About the Ada Music Boosters:

The Ada Music Boosters are a non-profit, charitable, volunteer-driven organization that supports excellence in music education and performance opportunities for all students of the Ada Exempted Village Schools. Fees paid by Ada music students provide the basic funding needed by the vocal and instrumental music programs. The Ada Music Boosters were formed to enhance music education programs for the benefit of our students. We purchase band uniforms, instruments, Varsity Singers costumes, props and music, and support our state and regional award-winning winter guard, marching band, and show choir. Additionally, we cover some of the costs associated with the marching band's annual trip to Bands of America Grand Nationals Competition in Indianapolis and assist with funding music department educational trips to New York City, Chicago, and Florida, high school musicals, elementary programs, and other events. If you have questions, please contact one of the Booster officers.

New this year, we have established a Varsity Singers Alumni Scholarship to help provide financial support to students who may need assistance to be part of the show choir. We also have an ongoing savings account to help purchase marching band uniforms, which need to be purchased about every 10 years. We’re proud to support all aspects of music education in our schools. Thank you for your continued support of the Ada Music Boosters. Your donation and/or fundraising purchase definitely helps to provide exceptional opportunities for all students involved in vocal and instrumental music at Ada Schools.

  

News and Upcoming Events:

April 16-20     NYC Trip

May 13           Music Booster Meeting          Media Center    

 

NEW YORK CITY TRIP

A number of high school band and choir students will depart for New York City on Wednesday evening next week! The group will see two musicals, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, the National September 11th Memorial, and other famous attractions. Additionally, students will participate in a Musical Theater Song & Movement Workshop. Any students or parents with questions should see Mrs. Glenn.

 

SHOPPING SPREE TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

The shopping spree fundraiser is now underway! Each $5 ticket gives you the chance of winning a 90-second shopping spree at ANY Community Market store. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 16th during Spring Fever Follies (you do not need to be present to win). Proceeds go to support Ada Schools music programs. Tickets are available through any Music Booster, or call (614) 940-5128.

2014 Bulldog discount cards are also available from any music student, grades 5-12. For a look at this year's card and information on how to obtain the new card, please click HERE.  

 

IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES AT MEDINA AND CENTRAL CROSSING

The Ada community should be very proud of the achievements of all of the competing groups this season! In Medina, the Varsity Singers had a great performance and placed fourth in Class C. They did not qualify for evening finals, but their improved performance reflects their hard work. Emily Keckler received the best individual performer award.

At Central Crossing High School in Columbus, the Jr. High Flag Line placed second of all Jr. High groups. Great job girls, and nice show! Also, the High School Rifle Line put on an impressive display and scored quite well. They walked away with a first place trophy. Finally, the High School Winter Guard revealed their much anticipated show to a captive audience, which included some young princesses. They scored very well considering the demanding scoring crietria and came home with first place. 

Congratulations to all the groups!!! Be sure to check out the photos on the trophy case page and our Facebook page.

 

VARSITY SINGERS COMPETE IN PIQUA

The Ada Varsity Singers performed in the year's first competition at Piqua High School on Saturday, January 18, to perform in the 31st Annual Piqua High School Show Choir Invitational Competition. The event was hosted by Piqua’s show choir, "The Company", and the Piqua Music Boosters.

Eleven show choirs, including several that participated in last year's Music Feast, competed for top honors. The Varsity Singers performed five numbers as part of their program entitled "Wake Up America." Although the Varsity Singers did not qualify for finals, the group scored well across various categories. Chanler Hughart received the best performer award.

  

BINGO

Ada Bingo plays weekly at the Alumni N-men Building, 111 Central Avenue, Ada. Park in the Depot parking lot. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with play beginning at 6:55 p.m. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits Ada Athletic and Music Boosters.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to work Bingo on the 1st,  2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month (check the Booster calendar for specific dates). Volunteers earn $5 towards their student trip account for each time they work Ada Bingo. To VOLUNTEER to work, call coordinator Deb Rall at 419-303-5344.

  

   MUSIC FEAST

The Ada Music Boosters are already looking ahead to this year's 37th Annual Music Feast Show Choir Invitational, which will be held on Saturday, November 8th, 2014. We are considering a number of improvements relating to scheduling, traffic flow in the halls, and scorekeeping efficiency. The Ada Music Boosters would like to thank everyone who came out to watch last year's show and all of the volunteers who made it possible. Click to view last year's official DAYTIME results and NIGHTTIME (FINALS) results.
 

Support Opportunities:

We now have the following sales going on and appreciate your support of our programs...

Community Markets Shopping Spree - proceeds to the Ada Music Boosters

Bulldog Cards - discounts for you at local merchants

Static Window Clings - support the Bulldogs and your student!

SCRIP cards - gift cards that pay dividends to the Ada Music Boosters

UPC codes from Our Family brand of products (sold at Community Markets)

Tyson Chicken A+ points - credits paid to the Ada Music Boosters

Chief Supermarkets sales receipts - credits paid to the Ada Music Boosters

Kroger Community Rewards program - credits paid to the Ada Music Boosters

Gordon Foods - credits paid to the Ada Music Boosters

Padrones Pizza  - special nights where members of the community dine in and when our special coupon is presented, we earn 20% of the sales! (no dates currently planned)

The 2013-14 Patron supporters and membership drive is now underway... Click Here to participate!

 

Become a Booster!

We are always looking for more parents of music students and members of the community to get involved. Even if you don't have much time to commit, there are ways you can help. Please attend our Booster meetings to find out more.

 

 "Like" our page to connect with us and plug into what's happening. Check out the photos in our Facebook photo albums too!

 

Follow the Ada Varsity Singers on Twitter: @varsitysingers

 

Click HERE to see our Trophy Case! 

 

The boosters are A Non-Profit, Charitable, Volunteer-Driven Organization which Supports Excellence in Music Education and Performance Opportunities for All Students of The Ada Exempted Village Schools.