The Acclaim Foundation

“Expenses office 1,131 band 47,260 drama 52,817 choir 13,445 art/other 2,394 state registration 100 total 117,147”

“Unrealized gain/loss 6,157”

“The purpose of this foundation shall be to ensure the future of three rivers fine & performing arts programs and assist the directors and student members with any worthwhile undertaking or venture that would promote, support, and benefit the fine & performing arts programs of taylor high school, taylor middleschool, and three rivers elementary school,including but not limited to affiliated groups: instrumental music, vocal music, theater arts, general music, and visual arts and all of their affiliate groups.such assistance shall be done without attempting to direct the functions or policies of the board of education, the administration, or its teachers.”

“The taylor band has over 200 students in grades 6-12 that participate in multiple ensembles. The 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands have 150 students enrolled. The high school symphonic band has 65 students and the jazz ensemble has 15 students. The marching yellowjackets have 65 members. The marching band had a winning season, taking home first place at five mid- state competitions.”

“The three rivers theatre department involves over 150 students through the year, putting on three productions. In the fall, kindergarten through 12th grade performed moana jr. The high school production put on mama mia in the winter, and middle school produced my son pinocchio jr. In the spring. The high school students take part in the cappies organization, with student critics attending and writing articles about local productions. Our student choreographers delana hinman, elayna bender, logan duerk and lillian adams earned a cappie award for choreography at the cappies gala in may.”

“The 5th-12th grade choir program has over 400 students singing in at least one choir. The high school program alone consists of approximately 25% of the high school population. Over 15 students (in grades 5-12) are taking private vocal lessons. Select 7th and 8th graders performed in the local district 14 junior high honor choir in february. Taylor high school choirs performed around the community, supporting local groups with their voices.”

“Art classes are offered k-12th grade. After school clubs and enrichment classes are also offered. Art shows occur throughout the year for each grade level and are showcased at the fine arts day in the spring. Visual art activities include those connected with conducting art shows and educational/enrichment camps, purchasing art supplies, paying art conference dues, contest entry fees, and camp scholarships. At taylor about 45% of high school students are involved in the visual arts. The high school visual arts program offers college prep as well as honors level art courses. There are three different ap art & design classes offered: drawing, 2d, and 3d. Ap art & design students have a 92% passing rate for these college level classes.”