Downingtown Area School District

Downingtown High School Music Parents Association (DHS-MPA) provides the following support for the Downingtown High School Music Programs at the East, West and STEM Campuses: Uniforms: Tuxes, gowns, color guard uniforms, and cumberbunds to supplement the band uniforms. Equipment: Instruments for band and orchestra; flags, banners, and poles for color guard; and pitch pipes and metronomes for choir. Supplemental staffing such as guard and drumline instructors. Funding for clinics and masterclasses. Awards, plaques, photo plaques, and flowers for senior recognition. Educational software, media supplies, and recording equipment. Accounting fees, office supplies, and postage. Equipping the music department's trucks and trailers. Concert sponsors. Food for receptions and refreshments at concerts. Food, supplies, equipment, etc. for the concession stands Food for bands and football teams at football games. Music trip funding for students who are financially burdened. Nurses and chaperones. Scholarship funds.