CMS Band Boosters

Executive Board Meeting

Clark Middle School Band Hall

Attendees: Carol Mullin, Ben Katz, Daniel Taylor, David Dunham, Melissa Smith, Deb Owens, Sue Zempke

Minutes:

• Meeting called to order at 5:15 PM.

• Treasurer’s Report – Carol Mullin:

o The budget was reviewed with income and expenses discussed as of 02-12-07.

• Old Business:

o Solo & Ensemble—well organized, went very well. David suggested there should be some changes as far as the standardization and classification of music.

o Jazz Concert—February 6th. David said it was the best jazz concert ever

o Elementary School Tours—7 schools, 2 presentations per school.

• New Business:

o TMEA Conductor Conference in San Antonio February 15th and 16th.

o 5th Grade Instrument Screening Nights—Both are from 4:30 – 9:30. Fowler’s will be held February 20th at the current LHS site and Clark’s will be held February 26th at Clark. Deb is still in need of a few volunteers—each event will require 15 volunteers.

o Frisco Jazz Festival—Jazz I and II at FHS, February 24th. Jazz II will perform at 1:30 and Jazz I will perform at 3:00.

o Percussion Concert—March 2nd, 7:00 PM at CHS

o Pre-UIL Clinic/Concert I & II—March 5th from 4 – 7 PM at Clark. We will be serving pizza to 100 students.

o Pre-UIL Clinic/Symphonic—March 6th from 4 – 7 PM at Clark. We will be serving pizza to 65 students.

o Pre-UIL Clinic—March 20th, Concert I and Symphonic bands, pizza for everyone.

o Pre-UIL Concert—March 22nd, Concert I and Symphonic bands; 7:00 PM at Wakeland High School. We will need a U-Haul for this event.

o Nominating Committees—it was discussed whether a nominating committee should be established for Fowler since their band director hasn’t been named and bylaws haven’t been written.

• Director’s Notes:

o David would like another electric piano. The cost will be around $2500 and that will include the keyboard, stand, and amplifier.

o David pointed out the date change of the Hurricane Harbor trip. The park won’t be open on Friday, May 25th so the date has been changed to Saturday, May 26th.

o David feels that Symphonic Band members benefited from Mr. Bennett’s clinic.

• The next meeting will be held March 26th at 5:15 PM in the CMS band hall.

• Meeting adjourned at 6:05

Prepared by Sue Zempke