Hello all,

We hope this announcement finds you and your families well, and thank you all for your patience in these trying times! We would like to give you an update on MSSL and our plans for next school year. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MSSL and Macy’s 3rd Annual Fashion Show that we had originally scheduled and planned for early May was postponed. Furthermore, we had originally communicated with Katie’s Clinic for Rett Syndrome for an opportunity to volunteer at and support them at their Family Education Day event in August. As for senior home performances for next school year, we are taking into account the health and safety of both the senior citizens and our members and their families, and we are in discussions of how best to continue our activities and volunteer opportunities. As we know the circumstances surrounding these events are uncertain, we will be sure to keep you updated via email newsletters.

To make sure that MSSL’s emails are not going through to your spam inbox (as we have heard that that can happen), please make sure to go through your settings and be sure that michellechen@msslmusic.org is not blocked. Please feel free to reach out to michellechen@msslmusic.org if you have any questions, and thank you again for your patience!

The Music Students Service League is looking for new officers for the 2020-2021 school year. Even if you previously or currently hold an officer position, please re-apply to be re-considered for an officer position.

The available positions are:
Vice President: assists the President with general projects, holds role in general administrative tasks
Secretary: signs volunteer forms for members and guests, create and print programs for all performances, takes minutes at officer meetings
Historian: takes photos at each event for publication on our website, takes attendance of all members and guests at each performance/event
Public Relations and Fundraising Officer: assists with organizing members in fundraising efforts and contacting MSSL partners

To apply as an officer, you must meet these requirements:

1. You must have been a MSSL member for at least one full school year up to date.
2. You must be an incoming 8th grader or older.
3. You must currently be under the instruction of a music teacher that is a member of the Contra Costa Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC).

Please take note: As officers, you are not only responsible for your individual leadership roles but you must also fundraise at least $50 for donations to Katie’s Clinic of USCF Benioff Children’s Hospital at least once a year. All officers must be committed to actively attend and participate in performances and fundraisers.

If you are interested in becoming an officer, please answer the following questions and email your responses to michellechen@msslmusic.org by 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 19st, 2020.

1. What position(s) are you applying for?
2. What is the name of your current music teacher(s) that is a member of Contra Costa MTAC?
3. Why are you applying to become an officer in MSSL? Be specific.
4. How, as an officer, would you improve our nonprofit’s ability to serve underprivileged communities? Offer specifics.

Officer positions will be announced via email by Sunday, July 26th, 2020. Please reach out to michellechen@msslmusic.org if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

On Saturday, February 22, 2020, three MSSL officers met with Dr. Mary Jones, the director of Katie’s Clinic for Rett Syndrome, Katie Nues, and Mrs. Nues, to deliver a $250 donation from MSSL. MSSL continues to raised funds through community performances and donations, and MSSL’s donation goes towards music therapy at the clinic.

On February 1st, 2020, nine MSSL members performed at the Creekview Health Center. We at MSSL would like to thank Creekview Health Center, and especially the performers, for making this event possible. We couldn’t have done it without you!

On Saturday, December 21st, 2019, MSSL held our last performance of 2019 at the Sunrise of Danville. Happy holidays and thank you to all who came, and thank you, as always, to the staff at the Sunrise of Danville for the opportunity to perform!

On Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, MSSL held a performance at the Reutlinger Community. We had a variety of performances, including piano, violin, cello, flute, and singing. Thank you, as always, to the staff at the Reutlinger Community for the opportunity to perform, as well as the performers who attended and did a great job!

On Sunday, October 6, 2019, MSSL held a performance at the Sunrise of Danville. We had a variety of performances, including piano, violin, cello, flute, and singing. Thank you, as always, to the staff at the Sunrise of Danville for the opportunity to perform, as well as the performers who attended and did a great job!

On August 25, 2019, MSSL held its successful first officers’ meeting for the 2019-2020 school year.

Please remember to sign up for 2019-2020 MSSL membership using this link in order to participate at our upcoming performances and events!

On Sunday, August 18th, 2019, MSSL held our first performance of the 2019-2020 school year at the Creekview Health Center. We had a variety of performances, including piano, violin, flute, and singing. Thank you, as always, to the staff at Creekview Health Center for the opportunity to perform, as well as the performers who attended and did a great job!