Penn Orchestra Parents and Supporters (POPS)
POPS is the Penn Orchestra volunteer organization that raises funds to provide items such as: dresses and tuxedos, garment racks, replacement equipment, financial aid for All-State Orchestra participants, scholarships, senior banquets, and other items. Volunteers also contribute to the annual ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contests. In addition, it also provides a forum for communication between parents and teachers of orchestra students. Primary fund raising activities include:
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Funds from Instrumental ISSMA competitions;
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And patronage drive for orchestra concerts. Reminder: Patron tickets will be available in the lobby of the CPA the night of the Autumn Concert. Please avoid the ticket line and look for the Booster table in the lobby.
*Meeting Dates:
2009-10 Dates: Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May. 10
*Meetings held 7:30-8:30 pm; Orchestra Room 169
Officers:
Shelley McCann - President
mccanntoo@hotmail.com
Lynda Bauschka - Vice President
bauscht@aol.com
Laura Glassford - Secretary
larooglass@att.net
Helen High - Treasurer
hhigh.five@yahoo.com