Tumwater TEMPO

Our purpose is to create and support a robust music program that attracts new students, is financially independent, and provides community and volunteer support for the music students, families and staff of Tumwater Middle School.

QUESTIONS? Contact tempo@tumwaterpto.org.

DONATE

Join us in supporting the band & choir programs of Tumwater Middle School! Your donation is invested back into the music education of your middle schooler.

All donations are tax-deductible.

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BAND UNIFORMS

TEMPO provides one band uniform per new student. Replacement or additional uniform t-shirts are $15 and can be ordered through the blue button below. Orders will be delivered to your student during their band class. Families in need can request a free uniform using our Community Fund Uniform form.

Click here to purchase a replacement uniform

VOLUNTEER

Email us at tempovolunteers@tumwaterpto.org.

Opportunities - Coming Soon

TEMPO Goals

Physical Support

Concert support

  • Warm-up monitors

  • Group monitors

  • Directing traffic in the venue

  • Logistics/ recording

Field trip/parade support

  • Chaperones

  • Equipment

  • First aid/water

Instrument cubbies

Organizing sheet music 

Uniform support

Financial

Specialist musicians for group lessons

Accompanist(s) for choir

Percussion instructor 

Field trips

  • Travel fees (bus)

  • Event entrance fees

  • Substitute costs 

  • Food for field trips

Instrument and supply needs above and beyond school budget

Other miscellaneous needs of the music programs

Community

Concert performances 3-4x per year per group

Small group performances

8th grade band connects to Sunset through possible combined concerts, Fall performance at Sunset Classic

The band connects to the broader community through performances at local venues, representation at parades and local events, recruitment at the local elementary schools.