About the WMPSThe Westmount Music Parents’ Society is an amazing non-for-profit organization of music parents and guardians that help raise necessary funds for students to participate in music. They help organize and run concerts, field trips and special performances.
Our meeting dates for the year are listed below.
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Westmount Music Parents' Society Executive Board
Sheila Sousa President Danielle Bernardin Band Aide Elke Sterner Secretary Kasia Kowalczewski Treasurer TBD Silent Auction Coordinator Paula Hager Fundraising Rachelle Marcelo Senior Ensemble Coordinator Trish Taylor Intermediate Ensemble Coordinator Hasina Moosa Beginner Band Ensemble Coordinator Wendy J. Freeman Artistic Director Nate Waters Band Director We wish to extend a special thank you to Donna Stirling, our Past President, for her many years of service to our committee. |
Fundraising News• Look for Fall Fundraising News in September.
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New Equipment• Funds raised so far have helped the program purchase a 3 octave set of handbells, vibraphone and new learning resources.
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Music Trip Support• Last year students received support from WCS and the WMPS to attend the Cantando Festival in Edmonton and the Okanagan Music Festival in Penticton, BC.
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Commission New Wind Band Piece• Duane R. Hendricks was commissioned to write Westmount Wizards. Our Symphonic Band students premiered this new work last November.
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