Applause
Booster Club for the Fine 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, musicals, 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.
2024 Applause Senior Scholarships awarded
Congratulations to our five 2024 scholarship recipients ($1,000 each):
Emily Brunner
Lucy Heideman
Andrew Kindler
Tatiana Mamalakis
Lilly Martin
Summer announcements!
Become a member
Volunteer
Save the date
Support Applause
Become a member or make a donation.
Memberships start at $45 per family. There are a number of membership levels to choose from. 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:
Become a member
There are a number of membership levels to choose from:
WHITE Level - $45
-Two (2) tickets to Applause Member Party
-Senior Scholarship Eligibility
-Early Access to tickets to the BCHS Musical.
BLUE Level - $75
-White Level gifts, PLUS
-Two (2) Rock’n Fine Arts Festival raffle tickets
-One (1) Voucher to your choice of BCHS Black Box 2024-2025 shows.
SILVER Level - $110
-Blue Level gifts, PLUS
-One (1) additional BCHS Black Box Voucher.
BLACK Level - $200+
-Silver Level gifts, PLUS
-Two (2) additional BCHS Black Box Vouchers.
-Reserved seating at Winter Choir, Orchestra or Band concert.
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
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 percentag of each ticket purchase back to support our fine arts programming. Check back for the 2024-2025 schedule.
Our Rock'n Fine Arts Fest is coming back for a third year. Watch for the 2025 date!
Fundraisers with local restaurants and retailers
held throughout the year
And more! Check back for fundraising and event updates.
Applause materials
2024-2025 meeting dates
All Applause meetings are held from 6:30-8 p.m. in the BC Library. 2024-2025 school year dates are Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12, December TBD, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 11, April 8 and May 13.
Calendar of events
Applause keeps a running calendar of all BC fine arts programming and events throughout the year. Watch for the 2024-2025 school year calendar here.
Questions? Please email Applause at bchsapplause@gmail.com.
Applause leadership
Board of Directors
President: Renee Larson
Vice President: OPEN
Treasurer: Nicole Rupe
Secretary: Liz Beaudoin
Marketing/Communications:
OPEN (2) Co-chairs
Membership: Sara Field and Sarah Heideman, Co-chairs
Scholarship: Beth Brunner and Erika McClean
Sponsorship: OPEN (2) Co-chairs
Advisory Board
Annual Fundraiser: OPEN (2) Co-chairs
Social Events: Barb Zak and OPEN
Parent Liaisons
Visual Arts: OPEN
Orchestra: Preetha Kurudiyara
Band: Jeff Feist
Choir: OPEN
Musical and Dramatic Theater: Marisa Pifher