About the Boosters

The Music Boosters are a Not-for-Profit organization that was founded to help the San Elijo Middle School Band and Choir Programs meet its financial needs & obligations.

We also are responsible for much of the administration of the approx 400 students in Band and Choir. And last but not least, we help ensure that the students are comfortable and prepared both in the band/choir room and during the various off-campus activities.

Booster meetings are held monthly at SEMS in the PAC. Anyone is welcome to attend - please check the calendar for the next meeting date.

Please click here to read our Organizational Bylaws

Meet the Board

2025-2026

Sally Schifman & Laura Dassrath
PRESIDENT(S)

The presidents are responsible for conducting the monthly booster meetings, creating agendas, delegating responsibilities for events and working closely with directors Mrs. Homes and Mrs. McInnis to ensure continued quality music education for all SEMS music students.

Ashley Cornes & Indira Rocha-Ventura
TREASURER(S)

The Treasurer(s) is responsible for posting and depositing all checks received, making payments for the band and for preparing monthly financial statements and tax returns.

Janna Massoth

SECRETARY(S)

The secretary is responsible for taking the minutes at our monthly booster meetings and other miscellaneous correspondence.

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FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR(S)

The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the SCRIP program and organizing fundraising events to benefit all of the bands and choir at SEMS and are instrumental in allowing us to raise the funds needed to have an award winning program.

Tony Bussen & Stephanie Bussen
EVENTS & HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR(S)

Hospitality is responsible for planning and coordinating the food and beverages offered at music events such as: the Turkey Concerts, Winter Concert, 6th grade Coffee Concerts, the Solo & Ensemble Festival (for the judges and volunteers), and for guest artists.

Erene Mina & Deanna Petrochlos
JAZZ COORDINATOR(S)

The Jazz Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and confirming all jazz band events, communicating with jazz band parents as well as ensuring that we have adequate transportation for the jazz band equipment/instruments. They work closely with Mrs. Homes in coordinating events.

Wendy Garafalo

Parent Volunteer Coordinator

The parent volunteer coordinator helps to coordinate parents to assist with large and small events like festivals, field trips and concert concessions.

Rachel Boyle

Student Activities Coordinator

The student activities coordinator assists the directors in organizing the field trips and other student activities on and off campus. Student Activities and Parent Volunteer coordinators work closely to organize chaperones.

Quyen Nicol & Chelsea Lewis

MEDIAMASTER(S)

The mediamaster runs the Facebook page and Instagram for the band and choir as well as puts out the monthly newsletters to keep families informed of happenings in the program.

Katie Marroquin, Christian Marroquin, Andrea Dunning, Priscilla Nuno, Julie Smart, Lauren King
BOOSTERS AT LARGE

Booster at large doesn't hold a formal board position, but attends most all Booster meetings to support the band and choir program. It is a great way to get involved if you can't make a formal commitment to a board position!