Organized and Run Through the SEMS Music Boosters; a 501 (c)(3) organization
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 350 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
2026-2027
Kari Sausedo & Michelle Guerra
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.
Diana Lopez & 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.
**OPEN**
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.
Melanie Murphy
POINSETTIA SALES COORDINATOR(S)
The Poinsettia Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the sales and reconciliation of our largest fundraiser of the year, the Poinsettia sale.
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.
**OPEN**
FALL/WINTER CONCERT COORDINATOR(S)
The fall and winter concert coordinators help to coordinate the refreshments and other aspects of the Fall Turkey Concerts and Winter Choir Concert.
Erene Mina & Lauren Mathson
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.
Akari Kwai
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE COORDINATOR
The Solo and Ensemble Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all the aspects of the Solo and Ensemble Festival in January. From ribbons and snacks to volunteers, this coordinator works closely with Mrs. Homes and Mrs. McInnis to give the kids an amazing experience!
Megan Gerrard & Lisa Luczyk
VOLUNTEER, CHAPERONE & TRIP COORDINATOR(s)
This parent volunteer helps to coordinate parents to assist with large and small events like festivals, field trips and concert concessions. They also work closely with Mrs. McInnis in the organization of chaperones for field trips.
Chelsea Lewis (In need of co chair for 26-27)
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, Julie Strong, Lauren King, Debra Bucci, Trevor McInnis, Jamie Salter
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!