COMMUNITY > PARENTS
WELCOME PARENTS
Are you the parent of a Muse Machine student – or the parent of a young person who might be interested in Muse Machine? A Q&A section will be posted shortly; but in the meantime, browse the site to discover more about Muse Machine and programs for your child. Have questions? Please contact us!
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MUSE MACHINE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
The Muse Machine Parents’ Association consists of all parents of the students participating in the current year’s production, as well as many alumni parents whose children have participated in past years. The group supports the Muse Machine staff in many ways. Following are some of the functions of the group:
Office help – answering phones, mailings, projects
Audition appointment scheduling
Audition registration and walkers
Costume help for Musical and Concert
Coordination of meals and beverages for the musical participants
Providing security for rehearsal exit times
Coordination of flower orders for cast members
Coordination of the Parents’ opening night reception
Coordination of the wrap party
Coordination of the Directors’ Luncheon
Alumni group inception and plan
The Parent’s Association works closely with producer, Doug Merk. The Advisory Committee consists of: President, Beverage Chair, Winter Dance/Dinner Chair, Security, Audition Volunteers/Office Help, Meals Coordinator, Parents’ Opening Night Reception Coordinator, Wrap Party Coordinator, Directors’ Luncheon Coordinator, Flower Chair.
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STATISTICS
Did you know that students who participate in arts programs are:
- 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement?
- 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools?
- 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair?
- 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance?
- 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem?
For years, researchers have been touting the benefits of the arts for children. Muse Machine believes in the arts and the significant impact they have on the youth of our community. That is why we do what we do.
To find out if your school is Muse Machine member school, click here. If not, click here to start a petition today.
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