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.
Thanks to your support, in 2025-2026, Applause funded several impactful grants – including three overhead microphones, a piano keyboard, and dress forms for the Arts Department – all of which had were put to immediate use not only in the classroom, but also supporting events like Choirpalooza and the Solo & Ensemble competition which was held at Brookfield Central.
Follow Applause on social media @bchsapplause
Announcements
Announcements
Become a member for the 2025-26 school year!
Become a member for the 2025-26 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.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Join us for DOORS OPEN, our first ever, immersive Fine Arts Open House at Brookfield Central where you’ll go into the spaces where creativity comes to life.
• Visual Arts Classrooms
• Band Room
• Choir Room
• Orchestra Room
• Theater Department – (including Black Box Theater, Prop & Costume Shop, Workshop)
Whether you’re an incoming freshman, current student, or parent, see firsthand how Brookfield Central’s Fine Arts programs inspire creativity, collaboration, and confidence.
Learn how to get involved! Enjoy light snacks and refreshments as you explore. No RSVP required.
Ways you can support Applause year-round:
Ways you can support Applause year-round:
Become a member
Become a member
Membership levels:
WHITE – $45
-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. 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 held throughout the year. And more!
Applause materials
Applause materials
2025-2026 meeting dates
2025-2026 meeting dates
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30PM • LAUNCH space • 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 Senior Scholarship Information
Applause Senior Scholarship Information
Applause is proud to recognize young artists for their “right brain” pursuits during their high school careers. Applause awards scholarships to Senior Applause members who best exemplify effort, dedication, commitment, and spirit regardless of the level of success they have achieved on the stage, in the gallery, or in another capacity.
Applause awarded a total of $3,000 in scholarships in 2025.
Applause scholarship eligibility:
Three years of family membership in Applause
Currently a senior who has participated in any BC Fine Arts programming for a minimum of two years.
Plans to attend a college, university or trade school following graduation
No school suspensions or code violations
*There is NO minimum GPA requirement
Congratulations to our 2025 Applause Senior Scholarship recipients:
Luke Field, Claire Dominski, Joseph Zgonc, and Katelyn Koremenos
Applause Leadership
Applause Leadership
Board of Directors
Co-Presidents:
Barb Zak /
Julie Vees
Treasurer:
Nicole Rupe
Secretary:
Tiffany Reay
Marketing /Communications: Kelly Steelman
Membership
Co-chairs:
Marie Kramer /
Sarah Heideman
Grants Chair:
Jamie Toussaint
Scholarship
Co-chairs:
Beth Brunner /
Erika McClean
Sponsorship:
OPEN (2) Co-chairs
Advisory Board
Annual Fundraiser:
OPEN
Social Events: OPEN
Parent Liaisons
Visual Arts:
Marisa Pifher
Orchestra:
Preetha Kurudiyara
Band:
Jeff Feist / Reagan Guenther
Choir:
Heather Brennan
Musical and Dramatic Theater:
Elizabeth Kodel / Marisa Pifher
Questions? Please email Applause at bchsapplause@gmail.com.
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