Band & Orchestra
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I. About the Band
1. Can I take
Band as an Elective?
2. Is it possible
to have two music electives?
3. How can I
fit two music classes into my schedule when I need to take World Geography/Earth
Science?
4. Are there
any other ways to meet my PE requirement?
5. Does participating
in sport prevent me from taking band?
6. Do I have
to participate in the marching band?
7. Do I need
to audition to become a member of the Band?
8. How much does
the band rehearse after school?
9. How are grades
determined in band?
10. What types of
costs are associated with the band?
11. What type of trips
does the band take?
12. Can we rent
instruments?
13. What are
the differences between middle school and high school band?
14. Can I be
in Jazz Ensemble only?
15. I was first
chair at ABC Middle School? Why have I been put in the bottom band?
II. About the Orchestra
1. Can I take
Orchestra as an Elective?
2. Is it possible
to have two music electives?
3. How can I
fit two music classes into my schedule when I need to take World Geography/Earth
Science?
4. Does participating
in sport prevent me from taking Orchestra?
5. Do I need
to audition to become a member of the Orchestra?
6. How much does
the Orchestra rehearse after school?
7. How are grades
determined in Orchestra?
8. What types of costs
are associated with the Orchestra?
9. What type of trips
does the Orchestra take?
10. Can we rent instruments?
11. What are the differences
between Middle School and High School Orchestra?
12. I
was first chair at ABC Middle School? Why have I been put on second
violin?
III. About the Ensembles
1. What is a Wind
Ensemble?
2. What is a
Wind Symphony/Wind Orchestra?
3. What is a
Symphonic Band?
4. What is a
Jazz Ensemble?
5. What is a
Fusion Ensemble?
6. What is an
Orchestra?
7. What is a
Marching Band?
8. What is a
Drum and Bugle Corps?
9. What is a Color Guard?
IV. About Music
1. What does it mean
for a piece to be in a key? (e.g., the key of G, the key of D minor, etc.)
2. Why
do composers choose certain keys for their pieces?
3. What
is perfect pitch?
4. What
is the significance of opus numbers?
5. Are
violin bows really made with horsehair?
6. Are
violin strings really made from cats' intestines?
7. Is
the conductor really needed in professional ensembles?
8. What
are the major periods of "classical music?"
9. What
is Jazz?
V. Miscellaneous Questions
1. How can I donate
to the program?
I. About the Band
1. Can I take Band as an elective?
Yes. All band students coming to JPT that have been members of their Middle School Band are encouraged to continue with their music experience. Studies have shown that students who participate in music related courses generally score higher on the SAT and ACT than non-musicians. Band should be a continuation of what was learned at the Middle School level. Without these trained musicians, there is no High School Band and music will end.
2. Is it possible to have two music electives?
Yes. Other music courses suggested for Band members are Jazz Ensemble and Music Theory. You can also participate in more than one Band class. It is our policy that Jazz participants are first and foremost members of one of the concert ensembles. In other words, you cannot just be in Jazz Ensemble alone. Music Theory is suggested for any student pursuing music as a career. Rock History is suggested for any student interested in learning more about the birth, development, and growth of rock and roll since the 1940s.
3. How can I fit two music electives into my schedule when I am told I need to take World Geography and Earth Science as a freshman?
Geography, Earth and Space Science are elective courses, and not required for graduation. PE is not required as a Freshman course. You need 1.5 credits in PE/Health before you graduate...this can be done at any time over the 4 years you will be at JPT. Many incoming freshmen are able to and have taken Jazz Ensemble and a concert ensemble during the same year. Please remember that many efforts have been made to retain our 7-period schedule so that students are able to take their elective choices. It is important to keep a balance of elective and academic studies during your high school career.
4. Are there any other ways to meet my P.E. requirement?
Yes. As a member and participant of the Marching Band, you can be exempt from the 1/2 credit for P.E. You are still required to take the Personal Fitness and Health credits.
5. Does participating in a sport prevent me from taking band?
No. Band is a class that earns an elective credit toward graduation and meets on a daily basis. Only varsity football conflicts directly with the Marching Band season. Many band students participate in other school sport activities having very little to no conflict with band activities. When they do occur, we find a way to make it work out.
6. Do I have to participate in the Marching Band?
Yes. Marching Band is a part of the class curriculum. The Taravella program has gone to great lenghts to keep obligations for Marching Band to a minimum. Marching Band only lasts for 9 weeks, up to and including the required Marching Band Evaluation, held during the first week in November. Only one night a week is used to prepare the Band for performance, with additional rehearsals kept to a minimum. The Marching Band is only a small part of the big picture that makes up the Taravella Band Program, but it is an important part.
7. Do I have to audition to become a member?
No. Auditions will only be held for placement within the three band classes, the Wind Orchestra, the Wind Symphony, and the Symphonic Band. Anyone at all, from the most advanced to absolute beginners is welcome to join the band.
8. How much does the Band rehearse after school?
Little. As was said earlier, the Marching Band (which is a combination of all band classes) rehearses 1 night per week (on some weeks, an extra rehearsal may be added) from the beginning of school until the first week of November. During the Spring Semester, each performing concert ensemble will have only 3 rehearsals each prior to the District Concert Band Festival in March. If an ensemble qualifies for the State Festival, it will have 1-2 rehearsals to prepare for that. A very few extra rehearsals may be called in addition to the above. We try to accomplish our musical goals during class time, using minimal time after school. After all...band directors want to get home too.
9. How are grades determined in Band?
Band grades are based on your class participation, outside of school rehearsals and performances, and any written quizzes that may pop up from time to time. Rehearsals are like your homework assignment in any other class, and the performances are the exam. Extra credit opportunities are also offered, such as the home practice record, working at Festivals, music library work, etc. At times we may request an audio tape of specific music being prepared for Festival Evaluation.
10. What type of costs are associated with the Band?
Each band member is asked to contribute $300 called a "Fair Share." This Fair Share helps cover the cleaning of the band uniform over the course of the year and other expenses not met through fundraising, including District Festival Entries and additional music clinicians used by the program. The Booster Organization raises most of the money needed to meet the financial needs of the program.
11. What type of trips does the band take?
Each year the JPT Band Program participates in some type of late Fall or Spring trip. In the past, the band has traveled to Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria to perform several concerts, as well as see the many historical sites. In addition, the band also travels within the United States, and has taken trip to Music Festivals in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Whatever the trip may be, opportunities are afforded the students and parents to raise the necessary funds needed to participate. Participation on these trips is optional.
Yes. The JPT Band Program offers several of the large instruments and marching band instruments for the rate of $10 a semester, or $20 for the year. These instruments include: All Percussion instruments, French Horns, Euphonium, Bassoons, Alto & Bass Clarinets, Tubas, Sousaphones, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones, oboes and English Horns, and marching baritones. A few specialty instruments are also available.
13. What are the differences between middle school and high school band?
Many. You have spent the last two or three years learning how to play an instrument and working together as a group. High School Band now gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and share your talent with a wider range of audiences. You will learn and experience a larger range of music literature. All of these experiences are not just to train future music teachers, but to provide you with skills that can be used not only during your four years in High School, but in college and later on in life.
14. Can I be in Jazz Ensemble only?
No. The policy of the Band Department is that a regular concert band class must be taken before enrolling in Jazz Ensemble. You must use two elective credits to take both. It is done each year, don't be left out. Jazz Ensemble can help improve your musicianship dramatically.
15. I was first chair at ABC Middle School? Why have I been put in the bottom band?
We don't have any "bottom" bands here at J.P. Taravella, and both the directors and the members take insult when this is suggested. We place students in all three of our ensembles with the following goals in mind:
1. How can we maintain the highest
level of performance for ALL THREE ENSEMBLES?
2. How can we maintain a balanced
instrumentation throughout ALL THREE ENSEMBLES?
3. Who would benefit most from
participating in any one ensemble?
If we have nine All-State oboe players, can we in good conscience put them all into one ensemble? Absolutely not. We distribute membership throughout the three ensembles with the above in mind. We have also set aside the Symphonic Band as an ensemble that you can join if you absolutely cannot or do not want to participate in Marching Band. We strive to match each ensemble with a certain level of music and size...the Wind Orchestra strives to retain a one-to-a-part concept (resulting in about 42-46 players), the Wind Symphony strives to maintain one-to-a-part for most sections (resulting in about 48-58 players), and the Symphonic Band strives to achieve the generous sound of the "concert bands" of old, such as the Northshore Concert Band and the famed University of Illinois Concert Bands under Harry Begian.
Students (and especially parents) who cannot understand that there is no such thing as a "top" or "bottom" band here at JPT would likely be more comfortable somewhere else. Please do not call us demanding that your son or daughter be placed in a different ensemble. Our decisions are final.
II. About the Orchestra
1. Can I take Orchestra as an elective?
Yes. All Orchestra students coming to JPT that have been members of their Middle School Orchestra are encouraged to continue with their music experience. Studies have shown that students who participate in music related courses generally score higher on the SAT and ACT than non-musicians. Orchestra should be a continuation of what was learned at the Middle School level. Without these trained musicians, there is no High School Orchestra and music will end.
2. Is it possible to have two music electives?
Yes. Other music courses suggested for Orchestra members are Jazz Ensemble (if you are a string bass player), Band (if you would like to learn a band instrument), and Music Theory. Music Theory is suggested for any student pursuing music as a career. Rock History is suggested for any student interested in learning more about the birth, development, and growth of rock and roll since the 1940s.
3. How can I fit two music electives into my schedule when I am told I need to take World Geography and Earth Science as a freshman?
Geography, Earth and Space Science are elective courses, and not required for graduation. PE is not required as a Freshman course. You need 1.5 credits in PE/Health before you graduate...this can be done at any time over the 4 years you will be at JPT. Please remember that many efforts have been made to retain our 7-period schedule so that students are able to take their elective choices. It is important to keep a balance of elective and academic studies during your high school career.
4. Does participating in a sport prevent me from taking Orchestra?
No. Orchestra is a class that earns an elective credit toward graduation and meets on a daily basis. Many Orchestra students participate in other school sport activities having very little to no conflict with Orchestra activities. When they do occur, we find a way to make it work out.
5. Do I have to audition to become a member?
No. Auditions will only be held for placement within the Orchestra. Anyone at all, from the most advanced to absolute beginners is welcome to join the Orchestra.
6. How much does the Orchestra rehearse after school?
Little compared to other orchestras. During the Fall and Spring Semesters, rehearsals have been scheduled, on average, once per week. However, some of those rehearsals will only be used for individual sections (e.g., a cello sectional, a violin sectional, etc), and some of those rehearsals will be for the winds and percussion that form our Symphony Orchestra.
7. How are grades determined in Orchestra?
Orchestra grades are based on your class participation, outside of school rehearsals and performances, and any written quizzes that may pop up from time to time. Rehearsals are like your homework assignment in any other class, and the performances are the exam. Extra credit opportunities are also offered, such as the home practice record, working at Festivals, music library work, etc. At times we may request an audio tape of specific music being prepared for Festival Evaluation.
8. What type of costs are associated with the Orchestra?
Each Orchestra member is asked to contribute $60 called a "Fair Share." This Fair Share helps cover expenses not met through fundraising, including District Festival Entries and additional music clinicians used by the program. The Booster Organization raises most of the money needed to meet the financial needs of the program. In addition, male members of the Orchestra can expect to pay a $30 Tuxedo Rental for the year. This does not apply if you own your own tuxedo.
9. What type of trips does the Orchestra take?
Each year the JPT Music Program participates in some type of late Fall or Spring trip. In the past, the Orchestra has traveled to Music Festivals in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Washington D.C., and Williamsburg, Virginia. Whatever the trip may be, opportunities are afforded the students and parents to raise the necessary funds needed to participate. Participation on these trips is optional.
Yes. The JPT Orchestra Program offers several of each instrument for a fee of $10 per semester or $20 for the year.
11. What are the differences between middle school and high school Orchestra?
Many. You have spent the last two or three years learning how to play an instrument and working together as a group. High School Orchestra now gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and share your talent with a wider range of audiences. You will learn and experience a larger range of music literature. All of these experiences are not just to train future music teachers, but to provide you with skills that can be used not only during your four years in High School, but in college and later on in life.
12. I was first chair at ABC Middle School? Why have I been put on second violin?
The JPT Orchestra Program is not a place to stoke one's egos. Chair placements are made at the discretion of the director in order to achieve the best balance of blend, intonation, and sonority within the orchestra. In the past, I have had All-State violinists selflessly take over a second violin part without looking back, even switching instruments for the good of the Orchestra. If I were to put my most all of my most talented violins on first part, the second part would be, by definition, weak. The placement of violins on parts is not up to discussion, it is the decision of the director, and it is final.
III. About the Ensembles
The concept of the modern wind ensemble was born when Frederick Fennell created the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1952. Fennell's new instrumentation used the instruments generally found in symphonic or concert bands, but reduced the size of certain sections to feature one player on each part. This allowed players who often got buried in large sections in the concert band to rise to the challenges of playing as soloists in an ensemble context. Fennell also encouraged contemporary composers to write for this new instrumentation, which was similar to an expanded orchestral winds/percussion section but included characteristic color instruments from the concert band, such as saxophones and euphonium. A lot of high school and college band directors misuse the name, calling their advanced group a Wind Ensemble even if it consists of 50-80 players, but the actual term "Wind Ensemble" denotes something very specific: Namely, the one-to-a-part mentality. The typical orchestration of a true wind ensemble is something like this:
2 Flutes (doubling Piccolo)
2 Oboes (doubling English Horn)
2 Bassoons (doubling Contrabassoon)
1 Eb Clarinet
6 Bb Clarinets, 2 on each part
1 Alto Clarinet
1 Bass Clarinet
2 Alto Saxophones
1 Tenor Saxophone
1 Baritone Saxophone
5 Trumpets (usually 3 cornet parts and 2 trumpet parts)
4 French Horns
3 Trombones
2 Euphoniums
2 Tubas
5 Percussionists
Total Members: 40
2. What is a Wind Symphony/Wind Orchestra?
As the name suggests, a wind orchestra or wind symphony is a large musical ensemble consisting of brass, woodwind, and percussion. It has sometimes become synonymous with the term "Wind Ensemble," but Wind Orchestras and Wind Symphonies do NOT necessarily have to be one-to-a-part situations. Generally, it is assumed that a Wind Orchestra or Wind Symphony falls somewhere between the size of a Wind Ensemble and a Symphonic Band.
3. What is a Symphonic/Concert Band?
A Concert or Symphonic Band is a musical ensemble made up of woodwinds, brass and percussion instruments and may include a string bass. Although the roots in the tradition of military bands, a concert band does not march. Generally, a true Concert/Symphonic Band is much bigger than a Wind Ensemble, with several parts doubled, and memberships can range from 60 to 100 members, sometimes even more!
A Jazz Ensemble is a small group that performs jazz music, although to break it down further, it can also perform rock, funk, fusion, swing, shuffle, blues, and many other styles that typically fall under the category of jazz. Typical instrumentation is:
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
1 Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Electric Guitar
Piano
Bass (Electric or Upright)
Drum Set
In the past, there were Jazz Orchestras and the so-called "Big Bands" that had expanded instrumentation, some of which even included string sections, most of which included a vocalist. Examples of these are the Count Basie Orchestra, the Buddy Rich Big Band, and the Glen Miller Band.
A Fusion Ensemble is a smaller version of a Jazz Ensemble utilizing less of the standard jazz instruments and emphasizing the rhythm section (bass, guitar, piano, and percussion). The JPT Fusion Ensemble is a talented and flexible group that can play jazz, fusion, funk, rock, and blues, even rap and heavy metal. It all depends on the instrumentation and the occasion.
The word "orchestra" comes from a Greek word that means "to dance." When the ancient Greeks built their theaters, they would leave a place in front of the stage for dancers to appear in the performances. This area in front of the stage was called "the orchestra," which meant "the place in front of the stage where the dancers dance." As musicians were added to spice up the shows in theaters, the musicians were put -where else- in "the orchestra" (that is, the space right in front of the stage). And bit by bit the location of the musicians became known as what the musicians were. (Sometimes when you go to a concert or a theater you can buy "orchestra seats," which doesn't mean seats in the orchestra, it means the seats down in front of the stage.)
Nowadays, an "orchestra" can be just strings (violins, violas, cellos, and basses; called a "string orchestra") or, more often, an orchestra is made up of strings AND other instruments (such as woodwinds, brass, and percussion); a small orchestra is called a "chamber orchestra"; a large orchestra is called a "symphony orchestra." But if there are no violins, violas, or cellos, you call it a Band (or a Wind Orchestra/Ensemble/Symphony), even if there are string instruments like guitars or string basses.
Some orchestras are called "Philharmonic Orchestras." The word "philharmonic" comes from two words: "Phil," which means "to love," and "Harmonia," which means "harmony." When you put them together into the word "phil-harmonic," it means "love of harmony." Of course, even though they call themselves that, they still play contemporary music once in a while. ;-)
The string section of a professional orchestra usually consists of approximately 10 first violins, 15 second violins, 10 violas, 10 cellos and 8 basses. The woodwind section consists of flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons. Sometimes piccolos are added. The brass section consists of French horns, trumpets, trombones and a tuba. The percussion section usually has three to five players, one of whom plays the timpani (kettledrums) – the most important percussion instrument in an orchestra. The other players play drums and dozens of other percussion instruments as needed.
A marching band is a group of woodwind, brass, and percussion players, often augmented by an auxiliary typically referred to as a "color guard" or a "drill team." Marching Bands perform at half time of most high school and college football games. A Marching Band is not to be confused with a Drum and Bugle Corps, which is similar in concept but has many key differences.
8. What is a Drum and Bugle Corps?
Drum and bugle corps is very difficult
to explain to the uninitiated. At first glance, many comparisons
can be made to a marching band, but if you look deeper, you will find significant
differences. One of the biggest differences is that Drum Corps (for
short) do not march woodwinds, only brass, percussion, and guard.
For more information on Drum and Bugle Corps, click this link.
Colorguard is a performing art.
A Colorguard is a performing ensemble in which dance is incorporated with
the spinning of equipment such as flag, rifle, and sabre. has two
seasons in a year, field (marching) and winterguard season. Eccentric costumes
and dimensional props are also used to enhance the visual presentation
of the said show. The number of members, style of dancing, and type of
music can vary from each different performance group. It is not ROTC,
it is not a drill team...it's a dance team combined with the technique
of choreographed flag and weapon work. Music is the base of a show
and performers combine their bodies, facial expression, equipment, and
props to tell a story. (Thanks to L. Caspanello, S. Sobol, K. O'Connor,
and C. Abrams).
IV. About Music in General...
1. What does it mean for a piece to be in a key? (e.g., the key of G, the key of D minor, etc.
When a piece is in C Minor, let's say, it means that a chord based on the note C serves as the music's harmonic home base, its center of gravity. (A harmony is defined by several notes sounding at once; by a chord, in other words.) A piece in C Minor will usually start with the C Minor harmony - with the notes of the C Minor chord - and end with it. In between, it will include a variety of other chords and harmonies, too, but the other harmonies are chosen so that no matter how far from "home" they wander, eventually they give the sense of "wanting" to come back to C Minor.
2. Why do composers choose certain keys for their pieces?
Composers choose keys the way abstract painters choose colors. Some composers associate certain moods or characters with certain keys, but the associations vary from composer to composer. Sometimes a musical idea just happens to occur to a composer in a particular key. The fact that certain instruments sound better in some keys can also influence the choice.
For a person with perfect pitch - also called absolute pitch - all notes come with their names attached, with specific identities. Say the note B-flat is sounded: what a person without perfect pitch hears is a note. What a person with perfect pitch hears is a B-flat. Some musicians have it, some don't. It can be very helpful in a number of ways, but good ears come in all varieties. You can be an excellent musician - or an excellent listener - without perfect pitch.
4. What is the significance of opus numbers?
Opus is the Latin word for "work," and is abbrieviated Op. Opus numbers give an indication of the chronological order of a composer's works, although they often reflect the order of publication rather than the exact order of composition. Sometimes a group of related pieces is published as a set with one opus number, in which case each piece is given an additional number. Beethoven's string quartet Op. 59, No. 3, for example, is the third of three string quartets published as Op. 59. Beethoven was in fact the first major composer to assign opus numbers to his own works. The works of some composers are identified by catalog numbers rather than opus numbers. Mozart's works, were catalogued by a man named Ludwig Kochel, and so they all bear "K" numbers.
5. Are violin bows really made with horsehair?
Yes. The hair on violin bows - and viola, cello, and double bass bows - comes from the tail of a horse. But, it's replaced every few months or so, and it's not the most important - or most valuable - part of the bow. The stick is what really counts, its weight, balance, strength, flexibility, and responsiveness, all of which are determined by the quality of the wood and the artistry of the bow maker, and all of which in turn determine what quality of sound the bow will draw from an instrument. The sticks of all fine bows are made from one kind of wood, a brazilwood called Pernambuco, which is the name of its region of origin in Brazil. It is an extremely strong and dense wood, so dense that it does not float. An interesting note: the country, Brazil, got its name from the wood, and not the other way around.
6. Are violin strings really made from cats' intestines?
Nope. Sheep's intestines. The material known as catgut, used for the strings of stringed instruments, is actually made from the dried intestines of sheep. Nowadays, however, many strings are made with synthetic materials, which last longer and aren't as sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity.
7. Why is a conductor really needed?
Newcomers to the music scene often attend their first concert and spend much of their time looking in bewilderment at that person standing on the podium, "waving their arms around," and getting a great deal of adulation. Even those who are regular concert-goers may be unaware of exactly how much the conductor does. This is because much of what transpires to create a performance takes place long before an audience is involved. Here are a few of the tasks that face the conductor:
Before the performance, the conductor:
1. plans the upcoming season: chooses music, soloists
etc. (in many cases, this is the task of the "artisitic director" or "music
director:" usually this is the primary conductor)
2. performs an in-depth analysis of the musical score,
and develops an artistic vision
3. portrays his or her vision to the ensemble
4. leads the rehearsals
During the performance (and in rehearsal), the conductor must achieve unity in the following:
dynamics
tempo(s)
variations within tempo (eg. fermatas: pauses)
articulation: staccato, legato, etc.
ornamentation
entrances of different parts and soloists etc.
cut-offs (when to end a phrase)
8. What are the major periods of "classical" music?
What the public generally calls "classical" music is actually many different styles of music that come from many historical periods. The usual classifications are: Medieval music, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern. The precise dates of the beginning and end of each period are a source of major academic debate, and many argue (and perhaps correctly) that there is no precise date but rather a long overlap. It is also quite accurate to say that styles changed in different places at different rates, so one date isn't necessarily valid for every region of Europe.
With that disclaimer, here are *approximate* dates that distinguish each period. Some of them overlap, as you can see, since certain composers adopted the new styles before others.
Early: 1100-1300
Medieval: 1300-1430
Renaissance: 1430-1600
Baroque: 1600-1750
Classical: 1750-1820
Romantic: 1820-1900
Modern: 1890+
Jazz is a kind of music in which improvisation is typically an important part. In most jazz performances, players play solos which they make up on the spot, which requires considerable skill. There is tremendous variety in jazz, but most jazz is very rhythmic, has a forward momentum called "swing," and uses "bent" or "blue" notes. You can often hear "call-and-response" patterns in jazz, in which one instrument, voice, or part of the band answers another.
Jazz developed in the United States in the very early part of the 20th century. New Orleans, near the mouth of the Mississippi River, played a key role in this development. The city's population was more diverse than anywhere else in the South, and people of African, French, Caribbean, Italian, German, Mexican, and American Indian, as well as English, descent interacted with one another. African-American musical traditions mixed with others and gradually jazz emerged from a blend of ragtime, marches, blues, and other kinds of music. At the same time, jazz spread from the United States to many parts of the world, and today jazz musicians--and jazz festivals--can be found in dozens of nations. Jazz is one of the United States's greatest exports to the world, and is a truly American art form.
For more information on different styles of jazz, visit this web page.
V. Miscellaneous Questions
1. How can I donate to the Program?
Donating to the JPT Band, Guard, and Orchestra Program is easy to do. You can:
a. Send in a check or carefully concealed cash to the following address:
J.P. Taravella Band & Orchestra Patrons
10600 Riverside Drive
Coral Springs, Fl 33071
b. Attend one of our functions (concert, spaghetti dinner, etc.) and make a donation in person.
c. You can donate money to us via Paypal. You don't even have to be a member, you can simply use your credit card!
Every little bit counts, whether it
is $1 or $1000, so make your donation today and help the wonderful kids
of the JPT Band, Guard, and Orchestra program.
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