TEMPO Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2013

Approval of Minutes – The minutes from the last meeting will be posted on the website.

Treasurer’s Report – Bill Susskind

  • Gross income from 5 home football games was $30,165 and should net approximately $19,000 (compared to $17,800 last year).
  • Gross income from the “Showcase of Sound” was $30,128. Expenses still coming in and on-line ticket sales not yet included. Expenses were lower this year – expect to net about $15,000 – $16,000.

New York Trip – The date for the trip is Saturday, 3/22. Trip includes free time in NY, a broadway show, and dinner. Cost is not finalized yet but should be from $175 – $200.

Directors’ Reports

Sue Dickinger –

  • Gal Chorale was at VFMS in Oct. Camerata taught students 3 songs and performed with them. Pitch Please did a number. Goal is to keep girls singing in high school.
  • Guys Harmonize – On 11/12, 5th – 8th grade boys from VF and TE will go to CHS. Camerata will teach them 3 songs. They’ll have lunch and then all boys from 5th to 12th grade will perform together. Voice Males will also perform.
  • Tri-M inductions in October.
  • Tri-M recital on 10/22 was one of the best recitals.
  • District chorus auditions on 11/23.
  • Auditions for the spring musical will be on 12/5 & 12/6.

Anthony Dilella –

  • Marching band’s last event is West Chester parade on 12/6. Rehearsal Tues. 11/26 from 3-5. Great family parade and will be televised by QVC.
  • Thank you to 160 cavalcade volunteers. Many great comments from visiting directors.
  • Holiday concerts – 12/4 – Chorus & Orchestra, 12/10 – All bands
  • District instrumental auditions – 12/14 – sign up outside music office.
  • Showcase of Sound will be televised Saturdays & Sundays at noon on TETV.
  • Anthony stated that he is excited to start his new position as vice principal but sorry to leave the music dept. Has great confidence that Chris Nation will do a great job. Chris has worked with the marching band for 2 years and was in the Penn State Blue Band.
  • Chris Nation stated that he is excited to be assuming his position in the music department and wished Anthony the best in his new job.
  • Marching band pictures can be purchased online. The link will be sent out shortly.

Fundraising – Ayuko Siegel

  • Acme coupons - $100 card / $5 to account, also Pathmark.
  • Giving Bean
  • WaWa coupons - $4 coupon / $1 to account.

Music banquet -Wed. 5/28 at the Desmond.

Always check music calendar on “Stogamusic.com” for all information.

Next meeting 1/13/14.