By Chris Spangler
The fourth annual “BandCake Breakfast” took place Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Fort Atkinson Middle School.
The morning fundraiser sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Band Boosters featured a breakfast of pancakes, Jones Dairy Farm sausage, applesauce and beverages.
Music was provided by the middle school and high school jazz bands and a 50-50 raffle and silent auction of gift baskets were held.
A parent organization, the Band Boosters are seeking local business sponsorships to help support the band students and programing for grades 5-12.
Students have a variety of options from which to choose: concert band, middle and high school jazz bands, marching band and small group ensembles in high school. Financial support is needed for transportation to competitions, field trips to music events and workshops, music camp scholarships and other enrichment opportunities, according to members of the organization.
Beginning with December holiday concerts and ending with the last band performances in May 2024, sponsorship benefits are as follows:
• Friends of the Band: $250 to $499.
Sponsors receive their business’ name on band concert program inserts, in social media releases prior to and after band concerts and on a color printed banner displayed at band concert events.
• Patron of the Arts: $500 to $999.
On a smaller scale, sponsors receive their business’ name on band concert program inserts, in social media releases prior to and after band concerts and on a color printed banner displayed at band concert events.
• Conductor: $1,000 plus.
On a larger scale, sponsors receive their business’ name on band concert program inserts, in social media releases prior to and after band concerts and on a color printed banner displayed at band concert events.
The Fort Atkinson Band Boosters is a tax-deductible organization. Checks may be written to the organization and sent to Fort Atkinson Band Boosters sponsorships, c/o Fort Atkinson High School, 925 Lexington Blvd., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538.
Photos from the event, held earlier this month, follow.
“Bandcake Breakfast” attendees view silent raffle offerings.
Catherine Burkhalter, a high school flautist, behind the counter and from left; Delaney Riddell, a violinist, and Alayna Riddell, serve breakfast. Another Riddell sibling, Aaden, not pictured, is a member of the Jazz Messengers and Concert Band. The Jazz Messengers performed during the event.
Greg Klug, at left, and Alicia Norris make pancakes.
Directed by Justin Steger, standing, at center, the high school Jazz Masters band members perform “Little Brown Jug.”
Volunteers sell tickets for the 50-50 raffle. A total $868 was raised, with half going to the winner.
Members of the Fast family, Fort Atkinson, including Meredith, seated, from left, Carson, who is being assisted by his mother, Theresa, and fifth-grade band member Mallory, enjoy breakfast.
Four photos above: Students perform solos and duets during the breakfast.
Chris Spangler photos.
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