Welcome Back!

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. I hope you all took time to relax, rejuvenate and take in new opportunities this summer. I can't wait to hear all about it and to start making music with you!

Click this link for a 2024-25 Syllabus, Calendar of events and concert attire information for your review and records. Please take time to look carefully at the Concert Attendance Policy and the concert attire so that you are prepared well in advance for concert participation. The performing arts calendar on the district website is also a good source for concert information (click on the link and click on the "performing arts" tab). Our first concert is Thursday, December 12th, so there is plenty of time to prepare!

Throughout the year, do not hesitate to e-mail or call if any questions arise (contact info at bottom of newsletter). I will also send out choir newsletters monthly via Infinite Campus so please keep your contact information up to date in the Infinite Campus Portal.

TIP: You can also access new and archived newsletters in Schoology and on the district website performing arts page by clicking on Arts/Athletics/Activities (on the top header)> Performing Arts > High School Performing Arts Offerings > Vocal Music > Newsletters.

WHO: The Waunakee Family Organization for Music and Theater Arts (FORMATA) is once again hosting Raise It To The Rooftop. The funds raised at this year's event will help pay for large instruments for our High School, Middle School and Intermediate School.

WHERE: The Lone Girl, 114 E. Main St. Waunakee.

WHAT: Featuring performances by teachers and students as well as special guest, greenTONE A cappella

WHY: Enjoy a night of music while supporting our vibrant music and theatre programs through financial support, advocacy, volunteer opportunities and helping complete the purchase of aourYamaha S6X concert Grand Piano for the Performing Arts Center as well as help support large instrument purchases across the school district.

WHEN: Sunday October 13, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

FORMATA (Family Organization for Music and Theater Arts) is looking for lots of help to support our music programs this school year. Please take a few minutes to fill out this google form packed with opportunities to support our young musicians. We need YOU!

FORMATA Volunteer Form

Help Support our Young Musicians by donating to FORMATA

Families that are able are encouraged to consider a donation of $25 per student for the 2024-25 School year. Waunakee FORMATA assists with so much including helping to fund solo & ensemble festival, field trips, guest artists and collaborations, honors ensemble participation, scholarships, instruments and equipment. Our students' experience depends on the generosity of our Family Organization and any and all donations are appreciated. Click below for more information

2024-25 FORMATA Donation Classmunity Campaign

Stay tuned for more information about our popular annual fundraiser: THE FORMATA FRUIT SALE! More info to come in October!

Join us for our tour of New York City, this March 2025. Sharing our joy of singing and music-making, watching broadway shows, meeting broadway artists and performers, visiting the cultural sites like the 9/11 museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and taking in the sites are just a few of the incredible opportunities that students will take part in. All current 10-12 grade students in choir and drama are invited to attend. Draft Itinerary

The DATES areMARCH 22-25, 2024 - at the beginning of Spring Break

To Register, click on this Link:WAUNAKEE NEW YORK REGISTRATION 2024

-The payment plan is set for the following:

• $447 — Amount due at booking by Sept. 27, 2024
• $595.32 — 1st payment due Oct 30, 2024
• $595.34 — 2nd payment due Nov 30, 2024
• $595.34 — Final payment due Jan 15, 2025

The Waunakee Community School District is committed to ensuring that all students and families can participate in their school communities regardless of a family’s financial situation and ability to pay. Scholarships or payment plans are available to any student who has been approved for the free/reduced meal program, and may be available to any student whose families have a financial need due to unique circumstances. Please click on this link to learn more about the WCSD Financial Assistance Fund

Click on this link if you or someone you know would like to donate to the WCSD Financial Assistance Fund

The music program strives to develop lifelong participation and joy in music by providing a safe environment with opportunities for students to develop self-expression, understand themselves, create deeper connections with the global community, learn how to collaborate with others, and to develop a sense of identity and belonging. Students are involved in musical experiences as listeners, performers and composers during their school years. Our sequential curriculum is based on developing skills in the following areas as defined by the Wisconsin Music Educator Association and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Creating, Performing, Responding and Connecting.

Email: mollypetroff@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/athleticsactivities/performing-arts
Phone: 608-849-2100 X2308