Applause

Booster Club for the Fine Arts

Applause is a parent-run, nonprofit organization that supports the fine arts at Brookfield Central High School, including Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dramatic Theater, Musical Theater and Visual Arts.

Funds raised through Applause help enhance all fine arts programming offered at BCHS. To date, we have granted more than $92,000 in senior scholarships, items and equipment.

SUMMER REMINDERS

  • Become a member of Applause during online registration. You can find us in the School Store on Infinite Campus. Memberships start at $40 per family.

  • Connect on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) @bchsapplause for updates throughout the school year.

  • Calendar our meeting dates. Everyone is welcome! Fall semester Applause meetings are 6:30-8 p.m. on the following dates in the LAUNCH space at BC: 9/13, 10/11, 12/13, 1/10.

  • Get involved. You can help support Applause by volunteering at our events, becoming a corporate sponsor and participating in fundraisers. Every hour helps, and every dollar counts.

  • Bookmark Amazon Smile! Support Applause every time you shop Amazon.com by starting at Amazon Smile (smile.Amazon.com) and selecting Applause Inc. under the "supporting" tab.

How You Can support applause

Become a member

Memberships start at $40 per family. There are a number of membership levels to choose from.


TWO EASY WAYS TO JOIN:

  1. Current BCHS families can join Applause during online registration. Sign up through the School Store on Infinite Campus.
    OR

  2. Fill out our online form.
    Then, pay via     Venmo (@bchsapplause) or write a check made payable to Applause, Inc. and drop it off in the school office or mail it to BC at 16900 West Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

volunteer

We have many opportunities for you to get involved: attend a meeting, join the board, join a committee, be a parent liaison, or volunteer at events.

We are currently in need of the following volunteers for 2022-23:

  • Advisory Board: Social Events Committee Co-Chairs, two positions available

  • Parent Representative Liaisons to Choir and Visual Arts

Become a sponsor

As a sponsor, we will recognize you or your company as a supporter of the fine arts, through social media and at our many events throughout the year. We have variable levels of sponsorship for everyone:

  • In-kind Bravo Sponsor (value $300+ in good or services donated)

  • Encore Sponsor ($500+)

  • Forte Sponsor ($750+)

  • Maestro Sponsor ($1,000+)

Learn more about sponsoring Applause.

JOIN our FUNDRAISERS

Holiday Kick-off Event

at The Corners Saturday, November 5

Performances by BC Fine Arts groups, shopping incentives and festivities


Marcus Center Broadway Across America fundraiser

Discounted tickets to select musicals at The Marcus Center throughout the year. Tickets go on sale August 1.


Fundraisers with local

restaurants and retailers

Held throughout the year


Amazon Smile

Support Applause by going to

smile.amazon.com and selecting Applause Inc.


And more! Check back for fundraising and event updates.

For questions about membership, volunteering, or sponsorship, please email Applause President, Sue Koerner.

scholarship information

Congratulations to our 2022 Applause Scholarship winners: Amelia Hayward, Reid Miner, Ainsley Taipala and Spencer Thomas.

Applause is proud to recognize BCHS seniors for their artistic pursuits. Each year, Applause awards multiple scholarships to fine arts students who give their best efforts, help others, and encourage fellow students to excel.

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS*

  • Membership in Applause all four years of high school

  • Be a senior who has participated in Band, Choir, Orchestra, Visual Arts, Creative Media, Dramatic Theater, or Musical Theater at BCHS for at least two years

  • Plan to attend college, university, or trade school following graduation

  • Have no suspensions or code violations

*There is no minimum GPA requirement.

Applications will be available in early March 2023. Watch for information in the school announcements and on Applause social media. Eligible students will also receive information via email.

Applause materials

meeting dATES

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. in the BC LAUNCH space. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dates are 9/13, 10/11, 12/13, 1/10, 2/7 (first Tuesday), 3/14, 4/11, 5/9.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Applause keeps a running calendar of all BC fine arts programming and events throughout the year. Check here for upcoming dates and deadlines.

APPLAUSE LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

President: Sue Koerner
Vice President: Kathy Kindler
Treasurer: Nicole Rupe
Secretary: Lynne Thomas
Marketing/Communications:
Sara Silver-Traband and Nina Stull,
Co-Chairs



Membership: Sara Field and Sarah Heideman, Co-Chairs
Scholarship: Beth Brunner
Sponsorship: Liz Beaudoin and Erika McClean, Co-Chairs

Advisory Board

Annual Fundraiser: Renee Larson and Amanda Busalacchi, Co-Chairs
Social Events: OPEN and OPEN,
Co-Chairs

Parent Liaisons

Visual Arts: OPEN
Orchestra: Chelle Schmidt
Band: Heather Zgonc
Choir: OPEN
Musical and Dramatic Theater: Marisa Pifher

Follow Applause on social media @bchsapplause.