Organizations Filed Purposes:
A. To promote the band program in the school and community, and to encourage enthusiasm and pride in band membership.B. To provide assistance to the band directors in support of the band program by:1. Providing funds for expenses that are not funded by RISD; such as, but not limited to,trips, social activities, equipment, auxiliary staff, clinicians and other educational opportunities.2. Providing accountability for budgets, revenues and expenditures.Assisting with activities to permit the band directors to have more time to administer the schools' band programs. Such activities include, but are not limited to, fund raising activities, collecting funds and chaperoning.
To promote and support the Richardson Independent School District (Lake Highlands Area) school band program.
Club Support and Encouragement Activities: Lake Highlands Area Band Club promoted the Lake Highlands Area Bands through their website, spirit wear, advertising in various school publications and local posters, and photographs documenting the band's activities for the year. The band members and directors were provided encouragement through various hospitality events and spirit boosting activities. A copy machine was provided to each of the 3 Lake Highlands campuses for use by band directors as needed to support their musical instruction activities. The end-of-year band banquet was planned and organized by band club volunteers. Higher education scholarships were provided to students.
Competitions and Performances: Lake Highlands Area Band Club provided support for the high school band to attend an out-of-town competition and local competition events. Support was provided for the 2 junior high schools and their elementary school feeder schools to attend local competition events. Support was provided for the Winterguard to attend competion events and for the Percussion group to attend competition events.
Musical Instruction: Approximately 450 students were provided musical instruction services by the Lake Highlands Area Band Club. Of those students, approximately 50 underprivileged students received scholarships for private lessons during the school year. Approximately 50 sessions with clinicians and technicians were provided for extra musical instruction. Band directors received additional musical training at music conferences to enhance their teaching skills.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
Leigh Ann Murchison | CO-PRES ELECT | 10 | $0 |
Tricia Boone | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
Liz Spiewak | PARLIAMENTARIAN | 1 | $0 |
Heather Alvarado | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
Maria Sandoval | CO-Pres Elect | 10 | $0 |
Vanessa Stevens | President | 15 | $0 |
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