October 2022

YORK MUSIC BOOSTERS

Newsletter 100622

HOLIDAY GREENS SALE: ON NOW
September 27 - October 27

The annual Holiday Greens Sale offers band, orchestra, and choir students a great opportunity to earn money for future school-sponsored trips. Students sell high-quality wreaths and centerpieces that are delivered just in time for Thanksgiving. Attention Orchestra Families: Participating in the Greens Sale can help offset costs of the 2023 Orlando trip.

Learn more about the Greens Sale

Check your student's escrow account

 

ANOTHER CHANCE TO EARN ESCROW
Along with the Greens Sale, performing arts students can earn money for school trips through the Lou Malnati's Coupon sale. Students sell coupons for Lou Malnati's frozen pizzas and earn a percentage on each sale. Watch for details coming soon.

 

DANCE NEWS

Dance Concert
November 16 (Wed)
7:30 p.m.
Black Box Dance Studio

Placement Auditions
- for Intermediate and Advanced Level courses - 
 November 17 (Th)
After School
Black Box Dance Studio

Did You Know?
Students in grades 9 - 12 can enroll in a dance course as their PE credit.

 

 

GRANTS FOR STUDENT MUSICIANS

York Music Boosters is pleased to offer grants to musicians currently enrolled in a York High School performing arts program. These grants are intended to provide financial support for students who wish to pursue additional enrichment opportunities above and beyond the set curriculum. Find more information on the YMB website.

 

COLLAGE CONCERT - BRAVO! BRAVA!
Congratulations to performing arts students and staff who treated us to an incredible Collage Concert in September.

View photos on our website

Stream the concert

Order a CD recording

 

 

UPCOMING ORCHESTRA CONCERTS

Symphony Orchestra with ISU
October 19 (Wed)
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium

Chamber Ensemble Concert
October 24 (Mon)
7:30 p.m.
Commons

 

- Both concerts are free and open to the public -

 

 

JOIN OUR BOARD
The following positions are open. Both positions are NEW, meaning you can truly make them your own. Please email if interested.

Fundraising Chair: Help us explore new fundraising activities.

Gear Chair: We're looking at the possibility of offering performing arts merchandise for York music and dance participants and fans. Help us define the program and investigate options.

 

 

ILMEA SUBMISSIONS

The deadline for ILMEA submissions is October 15.
Learn more about the Illinois Music Education Association.

 

 
THANK YOU TO:
  • All of our NEW MEMBERS. We appreciate you!
  • Everyone who made donations at the Collage Concert.
  • Amateur Musicians Club fans who came to the Brewpoint gig in September and made donations.
  • Everyone who participated in the YMB fundraiser at Kilwins.

Your support keeps us going! Student grants, York Album Project, facility improvements, financial assistance, private lessons, guest speakers ... None of this happens without YOU. Sincere thanks from YMB to you.

Not a member yet? Join York Music Boosters today.

AS YOU LIKE IT

York Drama

October 13 - 15, 7:30 p.m.

October 16, 2 p.m.

 

STAY CONNECTED

York Music Boosters on Facebook and Instagram - Stay up-to-date on the latest music news.

York Music Boosters Website - Find tons of information on things like grants/scholarships, uniforms, fundraisers, student escrow accounts, and more.

York Performing Arts Website - Your one stop for the Performing Arts calendar and department contacts. Be sure to check out the new Google Calendar link that shows performing arts events for schools across D205.

York Community High School Performing Arts on Facebook - Get inspired with the York Performing Arts Department.

York Album Project on Instagram - Album releases, live performances, it's all here on Insta.