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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  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
Join us Saturday, February 15th at 7pm for Friends of Music’s biggest fundraiser of the year – our annual Bingo night!
Doors will open at 6pm so that families can come early and listen to performances from some of our amazing student ensembles. Concessions will be available at that time as well, so please plan to come early, have dinner, and spend some time with your fellow CHS Music families and Directors. This is always a fun night and we hope it continues to bring families together and gives our students a night to get together and have fun! Tickets can be purchased at the door. See below for more information. *New this year * We will have a gift card table where you can purchase discounted gift cards to various local restaurants and entertainment venues. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15TH 7PM DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND CONCESSIONS $10 for 1 Sheet of 3 Bingo Cards and 1 Raffle Ticket $5 Additional Bingo Card Sheets, $1 Dauber Raffle Tickets - $1/1 ticket, $5/10 tickets, $10/30 tickets Concessions Pizza - $3/slice Save and pre-order whole pizzas for your student, their friends and your family! Pre-order Here! Chips, Cookies, Candy, and Soda - $2/each Silent Auction and Raffle Silent Auction items include: Six Flags Tickets, Jewelry, Greg's Driving School Baskets, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra tickets, Samantha Brown luggage, Frederick Keys' tickets and more! Raffle prizes include Donuts with the Directors, Orioles "Mustard" Gear, Pottery Stop, Sweet Heat basket, Spa basket and more! ** Cash and check preferred; all credit card purchases will be subject to $2 surcharge ** Volunteers Still Needed We also need volunteers to help make the night a success. Sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FACAA29A3FB6-54199870-friends#/ Donations Still looking to donate an item for Bingo? We are in need of gift cards - any denomination, any place! - for our gift card table. Please bring in to your Director by Feb 7th or contact Megan: [email protected] Download Flyer to Share with Friends Bingo Announcement 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] The Centennial High School music program thrives on the dedication of our students, staff, and the generous support of families like yours. To continue offering enriching musical experiences, we rely on donations that help us provide high-quality instruments, equipment, and resources for our ensembles. Friends of Music has put together a wish list of items that would significantly enhance our students' learning and performance opportunities. We invite you to consider donating towards one of these key needs. CHS Friends of Music is an approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Instrument Upgrades & Repairs Help us maintain our collection of instruments by contributing to much-needed repairs or purchasing upgraded instruments. High-quality, well-maintained instruments allow our students to sound their best and hone their skills. Sheet Music & Licensing Fees Each ensemble requires a diverse selection of music to learn and perform. Your donation will help us purchase new sheet music and cover the necessary licensing fees, ensuring our students have access to a wide repertoire. Guest Artists & Clinicians Bringing in professional musicians, guest conductors, and clinicians for workshops or masterclasses is an invaluable way for our students to learn from experts. Your donation will help us offer these enriching experiences. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our students and the future of our music program. Please consider contributing to one of these wish list items today. Together, we can ensure that Centennial High School’s music program continues to inspire, educate, and flourish. Show your support for the Centennial High School Music Department by grabbing some stylish and cozy spirit wear! Whether you’re a student, parent, or proud supporter, our hoodies, t-shirts, and PJ pants are the perfect way to represent your love for music and our talented ensembles.
Pre-Order Your Spirit Wear Today! Place your pre-order by December 11 to secure your gear and pick it up just in time for the winter season. Pickup Information: Spirit wear will be available for pickup at the Winter Concerts on December 16-18. Any items not picked up during this time will be given directly to your student’s music director. Important Reminder: When placing your order, please include your student's name and ensemble to ensure a smooth delivery process. Support Centennial’s music program in style and comfort. Order now and show your CHS Music pride!  The Harris Family Music Scholarship, made possible through the generous $10,000 donation from the Harris family in 2024, provides financial assistance to students wishing to pursue private music lessons-an invaluable opportunity to grow as a musician. Up to three recipients will be selected from the Centennial High School band, orchestra, and choir programs. The recipient(s) will receive a package of 4-6 private lessons to be used in-person with a private instructor of their choice.
Funds will be distributed directly to the student's private music instructor and must be used for lesson fees only. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate both financial need and a commitment to their musical development. For application information, click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ti16uUaOHtl-fSsakIPmPZ5pI_3jRfZkFVOUhEpxZPo/edit?usp=sharing |
