EHS Band Launches Instrument Drive-----Mr. Z writes

With the student participation in band k-12, we will be in desperate need of new equipment and instruments over the next 5-10 years. Twelve years ago there were 32 students in the high school band with very little need for additional equipment or instruments. Today we have two bands and over 100 students participating. This number is likely to increase over the next few years as the middle school program continues to increase in numbers. Next year there are over 100 students in 6th grade band alone.

There has not been a history of the district purchasing new large instruments and equipment, because there has not been that need. Some of the current instruments we have are in terrible shape with little hope of repair. They have been repaired so many times it will not be possible for them to be repaired any longer. Some needed instruments have never been purchased due to lack of funding in the budget. Now is the time for a plan of action which will get the new instruments and equipment purchased.

EHS Music Boosters have made it one of their goals to purchase an instrument when they are financially able. This past year, the Music Boosters purchased a much needed Baritone Saxophone. The Boosters cannot do it all, nor can our music budget support the funds needed.

The Action Plan:

DONATION BOXES at all band concerts
FUND RAISERS by band members
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS--Each donation will be listed in all band programs.

We are very proud to say that we have a strong music program in Evansville and we want to continue the excellence into the future and give our students the best music education possible. The ongoing effort will last as long as it takes to complete our goals. We will in the mean time continue to offer quality music education to your children. Thank you for your support.

For additional info or to make a donation:
Music Dept--New Instruments
Attn: Doug Zblewski
Evansville High School
640 South 5th Street
Evansville, Wi. 53536
608-882-3586