Our 2021-22 Major Project
The MVTHS Marching Band currently performs in uniforms that are nearly 30 years old. They are threadbare and outdated. We hope that you'll help bring our Marching Band program into the 21st century!
Our project is in collaboration with the MVTHS Music Boosters and MVTHS District 201 to raise a total of $55,000. The Foundation's commitment to this project is up to $18,000 over two years.
As an extension of the curricular bands at MVTHS, the marching band offers real-world application of skills learned in the music classroom. Through their participation in marching band, students come together in a larger ensemble that not only draws from skills and knowledge from the classroom, but also further enhances their music education through more leadership, teamwork, problem solving and outreach opportunities. Marching band is an essential part of any music student's career, especially for those looking to continue on with music beyond their high school years. Some notable statistics about the MVTHS band program:
• 2,500+ students will physically wear the uniforms over the uniform's lifetime
• 3 year-round band classes currently are offered at the high school
• Yearly scholarships are awarded to students that participate in band/music
• Over 95% retention rate in band students from last year
• Marching band students perform for the entire student body at pep rallies and assemblies
• 700+ attendees at weekly home football games and thousands more at various parades and competitions
• Past competition judges have commented that the current uniforms are "outdated" and competition scores have suffered because of it
• Interest in music classes is growing. An influx of new music students is expected from Casey Middle School and county school programs.
To support this project by debit or credit card please click the "Donate" button or mail your check to the address at left. As always, we thank you for your support!
Download our updated Brochure
Learn more about the MVTHS Foundation by reviewing our 2021-22 Brochure. Read about our history and previous Major Projects since inception in 2005.
The Mount Vernon Township High School Foundation was formed in 2005 to promote excellence in education at MVTHS. Since inception, we are pleased to report the following achievements:
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS to MVTHS: $502,163
Endowment:
TOTAL MVTHS FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT: $291,105
It was a great year for the Foundation. We contributed $32,448 to MVTHS!
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If you would like to make a contribution, have questions, or for more information about the MVTHS Foundation, please contact us.
By mail:
MVTHS Foundation
P.O. Box 672
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Web: http://mvthsfoundation.org
Email: board@mvthsfoundation.org
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