Parents
SAVE THE DATE! - MAY 19
Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, May 19, 2023!
The Mercury Cafe has been a cultural hub in Denver since 1975. If you have never experienced a 'Merc Experience', you are missing out. We are excited to celebrate this year's Vocal Banquet in the Mercury Cafe Ballroom. Be sure to join us for this fantastic evening including a buffet dinner, student performances, awards, music, and dance.
Ticket sales will begin April 21. Fridays during lunch or parents can contact Sejal Patel at 303 517 0074.
If you wish to utilize any Vocal Family Funds account balance for banquet tickets*, the Family Funds Request Form MUST be completed. Fund balances may be requested by contacting dsavamps@gmail.com or justinengland31@gmail.com.
*request can only equal up to the family account balance, any difference must be paid separately.
Next VAMPS Meeting
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
VAMPS meetings take place every other month, usually in one of the DSA vocal rooms. The best way to feel connected is to get involved. Whether you want to know how and where you can best get involved or just looking to get the latest scoop, news and updates, please be sure to join us!
Meeting Minutes
What is VAMPS?
Vocal Association of Music ParentS
What is a VAMP?
No need to sign-up or enroll, if you have a child in the Vocal Music Department, you are a “VAMP.”
VAMPS support the Vocal Music Department by giving their time to make the wheels of the department turn. All parents are welcome and strongly encouraged to help. Since DSA has so many creative students, we know there are creative parents out there too!
VAMP Committees:
Committees are listed on the website. Please volunteer to chair one of these important committees. No parent should have to chair a committee beyond or more than one year. If being a committee chair is not your desired area, please consider helping the committee chairs where and when needed. Your volunteer hours are expected and crucial in making an advanced Vocal program successful. DSA Vocal expects 20 hours minimum of parent volunteer service.
When are VAMPS meetings?
VAMPS meetings are scheduled ahead of time and posted on the Vocal Music Calendar on the Vocal website, are in one of the Vocal music classrooms; and they are open to all parents. Please refer to the website for specific meeting dates under the VAMPS link. This time is primarily a planning time for fundraisers, events, concerts, etc. If you need to speak with the faculty about a personal or academic issue, kindly make a separate appointment. Faculty may or may not be present at VAMP meetings.
What do VAMPS specifically do?
VAMPS support the vision of the Vocal music program
VAMPS coordinate supporting activities at concerts
Coordinate student dinner for rehearsal and shows if necessary
Monitor backstage - hallways and dressing rooms
Run and coordinate concessions
Pass out programs and take tickets at door
VAMPS assist with new student auditions
VAMPS design posters and programs for concerts
VAMPS coordinate fund-raising activities
VAMPS plan and coordinate special events
VAMPS organize banquet logistics
VAMPS help with general maintenance and repair
VAMPS make life a lot easier for the faculty & students
Volunteer Opportunities & Contacts
COMING SOON!
