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It’s time for Friends of Music’s annual Bingo Fundraiser on February 28, 2026! This is our largest - and most fun! - fundraising event of the year, and we need your help. We are looking for donations to help us create our prize baskets. Please take a look at the various ways you can donate below.
Sign Up Genius [we're looking for new items or unused items you may have on hand]: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAA82AA2F8CF8-54204382-fombingo Amazon wish list [gets sent directly to our Bingo Coordinator]: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/BWIZKWF9D7GX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_NKA5WKC2CXHFTE1CJAKC&language=en-US Direct Donation via Zeffy [will be used to purchase items]: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-chs-fom-bingo We are collecting donations until Friday, February 13th. You can bring items in to your director or the main office. Please have items labeled as "Friends of Music Bingo Donation". VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We will be sending out a sign up for volunteers for the night of, but in the meantime we need help collecting donations in our community from local businesses and restaurants. We have a list of places that have donated in the past that you can reach out or we'd love if you're able to reach out to new places for donations as well. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to Megan Benedict, our Bingo Coordinator, at [email protected]. More information about the event itself will be coming out in the next few weeks, but for now, mark your calendars! The CHS music program continues to grow thanks to the hard work of our students and directors—and the generosity of families who believe in the power of music education. To keep providing meaningful musical experiences, we’ve identified several priority areas where additional support can make an immediate impact. If you’re able to contribute, we invite you to explore this year’s Wish List. As always, CHS Friends of Music is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
Instrument Repairs & Additions With daily use across multiple ensembles, our instruments require regular care. Donations in this area help us complete essential repairs and invest in upgraded instruments so students can continue learning and performing at their best. Music Purchases & Licensing Each group relies on a wide range of music throughout the year. Your support helps us expand our library with new sheet music and ensures we can cover licensing costs for concerts and performances. Clinics, Workshops & Guest Musicians Working with professional musicians and conductors offers students a valuable window into advanced musicianship. Contributions help us bring in experts for masterclasses, workshops, and special rehearsals that elevate student learning. Every contribution—large or small—directly supports our young musicians. Thank you for helping us create meaningful opportunities for students across band, choir, and orchestra. Together, we can ensure the CHS music program continues to thrive. Dinner & Show: Spaghetti Dinner before CHS Performing Arts Winter Showcase Dec 4th ♫ Come share a meal with family and friends before the fantastic performance of CHS Performing Arts Winter Showcase! Money raised from this event will benefit Centennial High School Wind Ensemble's Midwest Clinic Performance in Chicago. All tickets to the Spaghetti Dinner include pasta with your choice of meat or red (vegetarian) sauce, salad, garlic bread, and drinks. Catering by Squisito Restaurant. Gluten-free pasta is available. Tickets are pre-sale only and will not be available at the door. Proceeds from the Spaghetti Dinner will directly support the CHS Wind Ensemble’s upcoming trip to The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the largest international music education conference in the world. With over 17,000 attendees each year, this event represents the highest honor a high school band can receive—only five ensembles nationwide are invited annually. In December 2025, our students will perform a 60-minute program of new and traditional music, showcasing their talent on an international stage. Funds raised will help cover essential costs such as new instruments, travel expenses for guest conductors, programs, and formal attire for our musicians. Purchase tickets here: www.centennialmusic.org/tickets.html Thank you for your support. ♫  Dinner & Show: Spaghetti Dinner before Sherwood Performance Nov 15th ♫ Come share a meal with family and friends before the fantastic performance of CHS Skyward Theatre's Sherwood! Money raised from this event will benefit Centennial High School Wind Ensemble's Midwest Clinic Performance in Chicago. All tickets to the Spaghetti Dinner include pasta with your choice of meat or red (vegetarian) sauce, salad, garlic bread, and drinks. Catering by Squisito Restaurant. Gluten-free pasta is available. Tickets are pre-sale only and will not be available at the door. Proceeds from the Spaghetti Dinner will directly support the CHS Wind Ensemble’s upcoming trip to The Midwest Clinic in Chicago, the largest international music education conference in the world. With over 17,000 attendees each year, this event represents the highest honor a high school band can receive—only five ensembles nationwide are invited annually. In December 2025, our students will perform a 60-minute program of new and traditional music, showcasing their talent on an international stage. Funds raised will help cover essential costs such as new instruments, travel expenses for guest conductors, programs, and formal attire for our musicians. Purchase tickets here: www.centennialmusic.org/tickets.html Thank you for your support. ♫  September 26, 2025 to September 30, 2025 Who loves popcorn?? Who loves helping our amazing band raise money for their Midwest trip?? Good, us too!! You can click on the link below to make a purchase in our "General Donation" fund - all money raised goes to help offset the expenses associated with the Midwest trip. If you have a student participating in Midwest, you can shop from their pop up store as well. https://popup.doublegood.com/s/9bh0p7u6  Is your student passionate about music? Do you believe in the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and bring communities together? Join Friends of Music and help champion Centennial's exceptional vocal and instrumental programs. As a member, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our music directors, sustaining our programs, and ensuring that our talented student musicians continue to grow and shine. Donate at our traditional membership levels (Whole Note $100, Half Note $50, Quarter Note $25, Crescendo Club $15) or any amount to make a difference. Did you know that Centennial High School has not one, but THREE separate parent-led organizations working tirelessly to support our students, teachers, and parents? It's true! The CHS Boosters, PTSA, and Friends of Music are crucial for enhancing the high school experience with support, enrichment, and resources. Your active participation can make a remarkable impact. Together, we shape student's academic journey, nurture talents, and create a thriving community. That's why we need YOU to join us and volunteer! Join all THREE CHS to be entered in our Eagle Membership Raffle! Everyone who enters by September 12, 2025, will have the exciting opportunity to win our raffle for CHS spirit wear, Homecoming tickets, tickets to Pancake Breakfast, and reserved seats to CHS ensemble performance. It's our way of thanking you for your commitment and support. Your support matters!  Catch the award-winning Centennial High School Jazz Band live for a night of timeless classics and fresh favorites: April 8th at 7:00pm! All proceeds support our new sound system--help us make every note LOUD & CLEAER! Tickets Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. Elementary and Middle School students enjoy free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. Purchase tickets online through April 7th at OSP: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/DA041-669  Come out and join us for An Evening of Jazz on February 19th at 7:00 PM at Centennial High School. This special event will showcase the amazing talent of our high school jazz band, as well as jazz ensembles from our feeder elementary and middle schools. It’s sure to be a fantastic night of music, and we’d love to see you there! In addition to joining us for this great evening, we’re asking for your support to help our jazz band reach the next level. We’re currently raising funds for a new jazz sound system that will dramatically improve the quality of our performances. This equipment will ensure that every note our musicians play is heard clearly and will give our students the opportunity to perform with professional-grade sound at concerts and community events. If you’re able, please consider making a direct donation to support the purchase of this sound system. Every contribution, big or small, makes a huge difference! You can easily donate through this link: Donate Here.  It’s time for Friends of Music’s annual Bingo Fundraiser on February 15, 2025! This is our largest - and most fun! - fundraising event of the year, and we need your help. We are looking for donations to help us create our prize baskets.
Thank you for helping make FOM Bingo a successful night again this year for the music department! Sign-up to DonatePlease take a look at our sign-up genius for items we’re in need of. You can donate new items or unused items in new condition that you may already have. CHS FOM Music: FOM Bingo Donations We are collecting donations until Friday, January 31st. You can bring items in to your director or the main office. Please have items labeled as "Friends of Music Bingo Donation". Amazon WishlistWe have also created an Amazon wish list with additional items we need that you can purchase directly from Amazon and have them shipped to our Bingo Coordinator: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/BWIZKWF9D7GX Direct DonationIf you’d like to donate but don’t have time, please feel free to make a direct donation via the paypal link below. 100% of the money donated is tax deductible and will go to the event to purchase items. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C6746YFU8X8WN Sign-up to Volunteer Help make our Bingo Night a success! Please consider signing up for a slot [or two!] to volunteer your time. We made sure to break up the times so that there is still time for volunteers to play Bingo and join in the fun! Silent Auction and Raffle table volunteers are more than welcome to play Bingo at the table - you are generally only busy during breaks. We also need donations of paper plates and coolers. You can take coolers home that night. See sign up slots. CHS FOM Music: Friends of Music Bingo Night Volunteers Concessions Coordinator Needed We are currently looking for a Concessions Coordinator (or grab a friend to share the job). The Concessions Coordinator will oversee purchasing, set up on Bingo Night, and work with volunteers to help with sales. Our Bingo Coordinator will oversee donations and getting night of volunteers. We can provide you with a list of items to be purchased and what coordinator has done in past years, so it's a great way to jump into an established volunteer role. You will have as much guidance as you feel you need. Please contact Megan if interested or if you have any questions: [email protected] |
