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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. ♫   Whether you’re looking for information on upcoming performances, the latest news from Friends of Music, or details on how you can get involved as a volunteer, our website has it all. The CHS Music website, your one-stop resource for everything happening in our vibrant music community. We encourage you to explore the site and discover how you can support our talented students and the music programs that make CHS so special. Visit today and stay connected with all the exciting events and opportunities throughout the year! And don't forget to become a member of our Crescendo Club. Thank you to our families that have already made this yearly donation. Your support funds cover costs like sheet music, instruments and repairs, accompanists, guest artists and much more! Upcoming Events Don’t miss the chance to experience the incredible talent of our student musicians—come enjoy captivating performances from our choir, band, orchestra, jazz, and marching band ensembles!
 Friends of Music General Meeting October 8 @ 7:30pm - Choir Room We invite you to join us for the October Friends of Music general meeting! It’s a great opportunity to hear about all the incredible things FOM does to support our music programs, meet other dedicated parents, and learn how you can get involved. Whether you’re new to the program or a returning volunteer, your support is vital, and we’d love to see you there! Our meeting will follow the PTSA meeting starting at 6pm. Volunteers: We need your help! Get involved and make a difference by volunteering at concerts, marching band performances, and FOM fundraisers—your support helps our music programs thrive and creates unforgettable experiences for our students! Join us by helping out at our concerts. We are looking for parents to greet audience members at each of our concerts. This is a great way to meet other CHS families. Upcoming Fundraisers Support our music programs by participating in our upcoming fundraisers—Midwest DoubleGood Popcorn Sale, Greg’s Driving School partnership, and Crescendo Club—every purchase and donation helps our music program thrive! The Midwest Clinic Fundraisers Centennial High School’s Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at the 79th Midwest Clinic, International Band and Orchestra Conference this December. The Midwest Conference hosts over 18,000 attendees and is the highest recognition a high school band can receive. “It is one of the largest music-education focused gatherings in the world and offers professional development opportunities.” Centennial High School’s Wind Ensemble will be one of only four Maryland High School bands to participate in the 79-year history of the conference. We are seeking financial support to help with some of the expenses for the performance in Chicago. We need to fund concerts throughout the Fall to ready our performers, pay guest artists’ fees and expenses, produce programs, provide sweatshirts and bow ties or scarves for our performers, etc. Help support our musicians through ongoing fundraisers this Fall.
 Greg’s Driving School Earn money for music programs when you register for classes with Greg’s Driving School! Enter CENTENNIAL into the fundraising code at registration and a portion will be donated to FOM.  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!  Centennial High School Friends of Music is a parent-led organization that supports the music programs at Centennial through volunteer efforts and financial contributions. Our efforts support the continued operation of the music programs and aid the music directors so our students have access to for their emotional, intellectual, and social growth. Please join us on June 10th at 7pm in the CHS cafeteria for a celebration of our many donors and volunteers, find out plans for next year, and welcome new families. Invite your friends and neighbors, including families of rising 9th graders, to hear all about the fantastic music program at CHS. Back-to-School Night is never enough time to meet the directors and learn about all that is going on with the music program. Come out to learn and ask questions.  Upcoming EventsDon’t miss the chance to experience the incredible talent of our student musicians—come enjoy captivating performances from our choir, band, orchestra, and jazz ensembles!
Wind Ensemble is Headed to Midwest Clinic!A huge congratulations to Centennial's Wind Ensemble as they were invited received to perform at The Midwest Clinic in December! The Midwest Clinic is the largest international music education conference in the world with over 17,000 attendees a year. An invitation to perform at The Midwest Clinic is the highest recognition a high school band program can receive. Only five high school concert bands are invited to perform each year from across the country. The CHS Wind Ensemble will perform a 60-minute program of new and traditional music at the conference in December 2025. For context, it is such a competitive process that in 2018, the CHS Wind Ensemble was the first high school concert band in 45 years to be invited from the state of Maryland. No other high school in Maryland has received this honor since 2018. Congratulations to Mr. Matchim and the CHS Wind Ensemble! Participation in this program involves many moving parts. We have set up a fund to help cover costs for participation in The Midwest Clinic and scholarship students that need assistance to attend. Details about how to support this fund are forthcoming. Volunteers: We need your help!Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with other parents, engage with the school, and support the growth of music education at CHS. Get involved and make a difference by volunteering at concerts, marching band performances, and FOM fundraisers—your support helps our music programs thrive and creates unforgettable experiences for our students! Thinking ahead to next school year, we are looking for parents interested in helping out in the following ways. Complete the interest form online or contact us with any questions: c[email protected]
 SAVE THE DATE: June 10th Friends of Music MeetingYour many hours volunteering and your support for our Crescendo Club and our annual fundraisers make all the difference for our music programs. Every purchase and donation helps our music program thrive! We want to extend a special thank you for our many volunteers and donors this year at our final meeting of the year. Join us June 10th at 7pm in CHS Cafeteria for light refreshments, find out plans for next year and welcome new families. (Rescheduled; originally planned for May.)
Invite your friends and neighbors, including families of rising 9th graders, to hear all about the fantastic music program at CHS. Back-to-School Night is never enough time to meet the directors and learn about all that is going on with the music program. Come out to learn and ask questions. I’m absolutely thrilled to share that we have raised all the funds needed to purchase our new sound system! Just a few months ago, the idea of raising $6,000 seemed ambitious—and now, thanks to your generosity and support, it’s fully funded. That’s truly incredible!
A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Fikes, Ms. Puhak, Ms. Vandenberg, and the CHS Friends of Music for leading the charge—coordinating donations, publicizing concerts, and supporting us in countless ways behind the scenes. The response to our donation drive was overwhelming. I was honestly moved to tears reflecting on the generosity surrounding our program this season. I am deeply grateful for your support and so proud to be part of this incredible community. With gratitude, David Matchim Director of Bands Centennial High School A huge congratulations to Centennial's Wind Ensemble as they were invited received to perform at The Midwest Clinic in December! The Midwest Clinic is the largest international music education conference in the world with over 17,000 attendees a year. An invitation to perform at The Midwest Clinic is the highest recognition a high school band program can receive. Only five high school concert bands are invited to perform each year from across the country. The CHS Wind Ensemble will perform a 60-minute program of new and traditional music at the conference in December 2025. For context, it is such a competitive process that in 2018, the CHS Wind Ensemble was the first high school concert band in 45 years to be invited from the state of Maryland. No other high school in Maryland has received this honor since 2018. Congratulations to Mr. Matchim and the CHS Wind Ensemble!  The talented musicians from our CHS jazz ensembles were outstanding at the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia over the weekend.
Catch the award-winning Centennial High School Jazz Band on 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 As we finalize flights, hotel rooms, and final payments, this is a reminder of our MANDATORY meeting for all travelers and their parent/guardian.
Students must check in at the meeting, where they will receive important and detailed trip information. We will cover: ✔ Flight groups & airport procedures ✔ Detailed itineraries ✔ Packing lists ✔ Code of conduct ✔ Park behavior and procedures 📅 Wednesday, April 9th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 CHS Auditorium |
