2004-07-13 Blair Highschool Marching BandE Y,
Eleven Sousaphones
School Contribution
Band Booster Contribution
Request for keno funds
Band Boosters Keno Request
@ 2400.00
26,400
12,000
2,400
12,000
Finance Committee Recommendation 7,000 (26.5%)
June 14, 2004
Rod Storm, City Administrator
218 S. 16th
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mr. Storm,
On behalf of the Blair Fine Arts Boosters I am making_a request for KENO funds for
the replacement of five Sousaphones to be used by the Blair High, School Marching Band.
All but one of the Sousaphones currently used were purchased in the 1970's. The funds
requested will be used to purchase five Jupiter brand Sousaphones (marching tubas) for
the high school band program at a cost of $2398.00 each fora total of $11,990. -
The Sousaphones will be used by the high school band during area parades and
outdoor sporting events. The band program has 207 enrolled for next fall with eleven
Sousaphone players signed up so far.
The Blair High School band is proud to be involved in. various community activities.
The band traditionally performs at several civic events such as Gateway To The West
Parade and the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Tree Lighting Campaign and Holiday
Kickoff. Band members also have participated in solos and small groups at Christmastime
at Washington County Bank and for the Alumni brunch held in the summer.
The bright brass bells of the Sousaphones will showcase the pride of the entire
marching band as they entertain crowds from Blair to .Omaha and Nebraska City. The
students will benefit educationally from having a quality instrument that is easier to play than
the tubas we currently use. A large purchase is necessary -at this time due to the number of
tuba players in band as well as the advanced age of the current instruments.
Eleven instruments are needed for the Fall of 2004_. One Sousaphone has been
purchased using. the proceeds raised from the Band, Soup and Salad Supper
plus a private donation. Five additional horns were recently purchased by the school using
the instrument replacement fund. Additional funding requests are currently being sought
from the Blair Schools Foundation.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
9
Jeff Mount
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June 14, 2004
Rod Storm, City Administrator
218 S. 16th
Blair, NE 68008
Dear Mr. Storm,
On behalf of the Blair Fine Arts Boosters I am making a request for KENO funds for
the replacement of five Sousaphones to be used by the Blair High School Marching Band.
All but one of the Sousaphones currently used were purchased in the 1970's. The funds
requested will be used to purchase five Jupiter brand Sousaphones (marching tubas) for
the high school band program at a cost of $2398.00 each for a total of $11,990.
The Sousaphones will be used by the high school band during area parades and
outdoor sporting events. The band program has 207 enrolled for next fall with eleven
Sousaphone players signed up so far.
The Blair High School band is proud to be involved in various community activities.
The band traditionally performs at several civic events such as Gateway To The West
Parade and the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Tree Lighting Campaign and Holiday
Kickoff. Band members also have participated in solos and small groups at Christmastime
at Washington County Bank and for the Alumni brunch held in the summer.
The bright brass bells of the Sousaphones will showcase the pride of the entire
marching band as they entertain crowds from Blair to Omaha and Nebraska City. The
students will benefit educationally from having a quality instrument that is easier to play than
the tubas we currently use. A large purchase is necessary at this time due to the number of
tuba players in band as well as the advanced age of the current instruments.
Eleven instruments are needed for the Fall of 2004. One Sousaphone has been
purchased using the proceeds raised from the Band Soup and Salad Supper
plus a private donation. Five additional horns were recently purchased by the school using
the instrument replacement fund. Additional funding requests are currently being sought
from the Blair Schools Foundation.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
4
Jeff Mount
Blair High School
Fine Arts Boosters
Mission Statement:
The Blair High School Fine Arts Boosters is a volunteer group comprised of supporters of Blair
High School's Fine Arts programs.
It is designed to assist teachers and students with Fine Arts activities such as:
speech, visual arts, drama, vocal music and instrumental music.
We believe that by providing our time, energy and talents we enhance these activities and our
children's experiences with Fine Arts,
The Fine Arts Boosters seek to work cooperatively with Blair High School teachers and
students to promote the Fine Arts by:
• Chaperoning Fine Arts activities
• Raising funds for Fine Arts activities not covered within the school budgets
• Assisting with coordination of Fine Arts activities
• Communicating Fine Arts activities to the community
President: Malinda Jepsen
Vice President: Mary Beth Hunt
Secretary: Ruth Schmidt / Susan Bohling
General Account Treasurer: Patty Wininger
Student Accounts Treasurer: Susan Udey
The Blair High School Fine Arts program serves over half of the student body.
The Fine Arts Boosters meet once a month with the band, choir, drama, speech and
other fine arts staff.
Committees of volunteer parents and adults plan and execute many of our events.