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    Music Boosters plans a number of fundraisers throughout the year in order to support the entire music department.  Band and Chorus students are also offered the opportunity to travel as a group to another part of the country.  Previous trips have included Florida, Washington, Cleveland, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Nashville.

     

    Profits from some fundraisers such as the annual Bottle and Can Drive go into the Music Boosters general account and are used to help offset the cost of the trips as well as for many other purposes including snacks and other expenses for the marching band, scholarships and other recognitions for seniors, and expenses for the Music Banquet held at the end of the school year.

     

    Other fundraisers such as the Garden Factory Gift Card sale are held in order for the students to accumulate money in their individual student accounts that are kept current by the treasurer.  Student participation is strictly voluntary but is highly encouraged.  Credits from student accounts can be used towards trip payments, shirt and dinkle (marching band shoes) orders, tickets for the Music Banquet, or any other staff approved expenditures.  Balances from these accounts are posted periodically and carry over from year to year.  At the end of the senior year, any unused credits are either transferred to a younger sibling’s individual account or the general Music Boosters account.

     

    Any payments made by check or money order should be made out to “Gates Chili Music Boosters” with your child’s name on the memo line. 

    Payments can also be made through PayPal using the Boosters email address and choosing “Send to a Friend.”  Under “Add a Note,” please indicate which student it is from and what it is for.

    Music Boosters does not accept cash payments.  Any questions can be directed to gchsmb@gmail.com as well.