Oakwood Band Parents Association (O

“Expenses jazz projects 1,455 high school trip 50,780 admin expenses 1,323 the dayton foundation fee 763 new instruments 11,392 transportation 5,535 field commander camp 1,250 uniforms 4,972 omea 245 student owned uniforms 550 social expenses 892 band camp expenses 2,596 fruit sales 20,031 awards/plaques/scholarshi 5,369 concession equip/main 348 concessions 14,392 alumni appeal exp 260 banners 1,100 band room expenses 723 instrument repairs 980 dayton foundation gain/lo -8,556 total 116,400”

“The oakwood band parents association exists to promote, publicize and organize events associated with the city of oakwood public schools band programs for children in all levels and types of bands. The association provides support for unique and ongoing programs within the band curriculum, scholarhips, equipment, music and other items needed by band programs that are not provided by the school. They connect talented individuals within the community who provide their experiences and expertise to students in the bands. The association believes that music in the schools promotes academic achievement in all areas of study and that support is essential because school funding for music is always at risk”

“Support for performances to outside audiences in larger venues. These experiences are part of the educational training for young musicians and to promote the school music program. The band parents association assists in funding the transportation, lodging, fees and equipment needed for such performances.”

“To provide awards, recognitions, scholarhips and incentives to young musicians in the city band program”