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title: Donations
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date: '2026-10-08'
description: '🎶 Support SHMS Performing Arts Help us elevate the musical and theatrical experiences of our students! Your generous contributions directly support our Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Drama programs. ♥ Every note counts Help our students shine Your support helps our Band, Orchestra,…'
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# 🎶 Support SHMS Performing Arts

Help us elevate the musical and theatrical experiences of our students! Your generous contributions directly support our Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Drama programs.

Every note counts

## Help our students shine

Your support helps our Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Drama students make something wonderful together.

**$5,965.00** raised of $9,000.00

We're 66% of the way there!

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### ❗ Important Note About Zeffy

From Zeffy's own words:

> Non-profits use Zeffy to securely collect payments online for free. Zeffy is the only platform that is 100% free for nonprofits and relies entirely on **optional** contributions from donors like you.

For more information please check this webpage: [What is the contribution made towards Zeffy? Why was I charged extra?](https://support.zeffy.com/why-was-i-charged-by-zeffy-what-is-the-contribution-made-toward-zeffy)

Bottom line:

- Your contribution to Zeffy **does not** go to South Hills Middle School Performing Arts Boosters.
- Your Zeffy contribution is **not mandatory**, not contributing does not impact the funds South Hills Middle School Performing Arts Boosters receives from you.
- Zeffy's entire business revenue is coming from these contributions.

### 💡 Why Donate?

Your donations help fund:

- Music clinicians and drama tutors
- Transportation for performances
- Uniforms, sheet music, and loaner instruments
- Equipment, costumes, and set design
- Student banquets, awards, and recognition items

### 💵 Suggested Donation

$25 per family with students in Band, Orchestra, Choir, or Drama.

🏅 Membership Levels

- Friend – $1+
- Individual – $25
- Family – $50
- Patron – $100
- Platinum – $250
- Advocate – $500

### 📲 How to Donate

Online: Tap the large purple button above or [click here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/south-hills-middle-school-performing-arts-boosters-family-dues-26-27-school-year)
By Check: Make checks payable to SHMS Music Boosters
Teachers can collect checks and forward them to the Booster Treasurer.

### 🗓️ This years events that we need most donations

Specifically for the 25-26 school year, we need your help with donations for our

- 6th Grade Music Field Trip to a musical performance (DSO/UMich Concert series/Motown Museum) and the bus cost in the winter/early spring
- 7th Grade Music Domination Tour and the cost of bus transportation to Conant and Lone Pine Elementary
- 8th Grade clinicians, treats, and any miscellaneous costs for accompanists
- Band/Orchestra - 7th & 8th Grade Pajama Jamin' after school Lock-in, pizza, clinicians and sectional coaches
- Band/Orchestra - 7th & 8th Grade Solo and Ensemble Lock-In clinicians and pizza

### 📞 Questions?

Contact Booster President Stephanie Norsted
📧 Email: <president@shmspab.org>

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