Regular Monthly Meeting

Tracey Hofmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM

 

Attendees:  Jeff Adams, Trevor Cezair, Linda Collazo, Jason Gallagher, Jodi Gorenberg, Tracey Hofmann, Tim Keleher, Seth Mirowitz, Myra Ortega

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Greetings and introductions with new attendees.

September 16, 2024 meeting minutes approved.

 

Music Report​

Fall Preview Concert 10/30 at 7:30PM – all music groups to perform.

 

Marching Band

• Marching Band increased their score by 9 points at the 10/19 Cavalcade of Bands competition.

• New choreography and other show revisions are being implemented based on feedback from the competition judges.

• MB rehearsal on 10/23 will be moved up to 12PM to 2:30PM on account of the early dismissal day.

• East football is in the playoffs! Quarter final playoff game to be held on Friday, 11/1. Marching band to perform. Details to follow.

• If East football advances in the playoffs, MB rehearsals will continue on a once a week basis. Details to follow.

• Cavalcade of Bands Championships Contest Saturday, 11/2. Details to follow.

• Marching Band Awards Dinner to be held on Monday, 11/4.

• Marching Band Hayride to be held on Wednesday, 11/13.

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Instrumental Departments

•  Jazz Standards had their first performance at BTSN on 9/19 with one experienced member and the rest new to the group. Their performance was well received.

• String Orchestra will perform to open Rowan University’s Symphony Orchestra season premier.  String Orchestra earned this coveted honor for having won last year’s competition under the leadership of Gabriela Mandescu.

• 10th grader Matteo Lucchi won the Temple Music Prep solo competition for violin.

• The Chamber Groups will be performing a concert at the Cherry Hill Free Public Library on 12/19, 12PM to 1PM.

• Clarinet Choir to begin performances in the spring.

• Interest in the formation of a Flute Choir is being explored.

• The Jazz Band Cavalcade schedule dates will be released on 11/5. Tim Keleher to scout dates and coordinate with the players for scheduling purposes. The goal is to schedule 3 or 4 dates.

• Temple Jazz at Lincoln Center competition with awards and scholarship money for winning students may be attended this spring. Details to follow.

• Jazz Band will perform 12/20 at Beck, Harte, and Sharpe schools.

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Vocal/Choral Department

The three small groups, Voce, Belles, and Stay Tuned will perform at Radio City Music Hall on 12/11 and will stay for the show. Details and information on how to purchase tickets will be provided to families once finalized.

• Voce, Belles, and Stay Tuned will perform at Cherry Hill Winter Festival at 2PM on 12/8.

• Voce, Belles, and Stay Tuned will perform for the Haddonfield Candlelight shopping on 12/20, 6PM to 8:30PM with an end performance at the Ellis Street Gazebo.

• Rolo Dilworth has been engaged to work with the choral groups on 1/24/25.

• Cherry Hill East to host an ICHSA competition on 2/8/25. Boosters will help provide volunteer support for this exciting event.

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Membership Report/ Treasurer Report

 Total memberships - 82; New Members - 56.

• New membership breakdown: 7 Premium; 20 Gold; 20 Silver; 7 Student/Alumni; 2 Faculty; 1 Donation.

• Booster table with Membership T-shirt distribution and membership promotion at the Fall Preview Concert.

• Booster FAQ sheet to be finalized for the Fall Preview Concert to help encourage parent involvement and interest in attending a Booster meeting and/or volunteering in some capacity.

• Dine and Donate fundraiser to be held 11/13 at Panera Bread, Marlton 4PM to 8PM.

 

Adjournment/ Next Meeting

• Next meeting to be held November 18, 2024 at 7PM.

• East Music Booster meetings to be held on the 3rd Monday of each month.

• Meeting adjournment at 8 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Collazo

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