[Dhsbb-jazz] Donate to Save the Elementary Music Program

[Susan Hulsizer]

Are you upset about the elimination of the elementary music program? Then become part of the solution.


1. Donate Money to Save the Music Program
If you were at either the Ajudication Concert or the Jazz Band/Jazz Choir Concert last week, you heard the appeal to donate money to saving the elementary music program. If $100 were donated for every student in the music program, then the elementary program could be completely saved! As a parent, think about the costs of tutors, instruments, trips, camps, and you'll find that $100 is a bargain. In fact, you will probably realize that having a band program is worth more to you than this. So be generous, and give what you can.

The music teachers and booster groups are asking for your support through the Davis Schools Orchestral Music Association. You can reach the DSOMA web site at: 
http://groups.dcn.org/dhs-orchestras or simply return the form below with your donation, which will be directed to saving the elementary music program. Don't delay, the district must make final decisions on rehiring teachers on May 15th. The earlier your donation is recorded, the earlier our four "pink-slipped" music teachers can be assured they will have a position next year.

2. Donate Money to Restore All Cut Programs.
Please support the fundraising of the Davis Schools Foundation to restore the programs cut by the district due to the current deficit. Our students need more than music. The DSF website is at 
http://www.davisschoolsfoundation.org/  See their pyramid for restoring programs as they raise funds for the district.

3. Enjoy a Fundraising Concert
Invite a friend or two to join you to come and see what the amazing Davis Public School orchestral music program has accomplished this year.  Led by the phenomenal directors Angelo Moreno, Greg Brucker and Kim Cole, 5 orchestras with musicians ages 10 - 18, will perform for the community.  The Concerto Competition winner, 16 yr old Angela Yeung, will perform Beethoven's Concerto No. 3 in C Minor.   Whether you are a community member, budding musician, or a supporter of the arts from across the country, this festival will prove the value of music in our schools.   The Wennberg Festival (12th Annual) will take place Saturday, April 12, at 2:30pm at The UC Davis Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts.   Tickets available, $8-16.00,  at the box office, www.mondaviarts.org or by calling:  866-754-2787.   More information at:  
http://www.mondaviarts.org/events/event.cfm?event_id=554 
Proceeds will be used for restoring the elementary music program, as well as district-wide orchestral support.

As a fan or parent of a high school musician, you know the power of making music can transform the lives of young people. Let's give this opportunity to a new generation of Davis students.


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Please return this form and your donation to Davis Schools Orchestral Music Association - Save Our Music (or abbreviated to "DSOMA-SOM"), P.O. Box 1305, Davis, California 95617. DSOMA Tax ID # 20-2559539

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