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.

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Tumwater Middle School Band Play-a-thon, brought to you by TEMPO! This fundraiser benefits the band and choir programs at our school to ensure all students have access to superb music education.

Fundraising kicks off March 10th and will culminate in an all-bands Play-a-thon on Monday April 7th! Our parent committee is working hard to ensure this is a fun-filled day for musicians.

Our $20,000 goal - that’s about $70 per band student - allows TEMPO to continue our current level of support to our band program next year.

Here’s how you can help:

  • Donate any amount that is comfortable through our GoFundMe. Shout outs and words of encouragement you leave will be posted at school for students to see! www.gofundme.com/2025-tumwater-playathon

  • If you would like to use Benevity, please donate directly via the “Donate Through PayPal” button.

  • Donate by check: Tumwater Middle School PTO, 650 NW 118th Ave, Portland, OR 97229. Please note! You must write “Tumwater Playathon” on the memo line to ensure it is credited to our fundraiser.

  • Share this fundraiser with your community!

Thank you for your support!

Matching Funds are Magic!

If your company does matching funds, please leave a note that it is for TEMPO. Matching funds are sent to the PTO in lump sums. Please email confirmation of the match to us so that we can track and receive the funds to our fundraiser! 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.

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.

VOLUNTEER

Email us at tempovolunteers@tumwaterpto.org.

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.