Milton Choral Association Inc.

“The milton choral association is a non-profit, volunteer led organization that works to facilitate and promote all choral activities in the school among faculty, staff, and students in the community. The milton choral association is the way for family and friends of the singer to support the milton choral program. Anyone may join the milton choral association, including family, friends, neighbors, and community members.the funding provided by the fulton board of education covers only the basic requirements of the choral program. The milton choral association leads a number of fundraising efforts, in concert with the students and director of choral activities, which allow us to maintain the highest caliber of choral education. These funds are used directly and entirely for student. Examples of activities that milton choral association fundraising has previously supported include: large group performance evaluation registration fees, transportation, music and other instructional materials; supplies for fall retreat; banquet costs (we pay for all students to attend); judging fees, concert accompanists; and orchestral collaboration.cont.from statement of program service accomplishments no. 30: during this special events, students are recognized with awards. Students fees were paid for by the milton choral association to honor them and their contributions to the years program and success. Cont.from statement of program service accomplishments no. 31: fall lock-in/retreat - this is our teambuilding event to begin the year. It is vitally important for the group to function as one and this event developed this relationship.other accomplishments 2017 honorarium: in may 2017, mca gave mr. Drew bowers, the mca choral director, a check for $1,500 as a thank you for all of his work over and above what is required of him. In addition, mca paid for mr bowers to attend the annual gmea conference, the acda conference, and the atlanta summer conducting workshop held at georgia state university. In october 2016, as a reward for meeting a specific fundraising goal, mca paid for students to attend a performance of the prom at the alliance theatre in atlanta, georgia. Some of our student accomplishments during this school year period:we had 11 students attend district honor chorus; three students attended all state reading chorus; two semi-finalists for governors honor program in voice; chorale won first place at georgia southern and select participated in the kennesaw state university womens choral day.in march 2017, three of our choirs earned highest ratings of superior for both performance and sight singing and one of our choirs earned the rating of excellent in both performance and sight singing for our representation at lgpe (large group performance evaluation).in april 2017, a group of students, parents, and chaperones took a trip to orlando, florida to attend a class and to perform with stetson university. During this events, the students visited the magic kingdom, epcot, and disney mgm. Although this was a voluntary trip and students paid for most of their expenses, mca was able to fund a supplement toward the students costs and contribute $10,000 to cover the two buses needed for transportation due to successful fundraising efforts.”

“Description amountparticipation fees 1,560ticket sales 5,619banquet & awards night 2,250attire income 4,998concession sales 561dvd & photo sales 240fees collected-all state chorus 620fees collected-district chorus 300trip & special event collections 45,056cabaret night 2,425spirit wear income 453other income 75”

“Description amountperformance expenses 22,664choral attire/spirit wear 6,975classroom improvements 726year end banquet/awards 6,360choral council/lock in/retreat/misc 4,758fundraising expense 21,003conference and travel 62,266music & classroom expenses 6,507office supplies 88credit card fees 132banking charges/fees 266insurance expense 342website 50office expense 66”

“Due to successful fundraising among the chorale and select choirs, mca paid for the students lock-in at the ymca. (expenses $3294)cabaret night our spring vocal showcase where our students performed original songs or songs of their own choosing to a packed audience. (expenses $1401) milton chorus alumni weekend our first annual gathering for current and graduated choral students held in october 2016. (expenses $591)”