NWC Music Boosters
Jazz Cabaret Night
Sat., May 7, 2016
Support Plan
Jazz Cabaret Night 2015
Jazz Ensemble 2015
Big Band with Strings 2015
Jazz Choir 2015
Jazz Combo 2015
Music Boosters
Jazz Cabaret Night
• Benefits of Joining Music Boosters
• Supports Faculty
• Allows teachers to spend more time with students versus administrative tasks
• Helps teachers obtain needed equipment and support various activities
• Allows you to spend more time with your child.
• See their progress
• Learn more about the musical program allowing you to better relate to them
• Get to know your child’s circle of friends
• Helps the Community
• Help school support community activities/functions
Music Boosters
Jazz Cabaret Night
• Benefits of Joining Music Boosters
• Make new friends
• Build new relationships (Social or Networking)
• Self Satisfaction
• Feel good about yourself (Making a difference.)
• Shows your child the importance of getting involved
Music Boosters
Jazz Cabaret Night
Year
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Gross Income
$9,373
$6,037
$5,387
$9,672
$10,695
Music Boosters
Jazz Cabaret Night
Committees/Tasks
Event Program
Event Setup
Decorations
Tickets
Refreshments:
Food/Beverage Supply Coordinator
Dispensing Food/Beverages
Teacup Raffle
Event Break Down
Slide Presentation
NWC Faculty Supported Tasks:
Administration and General Support
Publicity
EMCEE
Coordination of Art Rich Photography
Sound System & Lighting
Decorations (Ordering/Pickup)
Sign-Up Genius for Volunteers/Donations
Music Boosters - Jazz Cabaret Night
• Committees
Event Program
Creating the Event Programs for Jazz Cabaret Night using Microsoft Publisher. The program will include performances,
composers, musicians, shout outs, fundraising events, company ads (w/ logos) and thank you’s. Task requires
collecting/generating the necessary information. Then scaling and placement of that information to create a neat and
organized program.
Chair Person: Connie Kearns
Co-Chair Person: TBD
Event Setup
Organizing volunteers to set up the event using a predetermined layout. Arranging tables, seating, desserts, drinks and
fundraising areas. Students, if available, are involved in initial setup of tables and chairs. Responsible for setting up
lighting and extension cords for the food, beverage and fundraising tables. Stage set up and decorations committee may
also need assistance. Other miscellaneous duties as needed.
Chair Person: Mike O’Hara
Music Boosters - Jazz Cabaret Night
• Committees
Decorations
Coordination of decorations for the event. Includes table linen, place settings, table decorations, stage backdrop and
other miscellaneous decorations. Will work with faculty/suppliers to obtain supplies as needed.
Chair Person: TBD
Co-Chair Person: TBD
Tickets
In charge of Ticket sales prior to the event as well as ticket collection at the event. Coordinating with faculty to ensure
the Ticket website information is accurate and functioning. Tracking ticket sales so website can be shut down should the
event be sold out.
Chair Person: Jen Travers
Co-Chair Person:
Music Boosters - Jazz Cabaret Night
• Committees
Refreshments
Food/Beverage Supply Coordinator
Obtains supplies needed to serve food and beverages (Coffee/Tea/Punch bowls/Ice Cart). Some supplies need to
be ordered. Others are obtained from the kitchen or supply area. Will need to coordinate with Decorations
committee during event setup.
Chair Person: Maria Fenton
Dispensing Food/Beverages
Coordinates serving of desserts and beverages. Sign-up Genius may be used by parents to list the food they are
bringing. Need to ensure someone is available to receive food from parents the afternoon of the event. Dessert
area need to be staffed. Coffee, punch and water bottles are self-serve but need constant monitoring.
Chair Person: Kathleen D’Arcangelo
Co-Chair Person:
Music Boosters - Jazz Cabaret Night
• Committees
Teacup Raffle/Fundraising
Solicit/obtain donations. Sign-up Genius/NWC Jazz Cabaret Night webpage may be used to solicit/obtain donations.
Coordinates volunteers for dispensing of raffle tickets during the event. Coordinates drawing at the event to determine
prize winners. May work with decorating committee as needed to enhance presentation of event.
Chair Person: Sue Davis
Event Break Down
Handles breakdown of event. Parents/audience assist in breaking down and storing chairs in a predetermined area.
Someone needs to make sure the chairs and other vendor supplied equipment are located in this designated area for
pick-up. Other responsibilities include breaking down dining, dessert and beverage tables. May also assist in removing
decorations and breaking down the stage.
Chair Person: Mike O’Hara
Music Boosters - Jazz Cabaret Night
• Committees
Sign-Up Genius Mangagement
Set up and maintain Sign-Up Genius pages for volunteers and donations
Chair Person: Terry Hunt Spak
Slide Presentation
Slide show using Monitors in the Cafeteria to display pictures of NWC students in the Music program at various events.
Chair Person: (Handled by Tri-M: Kevin Kearns)
NWC Faculty Supported Tasks:
Administration and General Support
Publicity
EMCEE
Coordination of Art Rich Photography
Sound System & Lighting
Decorations:
Tables/Chairs (Order & Delivery/Pick-up
Table Linens (Order & Delivery/Pick-up)
Music Boosters - Jazz Cabaret Night
Cafeteria Layout
Jazz Cabaret Night 2015
Jazz Cabaret Night 2015
Jazz Cabaret Night 2015
Jazz Cabaret Night 2015
Looking forward to planning
Jazz Cabaret Night 2016
with you!
Interested in volunteering?
Contact one of our Jazz Cabaret Night Co-Chairs:
Connie Kearns – jckearns@aol.com
Mike O’Hara - chitwan@sbcglobal.net