Glenbard West Association of Music Parents

AMP is an association of Glenbard West parents of musical students (band, choir, orchestra) who work with the music directors to enrich the music program beyond the level possible under the school budget. See our current member list below, and find out more about AMP on the Overview of Amp tab. For general questions email Amp co-Presidents Kim and Jeff Laird

Message from co-Presidents Kim and Jeff Laird

Dear Glenbard West Music Parents,

Please come to the: Curtain Raiser Concert!

Monday, August 28th at 7:30pm in the auditorium at Glenbard West
Our orchestra, bands, and choirs will each perform a selection and Mr. Jeffrey, Mr. Ortega, and Mr. Walsh will provide a brief overview of music events for the coming year. The program should end around 8:45pm.

AMP consists of volunteer parents of Glenbard West music students working with the directors to enrich the music program beyond the level possible under the school budget, including:

Scholarships for private lessons
Uniforms, awards, equipment
Fundraising activities to offset various expenses

AMP needs your help! Please consider contributing to enriching your student’s music experience:

Make an Annual Contribution – Give whatever amount you can. There are over 350 students currently enrolled in the music program, if each family donates even a small amount, that would add up to a healthy budget to be used to enrich your student’s music experience at Glenbard West. You will be recognized for your donation in each of the programs throughout the year. DONATION LINK
Take out a Program Ad - Advertise your company, event, business, home crafts, services or take a family ad to display your support of your student. The program book will be distributed at all 8 music department curricular concerts throughout the concert season. PROGRAM AD LINK
Engage in fundraising activities – Offset various student expenses with fundraising activities such as the Scrip program, Holiday Greens sale, Barones pizza coupons, Poinsettia sale and many more. FUNDRAISING INFO LINK
Volunteer - Sign up to volunteer for a wide range of events this year by following this link: AMP VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK

Know what’s going on: Visit the AMP WEBSITE for up-to-date info and news including links to the Glenbard West Music Calendar, Fundraiser options for your student, even a photo gallery of recent and past music events.

Please get involved, at any and all levels that work for you. We look forward to seeing you on August 28th.

Sincerely,

Kim and Jeff Laird
AMP Co-Presidents 2017-18

Composer Member 

Pembroke Johnson Family

Maestro Member

Christian & Lorraine Ambler

Stephen & Liana Boghossian

Steve & Tracey Clapp

Joe & Chrissy Dougherty

Ted & Lisa Estes

Jennifer & Bill Frazer

Margaret & Bob Hernandez

Tony Kitslaar

Jill & Dan McCormack

Mike & Sherry Scheller

Setterdahl Family

Keith & Mary Villmow

Soloist Member

Patrick & Rita Brosnan

Tom & Carol Fate

Eric & Anne Gaertner

Jon & Norma Hagstrom

Melissa & Richard Hardy

Lora & Kent Ilhardt

Libby Kitslaar & Dwight Clarke

Ann Marie & Laz Perez

Nemec Jarrett Family

Edward & Kimberly Ryan

Jomari & Tim Young

Kevin & Barbara Young

Ensemble Member

Kristin Aasmundstad Walsh

Steve & Susan Blatt

Camille & Christopher Carr

Allen English Family

Doris & Alex Feliciano

Frigo Family

Ted & Stephanie Harman

Terra & Nick Howard

Heather & Mike Jackert

Jorgensen Family

Kelleher Family

Jeff & Kim Laird

Tim & Margo Matthew

Meilin & Jim McHargue

Mullenax Family

Bob & Amy Raczka

Jean & Mark Slevin

Sup Family

Cathy & Jim Yaniz

Patron Member

Brian & Sheryl Banach

Frederick & Ellen Bassett

Sharon Creaser

Fiegl family

Fruit Family

Keith & Sandra Hadley

John & Merri Ideler

Jukic Family

Gail & Joe Kelly

Tom & Susan Koprowski

Damien & Eileen McArdle

Pat & Mary Molloy

Robyn & Doug Naegelen

Beatrice Naulleau & Bradley Payne

Steve & Jenny Norvid

Rajesh Family

Jim & Teresa Springer

Stacey & Michael Snyder

Daniel & Christine Summers

Contributor Member

Kiera Benidettino

Anne Blyth

Stephanie & Matt Clark

Doyle Family

Susan & Jason Dudish-Poulsen

Betsy Talbott

Alumni Contributor

Mike & Jen Torti

	Welcome Back! Curtain Raiser Concert - Monday, August 28th at 7:30pm in the GBW auditorium.

	New Sound System This summer as part of the Glenbard West capital improvement project, the auditorium received some modernization. New speakers were intalled in the front, and larger speakers were hung from the ceiling. The system also had many behind the scenes work done to improve hardware and connectivity. We are very excited that Boosters and AMP both contributed money toward the project and we look forward to having student performance benefit from these upgrades.

	Become an Annual Contributor As a member of the Glenbard West Association of Music Parents (AMP), you’re making a difference in lives of the many student musicians of Glenbard West. Click here to find out more. Donate by 9/14 to be mentioned in the Fall concert programs.

	Volunteer! Check out open positions and sign up to volunteer by clicking the Link. We really need your help to make the music program a success.

	Cookie Dough Fundraiser 2017 is here! Order Forms will be handed out in BAND, CHOIR and ORCHESTRA on Tuesday, August 22nd. Students will have until Tuesday, September 5th to turn in the forms and money. Full brochure here. Approximately $6-$8 per box sold goes to the seller’s fundraising account. Email Heidi Hoppe with questions: hoppe_chicago@hotmail.com.

	Concert Booklet Advertising - We're looking for help in selling advertising space in our concert program booklets, do you have any contacts with area businesses? Please contact Mary LaVaque. Click here for more details.

	Choir Barbeque Friday, August 25.

	Football Concession Dates Sign up on the volunteer spreadsheet. Sept 2 Oct 7

	Lyric Opera Field Trip "Turandot" by Puccini - Friday, Dec. 8 @ 7:30pm.

	Click here for Music Student Yard Signs order form.

	SCRIPS - Buy gift cards through AMP to places you go anyway and get credit toward your child’s student account. Over 750 retailers, check them out here. Find out more on the SCRIPS page.

	Next AMP Meeting August 28th at the Curtain Raiser September 6th at 7:00pm See all meeting dates on the Overview of Amp page here.

	Student Accounts, what are they? A variety of optional fundraisers are available for your music student to offset expenses. For instance, selling cookied dough to neighbors and friends. Accounts can be applied toward expenses for lessons, uniforms, trips, etc. One student recently funded 100% of his Orlando trip! Learn more by visiting the Fundraising page. Latest Student Account balances click here: Aug 4, 2017.

	Do you have pictures to post on the Amp Facebook page ? - contact Ginna Nemec-Jarrett

	link to full GBW Music Calendar

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