Music Foundation News
Welcome to the MRHS Music Foundation
Winter Concerts
W-Th, Dec 15th & 16th
Admission $5 each or Family for $20
Remember our $100+ Family Patrons get complementary tickets!
Whole-Note (2)
Concertmaster (4)
Maestro (6)
Here's How to Become a Patron!
Poinsettia Pickup after Winter Concerts!
We will use the plants purchased to decorate the Auditorium and areas surrounding the stage for our Winter Concerts (Wednesday December 15th and Thursday December 16th). All plants purchased can be taken home DIRECTLY after the concert on the 16th.
CASH CARD SALES
Our Cash Card Sales are up and running!
Purchase Weis or Giant gift cards and 5% of the value of the card will be credited to your Student's Account in Charms (e.g. - $100 card = $5 Student Credit).
Giant Gift Cards can be redeemed at any of the Giant Food and Pharmacy stores operating in Maryland, Delaware, DC and Virginia. They may also be redeemed at Martin’s, Peapod, and Stop&Shop.
Weis gift cards can be redeemed anywhere in the continental U.S.
More detailed information can be found on the Music website: www.mrhsmusic.net
*Forms are also available in the hanging file next to the black box in the Music Suite.
Below is the schedule for the school year:
Orders are Due on Tuesdays - Distributions on Friday of the same week by the Music Directors. Sales run every other week.
Tuesday Orders:
November 30, 2021
December 14, 2021
January 4, 2022
January 18, 2022
February 1, 2022
February 15, 2022
March 1, 2022
March 15, 2022
March 29, 2022
April 19, 2022
May 3, 2022
May 17, 2022
May 31, 2022
Sewers/Stitchers Needed for Singing Masks!
The Choral Department is looking for volunteers to assist with making Singing Masks for all choral students.
Can you sew, stitch, or wield a pair of scissors???
If so, we'd love to have your assistance!!
We have a parent (Rose Ryon) who has graciously offered to assist with making Singers Masks for all of the choral students. These masks are much more effective than the standard masks worn by most individuals and provide a better vocal experience.
All instructions are available in the Google Drive listed below. Please reach out directly to Ms. Ryon who is leading this effort.
Below is a link to a Google Drive Folder which contains the printable pattern, written instructions, and video tutorial.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_nA6qHLUmO0ddVxoril5mdh-Ruw2HsW_
Volunteers don’t necessarily have to sew the entire mask. It would be tremendously helpful to have:
1. Someone who can neatly cut out all of the pattern pieces.
2. Volunteers who can sew the 3 separate section pieces of the mask (TOP, BOTTOM, FRONT)
If these items are complete, then I can focus on the more difficult task of assembling the 3 sections together and adding the boning.
ROSE M. RYON
Master Sergeant, US Army
High Voice Group Leader, The Soldiers' Chorus
Road Manager, Concert Band/Soldiers' Chorus
The US Army Field Band
4214 Field Band Dr
Ft Meade MD 20755-7055
(717) 515-0220 (cell)
ryon.fieldband@gmail.com
Charleston Wrap (CW) Fundraising!
Check out great gift ideas and support our music programs at the same time!
Here is the Charleston Wrap Gift Idea LookBook!
STUDENTS - Be sure to Register to get credit for CW sales!
(Organization ID 22548)
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Back to Music 2021-22.pdfBecome a Family or Business Patron in our
We appreciate any amount!
To Become a Family or Business Patron, follow these 2 steps:
1. Fill out this Online Form
2. Link to PayPal or Use a Credit Card for payment
Levels for Family Patrons:
Maestro - $500 or more: Includes 6 Complementary Tickets to our Concerts
Concertmaster - $300-$499: Includes 4 Complementary Tickets to our Concerts
Whole Note - $100-$299: Includes 2 Complementary Tickets to our Concerts
Half Note - $50-$99 - Thank you!!
Quarter Note - $25-$49 - Thank you!!
For More Information, Please see our Patron Letter
For our Business Patrons:
Please fill out this form. Thank you!
Thanks to our Corporate Sponsors!
Thanks to corporate sponsor
Cobec Consulting, Inc. !
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The Music Foundation is searching for volunteers to help support our efforts for the 2021-2022 school year!
There are many opportunites available!
Women's Ensemble Gown Coordinator
Cash Card Sales Co-Coordinator
Choral Cluster Concert Organizer
Concert Attire Co-coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
and many others!
Reference our current directory HERE to see all the various positions/events that you could assist with!
If any of the positions interest you, or if you'd like more information please send us an email: mrhsmf@gmail.com
Jazz Cabaret
Tuesday Dec 21, 7pm
MRHS Atrium
A Wonderful Holiday Music and Food Extravaganza with Performances by:
The Jazz Combo
The Madrigals
The Vocal Ensemble GT
The Jazz Big Band with Star Vocalists!
Howard County Solo and Ensemble Festival
Performances on Jan 29, 2022
at Long Reach High School.
Registration Due by Dec 10!
Learn More HERE!
2021-2022 Calendar
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Do you Shop on Amazon???
At Amazon, click on the link below the picture to logon thru Smile Amazon and .5% of your purchases will be credited to the Music Foundation through Amazon's Smile Program!!
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2021-2022 Music Foundation Board
President: Joy AltenburgVice-President: Maxine SaylorRecording Secretary: Krista PattersonTreasurer: Connie HenningsMembers-at-Large: Diana McManus and Kimberly MurphyMany thanks to the board members and the many committee members and volunteers for your service to the music students of MRHS!
Next Meeting on
7pm Tuesday, December 14, 2021
in the Student Services Office
All families are invited to attend the Music Foundation monthly meetings to learn more about what the Music Foundation is involved in and where you can be of service.The meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm (the meeting is usually held in the Student Services office.
Solo & Ensemble
https://www.mdmea.org/solo-ensemble
The State Fall 2021 Solo & Ensemble Festival submission window is November 22, 2021 to December 8, 2021 at 11:59pm.
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CHARMS and the Music Handbook
Have YOU signed into CHARMS yet??
THIS IS A GRADED ASSIGNMENT FOR YOUR STUDENT and will be checked via Charms.
All students in the music program have an account in Charms.
Charms is the online recordkeeping program that assists us in keeping track of all of your Fundraising Credits, as well as the primary source of communication information (emails/phone numbers) for the Music Foundation.
ALL Students AND ONE Parent/Guardian must log into Charms, verify their data, CREATE an E-Signature, read the Online Music Handbook and "digitally sign" that they have read/agreed to the policies within.
It does appear that most new logins for the 2021-22 school year are requiring a password reset, please email Joy Altenburg @ joyaltenburg@verizon.net. You can also email mrhsmf@gmail.com and Mrs. Altenburg will reply to you directly.
Click on link below to download the handbook and print student forms:
Question about your Student Account Balance in Charms?
Contact Joy Altenburg
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Support MRHS Boosters!
MRHS Boosters supports music and all activities at Marriotts Ridge. Please help the Boosters by becoming a member and supporting their fundraisers!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
Our Music Foundation provides a great deal of support to the amazing Directors who teach our talented students and provides opportunities for the students to earn money that is applied to their account for the spring trip. In order to fill in the monetary gaps, the Music Foundation holds a number of fundraisers, but they can't happen without the help of our music community.
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Instructions on setting up CHARMS accounts
ONLINE PAYMENTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
AND OUR ONLINE STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Instructions on how you can pay for your student's outstanding financial obligations can be found here.
We currently have MRHS Music Spirit Wear available for sale as well as magnets, and ornaments. Concert tickets will also be made available via our Charms Online Store. You will find information on how to access our online store here.
Please note that all payments on Charms are done using PayPay which will assess a 3% fee/donation to cover the expenses incurred by the Music Foundation for PayPal. You may still pay for your student's financial obligations or items ordered through the store by check. Online store orders will not be delivered to the student until the check is received by mail at:
MRHS Music Foundation
12100 Woodford Dr
Marriottsville, MD 21104
More information can found at the CHARMS website.