Applause
Booster Club for the Fine Arts
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Welcome to the Official Site of Lancer Athletics, Activities and Arts
Applause is a parent-led organization that builds and maintains a vibrant fine arts community at Brookfield Central through the gifts of money, time and awareness. We are active volunteers for BC Bands, Orchestras, Choirs, Musical & Dramatic Theater, and the Visual Arts supporting teachers and students as they deliver high-quality productions and events for the community. Each year, we fund senior student scholarships and issue teacher grants to further student performance and learning objectives inside and outside of the classroom.
Funds raised through Applause help enhance all fine arts programming offered at BCHS. To date, we have granted more than $110,000 in senior scholarships, items and equipment.
Follow Applause on social media @bchsapplause.
Announcements
Announcements
Become a member for the 2025-2026 school year!
Become a member for the 2025-2026 school year!
Memberships start at $45 per family. There are a number of membership levels to choose from (see below). There are two ways to sign up for membership:
Sign up for membership in Infinite Campus in the School Store.
Venmo us using the QR code here.
Thank you for supporting Applause! You can also make a tax-deductible donation at any time via Venmo or a check made out to BC Applause. If you have questions, please contact us at bchsapplause@gmail.com.
Ways you can support Applause year-round:
Ways you can support Applause year-round:
Become a member
Become a member
Membership levels:
WHITE – $45
-Two (2) tickets to Applause Member Party
-Senior Scholarship Eligibility
-Early Access to tickets to the BCHS Musical.
BLUE – $75
-White level gifts, PLUS
-One (1) Voucher to your choice of BCHS Black Box 2025-2026 shows.
SILVER – $110
-Blue level gifts, PLUS
-One (1) additional BCHS Black Box Voucher.
BLACK – $200+
-Silver level gifts, PLUS
-Two (2) additional BCHS Black Box Vouchers.
-Reserved seating at Winter Choir, Orchestra or Band concert.
Volunteer
Volunteer
There are many opportunities for you to get involved. Please join us!
Attend a meeting.
Join the board.
Help us plan an event.
Be a parent liaison.
Volunteer at events.
Support our fundraisers
Support our fundraisers
We partner with the Marcus Center every year and participate in their Broadway Across America discounted ticket offers. It's a win-win for all. You get to see some great theater at a discounted ticket price, and Applause gets a percentage of each ticket purchase back to support our fine arts programming.
Fundraisers with local restaurants and retailers held throughout the year!
And more! Check back for fundraising and event updates.
Applause materials
Applause materials
2025-2026 meeting dates
2025-2026 meeting dates
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM in the LAUNCH space at BC.
Dates are: 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9, 1/13/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/14/26 and 5/12/26
Everyone is invited to attend!
Calendar of events
Calendar of events
November 21st-23rd:
Something Rotten Musical –
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Monday, December 8th:
Winter Band Concert –
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Thursday, December 11th:
Yuletide Choir & Orchestra Concert –
Carroll University
Monday, January 26th:
Band-O-Rama – BC
Wednesday, February 25th:
Choir Palooza Concert – BC
Saturday, March 7th:
Solo & Ensemble Festival – BC
Tuesday, April 28th:
Spring Band Concert –
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Tuesday, May 19th:
Spring Orchestra Concert –
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Wednesday, May 20th:
Spring Choir Concert –
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center
Saturday, June 6th:
BC Bebop – BC Main Gym
Applause leadership
Applause leadership
Board of Directors
Co-Presidents: Barb Zak and Julie Vees
Treasurer: Nicole Rupe
Secretary: Tiffany Reay
Communications: Kelly Steelman
Membership Co-chairs: Marie Kramer and Sarah Heideman
Grants Chair: Jamie Toussaint
Scholarship Co-chairs: Beth Brunner and Erika McClean
Sponsorship: OPEN (2) Co-chairs
Advisory Board
Annual Fundraiser:
Social Events:
Parent Liaisons
Visual Arts: Marisa Pifher
Orchestra: Preetha Kurudiyara
Band: Jeff Feist
Choir: Heather Brennan
Musical and Dramatic Theater: Elizabeth Kodel and Marisa Pifher
2025 Applause Senior Scholarships awarded
2025 Applause Senior Scholarships awarded
Congratulations to our 2025 Applause
Senior Scholarship recipients:
Luke Field, Claire Dominski, Joseph Zgonc, and Katelyn Koremenos
Applause awarded a total of $3,000 in scholarships.
Questions? Please email Applause at bchsapplause@gmail.com.
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