President's Prelude
2023 is well under way, and our band program is booming with activity! February, and the coming months, holds a lot of opportunity for students to showcase their work and for families to get involved in keeping our program strong. In February, we have Solo Nights at the schools, Solo and Ensemble, Sun Prairie Jazz Fest, Sound of Sun Prairie Kick-off and registration, Wind Ensembles’ trip to Minneapolis to work with incredible clinicians, and the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser and spring Fruit and Butter Braid fundraisers. This month holds great opportunity for you to be part of the ripple of positivity that these experiences provide for our kids and community. Please read on to see details about the events and when and how you can best contribute. It takes many hands to keep a program going strong for our kids. Now is the time to jump in and be a part of something truly special!
Sarah McVeigh
Bernie Powers Band Foundation - Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available through the Bernie Powers Band Foundation.
Grades 7-12 are eligible to apply.
Applications are due by Friday March 17th 2023
- Marcia Berman SOSP/Percussion Scholarship
- Jock Bogle Music Education Scholarship
- Jeff Bogosh Summer Jazz Camp Scholarship
- HEAR Scholarship
- Ken Paris Music Scolarship
Click on this link for more information: Scholarships
Taste of Madison Coordinator Needed!!
This fundraiser takes place over Labor Day weekend, September 2-3.
It's a HUGE fundraiser for our organization. You will earn ledger funds for your student by participating in the event.
Please let us know if you are interested in coordinating this event by sending an email to president@spbb.org
Fundraising
The Boosters hold a variety of Fundraising opportunities throughout the school year.
Pick and choose which ones are best for your family.
For Current Information check our SPBB Fundraisers website
Spring Fruit Sale Ends February 10th!
- The Spring Fruit Sale has begun! All orders are due on Friday, February 10. Here is a link to details and how to place your orders: Spring Fruit Sale. Sell, sell, sell to build up funds for your ledger!
Butter Braid Sale starting February 20th
- The Annual Butter Braid sale will run from February 20 – March 6. Pick-up will be on March 30. Mark your calendars and watch for more information to come home through your child’s band teacher in the coming weeks. This is another fantastic opportunity for you to earn funds for your ledger, and to have delicious treats just before the Easter Holiday!
Varsity Points
Starting in 9th grade your band student will earn points when participating in various band opportunities. The points will accumulate through 12th grade. Once the student reaches a certain point level they receive an award.
12 points or greater earns a Varsity Letter
24 points or greater earns an Instrument Pin
36 points or greater earns a Ribbon
48 points or greater earns a Medallion
To earn points, student must participate in one or more of the following:
1 point per semester in Band
1 point per semester in Jazz (one point given for Essentially Ellington in NYC)
2 points for participation in Epoch Sound (1 football and 1 basketball)
3 points per season in Sound of Sun Prairie (entered in July)
2 points for participation in SPHS “Pit” Orchestra
1 point for participation in Solo & Ensemble (no points for “Solo Night”)
1 additional point for participation in State Solo & Ensemble (entered on 5/1)
1 point for WYSO
1 point for High School Honors Band
1 point for Winds of Wisconsin
1 point for Full Orchestra
1 point for Chamber groups (.5 point per semester)
Recognition of Varsity Points will be awarded at the
Spring Band Concert and at the end-of-season Sound of Sun Prairie picnic.