Summit Music Parents Association - SMPA

05/11/2026

Come hear the plans for next year's trip TONIGHT at the last SMPA General Member Meeting of the year! 7pm in the Orchestra Room

Tonight Monday, May 11th, is the final general member meeting of the year and it is packed with updates and plans for next year!

Agenda will be as follows:

7:00-7:05pm
Opening/Welcome - Hazel Anne Siegel
-Approval of minutes from January 26, 2026 meeting
-Open positions for the 2026-2027 school year
-Presentation of the new executive slate
-Recap of the past year

7:05-7:10pm
Vice President’s Report - Alison Caravano , K-12 Supervisor of Fine, Performing and Practical Arts

Spring 2027 Music Trip Announcement!

7:10-7:20pm
Program Reports
-SHS Band - Melanie Lowenberger
-SHS Orchestra - Nevena Bojovic
-SHS Chorus - Mary-Lynn Rhodes
-LCJSMS - Anna Love

7:25-7:40pm
Committee Reports
-Big Band Dance - Nevena Bojovic, Megan Gaeta
-District Arts Festival - Rachel Petrella, Karla Ruiz
-Scholarships - Karla Ruiz
-Pledge Day

7:40-7:50pm
Treasurer’s Report - Ewa Misiewicz

Hope you can join us in the Orchestra Room.

05/03/2026

I scream, you scream, SMPA screams for our music seniors!

On Friday, SMPA brought the Scream Truck to Summit High School to celebrate our seniors who were decked out in their college gear since it was also National College Decision Day.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Thank you for the music, seniors!

04/23/2026

Summit Public Schools has been nationally recognized by the 2026 NAMM Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education, honoring its outstanding commitment to high-quality, accessible music education. This prestigious recognition celebrates the strength of our programs and the dedication of our talented music educators, whose work inspires students every day.

We are incredibly proud of our district’s music community and grateful for the ongoing support of our administrators, Board of Education, families, and students who make this program so meaningful and successful.

04/19/2026

We are thrilled to share exciting news from Thursday's night Somerset Patriots game!

Our outstanding Bel Canto ensemble took the field and delivered a beautiful, powerful rendition of the National Anthem that earned a standing ovation from the entire stadium.

This appearance was extra special because of all of you. Thanks to the many parents and friends who purchased tickets to the game, SMPA was able to surpass the fundraising goal!

On behalf of the entire SMPA family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We couldn’t be more proud of Bel Canto, and we are deeply grateful to every parent and friend who attended and helped make this fundraising success possible.

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04/13/2026

Join SMPA for a night out at the ballpark on Thursday, April 16th at 6:35pm as the Somerset Patriots take on the Reading Phillies. LCJSMS’ select choir, Bel Canto, has been selected to sing the National Anthem to set the tone for an exciting evening of baseball, camaraderie, and family fun.

Enjoy discounted tickets with over 25% of the proceeds directly benefiting the Summit Music Parents’ Association.

Tickets available here: https://tinyurl.com/somersetsmpa

03/24/2026

On April 11th, please join us for an evening of amazing music featuring the Summit High School Big Band!

Tickets on sale now: https://smpasummit.org/?page_id=417

03/17/2026

SMPA is proud to provide dinner for approximately 400 participating students and staff. To make this special event run smoothly, we need your help! We've simplified the food requests this year—please take a moment to review the specific items and quantities we're asking for.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-xXQaD73jpq0BAwyb-zdgLRafsOU0yCYVUK4p7DciXI

We've added the option to donate using Venmo to make it convenient for families to contribute. Please send your donation to (with a DAF SMPA note) and we'll take care of purchasing food on your behalf.

Key details for Wednesday, March 25th:
Food drop-off: 3:45–4:00 PM at the Summit High School Kitchen
Volunteering: Shifts begin at 4:00 PM

Whether you can donate food, volunteer your time, or do both—we truly appreciate every bit of support!

03/08/2026

SHS Orchestra welcomes Artist-in-Residence Ms. Tanya Chan and Lyrica Chamber Music

SHS Orchestra proudly welcomed Ms. Tanya Chan as this year’s Artist-in-Residence. She worked with the SHS String Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, and coached lessons and sectional rehearsals for SH…

02/06/2026

See how your donations to the SMPA have made an impact!

On Tuesday, January 6th, the Concert Choir welcomed Syracuse University's orange-pants wearing a capella group, Otto Tunes (with SHS '23 alum Zachary Siegel) for a performance and a capella workshop.

On Monday, January 26th, the Concert Choir worked with Q. Smith (Original Broadway Cast of "Come From Away").

On Tuesday, January 27th, the Treble Chorus worked with Alicia Albright (Dance Captain for the Broadway musical "Wicked" and original cast of "Frozen").

11/28/2025

Winter concerts are coming in December, don’t forget to mark your calendars!