About the WMPS

The 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.
  • Thursday, September 21, 2017​   (After Meet the Teacher) in Student Services at 6:30 pm
  • Monday, October 23, 2017 in Student Services, 6:30 pm 
  • December 17, 2017 Celebratory Brunch
  • January 17, 2018 in Student Services
  • Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Student Services, 6:30 pm. 
  • Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Student Services, 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Student Services, 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, June 20, 2018 (Restaurant TBA)           
The WMPS uses the Sign-Up Genius application to garner parent volunteers for concerts, field trips and special events.   
Westmount Music Parents' Society Executive Board

Sheila Sousa
President 

Danielle Bernardin
Band Aide

Elke Sterner
Secretary

​Kasia Kowalczewski
Treasurer

Kaitlin Sauer
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.

New Equipment

• ​Funds raised so far have helped the program purchase a 3 octave set of handbells, vibraphone and new learning resources.

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. 

Commission New Wind Band Piece

• Duane R. Hendricks was commissioned to write Westmount Wizards.  Our Symphonic Band students premiered this new work last November.