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.
“I’m with the band!” - Annual Parking Spot Raffle
Attention Tumwater Band Families! Our first concert is scheduled for Nov 14th. Parking at our school is limited - but we’ve got your back! Enter our annual raffle and try to win Grandma to prime parking this year!
TEMPO is raffling off 3 reserved parking spaces - one for each grade! Enter now for a chance to have rock star parking at all 2024-25 Tumwater Band Concert events!
Tickets are $20 a piece, with only 100 tickets available per grade.
Sales begin at 10am October 21 and will end at 10am on Wednesday November 6th.
Drawing will take place live on our Instagram at noon on November 7th!
Get your tickets now by clicking the button below! You must be over the age of 18 and physically present in the State of Oregon to enter.
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.