West Edmond Musical Enrichment Association (WEMEA)

Supports the Edmond Santa Fe High School Band

WEMEA is a 501©(3) non-profit organization primarily supported by Santa Fe Band parents.  Funds raised by the organization go to directly support the band's activities.  Our primary objective is to provide our students with the best possible band experience. 

Throughout the course of the year, the Santa Fe Band performs at numerous marching and concert contests both in and out of the state of Oklahoma.  In order for the band to participate in these events, your support is necessary. 

To minimize fundraising activities for that support, band parents pay a one time activity fee in the amount of $230.00 (for the first student, only $150.00 for any additional student in the family) made payable to WEMEA to meet costs.   Just a few of the many items covered by this student activity fee are:  new marching shoes, gloves, & polo shirts for incoming freshman and new students, various Color Guard accessories,  meals and refreshments served at marching competition, and Band Camp lunches.  Most items required for certain performances and activities are also provided by this fee.  A fully itemized budget will be presented at each August meeting held on the Friday night of marching camp week, just prior to the Band Exhibition concluding Band Camp. 

WEMEA Parent/Student Information Form is included on the resources page of this website.   This information is necessary (even for previous band members) so that we have the current contact information for you.    You will receive news and information regarding band activities via email, so please provide your email address on the form.   Please make sure you provide e-mail addresses that you actually check regularly.  The contact information will be published in the SFHS Band Directory, unless you opt out on the form.  Things can change quickly during marching season, so e-mail works out to be one of the best ways to get news to you.  Please return the Parent/Student Information form with your student during Band Camp, or to any WEMEA officer.

Keep us updated on your current e-mail address by subscribing to our yahoo group by sending an e-mail message to WEMEA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

One of the best ways to stay informed is to attend the regular WEMEA business meetings held in the band room on the 2^nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.  You can also check for updates on Band Activities at http://www.sfhsband.net .

Sincerely,

WEMEA Board Members

Ways WEMEA works to support the marching band:

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