FORESMA BOARD MEETING Monday sept 14 @ 7:00PM
at robert eagle staff (orchestra room)
If you weren’t able to attend but are still interested in getting involved and supporting the RESMS music program we meet at 7pm every 2nd Monday of the month (except in April). The next meeting will be October 12 in the Orchestra room.
Here is the current agenda.
2026-2027 Band Handbook
Here is a link to the handbook for this school year.
band Concert schedule for 26-27
Winter Clubs Concert (JC) - 12/9 @ 7PM
Winter Band Concert (JBI, JBII, CB, IB, PB) - 12/10 @ 7PM
Quincy Jones Jazz Festival (JBI, JBII) - 2/5 time TBA
Pathways Concert at Ballard High School (CB) - 3/4 time TBA
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (MB) - 3/13 time TBA
Spring Band Concert (JBI, JBII, JC, CB, IB, PB) - 3/18 @ 7PM
Daffodil Parades (MB) - 4/3 time TBA
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival (JBI, JBII, JC) - 4/14-4/17
Ballard Syttende Mai Parade (MB) - 5/17 time TBA
Seattle Storm Halftime Performance (MB) - Date and time TBA
End Of The Year Clubs Concert (JC) - 6/9 @ 7PM
End Of The Year Band Concert (JBI, JBII, CB, IB, PB) - 6/10 @ 7PM
foresma bUILD FOR THE fUTURE fUNDRAISING cAMPAIGN
Please join us to support the Award Winning RESMS Music Program
Here is a link to the results of our 2026 Build for the Future Fundraising Campaign!
Our mission is clear: FORESMA is dedicated to ensuring our kids receive a robust music program and one that is accessible to all RESMS students regardless of their financial ability. We raise money to not only close the funding gap not provided by the district but to ensure a holistic music experience for every student, one that enriches their overall lives and education, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Why your investment matters: This year, FORESMA will provide $20,000 in financial support to the RESMS music program.
Your donations will directly support the following:
Participation in regional festivals, parades and competitions
Purchase and maintenance of musical instruments
Professional small-group instruction and instrument coaching
Jazz Band instructional support
Expansion of the sheet music library with modern music, keeping kids engaged
All donations, at any level, will make an impact. Your gifts will help close the funding gap between the program needs and Seattle School District funding support and allow us to continue providing this enrichment for our kids. Together, we can Make Music Soar for all students at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School. Thank you so much for your generous support and continued trust.
Double your donation! Make your donation go twice as far with a corporate matching gift through your employer’s workplace giving program.
For additional information and tax forms click here or feel free to email Adrienne at treasurer@foresma.org with any questions. She’s nice. FORESMA’s tax ID number is 85-0580106.
Marching Band
Program fee for music students
At the beginning of each school year, FORESMA asks that each music student contribute $45 as a program fee for the year. Thank you so much to those who have already paid the fee. It's definitely not too late to click on the link and get it taken care of.
These funds supplement district funds for music instruction and FORESMA's fundraising efforts and help pay for activities such as small group coaching, instrument purchases and repairs, sheet music, instrument reeds, strings, oils, transportation to performance trips and competitions, a T-shirt for each student, and more.
This fee is key to the success of our music program.
Music Program Spirit Wear
Spirit wear is on sale now! Back-to-school sale up to 25% off.
Show pride for our program and stand out at the upcoming parades, festivals and competitions. Adult and youth sizes available as well as hats, water bottles, totes and more. Proceeds from each purchase are donated back to the music program.
Performance attire donation rack
A resource for everyone! There is a donation rack in the music room for gently-used black performance clothing. Borrow, exchange, donate. Students are growing quickly in middle school and everyone is always changing sizes. You don’t have to bring something to take something. (More info at the “Music” tab at the top of this page, under “Performance Attire”)
TO DONATE:
Please wash clothes / clean shoes and clearly label shoe size
Bring to the front office (specifying it is for the music rack)
TO TAKE: Clothes and shoes are available...
On the rack in music room (ask your teacher)
FORESMA seeking VOLUNTEERS for 2025-2026
Enthusiastic about the music program? Consider volunteering with FORESMA this coming year - we need your help!
Board PTSA Liaison- All year board position: represent FORESMA board at PTSA meetings and report back on PTSA updates at FORESMA board meetings
Concert Concession Stand Volunteer - we sell Banh Mi sandwiches, drinks, chips and desserts and all proceeds stay at RESMS music programs. Enjoy the concert AND volunteer while you’re there!
Bake Sale Item Donations for Concerts - bring in a dessert or other item (Signup Genius comes out 2 weeks before concerts so you can sign up for what you want)
Chaperone at field trips and parades - details of what is needed will be sent out by your child’s music teachers
Contact us with this form or email our board chairs at info@foresma.org to learn more about any of these positions. We would love to have you!
How can you get involved?
Volunteer
We welcome your help as a one-time gig (bake a batch of cookies?) or as an ongoing thing (be a band or orchestra concert coordinator?). See the volunteer page for details.
Read the Raven’s Call (PTSA) Newsletter
Look for an email from “Friends of Robert Eagle Staff Middle School” (info@eaglestaffptsa.org) or ask to be added to their listserv. Get weekly updates on all RESMS music events.
Follow Us on Facebook
FORESMA has regular updates on Facebook and is monitored by our Board so that you can get answers!
CHECK OUT The MuSIC CALENDAR
See all the events Robert Eagle Staff Middle School music programs have going on now and in the future.
Make a donation
Funds support instruction, instruments and music, and opportunities for students to travel and perform. Donations are tax deductible. Corporate match info is here.
Donate via credit card or with PayPal here or mail a check to FORESMA c/o Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, 1330 N 90th St, Seattle, WA 98103
ATTEND A FORESMA MEETINg
All are welcome! FORESMA meets on the second Mondays of the month, from 7-8pm. Get the virtual link here or check out our previous meeting minutes
FORESMA (Friends of Robert Eagle Staff Musical Arts) is a booster group that supports the music programs at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School.
Through fundraising and outreach, it ensures all interested students, regardless of their background or musical experience, have access to music education and the opportunity to develop a passion for music. Last year almost 1/2 of the student body (350 students) were enrolled in music programs!