Musical Arts Association details fundraising, scholarships and instrument purchases to support Kenston music programs
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At the Dec. 15 Kenston Local Schools board meeting, the Musical Arts Association (MAC) reported volunteer, concession and small‑fundraising results used to fund scholarships, buy instruments and donate unsold poinsettias to local care facilities; MAC invited the public to a holiday concert Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The Musical Arts Association of Kenston (MAC), the district’s music booster group, told the Kenston Local Schools Board of Education on Dec. 15 that concessions and small fundraisers provide the bulk of support for music programs, scholarships and equipment purchases.
MAC reported that fall concessions required 718 volunteer hours provided by 106 volunteers, including students and parents; concessions sales included about 1,000 Chick‑fil‑A sandwiches and more than 200 Romeo’s pizzas (approximately 1,600 slices). A MAC representative said the group awarded five senior scholarships of $750 each in the spring and that unsold poinsettias are donated to local memory‑care units.
The booster group also listed recent capital purchases. “These are very expensive instruments. French horns are just ridiculously expensive,” the MAC representative said, and MAC reported purchasing four double French horns for about $17,000 and four baritones for roughly $6,000. The group also purchased and outfitted a trailer for district use at an estimated total cost near $10,300.
MAC described recurring revenue sources and incentives used to support volunteer recruitment, including T‑shirts for parents who cover three or more concession shifts. The group said funds typically cover non‑curricular items such as guest musicians, competition judges and student recognition. The MAC representative invited the community to the holiday concert on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and encouraged attendees to buy poinsettias, noting that unsold plants go to local care facilities.
Board members and the superintendent thanked MAC for its volunteer efforts and for supplementing district support for music programs. The board did not take formal action on MAC’s requests during the meeting; MAC said it will continue to coordinate purchases and donations with district staff.
The meeting’s MAC presentation provides a snapshot of how booster organizations can fund instruments, scholarships and event support that the district’s operating budget does not routinely cover.