Band / Music

GTACS Band Permission to Travel Form

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Marching Band Equipment and Uniform Order Form

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Band Boosters Information

Band Boosters Mission Statement

To assist the Music Director in all operations of the Music/Band Department so the Director can concentrate on giving direction to the program and attention to the music student, which will allow the music student to learn, to perform, and to enjoy the complete musical experience of a Great Band Program.

Monies raised by the Music Boosters are directed into the band budget which is designated by the Director with input from the Music Boosters officers. The final budget approval is granted by the GTACS Executive Director or Superintendent.

“Many hands make light work” is so true! You are welcome to become part of this vibrant organization which helps to support the over 260 students from grades 5-12 who are in the GTACS band family. Whether you are baking cookies, sewing buttons, making hoagies, or helping on the football sidelines - you are welcome!

President Lynn Swan, (231) 938-8938 lswanmd@aol.com

Vice President /Hoagie chair Maggie Kent, (231) 933-0344

Treasurer: Eileen Knape, (231) 943-3957

Secretary/Programs Evelyn Richardson, (231) 935-1470

SEAS Coordinator Terry Paquet, (231) 935-3953

5th grade Band Coord. Brenda Wurm, (231) 946-3574

Spaghetti Dinner Gary and Bev VanRaalte, (231) 941-5361

SFHS Trip Coordinators Evelyn Richardson, Barbara Wilson

Buy a Chair Program

We have an exciting opportunity to raise much needed funds for our Band program! Fundraising for the Kohler Auditorium renovations has now been completed by donations, grants, and the “Buy a Chair” Campaign. There are still chairs left and the band program has been offered this campaign to raise money for instruments, continued stage sound and lighting improvement which benefits all stage users, and bolstering of the band library.

If you, as a band family member, buy a chair in this campaign, over 95% of the donations received will go directly to the band program! In addition, you will have an engraved seat plaque in Kohler Auditorium that you can visit for decades! This gift can be made in memory of a loved one or as an honorary gift for an individual or family.

The band program enriches the education of over 250 children in our system from grades 5-12. The benefits of studying music to the student, the school, and the community are well-known. The school simply cannot offer us much funding. GTACS parents have always been generous and we are indeed most grateful. Yet we face replacement of many instruments that are 25 years old and have a priority needs list. In addition, the band program has matured to a level where higher quality instruments are needed by the students as evidenced by the two levels of concert ensembles in the high school. If any of you would like to see this list regarding future donations, please contact the Band Director or a member of the Band Boosters. We have needs ranging from $35 to $5,000 and any donation is greatly appreciated.

“Bach gave us God’s word,
Mozart gave us God’s laughter,
Beethoven gave us God’s fire.
God gave us music that we might pray without words.”
– Unknown author.

Lynn L. Swan
Band Booster President
lswanmd@aol.com
(231) 938-8938

Hoagie Sandwich Fundraiser

Watch for info on the fundraising dates and volunteer sign up.

Call for more info.
Maggie Kent
Hoagie Chair
(231) 933-0344