School makes appeal for band instruments

The Medford Area Middle School music program is making a call for instrument donations.

Kendra Junk, who teaches instrumental music at MAMS, is making the appeal for people to help support the middle school band programs.

“As the school year kicks off, our Medford Band Program is in need of your help! We’re reaching out to our community to support our talented young musicians by donating or sponsoring essential band instrument,” she said. People can do this by donating their old equipment or sponsoring the purchase of a new instrument.

“If you have band instruments gathering dust at home, consider donating them to the Medford Band! Simply drop them off at the Medford middle school office (509 E Clark St). We can provide a letter for tax purposes if needed,” Junk said.

For those interested in donating new equipment, Junk explained that the school has a wishlist of instruments to replace or add to their collection.

“You can sponsor one or more of these instruments by sending a check to the Medford District Office (124 W State St) or MAMS Office. Please specify that it is for the Medford Band program and which instrument( s) you would like to sponsor. We’ll recognize your generous support in our school year programs as a token of our gratitude,” Junk said.

See MAMS on page 3 Instrument wishlist and prices for each are:

• 2 Piccolos - $1,350 each

• 5 Flutes - $425 each

• 2 Oboes - $3,500 each

• 5 Clarinets - $500 each

• 2 Bass Clarinets - $2,000 each

• 2 Bassoons - $7,400 each

• 10 Alto Saxophones - $950 each

• 2 Tenor Saxophones - $1,250 each

• 2 Bari Saxophones - $3,100 each

• 5 Trumpets - $680 each

• 12 Horns - $2,350 each

• 8 Trombones - $730 each

• 10 Euphoniums - $1,800 each

• 12 Tubas - $3,600 each

• Concert Bass Drum Stand - $1,000 “Your support helps our students excel and keeps the rhythm alive at MAMS. Thank you for your generosity,” Junk said.

People may contact Kendra Junk at junkke@medford.k12.wi.us for more information.