert tuxedo/dress or Marching Band uniform, go out to local merchants and ask the public to support the Instrumental Music Program. We need every student and every parent/guardian to help out. Adults drive, organize and feed our students.
WHY: This is our major fall fundraiser - last year we made about $8700 for the music program at North!
HOW IT WORKS: We need many, many drivers, over age 21, to succeed. Drivers take students to their merchant location, and check on them during the shift. Drivers then retrieve students at the end of their shift, and deliver them back to Farmington High School.
WHERE TO SIGN UP:
*Drivers will be asked to show their licenses at check in at Farmington High School. Please bring your license into the school when you report for your shift.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact our awesome TAG Days Chair, Tanya Reynolds at tatianareynolds@gmail.com
WHAT: Every year, we kick off the season with our biggest fundraiser, TAG Days
WHEN: Friday, September 21 from 4pm-9pm, and Saturday, September 22 from 8am-8pm
WHERE: Farmington High School is hosting TAG Days this year. The address is 32000 Shiawassee St, Farmington, MI 48336
WHO: Every student is expected to participate. Families, we need lots of adult support - especially drivers*!
HOW: Students, dressed in their concert tuxedo/dress or Marching Band uniform, go out to local merchants and ask the public to support the Instrumental Music Program. We need every student and every parent/guardian to help out. Adults drive, organize and feed our students.
WHY: This is our major fall fundraiser - last year we made about $8700 for the music program at North!
HOW IT WORKS: We need many, many drivers, over age 21, to succeed. Drivers take students to their merchant location, and check on them during the shift. Drivers then retrieve students at the end of their shift, and deliver them back to Farmington High School.
WHERE TO SIGN UP:
- Students: Sign up boards will be in your music classes - Please sign up for your shift in pairs.
- Parents/Guardians Sign up here: TAG DAYS SIGN UP
*Drivers will be asked to show their licenses at check in at Farmington High School. Please bring your license into the school when you report for your shift.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact our awesome TAG Days Chair, Tanya Reynolds at tatianareynolds@gmail.com
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PASIC
Our drumline has earned the honor of performing at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, in Indianapolis this November. Please see the PASIC page for further information, or use the buttons below to go directly to our fundraisers that directly support this wonderful opportunity: KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Earn Community Rewards for the Band and Orchestra Boosters every time you use your Kroger Plus card! You get the discounts and the boosters get money back! Friends and family members who live in Michigan can sign up as well. Spread the word! You must renew your selected organization each year in August, so if you did not renew recently, please check your online account to make sure you have chosen North Farmington HS Band and Orchestra Boosters for your rewards organization. You can also check the bottom of your Kroger receipt to see if it says, “At your request, Kroger is donating to North Farmington HS Band and Orchestra Boosters.” If not, you need to re-enroll be doing the following: • Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com to enroll your card today, or to sign-up if you have not already created an account. • Follow the directions to Enroll or Renew your organization. Search the list for North Farmington HS Band and Orchestra Boosters NPO #83120 as the organization. • If you don’t already have a Kroger Plus card, you can sign up for one at any Kroger customer service desk. |
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