
What we purchased in 2016-2017
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Drum major camp (Smith Walbridge) for one student
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Color guard camp (Smith Walbridge) for one student
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KHS Madrigal camp
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KHS Marching Band Competition at Western Illinois University (box lunches for bus trip)
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White plumes for the new Marching Band uniforms
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Donation towards Parallel costumes for KHS Color Guard
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ILMEA All-State Conference meal money for 20 students
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Student scholarships for Harter MS and KHS students
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8th grade/KHS Choir Festival (provided meal)
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Costumes for KHMS musical, "The Little Mermaid"
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Digital bodypack wireless system for KHMS theater
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Festival Disney trip support for KHS band and choir members
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Boss RC 30 Phrase looper pedal & 15 ft. Pro CO EG-15 excellines instrument cable for 6th grade jazz band
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Funding for the MidKnight Special to perform at Cougars game
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Peavey KB3 60 watt 1x12" keyboard amp, Gator 88 Note keyboard gig bag, Yamaha BB1 padded wooden piano bench, Yamaha FC4A assignable piano sustain foot pedal, Knox adjustable double X keyboard stand for KHS choirs
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End-of-year awards for KHS band & choir student
What we purchased in 2015-2016
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Drum major camp (Smith Walbridge) for two KHS band students
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Color guard camp (Smith Walbridge) for one KHS color guard student
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Student scholarships for Harter & KHS students (14 total)
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KHS Madrigal Camp
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Microphones and a sound mixer for KHS band
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KHS Marching Band Competition at U of I (box lunches for bus trip)
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Funding for Harter Jazz Band to attend the New Trier Jazz Festival
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ACDA National Choir fees for two KHS choir students
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ILMEA All-State Conference meal stipend for three KHS choir students
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Hunger Games costumes for KHS Color Guard (portion of funds)
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Stools for Harter Middle School 7th/8th grade jazz band
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Electric keyboard for Harter Jazz Band
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New backdrop for KHS auditorium (KHS Theatre request)
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KHS choir riser (split cost with KHS)
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Support for New York trip for KHS Jazz Band & Bella Voce
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New hybrid electric piano (split purchase with KHMS) for Harter choir
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Directional headsets and mics for Harter theatre
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Funding for Harter Mid-Knight Special to perform at Cougars game
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Tablecloths for 6th grade band program
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Portable amplifier for KHS theatre
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Display board for KHS Choir / Madrigals
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Madrigal bass costume materials
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8th Grade / KHS Choral Festival (dinner for students)
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Concert tuxedos for KHS Madrigals
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Condenser mics, keyboard amp, Boss volume pedal, instrument mics, electronic percussion pad & PDP concept series throne for KHS band
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Wenger racks for KHS choir tuxedos
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End-of year awards for KHS band & choir students
What we purchased in 2014-2015
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Funding for the Mid-Knight Special to perform at the Cougars game
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Expenses for the 8th grade / KHS choir festival
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Keyboard Combo Amplifier (Harter band program)
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Two-way shelf speakers (Harter band program)
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Funding for Harter Jazz Band to attend the New Trier High School Jazz Festival
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Sheet music for Harter
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Costumes for the KHS production of Shrek, the Musical
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KHS Marching Band Competition at ISU (catering expenses)
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Guest clinician Phil Brown for KHS band
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Disney trip for KHS band & choir
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Percussion instruments and drum stand for KHS, and a new bass amp for the KHS Jazz Band
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Northern Illinois Big XII Band Festival (hospitality for guest clinicians)
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End-of-year awards for KHS band & choir students
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KHS Madrigal camp
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KHS concert dresses
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Dish caddy for Madrigal dinner
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KHS band uniform tags
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Student scholarships for Harter & KHS students
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Smith Walbridge drum major camp for two students (partial payment)
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Licensing for the music for the fall 2015 KHS Marching Band field show, The Hunger Games
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KHS Choir garment bags
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KHS Choir music folders
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ACDA National Choir fees for two students
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ILMEA All-State Conference (meals for students attending)
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KHS Band Raincoats (through a private donation)
What we purchased in 2013-2014
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Annual end-of-year music awards
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Scholarships for individual students in grades 6-11 for band, choir and theatre, Drum Majors and Madrigal camp
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Funding for KHS Madrigal trip to Ireland
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New plumes for KHS Marching Knights (with private donation)
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New podium for KHS Marching Knights
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Luncheon for KHS Marching Knights at annual field show competition
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Meals for the KHS students attending ILMEA in Peoria
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Funding for the Jazz Band’s trip to the ILMEA Conference in Peoria
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Dinner for the students attending the KHS/8th grade students at the Choral Workshop
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Assistance with funding for costumes for Seussical, Jr.
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Funding for the Treble Choir and MidKnight Special to perform at the Kane County Cougars game