RMHS Music Boosters

Thursday 10/26 @ 8:30pm GMB will perform an “open run” of the full show in the RMHS stadium. Come support the kids in their final rehearsal before the D3 competition on Saturday. You can buy your D3 tickets afterwards too.

The final District Marching Band Competition of the season is coming up. Please support GMB and cheer them on while they perform on the ‘blue’. Buy your tickets @ the school Thursday night or Saturday morning. $10 seniors & students and $12 for adults. The schedule for the day is in the link.

TVFOB division awards: Best Overall Affect, Best Visuals, Best Auxiliary (Color Guard), First Place Division! Please don’t forget to buy your tickets for D3 next Saturday at BSU where they will do the show for the final time. Schedule details will be posted soon.

Please join us this Saturday @ Ridgevue HS for GMB’s first ‘official’ judged competition. Cheer from the stands and wear your purple! There is a charge at the gate. Look forward to some amazing progress since the last performance. Schedule is attached along with a little inspiration ❤️?

Friday night at the football game the 18 GMB seniors will be recognized at halftime. Please come out and cheer on the band and color guard at their last game of the season. Parents of seniors and seniors please don’t forget to be at the school by 4 for your special photo session.

Hello Band and Orchestra parents…

As discussed in previous parent meetings, we need to raise around $43,000 to operate the Instrumental Music Program at Rocky this year.  Keep in mind, if we break the total down, it amounts to $300 per band student, and $250 per orchestra student.  We appreciate the generosity of parents, extended family, and friends of the program that have already helped us toward our goal this year.  Our SnapRaise campaign, Panda Express night, and direct donations have brought in $8,000.  The currently-running Butter Braid fundraiser will bring in $5 profit for each braid sold.  Every little bit helps, and by pulling together, we are confident we can reach our goal!

Current Expenses

For immediate needs, these are the expenses we’re currently trying to fund:

Props/Backdrops for current show	$1,500
Remaining payment for GMB Staff	$4,500
Bussing for 3 competitions	$2,100
Competition Registration Fees	$300
Microphones for front ensemble	$900
Drone Videography	$200
Total	$9,500

How can I help?  How do I donate?

You can continue your support through cash or checks (made out to Rocky Mountain Instrumental Music Boosters) delivered to Mr. Dewitt, or online through the booster website.

However, another option that could provide a greater tax incentive for you is to donate to the RMHS Music program via the West Ada Education Foundation.

Idaho residents are eligible for a 50 percent tax credit for donations made to the Education Foundation. Check out their website to learn more about the potential tax benefits of your donation.

Contribution Amount	$50	$100	$250	$500	$1,000	$2,000
Federal Tax Savings	$12	$25	$63	$125	$250	$500
Idaho State Tax Savings	$4	$7	$19	$37	$74	$148
Idaho Tax Credit	$25	$50	$125	$250	$500	$1,000
Total Savings for the Year	$41	$82	$207	$412	$824	$1,648
Actual Cost of the Gift	$9	$18	$43	$88	$176	$352

…just remember to specify “RMHS Band” or “RMHS Orchestra” when making the donation through the Foundation so that it gets properly distributed.

Thanks again for your generosity; the kids are very fortunate to have dedicated parents!

Go Grizzlies!

Marching Band Parent Meeting Monday 10/16/17 7:00 -8:00 pm @ RMHS Band Room. Topics will include calendar review, senior night and District III competition information.

This Saturday 10/7/17 Grizzly Marching Band performs at Kuna High School at 1:50pm. Look for the full days schedule in your email. Parents check out the sign up genius for ways to get involved. Students make sure to tell your favorite Band Liaison the answer to this question on Saturday to get a treat.

Guess what! Butterbraids are back and this fundraiser is for ALL the instrumental music programs at Rocky Mountain High School. They will be delivered just in time for the holidays. Information will be sent home with students this week at school. See attached just in case it never makes it out of their backpack ?.