Boosters - Music

SGMB MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA 

April 13, 2026, 7 pm @ HS Conference Room 51 

https://sgasd-org.zoom.us/j/4040117586 

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS: 2 minutes 

Available NOTES page for those who would like it 

SECRETARY’S REPORT: 5 minutes 

Draft minutes from March Membership Meeting- Stephanie Wethington 

TREASURER’S REPORT: 5 minutes 

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: 2 minutes 

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS: 15 minutes 

TRI-M REPORT: (1 minute) 

WAYS & MEANS: 10 minutes 

Fundraising (Myers/Gutshall) 

Grocery Cards- (J. Henning) Presenting the new link https://forms.gle/tTvEaJfk2YNZmcgZ8 

PUBLICITY/COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: 1 minute 

No report 

STUDENT ACCOUNTS: 5 minutes 

Account Balances and Transfers- Theresa Kramer 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: 1 minute 

M.S. and H.S Scholarships- Buhrman 

PROCEDURES/BY-LAWS: 1 minute 

Trip Assistance- Autumn Tyson 

WEBSITE: 1 minute 

No Report 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 20 minutes 

● Concert Candy Sales- See the signup genius for volunteers 

● Jazz Festival, May 2, 2026 

● Budget planning for 2026-2027 

NEW BUSINESS: 10 minutes 

● 2026-2027 Music Boosters Officer position nominations 

ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting will be May 4th, 2026 @ 7pm Zoom/Conference Room 51 @ HS 

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS (Wastler)

The January 5, 2026  Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 6:04pm.  A quorum was determined to be present.   

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Wethington)

Minutes from the December 3, 2025  meeting were reviewed with no changes noted.  A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Barb Brenneman and seconded by Autumn Tyson.  Motion carried.  

TREASURER’S REPORT (Tyson)

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Laura Gutshall and seconded by Theresa Kramer.  Motion carried.
 

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The Celebrate the Arts event is coming up March 21, 2026. A question was posed to either sell remaining merch or order new. An inventory of available merchandise will be done and a decision will be made during the February meeting.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Brenner, Bupp, Eckersley, Fake, Kirkpatrick, McGreevy, Messersmith, Naglich, Tackett) 

Dan Fake:  I think I missed the December meeting report. There wasn’t much outside of concert prep taking place in the month of November. December was much busier.

On December 8th guest artist Kristin Monroe worked with brass on tone production and improving the use of their air to produce sound. She then worked with jazz band on improv solos and how to play more traditional jazz styles more accurately. We hope to have her back in the spring as well.

The middle school winter concert was held on December 16. For the first time in over 20 years, all middle school ensembles performed on the program: Orchestra & Select Strings, Band & Jazz band, and Chorus & Orion.

December 17 Jazz band performed a concert for the preschool at St. Paul Lutheran church on Trinity road. Students presented their winter music and then showed the pre-school students how their instruments worked. The drum set and trombone were quite popular!

The month wrapped up with an assembly performance for the student body on December 23rd. I believe each of the ensembles shared at least a portion of their program from December 16.

County band invites have gone out, or will go out, to students who are ready for the next challenge. County band selection will take place on January 15. The festival is in late March.

Tim Bupp:  Our first graders are expanding their note-reading skills to include sol, mi, and la on the staff. They're learning to recognize and physically show how melodies move up, down, or stay the same, and discovering that melodies are made of both pitch and rhythm. These skills develop crucial brain connections that support reading fluency and math problem-solving.

Second graders are diving into some exciting new concepts. They're learning about the pentatonic scale and improvisation, actually creating their own two-measure improvisations. We're also exploring the Baroque Period and composers like Bach and Vivaldi, helping them understand how music functions at different points in history. The improvisation work is really building their creative confidence and willingness to take risks.

Third grade is advancing their notation skills by listening to rhythms and then writing them down—a sophisticated skill that strengthens auditory processing. They're also learning dynamic markings like mezzo forte, mezzo piano, and sforzando, and discovering how crescendos and decrescendos create excitement and suspense in music. This teaches them how music communicates emotion and meaning.

Fourth graders are continuing their GarageBand compositions while reinforcing the difference between major and minor sounds. They're learning to recognize musical symbols like repeat signs and double bar lines, plus Italian tempo markings like allegro and andante. This combination of traditional music literacy and modern technology is really giving them practical, real-world music production skills.

Our band and orchestra students are learning new notes and rhythms as they prepare repertoire for their spring concert on April 16th, also at the high school. This technical work strengthens problem-solving abilities and teaches them how small details contribute to creating complete musical works.

Katherine Tackett:  New Salem/Paradise Band students recently made short video recordings to share as their first “performance.”  Each lesson group played a short example from their book, and included individual videos of each student saying why they like playing their instrument.  I heard good feedback from a few parents and also from teachers and students who saw the videos in the morning announcements.

General music classes are working to prepare a variety of songs for their performances in March.  In addition, first and second grade classes are continuing to learn about and experience the basic building blocks of music literacy.  Third grade students are beginning a 3 cycle unit about the science of sound, and fourth graders are starting the ukulele unit to build on the skills learned last year in 3rd grade.

Abigail Kirkpatrick: During the month of December:

December 6- PMEA District 7 Orchestra Auditions- Bryan Myers placed 1st in the cello section! The festival is on January 23-24 at Dallastown

December 11- SGI Concert

December 16- MS Concert

December 18- HS Concert and MS Select Strings/ HS Chamber Strings performance at Windy Hill's Christmas Party

December 23- MS music department performed for the full MS student body and faculty before break

January:

The pit orchestra will start meeting next Wednesday; it will be a mix of students, alumni, staff, and former staff.

January 23-24- PMEA District Orchestra Festival

Cody Messersmith: I am extremely proud of the hard work that the choral students in grades 7-12 showcased during our Winter Concerts on December 16th and 18th. Expressions and Orion put on a 1 hour 15 minute holiday concert at the Windy Hill Senior Center on Monday, December 22nd. Following the Windy Hill trip, the students were treated to lunch at Genova's, courtesy of the SGMB (THANK YOU!). As today (Monday, January 5th) was our first day back, all choral groups began new concert repertoire in preparation for the Spring MS and HS concerts as well as the SG Choral Day, which will be held on Friday, May 8th at SGAHS. I'm really excited to be back and can't wait to provide more opportunities for students throughout the spring concert season!

TRI-M REPORT (Student reps)

There is nothing new to report at this time.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES (Wastler)

             Concerts/Auditions/Performances:

WAYS AND MEANS (Myers/Henning)

Fundraising (Myers/Gutshall)

Restaurant of the Month

• Chipotle- April 3rd (Hanover)

Fundraisers

• R & K
  • Sale Jan. 6th- Jan. 20th
  • Orders are due Tues. Jan 20th
  • Delivery Tuesday Feb. 3rd
• Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars & Mini Bundt Cakes
  • Sale Feb. 3- Feb. 17th
  • Orders due Feb. 17th
  • Delivery around March 18th
  • Helpers will be needed for sorting (Tri-M/ volunteers)
  • Pick up scheduled for March 24th (tentative)
• Dates are subject to change as needed. Preliminary fundraisers have been scheduled with the district.

Grocery Cards- (J. Henning)  Presenting the new link  https://forms.gle/tTvEaJfk2YNZmcgZ

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE (Wastler)

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS (Kramer)

Students added a total of $1,122.81 in December through R&K ($631) and RaiseRight ($491.81). There were also 2 reimbursement requests submitted. December is the cutoff for fundraiser credits towards Senior scholarships. This information was emailed to the scholarship chair. Balance letters for current seniors will go out in January with all requests due to the boosters by Monday, June 15 to allow time for processing before the end of the business year.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Buhrman)

High School Scholarship:  Distribution of scholarship application materials has been completed. Directors are asked to remind senior students of deadlines and the importance of submitting ALL documents necessary.  

Middle School Scholarship:   MIddle School scholarship information will be distributed in February.

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS (Wastler)

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE (Henning)

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

No new information at this time.

NEW BUSINESS 

The indoor color guard under the direction of Katelyn Naglich will be traveling to Wildwood, New Jersey in April. Student fundraising has started for this trip. Autumn Tyson stated that the indoor color guard requested the boosters to purchase fabric to make flags for their show from their approved budget line. According to their approved budget, there is at least a $60 shortfall. In order to make this purchase the boosters would need to approve additional funds. Due to price fluctuations online it was suggested that the boosters approve up to $80 to guarantee enough funds. A motion was made by Autumn Tyson to approve up to $80 in additional funds for the indoor color guard to purchase this fabric. Motion seconded by Stephanie Wethington.

The middle school band will be traveling to Knoebel’s Amusement Park in May 2026. More on this trip to come.

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2 at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 6:42pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Theresa Kramer.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS (Wastler)

The Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:04pm.  A quorum was determined to be present. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Wethington)

Minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting were reviewed with no changes noted.  A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Stephanie Wethington.  Motion carried.  

TREASURER’S REPORT (Tyson)

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Theresa Kramer and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Beveridge)

No new information at this time.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Brenner, Bupp, Eckersley, Fake, Kirkpatrick, McGreevy, Messersmith, Naglich, Tackett) 

Cody Messersmith:  The middle school and high school choral departments enjoyed a song-filled November. On Wednesday, November 12th, Expressions presented a program of patriotic music, honoring the U.S. Veterans at the Windy Hill Senior Center's Veteran's Day Ceremony. Jenna Lawrence, the executive director of Windy Hill commented on how she has never witnessed a musical presentation that was that moving or well-presented by a student ensemble; I am incredibly proud of all of the hard work that these students put into this program. Twenty-two soprano and alto singers in grades 7-9 represented Spring Grove at the 18th Annual Sweet Soundsations Treble Voices Choral Festival held at Central Dauphin Middle School on Friday, November 14, 2025. The following week, four tenor and bass singers in grades 7-12 represented Spring Grove at the Octavators Bass Voice Choral Festival held at Cedar Cliff High School. All twenty-six students had the opportunity to sing, participate in workshops, meet other choral singers from 20+ schools from around the South-Central PA region, and perform in a culminating concert at the end of each day. The high school and middle school choral groups are putting on the finishing touches to concert music over the next two weeks, as we will present our concerts on December 16th and 18th for the community. Coming later in the month of December (12/22/25), both Orion and Expressions have been invited to perform an hour-long program of holiday music at the Windy Hill Senior Center-- this will round out our performances for the calendar year! We thank you for your support and we look forward to many wonderful opportunities in the new year!

Dan Brenner: Hello Music Boosters,

I hope everyone is enjoying the start of the holiday season! I wanted to pass along a few updates from the music department as we head into a very busy and exciting stretch of the year. Pep Band officially kicked off last night (December 2nd), and the students came out ready to play. It’s always energizing to see how quickly they settle into the season. Please mark your calendars—Pep Band Senior Night will be January 20th, and we’d love to have you join us as we recognize our seniors. Our Select Modern Band has been keeping an ambitious schedule and continues to make us proud. Their performance at Millersville University was fantastic and very well attended. Dr. Jester expressed genuine appreciation for our participation and shared several compliments about our students and the strength of our program.Even more exciting, the Select Modern Band was accepted to perform at the York County Honors Music Festival on February 14th at the Appell Center. This is a tremendous opportunity for the students, and we’re thrilled to see their hard work recognized at the county level. We’ve also started integrating our new lighting system, purchased through the Innovation Grant along with support from the Music Boosters. The results are stunning—the atmosphere it creates elevates the whole performance experience. I can’t wait for you to see the lights in action at this year’s Modern Band concert!

Thank you for all you do to support our students and our program.

Katherine Tackett: no report

Tim Bupp:

1st Grade

This month in music, our first graders are learning to control their breathing using their diaphragm for better singing, discovering the relationship between sol and mi on a musical staff, and being introduced to the treble clef. These foundational music reading skills develop visual-spatial awareness and symbol recognition that directly support early literacy, while proper breathing techniques improve focus and self-regulation. Plus, they’re excited to start reading and understanding how music is written!​​

2nd Grade

This month in music, our second graders are singing partner songs (two different melodies at the same time), exploring how melodies move up, down, and stay the same, and learning to recognize musical phrases. These skills help students learn to multitask and listen carefully while doing their own part—just like following directions while working in a group. Recognizing patterns in melodies also strengthens the same skills they use when reading sentences and solving math problems. Plus, they’re gaining confidence to sing on their own while supporting their classmates!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

3rd Grade

This month in music, our third graders are learning about important Classical composers and the Classical orchestra, expanding their rhythm skills with sixteenth notes, and mastering whole notes and rests. Learning about composers and orchestras connects music to history and helps students understand how people create art that for centuries. Reading different note values—from quick sixteenth notes to long whole notes—strengthens their understanding of fractions and time, while also improving focus and precision. Plus, they’re building a musical vocabulary that helps them better understand and appreciate the music they hear everywhere!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

4th Grade

This month in music, our fourth graders are learning about tied notes, practicing conducting patterns, reinforcing the difference between major and minor sounds, and continuing to create their own compositions in GarageBand. Understanding tied notes and conducting patterns helps students see how music flows across time, strengthening their ability to think ahead and plan—skills they use in writing and problem-solving. Recognizing major versus minor teaches them how music creates different moods and emotions, developing emotional awareness and critical listening skills. Plus, applying all these concepts in their own GarageBand projects lets them be creative composers while building real digital skills they can use outside the classroom!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Band & Orchestra

This month in band and orchestra, students are preparing holiday favorites for performance—Jingle Bells for third grade orchestra and fourth grade band, and Jingle Bell Rock for fourth grade orchestra. Learning pieces for performance teaches students goal-setting, attention to detail, and how practice leads to improvement over time. Playing together in their groups builds listening skills, teamwork, and personal responsibility, as each student’s part is essential to creating exciting performances! 

Michael Eckersley: no report

Dan Fake: No report

Abigail Kirkpatrick:  I'm glad to be back and adjusting to my new role at Paradise, SGI, MS and HS. Since coming back, we've taken students to two honors orchestra festivals. 

November 15- Pigeon Hills String Invitational at New Oxford Middle School. 

Pigeon Hills Participants

SGI:

Ashlyn Emig, Eden Finn, Ben Marsh, Lillian Grieb, Dyson McPherson, Gwendolyn Richards, Griffin Shaffer, Elissa Shearer, Aubrey Wirkus 

SGAMS:

Zephaniah Barshinger, Mark Enslen, Sage Freed, Emily Howard, Emma Lewis, Josephine Rafferty, Samuel Tackett, Charlotte Tome, Grayson Wryk, Ella Wirkus, Molly Young 

November 22nd, five students participated in the High School York County Orchestra Festival at Northern High School. The students were Ellie Kessler, Bryan Myers, Logan Shearer, Julia Tackett, and Hope Vough.

On Saturday, a handful of students will be auditioning for the PMEA District 7 Band and/or Orchestra. We will have more news on the results after Saturday. 

Looking ahead to December, outside of the large building concerts, we currently have a trip for MS Select Strings and HS Chamber Strings on December 18th in the morning. I'll be working to select who the HS Chamber Strings students will be on Friday when I'm back at that building. 

The MS large ensembles plan to perform for the MS student body on the last half day before break. 

The musical was announced yesterday via email and social media! I'll be doing the pit orchestra again and am excited to get to know this show. Auditions for students are next week. Ms. Braden will be vocal directing again this year. 

Johnna McGreevy:  Chorus is finalizing their pieces for the upcoming concert. Parents & Families, please check your email regarding dress rehearsal and concert information for Chorus. If your child is in other ensembles, please see information from those directors as well. As always, email me with any questions you may have. I sincerely appreciate your patience with all things logistical. General music classes are underway for the second marking period. I am doing my best to display student work in the hallways this year but I am finding that is a great deal of work. I hope to have more work displayed before holiday break. I encourage you to take a look if you are at SGI for any events. 

TRI-M REPORT (Student Reps Ella Tyson and Brynn Brossman)

Our apparel sale ended after Thanksgiving break and went well. We are looking into a future fundraiser with Panera Bread. Tri-M Inductions will be held during the Winter Concert on December 18, 2025.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES (Wastler)

Concerts/Auditions/Performances:

WAYS AND MEANS (Myers/Gutshall/Henning)

Restaurant of the Month

• Chipotle- April 3rd (Hanover)

Fundraisers

• Tidal Wave &  R&K Subs
  • Delivery Thursday, Dec. 11th
• R & K
  • Sale Jan. 6th- Jan. 20th
  • Orders are due Tues. Jan 20th
  • Delivery Tuesday Feb. 3rd
• Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars & Mini Bundt Cakes
  • Sale Feb. 3- Feb. 17th
  • Orders due Feb. 17th
  • Delivery around March 18th
  • Helpers will be needed for sorting (Tri-M/ volunteers)
  • Pick up scheduled for March 24th (tentative)
• Dates are subject to change as needed. Preliminary fundraisers have been scheduled with the district.

Grocery Cards (J. Henning): There is no new information at this time.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE (Wastler)

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS (Kramer)

A total of $1,522.20 was added to Student Accounts through Tidal Wave ($1,082.00) and RaiseRight ($440.20). There were no transfer or reimbursement requests. We're waiting on R&K information and will update accounts accordingly once received. December is the last month for upcoming graduates to earn fundraising points towards music scholarships. With no trips planned for the high school, letters to seniors with account balances will go out in January.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Buhrman) Scholarship application materials are ready to go. They will be sent to directors within the next 2 weeks. Applications will be all electronic. The application period opens after Winter break and closes February 28 at midnight. 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS (Wastler)

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE (K. Henning)

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Candy & water sales for winter concerts

NEW BUSINESS 

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:00pm due to the Singer/Songwriter performances starting at 7 pm in the IAC. This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 7:47pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Stephanie Wethington.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS (Wastler)

The Monday, November 3, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.  A quorum was determined to be present. An impromptu performance of “Carol of the Bells” by the very talented SGHS group Expressions marked the beginning of our meeting. Thank you to Mr. Messersmith and Expressions for a wonderful performance!

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Wethington)

Minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting were reviewed with no changes noted.  A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Dan Brenner and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried.  

TREASURER’S REPORT (Tyson)

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

SGMB was proud to present our brave, local first responders with a donation raised at the Marching Spectacular Bake Sale. 

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Theresa Kramer and seconded by Laura Gutshall.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Beveridge)

The Spirit Store was extremely successful this year with many items selling out. There were also many new volunteers. Very positive feedback was reported calling the volunteers “very friendly” and “fun”. 

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Brenner, Bupp, Eckersley, Fake, Kirkpatrick, McGreevy, Messersmith, Naglich, Tackett) 

Cody Messersmith:  

The choral program 7-12 is deep into repertoire preparation for our December 2025 concerts. Seven students from the high school choral program participated in the 2025 York County Chorus Festival held at Dover Area High School on Saturday, October 18th; the students participated in a one-day festival of rehearsing, learning, and sharing their singing with over 200 other high school students from around York County. Students were Molly (Amelia) Lee, Chloe Hamic, Aurora Bonney, Cambria Grady, Ava Beasley, Kaydence McGhee, and Allie (Alexandra) Wastler.

On Saturday, October 25th, two Spring Grove students placed exceptionally well in the PMEA District 7 Chorus auditions, earning them both spots in the PMEA District 7 Choral Festival, held at Boiling Springs High School on January 9th and 10th. Those students were Bryan Myers and Amelia Messinger. Coming up in November, four tenor and bass singers from the middle school and high school choral programs will participate in the Octavators choral festival on Friday, November 21st. Twenty-two middle school and high school treble voice (soprano and alto) singers will participate in the Sweet Soundsations festival on Friday, November 14th. Expressions will have their first public performance on Wednesday, November 12th as part of the Windy Hill Senior Center Veterans' Day ceremonies. Both Orion and Expressions will provide additional informal performances throughout the surrounding communities as we near the holidays. We in the choral program look forward to pushing forth towards the end of this calendar year with many singing, performing, and memory-making opportunities!

Kaytelyn Naglich: Indoor Guard  2026 Indoor Program Title: Bittersweet Deception

Our program explores the social struggles that many young people face every day: frenemies, individuals who appear as friends but are, in the end, toxic and not good for them. Performers will be acting on both the roles of the innocent friend and the frenemy, showing the complicated relationship between them. Our competitions have been shared with boosters. We are once again competing under Keystone Indoor Drill Association (KIDA) and Tournament Indoor Association (TIA). We have submitted our proposal for our TIA Championships Competition in Wildwood, New Jersey for the 2026 season. This competition will be held from April 30-May 3. Although we are still waiting on approval for these fundraisers, we are looking to do the following:

• Sponsorships (to be put on the back of Wildwood shirts)
• Country Meat Sticks
• Pay-The-Date Calendar (December)
• Make Your Own Candles at Cultivative Collective in Hanover
• Paint Night (instructor-led)
• Restaurant Nights- Panera, Chipotle, MOD, Friendly’s (dates TBD)

Dan Brenner: First, a huge thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase the two new Fender Champion II amplifiers! These amps have already made a big difference in our rehearsals. We were really struggling to have enough equipment for all our guitarists, and your gift ensures that every student has the tools they need to be successful in both our Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band performances this year. Your continued support truly helps our students shine—thank you again! I also wanted to share a few exciting updates from the Modern Band world. Our Select Modern Band has been invited to perform at Millersville University on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30pm. We’re thrilled for this opportunity to showcase our students on a collegiate stage! Additionally, the Select Modern Band has applied to perform in the York County Honors Music Festival at the Appell Center on February 14th. If selected, this will be our 3rd year performing at the festival.  We’ll find out on or around December 1st if we’ve been selected. If accepted, our clinician will be Phillip Nathaniel Freeman from Small Town Titans, which would be an incredible experience for our students. Lastly, I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you for your patience and understanding as we continue adjusting to our new roles within the department. There’s a lot of learning and growing happening behind the scenes, and grace and encouragement have been appreciated.

Katherine Tackett:  4th grade band students at New Salem and Paradise have learned 3 notes now!  They are working on the first few songs to prepare for their fall video performances.  Each lesson group will create a short introduction to their instrument and then perform a song.  In lieu of a traditional first concert, the videos will be shared with parents and included in the morning announcements throughout November and December.

Tim Bupp:

First graders are discovering the amazing power of their own voices by exploring ostinato (repeating musical patterns), different voice types, and using their voices as instruments in creative ways. Music class is building essential skills your child uses every day—when students learn to keep a steady beat and repeat patterns, they're strengthening math readiness, memory, and language development. Working together to create music teaches cooperation, focus, and listening skills. 

Second graders are taking their skills to the next level by building on ostinatos with more complex patterns, continuing to explore the voice, and learning about do, re, mi—the building blocks of reading music. Music class is strengthening critical thinking skills as students learn to recognize and create musical patterns, which directly supports math concepts like sequences and fractions. Learning solfege (do, re, mi) develops pitch recognition and auditory discrimination, skills that enhance reading comprehension and language processing. Working together to layer ostinatos teaches teamwork, concentration, and problem-solving as students listen carefully to stay in sync with their classmates.

Third graders are expanding their musical knowledge by learning the extended pentatonic scale, exploring the Classical music period, and discovering how Classical music influences the music we listen to today. Learning scales develops pattern recognition and sequential thinking that directly supports math skills, while also training the ear to hear relationships between notes. Studying the Classical period introduces students to history, culture, and how music reflects the time in which it was created, building critical thinking and connections across subjects. Discovering how Classical music appears in today's movies, video games, and popular songs helps students understand that music is a living tradition that continues to evolve and stay relevant. 

Fourth graders are diving into melodic ostinatos, note duration, and dotted music notes—skills they'll use to create their own original compositions in GarageBand! Learning note values and duration strengthens fraction understanding and mathematical precision, as students calculate how different note lengths fit together. Creating melodic ostinatos develops sequencing skills, pattern recognition, and the ability to layer multiple ideas simultaneously—critical thinking skills used in writing, coding, and problem-solving. Using GarageBand allows students to apply their musical knowledge through technology, fostering creativity, digital literacy, and the confidence to be composers and creators, not just consumers of music. 

Band/Orchestra:

This month in band and orchestra, students are learning musical patterns in their pieces and preparing exciting performances for morning announcements! Mastering patterns in music strengthens memory, sequencing skills, and the ability to recognize structure—skills that transfer directly to reading comprehension, math, and science. Preparing for a live performance teaches discipline, time management, and the importance of consistent practice, while building confidence and poise in front of an audience. Plus, students are developing a lifelong skill and the pride of sharing their talents with our entire school community!

Feedback for Mr. Bupp, Boosters is still awaiting the information from Grant from the spring. Please let Autumn know when grant funds are needed.

Kudos shared with Mr. Fake and Mr. Messersmith for the fantastic Middle school Pep Rally music! The band, chorus and Select strings were fantastic!

TRI-M REPORT (Student rep Hannah Kramer)

The apparel sale continues until November 25, 2025. The apparel represents ALL factions of the music department (band, orchestra, modern band, etc.) Links to the sale’s website have been posted on social media. Poster advertisements are being created to place throughout the SGHS.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES (Wastler)

• Marching Band Banquet- Tuesday, November 25th

Concerts/Auditions/Performances:

WAYS AND MEANS (Myers/Gutshall/Henning)

Restaurant of the Month

• Chipotle- April 3rd (Hanover)

Fundraisers

• Tidal Wave &  R&K Subs
  • Sale October 30- Nov. 13th
  • Orders are due Thursday. Nov. 13th
  • Delivery Thursday, Dec. 11th
• R & K
  • Sale Jan. 6th- Jan. 20th
  • Orders are due Tues. Jan 20th
  • Delivery Tuesday Feb. 3rd
• Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars & Mini Bundt Cakes
  • Sale Feb. 3- Feb. 17th
  • Orders due Feb. 17th
  • Delivery around March 18th
  • Helpers will be needed for sorting (Tri-M/ volunteers)
  • Pick up scheduled for March 24th (tentative)
• Dates are subject to change as needed. Preliminary fundraisers have been scheduled with the district.

Very positive MOD pizza Restaurant night! $224.96 earned! Thank you SG Music community!

Still waiting on the profits from Rita’s (September).

A possible addition of Chick-fil-A to our fundraiser list is being explored, would be West York.

The fundraising committee asked that a reminder be sent to students/parents to write the student’s name and phone number on all order forms.

Grocery Cards (J. Henning): There is no new information at this time.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE (Wastler)

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS (Kramer)

A total of $1,058.63 was added to student accounts in October from R&K sales ($661), RaiseRight ($363.13) and Grocery Gift Cards ($34.50). There were several new accounts initiated mainly from Intermediate School students’ participation in R&K. There were no transfer or reimbursement requests processed. As a reminder, fundraiser participation credits for high school senior music scholarships ends in December.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Buhrman)

There is no new information at this time. However, all directors are kindly asked to be present at the next SGMB meeting since important scholarship news and information will be presented.

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS (Wastler)

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE (K. Henning)

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Marching Band budget needs recap:

The Marching Band received $600 in performance income which has been attributed to our over budget concerns. While the banquet is still lingering, we hope to have priced enough to not require any additional funds from Boosters at this time. 

NEW BUSINESS 

• Concert Season sales (candy & water) Volunteers are needed to sell items at the SGHS (Dec. 18th), SGMS (Dec. 16th), and SGI (Dec. 11th) Winter Concerts.A sign-up form is being set up to help facilitate this need. Tri-M has also been asked for their assistance.

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7:00pm due to NO SCHOOL on Dec. 1.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 8:02pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Stephanie Wethington.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS (Wastler)

The October 6, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:03pm.  A quorum was determined to be present.   

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Stephanie Wethington)

Minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting were reviewed with several changes noted and fixed accordingly.  A motion to approve the edited minutes was made by  Nikki Myers and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried.  

TREASURER’S REPORT (Autumn Tyson/Rhonda Wastler)

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

Also, here is a brief overview of where we stand with the Marching Spectacular. Autumn will give a more in depth report at the November meeting.

• $17,517.19 - income
• $9220.72 - expenses at this time
• $8296.47 - profit at this time
• $3000 - of that to Scholarship
• $5296.47 - general fund profit currently

 A few additional income and expenditures are expected. Autumn hopes to have a more final report in November.

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Katherine Tackett and seconded by Laura Gutshall.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

No report

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Brenner, Bupp, Eckersley, Fake, Kirkpatrick, McGreevy, Messersmith, Naglich, Tackett) 

Dan Brenner:  

• The Modern Band program is up to 97 students.
• The Spring Grove Music Collective idea for private lessons has continued to move forward.  The staff of the York Alliance Family of Churches was thrilled to receive my proposal and is trying to nail down a business partnership with a local coffee shop before moving forward.
• District 7 PMEA Modern Band Festival - Hosting April 10th and 11th, 2026
  • Sponsorship opportunities are available.  This has been a very lucrative event for raising funds for the Music Boosters in the past.  If you know anyone who would be willing to sponsor the event, please let me know.  
  • I am looking for some help with the festival, specifically on the hospitality end of things. In the past Autumn has been my point person, but if anyone is interested in assisting her and learning the ropes, that would be amazing.  A few individuals including Stephanie Wethington and Katherine Tackett showed interest in partnering with Mr. Brenner. If others want to help, please contact Mr. Brenner.

Dan Fake:  

• The first month has been fantastic for me.  Students have been extremely receptive and helpful as I reacquaint myself with instruments I haven’t touched in many years.  The band schedule is different from previous years.  I am teaching general music classes first thing in the morning, then shift to band.  This limits the number of periods for rotating lessons, but because I’m in the building everyday we were able to schedule many students to a specific day and period that doesn’t rotate.  This makes it easier for the students and teachers to work with.  It doesn’t work for all students, but over 2/3 are on a consistent schedule.  
• We’re working diligently on band night music, tone production, and rhythm counting.  Band Night information was shared a little later than it should have been, but I believe it will be successful nonetheless.  This week, I will be reaching out to parents who have not responded to the registration.
• We have offered a color guard option to band night. That registration is still open.  There has been some interest, but not as much as hoped.  At the middle school I focused on 8th grade students since they will be coming up the high school next year.  In the future, we may consider a more broad approach.
• In addition to band night, the middle school music department will participate in a Middle School Pep Rally on October 31st.  Band, Chorus, and Select Strings are planned to perform “Pep Band Shorts” throughout the event.  I’m excited to have collaboration with Mr. Messersmith and Ms. Braden - this is the first time we’ve been able to combine all three spokes of the department since about 2013 or 2014.
• The Middle School Jazz Band has requested to play in the winter concert.  They received Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town last week.  We may prepare a second winter title as we get more comfortable with this one, time will tell.  After school jazz rehearsal information should go home this week.
• Finally, fundraiser materials have been shared with students.  I did miss the part about sending an email to parents, but students have been reminded almost daily.  A band night reminder will go out this week, so I will hopefully remember to attach those materials for parents.

Katherine Tackett

• Band kids have started lessons and most are off to a good start.  There are 44 NSE members and 24 PES members so far! Kids are very excited and off to a great start. We are all enjoying the start to the year.

TRI-M REPORT (Student reps)

 No Report

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES (Rhonda Wastler)

WAYS AND MEANS (Nikki Myers/Laura Gutshall)

Restaurant of the Month

• MOD Pizza (York) Monday Oct 13th  All day 10:30-9 pm
• Chipotle- April 3rd (Hanover)

Fundraisers

• R & K sub sale
  • October 1-15th
  • Orders due Wednesday 10/15
  • Pickup Thursday October 30th
• Tidal Wave &  R&K Subs
  • Sale October 30- Nov. 13th
  • Orders are due Thursday. Nov. 13th
  • Delivery Thursday, Dec. 11th
• R & K
  • Sale Jan. 6th- Jan. 20th
  • Orders are due Tues. Jan 20th
  • Delivery Tuesday Feb. 3rd
• Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars & Mini Bundt Cakes
  • Sale Feb. 3- Feb. 17th
  • Orders due Feb. 17th
  • Delivery around March 18th
  • Helpers will be needed for sorting (Tri-M/ volunteers)
  • Pick up scheduled for March 24th (tentative)
• Dates are subject to change as needed. Preliminary fundraisers have been scheduled with the district.

Thank you Mr. Fake for responding and sending out the October Fundraiser emails in a timely manner.

All directors- please see the email from Nikki Myers (designed for you to send out prior to the start of the sale to all of your students/families) There are links to digital forms, as well as paper copies available for all directors.

Grocery Cards:

Online ordering is going well... $3,250 in sales so far this school year.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE (Rhonda Wastler)

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS (Kramer as given by Wastler)

The only Student Account activity in September was deposits of $381.03 from RaiseRight and $97.50 from Grocery Gift cards. There were no reimbursement or transfer requests. 

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Buhrman)

High School Scholarship: Initial work to update the high school scholarship application and materials was completed over the summer. A draft of the application will be shared in the coming weeks for director review in the event that any additions are required. The current plan is to share out all final materials earlier than in past years (date TBD) so that newer directors have the opportunity to review and ask any clarifying questions if needed. As always, volunteers will be needed to review and score applications. While no commitment is needed just yet, any SGMB members are asked to please consider helping, unless the member’s student is a member of the class of 2026.

Middle School Scholarship: There are no updates to present at this time.

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS (Rhonda Wastler)

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE (Kristen Henning)

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Report

NEW BUSINESS 

Marching Band- update finances and develop a plan to complete the season with expenditures

Expenses to date:

Total Expenses: $2648.01

Income for shoes was $564. I am not including the income that we received for the Friday meals because they should be pretty even in and out. 

So right now the Marching Band expenses minus the shoe income is $2084.01, $84.01 over the $2000 approved budget.

Anticipated expenses: Marching band banquet meals for marching band members and staff, Senior night supplies. We will follow up with full details of needs, most likely up to $600, at the November meeting.

We have remaining items from Spectacular and marching band waters. The idea is to use the winter concert season to sell remaining candy, water, etc. to recoup some sales.  We may also have income from the upcoming marching band shows and the Halloween parade.

A question was raised on if there would be any day or smaller trip options this year for students since it is not a full trip year. Due to the High school staff not being all together and prepared for this discussion we will table those options until everyone has returned and had opportunities to discuss. 

ADJOURNMENT

A motion to close the meeting at 7:59pm was made by Nikki Myers and seconded by Laura Gutshall.  Motion carried.

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes 

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS (Wastler)

The September 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm.  A quorum was determined to be present.  Introductions were made for all attendees.

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Wethington)

Minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting were reviewed with no changes noted. A motion to approve minutes was made by Barb Brenneman and seconded by Dan Brenner. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT (Tyson as presented by R. Wastler)

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

"We had our yearly audit done on Aug. 7th. Thank you to our wonderful CPA, Dean Fink, for overseeing that process and filing our 990 for us. Thank you to Jessie Henning, Stephanie Wethington and Heather Beveridge for helping with that process. Everything looked good and our finances all worked out according to Dean."

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Steph Wethington and seconded by Jess Henning.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Heather Beveridge presented the updated information from the Spirit Store for game 1. Went very well made close to $1600. Heather will  be ordering more merchandise in terms of hats and sweatshirts, as well as more spirit items for the specific game themes. She is considering pink out items for October.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Brenner, Bupp, Eckersley, Fake, Kirkpatrick, McGreevy, Messersmith, Naglich, Tackett) 

Johnna McGreevy: Back to school nights had a lot of parents come to visit the music department. Many students are interested in ensembles. Planning for chorus to start Day 2 of next week, Thursday. A lot of kids including boys! Shout out to Steph Kennedy as she helped to prepare the back to school items and shared information through the SMORE platform with SGI families. SGI parents should look for all SGI music communications to come all together. Regular music class is going well. Kids are working hard on new projects including the Playlist Project. If you are in the school, look for the display.

Cody Messersmith: All choral groups are well on their way. Now that we’re in cycle two of the school year, routines have been established, and we can really begin digging into repertoire. Student enrollment is on the rise across all choral ensembles; more students are reaching out to join various ensembles. Current numbers at the Middle School are 85-90. HS ensembles are between 40-50. Cody is really looking forward to a prosperous year of choral music and community for all involved in the Spring Grove choral ensembles.

Dan Brenner: Select Modern Band has been given the opportunity to perform at Millersville University’s Modern Band concert again this year.  (Wednesday, Nov 19th, Time TBD). We are hosting the PMEA District 7 Modern Band festival April 10th and 11th, 2026. PMEA is auditioning for their first ever All State Modern Band to appear at the 2026 PMEA Festival (expected to be in the Pocono’s again this year).  We really appreciate everyone offering the HS music department some grace as we transition to 4 members.  We’re very excited about how things are going so far.

Tim Bupp: Strings and instrumental programs at the Elementary level are beginning their recruitment. Katherine and Tim merged their recruitment with general education classes so that all 3rd grade students had an opportunity to try string instruments during their music class.  All Grade 4 students had the opportunity to try band instruments during their music class. The next step is for lessons to begin for all 3rd and 4th graders during Cycle 4. The Music Department is currently in year 1 of the curriculum phase. This means that last spring the School board approved the changes we recommended and now there will be some new and exciting instruction going on. One of which is the Playlist Project Ms. McGreevy referred to.  Keep looking for updated and revised music department curriculum throughout the year. 

Michael Eckersley: HS Jazz is starting to read through some charts and select their music. Their performances will be in the spring. HS Symphonic Band is starting with music for the winter concerts. SGI has been in the recruitment stage. The team is working to improve numbers (expectation was up to 130 students, but currently sitting at around 90. There is continued effort to make adjustments for 5th and 6th graders who want to join and haven’t been in a band prior. 

TRI-M REPORT (Student reps)

Boosters have submitted the first round of volunteer needs to Tri-M for the Marching Spectacular. 

Tri-M may offer 1-2 spots for each home football game in the spirit store.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES (Wastler)

• Sept. 5th- Spirit Store- Gold Out
• Sept 10th- Back to school night - High School
• Sept. 20th- Marching Spectacular
• Sept. 25th- homecoming parade & bon fire
• Sept. 27th- Homecoming
• Oct. 1st- R & K Sale 1 starts
• Oct 4th- Red Lion Marching Show
• Oct. 6th- October Booster meeting

WAYS AND MEANS (Nikki Myers/ Jess Henning)

Restaurant of the Month selections were reported. Other fundraisers were announced for the 2025-2026 school year. 

• Ritas- September 10 York
• MOD Pizza- Oct 15th York
• Chic Fil-A Jan. 19th Hanover
• Chipotle- April 3rd Hanover

Other fundraisers have been initially planned and we are awaiting confirmation from the district to approve. Nikki will send the Facilities use requests to Rhonda for submission. 

• R&K  Oct 1-15th Sell, Orders Due Wed Oct 15th, Pickup Thursday Oct. 30th
• Tidal Wave & R&K, Oct. 30-Nov. 13th Sell, Orders Due Thur. Nov 13th, Delivery Thursday Dec. 11th
• R&K Jan. 6th- Jan. 20th sell, Orders Due Tue Jan 20th, Delivery Tue Feb. 3rd
• Gertrude Hawk Candy Bars & Mini Bundt Cakes, Feb.3rd- Feb.17th Sell, Orders Due Feb. 17th, Delivery around March 18th, Helpers will be needed to SORT (Tri-M), Pickup Scheduled Tuesday March 24th

Grocery Cards: Google form is up and running for grocery cards. Presenting the new link https://forms.gle/tTvEaJfk2YNZmcgZ8.  Rhonda/Jessie will be sending the New Google form to all directors to share out on their various platforms.  We will also post it to all of our various fundraising platforms.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE (Rhonda Wastler) 

No report 

STUDENT ACCOUNTS (Kramer)

The only Student Account activity in August was deposits of $414.08 from RaiseRight and $47.00 from Marching Spectacular Program One-Liners. There were no reimbursement or transfer requests.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Amy Buhrman)

High School Scholarship: No Report

Middle School Scholarship:   No Report 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS (Wastler)

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE (Kristin Henning)

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Splashfest- Ms. McGreevy and Mrs. Wethington announced that Splashfest was held on Wed. Aug 27th.  The event went very well.  Thanks to Mrs. Wethington and Ms. McGreevy for hosting our Music Booster table and games! 

Marching Spectacular - Mrs. Wastler presented the update on the Spectacular. We have confirmed 7 bands including SG.

Start time 6 pm. Gates will open at 5pm. Tickets will remain at $10 and $7.  Volunteer and Donation Signup genius have been shared. We are continuing to post and share them over the next few weeks. We are in a great need of donations! Marching Band students have started the battle of the ages during early weeks.  We have all of the leadership positions covered for each of our areas. We have noted that we have a decline in our business sponsorship. We already have increased expenditures on the program and food items. Because of less participation on the front of the event, we are at risk of not meeting the goal for income. Receiving donations and reducing the expenditures forward will be important. Also having a great deal of ticket sales and food sales will allow us to increase profits. We currently have decreased donations, notably water. We are hoping we can rely on our booster community to assist with this so we don’t have to increase costs.  Battle of the Ages will continue this year and all donations are due Sept. 12th. Winners will get a pizza party & are now in a challenge by the directors! We are praying for good weather and a successful show. Mrs. Wastler is extending an incredible thank you to Autumn this year as she has been tremendous in getting things organized and meeting deadlines over the course of the summer!  Her time and dedication has been INVALUABLE! 

NEW BUSINESS 

Dan Brenner announced some possible exciting news. He has been trying to find a way to get private lesson teachers in the Spring Grove area. A new group is in the works called the Spring Grove Music Collective which would offer low cost private music lessons for the Spring Grove district.  A location has been proposed at the old SG Alliance church on Main Street. The left hand side is vacant currently and could be the perfect place for this project. 

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 8:05pm was made by Stephanie Wethington and seconded by Dan Brenner. Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS (Wastler)

The August 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:05pm.  A quorum was determined to be present.  Introductions were made highlighting new officers, members, and music directors.

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Wethington)

Minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting were reviewed with no changes noted. A motion to approve minutes was made by Dan Brenner and seconded by Autumn Tyson. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT (Tyson)

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

An End-of-Year overview report was presented by Autumn Tyson. The music booster’s audit is scheduled for August 6, 2025.

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Jessie Henning and seconded by Dan Brenner.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Heather Beveridge reported on the Spirit Store for 2025. An order was placed for the Spirit store. We are waiting for the final cost sheet and what the expenditures will be.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Brenner, Bupp, Eckersley, Fake, Kirkpatrick, McGreevy, Messersmith, Naglich, Tackett) 

Johnna McGreevy: I wanted to let SGI families know that SGI chorus will run a little differently this upcoming school year. I plan to start chorus sooner this year in comparison to last year to maximize our time together. Please look for information regarding sign-ups at our SGI Back-To-School Nights on Monday, August 18 for 6th graders and Tuesday, August 19 for 5th graders. You will have the opportunity to sign up your child when you attend your session.

Katherine Tackett:  Concert dates and times will be reported on soon

Cody Messinger: Getting everything prepared for first year as High School choral director for grades 7-12.

Dan Brenner: We discovered our finalized teaching schedules last week, so please have forgiveness. This year Mr. Brenner will be giving up Jazz because he needed to give more space for the Modern Band program.  He has absolute faith in Mr. Eckersley. The Lights from Stray, the innovation grant were delayed until the projected arrival date of Aug. 17th.  They will be installed as soon as possible given the beginning of the school year. This year the opening day performance for all district staff on Aug. 18th will be the Select Modern Band as well as the Marching Band. As of now, the Music administrative liaison will continue to be Dr. Dietrich. Mr. Brenner shared that it was super fun to see vacation pictures of the Modern Band t-shirts all over the world.

He proposed how much he would LOVE to have Modern Band Merch this year at the Spirit Store and or Modern band concert.

TRI-M REPORT (No Student Rep Present)

No Report 

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES (Wastler)

• August 6 Marching Band Preview show @ 7:30pm
• August 7 - 9th grade orientation 
• August 18 - 6th grade Back to School 
• August 19 - 5th grade Back to School 
• August 21st first Day of School
• August 27th SplashFest
• August 29th - 1st home Game- opening the spirit store
• Sept 10th- Back to school night - High School

WAYS AND MEANS (Myers/Henning)

Nikki Myers presented the restaurant of the month selections. She also reviewed the fundraisers as proposed for the 2025-2026 school year. She is working with Steph Kennedy to get these approved and will share additional information as it is available. 

Grocery Cards: Jessie Henning presented that grocery cards will continue this year. A suggestion for a google form (digital ordering) was proposed. Jessie shared that she would be happy to create a draft.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE (Wastler)

Wastler shared the Senior Scholarship Award Thank you cards.  

STUDENT ACCOUNTS (Kramer)

June and End of Fiscal Year Report: In June, a total of $392.61 was added to Student Accounts from the ongoing RaiseRight program. There was also one senior reimbursement and 2 sibling transfers processed. The remaining senior balances totaling $1,029.47 was transferred from the Student Account to the General Fund.

2024-2025 Student Accounts by the Numbers:

- 53 new accounts were opened

- 8 traditional fundraisers added $5,145.60 to accounts

- Ongoing RaiseRight/Grocery Gift Cards added $6,058.83 to accounts

- $8,093.08 was used by students to offset the cost of music trips

- The Class of 2026 had the greatest participation followed closely by the Class of 2032

July Report: In July, a total of $434.08 was added to Student Accounts from the RaiseRight program. All student account documents for the 2025-26 school year will be housed in Google Drive under the sgmbstudentaccts Gmail to allow easier transition at the end of the year. The student account tracker was transferred to a Google Sheet. All directors will be given Read access to this by the start of the school year.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (Buhrman/Wethington)

Mrs. Wastler shared that Amy Buhrman has agreed to continue overseeing our scholarship program and she will attend meetings as needed to discuss.

High School Scholarship: No Report

Middle School Scholarship:   No Report 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS (Wastler)

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE (Kristen Henning)

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Marching Band Preview Show Dinner:  Mrs. Wastler presented that in June, Boosters agreed to serve as the purchasers of “meats” for dinner to the Marching Band students prior to their Preview performance. After gathering information (and noting how close to the date we are to the event), Mrs. Wastler and Mr. Bupp reviewed the current marching band budget line.  Given the monies available, a suggestion was made for the marching band to use their budget line to purchase Chick-Fil-A catering and then seek booster assistance at a later date if they exceed their budget lines. The Marching Band Directors and Boosters agreed.

Splashfest- The date has been moved to August 27th, 4-7 pm. Based on this, volunteers, games, and donations for the activity were discussed. Mrs. McGreevy and Mrs. Wethington agreed to host the Booster game & table. Donations for prizes will be the leftover small AirHeads candies.

Marching Spectacular - We have most areas covered at this time. Information summary: 6 bands including SG. 

Start time 6 pm.  Volunteer and Donation Signup genius have been shared and will be shared again at the preview show on Wednesday, August 6th. Marching Band students have started the “Battle of the Ages” challenge  during early weeks to offset the great need of donations. All donations are due Sept. 12th. Winners will get a pizza party. 

NEW BUSINESS 

The Music Boosters will have tables set up for the Back To School nights around the districts. Volunteers are needed. A Signup Genius page was proposed to help with this need.  

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, (due to Labor Day) at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 8:20pm was made by Dan Brenner and seconded by Nikki Myers. Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes 

Date/Time: Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00pm 

Location: SGAHS, Room 51 (Zoom link also available) 

In Attendance: Rhonda Wastler, Heather Beveridge, Autumn Tyson, Jessie Henning, Stephanie  Wethington, Barb Brenneman, Ella Tyson, Hannah Kramer, Dan Brenner, Kyle Showalter, 

Tim Bupp, Amy Buhrman 

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS 

The June 2, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:07pm. A quorum was  determined to be present.  

SECRETARY’S REPORT 

Minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting were reviewed with several changes noted. A motion to approve the  amended minutes was made by Dan Brenner and seconded by Tim Bupp. Motion carried.  

TREASURER’S REPORT 

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances: 

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Barb Brenneman and seconded by Dan Brenner.  Motion carried. 

It was noted that the QuickBooks renewal is coming due. The cost for this renewal is greater than funds  remaining in the relevant line item. A motion to cover additional funds needed to renew QuickBooks was  presented by Jessie Henning and seconded by Dan Brenner. Motion carried.  

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

There is nothing to report at this time. 

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Tackett, McGreevy, Gross, Fake, Naglich, Kirkpatrick, Showalter, Brenner, Bupp) Dan Brenner: The recent Singer/Songwriter Coffeehouse was fun, and performers did extremely well;  additionally, a little money was raised for SGMB. Graduation was a little hectic; Mrs. Kirkpatrick was not able  to be there; congratulations to her on the birth of her daughter! In her absence, students were well-prepared  and did exactly what they needed to do. Mr. Brenner was also able to resolve sound issues in the auditorium  during graduation, much to the appreciation of all who were watching the livestreamed ceremony in that 

location. Mr. Brenner reports that he is looking forward to some rest and relaxation ahead of the next school  year.  

Tim Bupp: Thank you to SGMB for support throughout this school year. It was one for the books! The  marching band is off to a great start, and Mr. Bupp is looking forward to a great upcoming season. Mini camp  is scheduled for 7/14-7/16, and Band Camp is scheduled for 7/28-7/31 and 8/4-8/5. A Community Preview  performance will take place on 8/6 at 7:30pm in the stadium. The band plans to do a picnic between the end  of camp and the performance. 

Kyle Showalter: The school year ended well. The middle school had a great trip to Knoebels. Despite rain  throughout the day, the students were able to perform and then enjoy a great day in the park. Performances  at the spring concert and graduation went well. Mr. Showalter expressed appreciation to SGMB for  recognition and gifts given to both him and Sue Gross at the middle school concert. As well, he expressed  appreciation for everything SGMB has done and continues to do for the department. In wrapping up his time  at Spring Grove, Mr. Showalter has left little notes throughout the office for the new director. He stated that  should this person have any questions, they are always welcome to reach out to him as a resource. He stated  that he will also be in touch with other SG directors. Upon his arrival at SGAMS years ago, Mr. Showalter  noted that he inherited about 50-60 keys of unknown use; he has left these for the new director with a wish  for good luck. Mr. Showalter extended a final thank you to SGMB, his fellow directors, and the school district,  noting that there is no way to do what is done with and for students without everyone working together. He  wishes everyone the best and will see everyone at the Marching Spectacular.  

TRI-M REPORT 

With both Lucas Buhrman and Katelyn Wastler having graduated, there will be new Tri-M representatives at  SGMB for the coming year. Welcome!  

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES 

- 7/14-7/16: Marching Band Mini Camp 

- 7/28-7/31: Marching Band Camp 

- 8/4-8/6: Marching Band Camp 

- 8/6: Marching Band Preview and Community Event 

WAYS AND MEANS 

A draft calendar of fundraising opportunities will be completed over the course of the summer. Nikki Myers will be seeking someone to partner on Ways and Means, as she does not plan to return to the role for the  2026-2027 school year.  

Grocery Cards: All cards have been sold, and everything has closed out for the year. Profits from this year’s  sales included $224 in profit for the General Fund and $335 in profit for student accounts. There were several  families who repeatedly reached out to purchase cards as a way to fundraise. Jessie Henning will continue to  handle grocery cards for the 2025-2026 school year.  

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE 

A thank you card was received from Sue Gross; Mrs. Gross expressed her appreciation for the work and  support from SGMB during her 35-year tenure. 

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

In May, $567.86 was added to student accounts through RaiseRight. Final grocery gift card sales will be  calculated and verified in June. Two seniors brought their accounts down to zero through reimbursements and  one SGI student used student account funds for their trip. There are still several seniors with account  balances. The cut off for 2025 senior reimbursement requests is Friday, 6/14. If anyone needs account  balances or senior detailed letters please have them email sgmbstudentaccts@gmail.com. Theresa will  provide a year-end wrap up at the August meeting. 

Autumn noted that emails were sent to those using RaiseRight to encourage continued used. Over $5600 has  been added to Student Accounts just from RaiseRight.  

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 

High School Scholarship: The following SGMB High School Scholarships winners were announced at the  5/13/2025 SGASF Scholarship banquet : Brianna Arnold $500, Alyssa Beyer $500, Lucas Buhrman $1,500,  Ariana Eccles $500, Hunter Ellis $750, Sophia Fontana $750, Hailey Graff $500, Lane Smith $500, Katelyn  Wastler $1,000, and Micah Weaver $500. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! 

Middle School Scholarship: This year’s middle school scholarships were awarded to Alex Thatcher and Logan  Shearer. Awards were presented at the middle school spring concert on 5/15/2025.  

2025-2026 Plans: Amy Buhrman will continue as scholarship chairperson for the 2025-2026 school year. 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS 

There is no new information to share at this time. 

WEBSITE 

There is no new information to share at this time. As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word  format for posting on the website.  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

2025-2026 Office Election: The following people have been nominated as 2025-2026 SGMB officers: President: Rhonda Wastler 

Vice President: Heather Beveridge 

Secretary: Stephanie Wethington 

Treasurer: Autumn Tyson 

Ways & Means Chairperson: Nikki Myers 

Webmaster: Kristen Henning 

Student Accounts Coordinator: Theresa Kramer 

No additional nominations were received, and all nominees accepted nominations. A motion to accept the  slate of nominations as presented was presented by Tim Bupp and seconded by Dan Brenner. Motion carried.  There being no discussion, the group agreed that individual votes were not required. A motion to elect  nominated officers was made by Tim Bupp. Hannah Kramer seconded. Motion carried. Congratulations to  the elected 2025-2026 officers. Looking ahead, there are a number of officers with seniors during the 2025- 2026 year. SGMB will need to do a lot of recruiting for membership and officer positions.  

Grades 5-8 Innovation Grant: The music department has been awarded an Innovation Grant to purchase and  integrate modern instruments and instruction into the intermediate and middle school curriculum. A  summary for the Grades 5-8 Innovation grant can be found HERE. SGMB has received a request to match grant funds in the amount of $5268.66. This grant will further expand access to music for students and will  also impact the modern band program. It was noted that, if approved, the “cleanest” way to purchase  instruments and equipment would be for the district to make payment and then be reimbursed by the grant  funder and SGMB. Autumn Tyson presented a motion to match Innovation Grant funds in the amount of  $5268.66; motion was seconded by Hannah Kramer. Motion carried. 

High School Innovation Grant: The music department has been awarded an Innovation Grant to purchase  enhanced lighting for the auditorium. Additional information on the grant request can be found HERE. SGMB  has received a request to provide funds in the amount of $1,281.17 to cover the remaining cost of the  purchase. If approved, Mr. Brenner would like to plan for purchase and set-up while the auditorium is not in  use in order to facilitate learning the use of the new lighting. Training for students and other groups will also  be needed. A motion to approve funds in the amount of $1,281.17 to supplement approved Innovation Grant  funds to purchase lighting was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Jessie Henning. Motion carried. 

Marching Spectacular: Rhonda is seeking volunteers to assist with planning of the 2025 Marching Spectacular  as well as to lead and assist with different sections of the event. Planning meetings will take place over the  summer.  

NEW BUSINESS 

Proposed 2025-2026 Monthly Meeting Schedule: A review of the 2025-2026 SGMB meeting schedule was  completed. The draft meeting list is linked HERE. Rhonda will submit the schedule to the district, and meeting  space will be reserved. Meeting dates can be changed as needed.  

Proposed 2025-2026 Budget: A review of the proposed 2025-2026 budget was completed, with one  adjustment made following the May 2025 meeting: Income from grocery cards was reduced, in line with  actual amounts received during the past several years. There being no questions, a motion to approve  propose budget was given by Jessie Henning and seconded by Dan Brenner. Motion carried. 

Proposed 2025-2026 Events calendar: The 2025-2026 music department event calendar is a work in progress at this time. Tim will send the department calendar link to Rhonda.  

Marching Band Preview evening & community event (8/6/2025): Mr. Bupp plans to introduce a Marching  Band preview event this year. The event will take place during the evening on the final day of band camp  (8/6/2025). The band will parade into the stadium. The director will introduce the band and show, and the  band will perform their show as prepared to that point. This will give the band an initial community  performance outlet that is solely for them and will also give them an additional target to work toward during  band camp. Mr. Bupp is planning the event and is requesting support from SGMB. Food will be provided for  56 kids and staff between the end of the camp day and the event. Mr. Bupp is requesting that SGMB provide  the meats/main dish for the band. A sign-up genius would be set up for everything else (to be provided by  students), or students would provide specific types of dishes based on names.  

Summer 2024-2025 Annual Financial/Budget Review: Stephanie Wethington, Jessie Henning, and Heather  Beveridge volunteered to assist with this year’s financial audit. Autumn will reach out to the group with  potential dates and will also contact Dean Fink.  

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 7:00pm. This meeting will be held  at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided. A motion to close the meeting at 8:17pm was made by  Dan Brenner and seconded by Tim Bupp. Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS

The May 5, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 5:45pm.  A quorum was determined to be present. 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting were reviewed with several changes noted.  A motion to approve the amended minutes was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances:

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Theresa Kramer and seconded by Dan Brenner.  Motion carried.

Proposed 2025-2026 Budget:  A draft of the 2025-2026 SGMB budget was reviewed.  Several areas were noted as proposed changes from the current year’s budget due to trends noted over the past several years.  Directors recommended no changes to department/ensemble-specific items.  Please send any additional suggestions or follow up to Autumn Tyson ahead of the June meeting.  The budget will be voted on at that time. 

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

There is nothing to report at this time.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Tackett, McGreevy, Gross, Fake, Naglich, Kirkpatrick, Showalter, Brenner, Bupp)

Tim Bupp:  Beginning Band and Orchestra held their spring concerts in early April, and the SGI Jazz Band completed their Jazz Weekend 5/2 and 5/3. The SGI Jazz Band and Don't Fret head to Washington DC on Friday, 5/9. There is a marching band parent meeting scheduled for 5/12 at 6:00PM. Information and forms will be distributed at the meeting. In addition to the parent meeting, spring rehearsals are scheduled for 5/20 and 5/27.  

Katherine Tackett:  Elementary music classes are wrapping up for the year in the next few weeks.  Students are learning a bit about musical history, as well as being introduced to the instrument families that they may be able to choose for next year.  Mrs. Tackett would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of the parents and students who helped to support the music department in the last several weeks.  It was heartwarming to hear how much SG Music means to so many people! 

Abigail Kirkpatrick: In April, Lucas Buhrman represented SGAHS at the PMEA All-State Chorus festival and placed 3rd in the state on his voice part. The Chorus, String Orchestra, and Concert Choir performed among other high school groups in New Orleans, LA. The York County Encore Awards were held on 4/27. Lucas Buhrman, Addison Buffalow, Skyler Beck, and Katelyn Wastler performed excerpts from The Music Man. Lucas Buhrman received a Best Performer Award and Spring Grove's Encore Award. The Spring Instrumental Concert was held on 4/29. Lucas Buhrman received the National School Orchestra Award.  Tomorrow (5/6), Concert Choir, Expressions, and Chamber Strings are performing at Cross Keys Village in New Oxford.  Thursday (5/8) is the high school choral concert for all three choirs. Seniors will be recognized. Next Tuesday (5/13), Expressions will perform at the Scholarship Banquet.  The Tri-M Showcase will be held at the Glatfelter Memorial Library on 5/22. Submissions are being reviewed this week; the performance list should be posted on Friday. Graduation will take place on 5/30; Expressions and choir seniors will perform.

Dan Fake:  Orion performed at St. Peter’s Lischey’s on 4/27 as part of the church’s 275^th anniversary celebration.  The 8^th grade awards are on Thursday (5/8), and the Spring Concert will take place on Thursday, 5/15 at 7pm, it is expected to last about 2 hours.  The trip to Knoebel’s is next Friday (5/16).

Dan Brenner:  The recent Modern Band concert went well and was a lot of fun.  The jazz festivals and concert took place last weekend.  Mr. Brenner extended a shoutout to Deanna Thatcher and her team for their awesome work supporting the events.  Middle and High school directors all raved about how well the festival is run, how students and directors have what they need, and how friendly and supportive everyone is.  Thank you as well to SGMB for supporting the music department.  Mr. Brenner made note of upcoming concerts for the remainder of the school year.  As well, he notes that he has requested to host the PMEA District 7 Modern Band festival at Spring Grove, with the added hope to bring in a really awesome guest conductor.  Mr. Brenner shared that an application has been submitted for an innovation grant to help with additional upgraded lighting in the auditorium.  He will keep SGMB updated on the application status.   

TRI-M REPORT

Tri-M will be releasing opps to help with Tri-M showcase in the very near future (donations of ice cream and items for a bake sale).  The Tri-M Showcase will take place on 5/22 at 6pm.  Opps will also be added to assist with R&K fundraiser pickup on 5/14.   The next Tri-M meeting will include officer elections.  Tri-M will be ordering pins for underclassmen in the last two inducted classes who have not received them. 

Mrs. Tyson noted that there were unused funds ($373) from the recent high school music department trip.  Suggestion was made that these funds be donated to Tri-M.  

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

-       Please see the Upcoming Calendar of Events for more information 

WAYS AND MEANS

The final fundraiser of the year added $1818. 55 to the general fund and $284 to student accounts.  Spring fundraisers brought in less funds than anticipated.  It was suggested that this is due to a few factors.  There has also been a noted increase in sales from SGI students.    Overall fundraising was fairly successful this year. 

Grocery Cards:  There is $50 in Giant gift cards still available.  All other cards have been sold or spoken for.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

(To be added once report received)

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

High School Scholarship:  The scholarship banquet is next week (5/13).  SGMB still has one seat available; Laura Gutshall will be attending. 

Middle School Scholarship:   Scoring has been finalized for this year’s Middle School Scholarship.  There was once again a tie for the second recipient.  As previously agreed, additional scoring was completed for those two applicants by members of the SGMB Executive committee, resulting in the identification of the second scholarship recipient.  Award packets (including a certificate, award letter, and a copy of the SGMB Financial Transaction form) have been prepared and provided to Rhonda for signatures.  Scholarships recipients will be announced at the middle school spring concert on 5/15/2025. 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Jazz Festival:  All funds have been given to Autumn; final information will be shared at the next meeting.  The donation drum still needs to be opened, and any cash donations received will be added to the scholarship fund. 

SplashFest:  Heather Beveridge is taking the lead for SGMB’s participation in this event.  Please contact Heather if interested in assisting.

Music Department:  Following a vote at the last school board meeting, two music positions have been preserved for the moment.  There will be additional budget discussions ahead of a final vote on the 2025-2026 budget.  Continued representation in support of the music department is encouraged and requested for awareness and to support continued motion in the right direction. 

SGMB Officer elections:  Officer elections will take place in June.  Nominations can be accepted up until the vote in June’s meeting.  The floor was opened for questions; none were received.  All positions are open for nomination, and there is a confirmed vacancy for the secretary position.

NEW BUSINESS

Marching Spectacular:  The 2025 Marching Spectacular will take place on 9/20.   This is one week earlier than usual, due to Homecoming as well as the potential to attract additional and new bands to the event.  Director invitations have gone out.  A summer meeting will be scheduled for initial planning and assignment of duties.  Meeting dates will be announced at the June meeting and will be based on the availability of those helping to plan the event.

Grant Proposal:  A curriculum update involves the introduction of more modern instruments to the music program at the intermediate and middle school level.  The music department is applying for a grant to obtain additional instruments and supplies to meet the updated curriculum.  This would include the purchase of such things as keyboards, drum sets, bass guitars, and connectors, for a total cost of $10,035.33.  Funds are not available in the district budget for these purchases.  The department would like to divide the cost between an innovation grant (through the Spring Grove Educational Fund) and SGMB.  The full cost falls outside of what the grant can fund, and the funder also prefers to see that a portion of funds are also being provided by another organization.    Following discussion, it is noted that there will be further discussion and a vote at the June meeting.  Please share any questions with Tim Bupp. 

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 6:44pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Lucas Buhrman.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS

The April 7, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:01pm.  A quorum was determined to be present.  SGMB officer and Spring Grove music department director introductions were completed.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting were reviewed with several changes noted.  A motion to approve the amended minutes was made by Barb Brenneman and seconded by Katelyn Wastler.  Motion carried. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances:

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Theresa Kramer and seconded by Dan Brenner.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

SGMB sold Spirit Store merchandise at the recent Celebrate the Arts festival, with over $500 in transactions.  Thank you to those who volunteered for this event.  Heather will be ordering merchandise for the Fall 2025 Spirit Store in the near future; please share any merchandise ideas with her. 

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Tackett, McGreevy, Gross, Fake, Naglich, Kirkpatrick, Showalter, Brenner, Bupp)

Tim Bupp:  Elementary band students will be presenting their spring concerts this week as follows:

-       PES:  4/8/2025

-       SGE:  4/9/2025

-       NSE:  4/10/2025

The Evening of Jazz event will take place on 5/2/2025, and the District Jazz Festival is scheduled for 5/3/2025.  Both events will take place at the high school.  SGI’s Jazz Band and Don’t Fret (String ensemble) will represent the school district in the nation’s capital on 5/9/2025.  Marching Band sign-ups are underway for the 2025 season. This year’s field show is “Wicked.” Please spread the word about signups for students in grades 8-12. Please reach out to either Mr. Bupp or Mr. Showalter if you have any questions.   There will be a marching band meeting at the high school on 5/12/2025 in the high school auditorium.

Kyle Showalter:  Preparations for Spring concerts are going well!  The High School Music Department is preparing to leave this Sunday (4/13/2025) for the department New Orleans trip!  Spring Grove had 14 students between grades 7-12 participate in this year's York County Honors Bands and PMEA District 7 Band Festivals as follows:

-       Middle School County Honors Band: 

Samuel Tackett - Euphonium

Logan Shearer - Horn

Alaina Stauffer - Clarinet

Molly Young - Trombone

Tony Stauffer - Tuba

Aubrey Shaffer - Flute

Mya Heller - Horn

-       High School County Concert and Jazz Bands:

Bryan Myers - Alto Saxophone

Lucas Buhrman - Flute

Alyssa Beyer - Clarinet

Hailey Graff - Clarinet

Micah Weaver - Trumpet

Hunter Ellis - Horn

Benjamin Thatcher - Trumpet (Jazz Band)

-       PMEA District 7 Band Festival:

Bryan Myers - Alto Saxophone

Benjamin Thatcher - Trumpet

The 2025 Marching Band season is underway.  Mr. Bupp and Mr. Showalter are working together to get the season started.  If there are any questions or concerns regarding the marching band season, Mr. Bupp will be “steering the ship” for Marching Band for the time being. Please feel free to contact Mr. Bupp and/or Mr. Showalter with any questions.

Mr. Showalter provided the following statement regarding his upcoming departure from SGASD at the end of the 2024-45 school year:  “I have accepted a position as Director of Bands at Central York High School, beginning next school year.  It has become more and more challenging to balance both the middle school and high school band programs.  At Central York, my responsibilities will be high school band only, allowing for a better home-work life balance.  I love our music program here at Spring Grove, but this will be the best fit for me and my family at this time.  Thank you to everyone for all of your help and support over the years! I will miss my Spring Grove music family greatly!”

Dan Fake:  Orion performed at Celebrate the Arts on 3/22/2025 and at the capitol on 3/26/2025 as part of Music in our Schools month.  Singers in grades 5-12 joined forces on 4/2/2025 for our 3rd annual chorus day.  The performance videos will be shared as soon as editing is completed.  Orion will be performing on the pep rally this Friday, at St. Peter’s Lischey’s on 4/27/2025 as part of their 275th anniversary, as pre-music for the 8th grade awards on 5/8/2025, and at Cherry Lane on 5/20/2025.  All music groups in the middle school will be   performing their spring concert on 5/15/2025 and have the option to perform at Knoebels on 5/16/2025.

 Though not middle school, the middle school will be hosting the annual Alumni Chorus and Instrumental Concert on 4/27/2025.

Katherine Tackett:  The elementary Music Night performances were a success!  For the most part, student attendance was good, the students sang well, and the audiences seemed to enjoy seeing their children perform.  Thanks to the Tri-M students who contributed to and worked the baked sales as well. 

Abigail Kirkpatrick:  5/22 Tri-M showcase at Glatfelter Library. Looking back over the last month, SGASD has had a very busy and successful “Music in Our Schools” Month!   Congratulations to all who were involved in “The Music Man.”  The show involved a large cast including students from multiple grades and schools, in cast, crew, and pit.  Seniors were recognized at the strike meal following the final performance.  The PMEA District 7 Jazz Festival took place 3/14/2025-3/15/2025.  Kaylee Mejia, Amelia Messinger, Bryan Myers, and Lucas Buhrman represented Spring Grove in the Vocal Jazz ensemble and Benjamin Thatcher played in one of the jazz bands. Kaylee, Amelia, and Lucas performed multiple solos in the concert.   Lucas Buhrman and Bryan Myers represented Spring Grove at the PMEA Region V Chorus festival in Bethlehem, PA on 3/20/2025-3/21/2025.  Lucas kept his first-place ranking and is advancing to the PMEA All-State festival which takes place from 4/9/2025-4/12/2025 at the Kalahari Resort in the Poconos.  On 3/22/2025, a large number of high school musicians performed at Celebrate the Arts: Chamber Strings performed four pieces, and a handful of vocal soloists and duets and students accompanying singers also participated.   On 3/24/2025, a large group of middle and high school singers attended the School Board Meeting to sing the National Anthem and to be a presence for “Music in Our Schools” Month. Thank you to SGMB and Mr. Bupp for putting together this music-focused meeting opening. There were also three students who spoke very highly of the department during the public comment section.   March ended with a mandatory student and parent meeting in preparation for the upcoming New Orleans trip.  The following events will round out the 2024-2025 school year:

-       April 9-12: PMEA All-State Festival

-       April 13-18: New Orleans Trip

-       April 27: Encore Awards (Theater)

-       April 25: Modern Band Concert

-       April 29: HS Instrumental Concert

-       May 8: HS Choral Concert

-       May 22: Tri-M Music Honor Society Spring Student Showcase at the Glatfelter Memorial Library

TRI-M REPORT

This year’s Tri-M Showcase will take place on 5/22/2025 at the Glatfelter Memorial Library in Spring Grove. This event will be further discussed and planned at the upcoming Tri-M meeting.  Information has been shared regarding additional volunteer opps, and students are encouraged to sign up.  Numerous Tri-M students performed at Celebrate the Arts.  If any students or parents have fun pictures of music events throughout the year, please send them to Hunter Ellis (hunterel25@springgrovesd.org) for use in the Tri-M Showcase slideshow. 

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

-       Please see the Upcoming Calendar of Events for more information

WAYS AND MEANS

The Gertrude Hawk Candy and White Clover Farms Candle sale recently ended; fundraiser pick-up will take place on Wednesday (4/9/2025) from 3:30pm-6pm.  Gertrude Hawk profit information is not yet available; overall sales were lower than projected, and SGMB did not meet the sales requirement for 45% profit.  Students sold 137 candles; profits from candle sales were split 50/50 between student accounts and the General fund.  Checks were received from Chipotle and Mod Pizza fundraiser nights.  A 3^rd restaurant night was held at Panera in Hanover; SGMB did not meet the minimum sales requirement to receive funds.  The final fundraiser of the year is an R&K Sub and Sandwich sale, which runs through 4/24/2025, with pick-up on 5/14/2025. 

Grocery Cards:  Grocery cards are available for sale at any time during the school year.  Students earn 3% of each gift card’s face value, with 2% going to the General fund.  Gift cards are available for Weis, Kennie’s and Giant.  There is a goal to sell all remaining gift cards by the end of the year.  If interested in purchasing grocery gift cards, please contact Jessie Henning.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

In March, students earned money into their student accounts from the candle fundraiser ($548) and RaiseRight ($395.48). SGMB is still waiting on totals from Gertrude Hawk. Once this information is reported, updated Student Account balances will be sent to all directors, and senior letters will be prepared and distributed. Several students used account funds for the final New Orleans payment. In addition, a handful of students overpaid the final payment and were credited $10 back into their accounts. There is one final traditional fundraiser for this fiscal year. There is additional earning potential for accounts through the year-round RaiseRight and Grocery Gift Card programs.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

High School Scholarship:  All high school scholarship applications have been scored, and the list of recipients and award amounts have been sent to the SGASF who confirmed receipt. Extra seats for the banquet were offered to high school music staff, and Theresa is awaiting confirmation of attendees.

Middle School Scholarship:   The middle school scholarship application window has closed.  The application review process is underway, with a 4/30/2025 deadline for completion.  Scholarship winners will be announced at the middle school spring concert on 5/15/2025.

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Jazz Festival:  The Jazz Festival is one of SGMB’s largest fundraising events.  SGMB supports the event with volunteers for ticket sales, concessions, and support for whatever is needed that day.  Signup Geniuses will be shared out to families of involved students first.  Links will also be posted through SGMB Remind.    There is a big need for donations and volunteers. 

Officer Elections:  SGMB officer nominations will be accepted during the May 2025 meeting.  There is a definite need for a secretary for the 2025-2026 school year, as the current secretary’s student is graduating.  All positions are open for nomination.  If there is interest in any of the positions, please reach out for more information. 

NEW BUSINESS

SplashFest:  Special Olympics reached out to SGMB to offer participation in this year’s inaugural SplashFest event.  The event will be held outdoors at SGI.  All funds raised support Unified Sports and Special Olympics.  SGMB has been asked to provide volunteers for the event if possible, as well as to consider setting up a Spirit Store.  Please reach out to Rhonda for more information.

Concert season:  SGMB will not be providing concessions at Spring 2025 concerts. 

2025-2026 SGASD Proposed Budget and Potential Impact on Music Department:  Tim Bupp and Autumn Tyson gave a presentation and update on the SGASD proposed budget, which includes potential impact on the music department.  Following the presentation, Rhonda and Autumn facilitated a question-and-answer session with all who were present.   Information from the presentation will be sent to all meeting attendees. 

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 8:50pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Dan Brenner.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS

The March 3, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:01pm.  A quorum was determined to be present, and meeting participant introductions were completed.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting were reviewed with several changes noted.  A motion to approve the amended minutes was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances:

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Jessie Henning and seconded by Heather Beveridge.  Motion carried.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

There is no update to report at this time.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Tackett, McGreevy, Gross, Fake, Naglich, Kirkpatrick, Showalter, Brenner, Bupp)

Dan Brenner:  Mr. Brenner had the opportunity to attend the musical on Sunday (3/2/2025) and thoroughly enjoyed the performance.  Congratulations to all who made the show a success.  Select Modern Band recently performed at the Appell Center and did a fantastic job.  The group has been a joy to work with.  All 7 members qualified for PMEA District 7 Modern Band, along with Addy Buffalo.  Spring Grove students hold 8 of the 35 spots available in the group.  The festival will take place 4/4/202-4/5/2025 at Lampeter-Strasburg High School.    The District 7 Jazz/Vocal Jazz festival takes place on 3/14/2025-3/15/2025. Spring Grove has one trumpet player and 4 vocalists participating.

Tim Bupp:  Mr. Bupp echoed kudos to everyone involved in the musical and extended a thank you to all who made the show a success.  Upcoming elementary music nights will take place on 3/18/2025 (Paradise), 3/19/2025 (Spring Grove), and 3/20/2025 (New Salem).  Everything is a “go” for the SGI Jazz Band and “Don’t Fret” (string ensemble) trip to Washington DC on 5/9/2025.  March is “Music in our Schools” month.  Now, more than ever, it is important to communicate the value and necessity of continuing a strong music program in the district.   

TRI-M REPORT

There is nothing to report at this time.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

Upcoming Calendar of Events

WAYS AND MEANS

Fundraising:  The current fundraisers (Gertrude Hawk and White Clover Family Farms Candles) close on 3/10/2025.  No orders will be accepted after 3/12/2025, as all orders must be sent no later than 3/13/2025.  Fundraiser pickup will take place on 4/9/2025.  The final R&K fundraiser will take place from 4/9/2025-4/23/2025, with orders to be picked up on 5/14/2025.  SGMB made $173.20 from the recent Chipotle restaurant event.  The upcoming Panera (Hanover) restaurant event will take place on 3/14/2025 (4pm-8pm).  Nikki has some additional ideas for next year’s fundraisers and restaurant events and will be looking into these and developing a plan over the summer. 

Grocery Cards:  During the past month there was one grocery card order filled for $150.  An additional order was received, and Jessie will need to obtain additional grocery cards.  She has been assured that there will be another order placed before the end of the year.  It has been requested that more reminders about grocery gift cards be pushed out so that SGMB can sell all remaining grocery card inventory by the end of the school year. 

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

There was minimal activity during the past month, as there were no traditional fundraisers.  Funds from RaiseRight totaling $417.92 were deposited into student accounts.  Several students used account funds for New Orleans trip payments, as well as one reimbursement for the ITS trip.   Theresa will begin compiling account balances for current seniors and put together letters for distribution.  It is typically requested that all senior financial transactions be submitted by mid-June so that payments can be processed by the end of June.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

High School Scholarship:  The window for HS Scholarship applications has closed. Theresa will confirm all applications are complete. Autumn Tyson and Laura Gutshall have volunteered to help score. SGMB will have 4 tickets available for the banquet due to table sponsorships. These will first be offered to those who helped with scoring.

Middle School Scholarship:   The middle school scholarship application is open until 3/14/2025.  The following people have volunteered to review and score scholarship applications:  Tim Bupp, Rhonda Wastler, Autumn Tyson, Laura Gutshall, Lucas Buhrman, and Katelyn Wastler.  At least two additional volunteers are needed. 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS

There is no new information to share at this time.

WEBSITE

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Celebrate the Arts:  Heather will be pulling inventory from the Spirit Store to sell at the “Celebrate the Arts” festival on 3/22/2025.  A Signup Genius has been set up and will be sent out this week for volunteers to work at the SGMB booth.  As well, there is a request for two Tri-M students for each timeslot. 

Jazz Festival:  Plans are being finalized for the upcoming Jazz Festival.  Confirmation is still needed for an event MC.  Deanna Thatcher and Rhonda Wastler are partnering to plan the event, using information from previous years.  There are currently 6 middle school bands committed as well as 6 high school bands (with a possible 7^th band).   

NEW BUSINESS

Music in our Schools month:  The district has seen tremendous and growing success within music programs over the past several years, among many different students, ensembles, and directors.  This speaks volumes for the music programs available within the district.  Students and parents are encouraged, as always to share and promote the many positive experiences and accomplishments within the music programs at all times, and particularly in in honor of “Music in our Schools” month.  Rhonda will also be presenting this information to the Board during the 3/24/2025 meeting and extends an invitation for all to join her at that meeting.  Additionally, suggestion was made to create and share social media posts in celebration of the month.  The music program doesn’t just build musicians but also helps students to find a place where they belong, where they can grow and thrive in all areas. 

2025/2026 SGMB Officers:  Please share any interest in or nominations for officer positions with Rhonda.  A draft list of officer nominees will be shared at the April meeting, with formal nominations to be called at the May meeting and a vote for officers at the June meeting.  All officer positions are open for nomination.

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7 2025, at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 7:55pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Katelyn Wastler.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS

The February 3, 2025 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:11pm.  A quorum was determined to be present, and meeting participant introductions were completed.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

There is no update to report at this time.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting were reviewed with one change noted.  A motion to approve the minutes was made by Theresa Kramer and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances:

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Barb Brenneman and seconded by Laura Gutshall.  Motion carried.

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Tackett, McGreevy, Gross, Fake, Naglich, Kirkpatrick, Showalter, Brenner, Bupp)

Dan Brenner:  The Pep Band is completing their 15th and final performance of the season this evening.  Special shout out to Alyssa Beyer, Kady Bosley, and Josh Brenneman for being at EVERY performance.  Spring Grove had 8 students submit auditions for the PMEA District 7 Modern Band Festival.  Every audition video was outstanding; results will be available mid-February.  The Select Modern Band is scheduled to perform at the York County Honors Music Festival at the Appell Center on February 15th.  This was a great event last year and the group is looking forward to returning.  Tickets are going fast (and they are not general admission this time around).  A point person is needed for the Jazz Festivals (May 3rd).  As in the past, directors take care of everything behind the curtain and the boosters are asked to take care of everything out front (lobby concessions, ticket sales, MC, etc.).  If anyone is interested, please reach out to Dan Brenner at BrennerD@sgasd.org.   The Modern Band portion of the department had merchandise made up through Elliott Productions.  Hoodies, men’s and ladies cut t-shirts as well as long sleeve shirts are available.  All clothing is available in “rock band black” with the white SG Modern Band logo.  They look sweet!  If anyone is interested in ordering merch, you may do so at the following link:  https://springgrovemodernband2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 

Tim Bupp:  The York County Middle School Choral Festival took place on Friday 2/1/2025. Additionally, several students made District 7 Jazz & Vocal Jazz.  Beginning band spring concerts are scheduled as follows:  Paradise Elementary on 4/8/2025, Spring Grove Elementary on 4/9/2025, and New Salem Elementary on 4/10/2025.  Upcoming Spring Grove Intermediate performances include Orchestra/Chorus on 3/25/2025 and Band/Jazz Band on 3/26/2025.  The request for a Knoebel’s trip is still being explored with the district. 

TRI-M REPORT

Tri-M continues to seek out opps.  Note was made that the upcoming Jazz Festival could provide some opps for students.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

Upcoming Calendar of Events

·      February 5:  R&K Fundraiser pickup

·      February 7-8:  PMEA District 7 Chorus Festival

·      February 17:  Restaurant night (Chipotle in Hanover)

·      February 28-March 2:  The Music Man

·      Coffeehouse rescheduled for 5/20, 6pm-8:30pm

WAYS AND MEANS

The recent R&K fundraiser wrapped up with an increase over previous sales. Delivery and pickup are scheduled for 2/25/20205.  A restaurant night is scheduled at Chipotle (Hanover) on 2/17 (4pm-8pm). Gertrude Hawk Candy and White Clover Farm candles will be the next fundraiser.  Sales will close on 3/10/2025, and pickup is planned for 4/9/2025.  Candles, which are dye-free and will have SGMB custom labels, will be sold for $20. This is in line with MiniTHON pricing so as not to compete.  Each candle sold brings $8 in profits, to be split 50/50 between student accounts and the General Fund.  Gertrude Hawk profits (either 45% or 50% of sales) will be split 20/25 or 20/30.  There will be an additional R&K sale from 4/9/2025-4/23/2025 with delivery on 5/14/2025.  As well, there is an additional restaurant night scheduled at Panera (Hanover) on 3/14/2025 (4pm-8pm).

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

There were 3 opportunities for students to add funds to their accounts in January --- $804 from R&K fundraiser, $427.42 from Raise Right and $4.50 from Grocery Gift cards. There were several students who used Student Account funds to offset the monthly payment for the New Orleans trip. Senior account balance letters will start going out in March. There are currently 34 accounts with positive balances. Since it is a trip year, several of the seniors are still actively participating in fundraisers.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

High School Scholarship:  The high school scholarship application is open until February 28 with QR codes posted in the music hallway and links on both the SGMB page and the Guidance Department scholarship page. Fundraiser participation points have been received and will be added in as applications are submitted. We are looking for 2-3 people to help verify the points in early March. It cannot be a family member of a current senior and is a small commitment done on your own time. It typically takes less than 30 minutes.  Autumn and Laura volunteered to assist with application scoring; Kyle typically also participates. 

Middle School Scholarship:   The middle school scholarship application is open until March 14.  All materials have been sent to middle school directors for distribution to students.  Volunteers are needed to review and score scholarship applications; at this time, volunteers include Tim, Rhonda, Autumn, and Laura. 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS

Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Check policy:  The current policy requires family to provide the full payment as well as any incurred fee when the check comes back with NSF.  The bank has made a change and is not charging for NSF checks at this time.  A recommendation was made to revise the second paragraph of the NSF policy to remove the 30-day time period to deposit checks and instead state that funds will be deposited in a timely manner once received from directors.  Additionally, suggestion was made to revise the third paragraph to state that the bank MAY charge a service fee (instead of WILL) and that the person is responsible for all NSF fees if applicable.  A motion to amend the policy as stated was made by Barb Brenneman and seconded by Christica Boyer.  Motion carried.  Rhonda will update the policy and will send to Kristen to post on the SGMB website. 

WEBSITE

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Celebrate the Arts:  The Celebrate the Arts festival is scheduled for 3/22/2025.  Autumn will set up a signup genius for volunteers to man the SGMB table.  Heather will check spirit store inventory and will work with Autumn and Rhonda on a selection of items to sell as well as for any product orders needed.  Set up for the event beginning at 7:30am.  Tri-M members may also be requested to man the table throughout the day; this could be an additional opp for those students.  The SGMB table will be on the main floor of the event this year instead of in the music hallway.

NEW BUSINESS

Uniform Pillow Fundraiser:  Mr. Bupp presented information on a potential fundraiser to turn the old band uniforms into pillows for sale.  This would be a presale-only fundraiser, and any profits earned would go to the district, as the district purchased and provided the new band uniforms.  The fundraiser would require inventory and dry-cleaning of all old uniforms (at a cost of approximately $700), creation of a sample pillow (cost of approximately $47), creation of a flyer to advertise and set-up for presale.  Most schools sell these for $65+, for a minimum $18 profit per pillow.  Once presale is completed, uniforms are sent to Stanbury; each pillow requires one jacket and one pair of pants.  SGMB would serve as an “in and out” mechanism for funds and can cover any up-front costs for the sample pillow.  Any questions should be shared with Tim Bupp.  Further discussion will take place during the April 2025 meeting. 

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025, at 7:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 8:22pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Heather Beveridge.  Motion carried.

SGMB Membership Meeting Minutes

WELCOME / QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS

The December 2, 2024 Spring Grove Music Boosters (SGMB) meeting was called to order at 7:04pm.  A quorum was determined to be present, and meeting participant introductions were completed.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

There is no update to report at this time.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting were reviewed with no changes noted.  A motion to approve the minutes was made by Lucas Buhrman and seconded by Katelyn Wastler.  Motion carried. 

TREASURER’S REPORT

SGMB balance sheet was presented with the following balances:

A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was offered by Katelyn Wastler and seconded by Barb Brenneman.  Motion carried.

Marching Spectacular:  There are no changes to report during the past month.  SGMB is awaiting invoices from the district and Northern Regional police, as well as a check from Kona Ice.

Spirit Store:  The Spirit Store is currently sitting at a profit.  There may be additional opportunities to sell items from the store during the remainder of the school year. 

New Orleans Trip:  Trip registration opens this week.  A number of checks are anticipated, with the goal to have all checks deposited prior to the winter break. 

DIRECTOR’S REPORTS (Tackett, McGreevy, Gross, Fake, Naglich, Kirkpatrick, Showalter, Brenner, Bupp)

Abigail Kirkpatrick:  Spring Grove had 7 students participate in the 11/23/2024 York County Orchestra Festival:  Finley Brewer, Libbi Brewer, Lucas Buhrman, Ellie Kessler, Bryan Myers, Julia Tackett, and Hope Vough.  PMEA District 7 Band and Orchestra auditions take place on Saturday, 12/7/2024; results will be shared following the auditions.  On Thursday, 12/5/2024, Expressions will be performing carols along with Orion and Brass Ensemble at the SG tree lighting. Small group and solo performances by Expressions students will follow.  On Monday, 12/9/2024 (6:30 pm), Expressions will be performing carols and concert selections at the Glatfelter library for the first time.   Expressions will also be performing at Windy Hill on the 12/12 and Cross Keys Village- Brethren Home with Select Modern Band on the 12/17.

Mrs. Kirkpatrick is excited to share that Spring Grove will be performing The Music Man for this year’s musical! Auditions happen the week of 12/9. Mrs. K hopes to have a handful of student musicians in the pit and looks forward to a well-loved classic show that has lots of great lead, supporting, and ensemble roles. This show is one of her bucket list shows- she shares that she absolutely loves all of the music and that the storyline centers around how music changes a town.

Dan Brenner:  Ben Thatcher was selected to play in the York County Honors Jazz Band as part of the YCBDA Honors Band Festival.  The concert will take place on 2/1/2025 at Northern York High School.  The Select Modern Band had an outstanding performance at Millerville University last month and was just selected to participate in the 2nd Annual York County Music Festival at the Appell Center (the old Strand Capital).  The event is 2/15/2025.  More information will be coming soon.  They will also be performing an acoustic set at Cross Keys Village Retirement Community in New Oxford on 12/17/2024, along with Expressions.  The Singer/Songwriter Coffeehouse will take place on 1/6/2025 at 7pm in the High School Integrated Arts Center (IAC).  At this time, there are 8 performers signed up to perform (3 current students and 5 alumni).  That number may grow by an additional current student and additional alum in the next day or so.  Pep Band begins their season tomorrow evening (12/3).  The group has 15 events scheduled this year.  There are 34 students signed up to participate; this is the largest Pep Band Mr. Brenner has worked with.

The new marching band uniforms were presented at the recent school board meeting.  Thank you to Sophia Fontana and Katelyn Wastler for participating in this.  There was positive feedback shared by the board, with appreciation noted for the selection process and the use of traditional colors.  The board also recognized students who represented SGASD during this summer’s Europe trip.

TRI-M REPORT

Tri-M’s music department apparel sale will be opening in the near future.  Tri-M’s next meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, 12/9/2024.  Please share any volunteer needs that can serve as opps for Tri-M members.    

UPCOMING EVENTS/PERFORMANCES

Upcoming Calendar of Events

-       12/5:  Spring Grove Tree Lighting

-       12/7:  PMEA District 7 Band/Orchestra Auditions

-       12/10:  SGI Winter Chorus/Orchestra concert

-       12/11:  SGI Winter Band/Jazz Band concert

-       12/11:  Grim Bean/Tidal Wave fundraiser pickup

-       12/17:  SGAMS Winter Concert

-       12/19:  SGAHS Winter Concert

WAYS AND MEANS

2024-2025 Fundraising

The Grim Bean and Tidal Wave fundraisers both wrapped up, with increased sales over the previous year’s sales for each company.  Coffee will be sorted and bagged on Wednesday (12/4/2024).  Nikki ordered 700 vouchers to cover the 688 sold.  The remaining 12 will be available for purchase (first come, first serve).  Fundraiser pickup is scheduled for 12/11 from 3:30pm-6pm.  The next R&K sale will begin on 1/6/2025, with fundraiser closing on 1/21/2025 and delivery on 2/5/2025.  There are three upcoming restaurant events scheduled:

-       12/29/2024:  Mod Pizza, York PA (all day)

-       2/17/2025:  Chipotle, Hanover PA (4pm-8pm)

-       3/14/2025:  Panera Bread, Hanover PA (4pm-8pm)

Flyers for Restaurant events will be shared at school, and a request will be made to have all events shared via district social media outlets.

Remaining planned fundraisers for the year include 2 more R&K sales and Gertrude Hawk.  Nikki continues to look for another option, potentially a soap sale, if a vendor can be located.  Suggestion was made that candle sales have been popular this year as well.  Theresa Kramer will inquire as to whether MiniTHON will be running another candle sale this year.  If they are not, SGMB may be able to run a sale through the company that was used, which is located in East York.  As well, mention was made of another local company in Hanover.  Information will be shared with Nikki for review. 

Grocery Cards:  Grocery card sales continue, with sales to date totally around $3400.

PUBLICITY / COMMUNICATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

There is no new information to be shared at this time.

STUDENT ACCOUNTS

November was a strong month for Student Accounts with $3,007.44 deposited from the various fundraisers - RaiseRight ($1,090.94), Tidal Wave ($1,376.00), Grim Bean ($458.00) and Grocery Gift Cards ($82.50). There were 21 first time participants during the month. There was one sibling transfer completed and no requests for reimbursement. The only anticipated earning opportunities for December are RaiseRight and Grocery Cards.  Several Student Account Transfer requests are anticipated to come in with the initial New Orleans payments. Updated account balances were sent to directors, broken down by building.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

High School Scholarship:  Theresa Kramer will be overseeing this year’s scholarship scoring and review.  Amy and Theresa will meet to review all materials, and Amy will send all needed information to high school directors before the upcoming winter break. 

Middle School Scholarship:   There is no new information to share at this time. 

PROCEDURES AND BYLAWS

There is no new information to share at this time. 

WEBSITE

There is no new information to share at this time.  As a reminder, please share all website documents in Word format for posting on the website.    

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There is no unfinished business at this time. 

NEW BUSINESS

Singer-Songwriter Night:  The upcoming Singer-Songwriter night is scheduled for 1/6/2025 at 7pm.  Dan Brenner shared support needs for the event, to include gathering coffee-related items and replenishing the coffee bar throughout the event.  It was noted that Tri-M provided donations as an opp during last year’s event; Autumn will reach out to Dan for a complete list of needs.  As well, it was noted that Grim Bean provided and brewed coffee for last year’s event; Nikki will reach out to Grim Bean to inquire about a donation again this year.  If this is not an option, Nikki noted she should be able to obtain a donation of Starbucks coffee for the event.  The drum will be set up to receive cash donations during the event.

A suggestion was made to move the SGMB meeting either to a different time or date to avoid conflict with the Singer-Songwriter event and in order to have a quorum, as many SGMB members would likely be attending the event.  After some discussion, Autum offered a motion to move the 1/6/2025 SGMB meeting start time to 6pm. Lucas Buhrman seconded the motion.  Motion carried.   

Volunteer needs for Winter Concerts:  A Signup Genius will be sent out to secure volunteers for candy/water sales at concerts.  Rhonda will send the link to Autumn to be shared out via Remind.    

ADJOURNMENT

The next membership meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, at 6:00pm.  This meeting will be held at SGAHS in Room 51, with a Zoom link also provided.  A motion to close the meeting at 7:59pm was made by Autumn Tyson and seconded by Katelyn Wastler.  Motion carried.