Donations
Please consider making a TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation to help ensure the quality of our Batavia music programs.
The Batavia Music Buffs is a 501(c)3 organization that supports music in all BPS101 schools. Your generous donation will be used to purchase and repair instruments and equipment, hire clinicians to help teach our young musicians, offer scholarship opportunities, support the costs of uniforms, competitions and concerts - and more!
Donations of any amount are appreciated and can be made in honor of a loved one. Whether you choose to contribute $5, $10, or more, your generosity makes a significant impact. Thank you for supporting our students and the music in our community.
Gift Card Program
RaiseRight is one of the easiest fundraising programs offered and is a no-selling program that allows families to raise money for the Batavia Music Buffs.
RaiseRight can be used to pay for everyday purchases, using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards, while benefiting the Batavia Music Buffs. It really is that simple!
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Raise Right is a way of purchasing gift cards for the stores you shop at regularly or love to give gifts to. Families can help raise money for the Batavia Music Buffs by purchasing gift cards on raiseright.com. These gift cards all have a rebate per cent, normally between 2% and 16%, which is the amount that will go directly to the Batava Music Buffs.
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eGift cards
Digital gift cards delivered electronically within seconds.Physical gift cards
Plastic or paper-based gift cards that can be shipped to your organization or direct to your home.Reloadable gift cards
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Raise Right works with over 750 retailers! With so many retailers you can use Raise Right on basically all of your purchases.
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Click the “Sign-Up Now” button, below, to set up an account.
Be sure to select Batavia Music Buffs as your organization, and then purchase gift cards to give as gifts or to use for your everyday shopping needs. There is no additional cost to you, and every time you purchase a gift card, the Music Buffs will receive a small percentage of the purchase. -
It is available all year round! The Batavia Music Buffs hopes you will consider using this service especially with your holiday shopping!
Charms
To inquire about your student's Charms account balance or to transfer funds to a younger sibling after the graduation of an older sibling, please use the button below.
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Every child enrolled in a band, orchestra, or chorus class at any Batavia school who has participated in a Batavia Music Buffs fundraiser has a Charms account that is managed by a Batavia music teacher. The account is used to track funds that can be applied to various music-related expenses.
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Students can earn money for their Charms account by participating in designated fundraisers. The amount of Charms money earned depends on the specific fundraiser and the amount sold.
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The amount of Charms money earned varies with each fundraiser. Detailed earning structures will be provided with each fundraising event.
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The money in a Charms account can be used for any music-related expenses for the Batavia School District, including:
Trip fees (past trips have included Disney and Pearl Harbor; upcoming is the BHS band trip to NYC in Spring 2025)
Music field trips
Extracurricular ensemble fees (e.g., Marching Band, Show Choir, Winter Guard)
Music lessons
Instrument rentals
Instrument repairs
music related parts
reeds
sheet music
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The money carries over from year to year and remains in the student’s account for the entire time that they are enrolled in music through Batavia schools. Upon graduation, any remaining balance can be transferred to a sibling upon request, provided the request is made before the graduating student completes their senior year.
Student accounts with balances after BHS graduation, which are not transferred to any sibling(s), will be transferred to the Batavia Music Buffs general fund to benefit all students within the district.
AD SPACE Fundraiser
Our Ad Space Fundraiser offers students the top opportunity to earn Charms money while supporting Batavia's music programs and promoting local businesses. With 25% of proceeds directly contributing to students' Charms accounts, this fundraiser plays a pivotal role in their musical journey.
* Charms earning fundraiser
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Our Ad Space Fundraiser offers businesses the opportunity to support Batavia's music programs by purchasing advertising space. Proceeds from the fundraiser directly benefit student musicians by funding trip fees, music field trips, extracurricular ensemble fees, music lessons, instrument rentals, instrument repairs, music-related parts, reeds, and sheet music.
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There are various advertising options available for businesses, each offering unique opportunities to showcase their support for Batavia's music programs:
OPTION 1 // Music Video Ad: A business's ad will be displayed as part of a video played prior to the start of every BPS101 school district music concert at the Batavia Fine Art Center (BFAC).
OPTION 2 // Music T-Shirt Sponsor: A business's logo will be printed on the back of music t-shirt worn by all Band and Orchestra students at Batavia High School for the All City Band and then All City Orchestra Concerts in March (approximately 250 students this 2025-2026 school year).
OPTION 3 // Digital Program Ad:
1/4 page ad options featured in the digital concert programs.OPTION 4 // Digital Program Ad:
1/2 page ad options featured in the digital concert programs.OPTION 5 // Video Ad + T-Shirt Sponsor Combo: Businesses can combine the impact of a video ad with the visibility of having their logo on the back of the All City music t-shirts for the All City Band and All City Orchestra concerts in March.
OPTION 6 // ALL IN: Businesses can maximize their exposure with a comprehensive package including a video ad, t-shirt sponsor placement, 1/2 page digital program ad, and their logo and link featured on the Batavia Music Buffs website.
BONUS: Each option includes a 2025-2026 Batavia Music Buffs sponsor window cling.
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To maximize your efforts and ensure a smooth process, please follow these guidelines when approaching businesses:
In-Person Visits: It is recommended to visit businesses in person whenever possible. Parents should accompany their student during these visits. Be mindful of businesses displaying a “No Soliciting” sign, as they may prefer not to be approached.
Avoid Duplication: To maintain professionalism and avoid confusion, please refrain from approaching businesses that have already been contacted by another student. If a business declines to advertise, please also mark this in the spreadsheet to prevent duplicate visits. If you have businesses in mind, please check the spreadsheet to see if others have already made contact before approaching them.
Online Spreadsheet: We have provided you with a link to an online spreadsheet via email. Here, you can enter your name, the business you approached, and what option the business has selected to participate in. This helps us track progress and ensures fairness by allowing others the opportunity to approach businesses as well.
Limit of 6 Businesses: Please limit your entries to a maximum of 6 businesses during a 2 week timeframe PER student (if multiple music students in a family). This ensures that all students have an equal chance to approach businesses and participate in our fundraiser.
Respect and Courtesy: Always maintain a respectful and courteous attitude when speaking with businesses, whether they choose to advertise or not. Thank them for their time and consideration.
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Parents and students play a crucial role in facilitating this fundraiser:
Approach Businesses: Students, along with a parent, approach local businesses to discuss advertising opportunities.
Assist with Options: Help businesses select the advertising option that best suits their goals and budget.
Ensure Submission: Instruct businesses to email their ad materials (PDF, JPEG, EPS) to president@bataviamusicbuffs.org
Digital Ads: PDF or JPEG format, suitable for electronic display.
Logos for T-Shirts: Vector format, such as EPS or PDF, for optimal reproduction quality. Logos do need to be black & white, not color.
Logos for Website: Submit color logos as PNG or JPG for display on the Music Buffs website (ALL IN package).
Payment Options: Inform businesses they can pay by check (payable to "Batavia Music Buffs") or conveniently on this website under the "Shop" section, indicating you as the referrer.
Benefit for Students: Earn Charms money! Students receive 25% of proceeds directly into their Charms accounts for instrument rentals, lesson fees, and other program expenses.
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Participating as an advertiser is straightforward:
Choose Your Option: Select the advertising option that aligns with your business goals.
Submit Your Ad: Email your ad materials (PDF, JPEG, EPS) to president@bataviamusicbuffs.org
Digital Ads: PDF or JPEG format, suitable for electronic display.
Logos for T-Shirts: Logos for the t-shirt sponsor option should be in black and white and in a vector format, such as EPS or PDF, for optimal reproduction quality.
Logos for Website: Submit color logos as PNG or JPG for display on the Music Buffs website (ALL IN package).
Payment Options: Pay by check (payable to "Batavia Music Buffs") or conveniently on this website under the "Shop" section.
Benefit for Advertisers: Gain exposure to a diverse audience of music enthusiasts and demonstrate your commitment to supporting arts education in our community.
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All paper ad forms and payments should be turned in to the BHS Band Room Mailbox as they are collected. The deadline for all paper ads and online orders is Monday, September 23rd, 2024.
Additionally all digital artwork for ads and logos is due Monday,September 23rd, 2024 to president@bataviamusicbuffs.org
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s music teacher or reach out to president@bataviamusicbuffs.org
Butter braids
The Butter Braid Fundraiser is the Batavia Music Buffs' largest fall event, with participation from all Batavia music students. We partner with Ritebite Fundraising, Fresh Ground Coffee from Geneva, Gourmet’s Delight, and Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough to bring you a delightful selection of Butter Braids, coffee, cookies, cake rolls, and cheesecakes. What could go better together than coffee, Butter Braids, and cheesecake? The timing of our fundraiser allows you to enjoy these tasty treats with your family and friends during the holidays or give them as gifts. Each purchase directly benefits the Batavia Music Buffs, helping to support all K-12 music students in both curricular and co-curricular programs!
* Charms earning fundraiser
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Ordering will be open from October 14 to November 4, 2024.
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Butter Braid Flavors
Apple
Blueberry Cream Cheese
Cinnamon
Cream Cheese
Raspbery
Strawberry Cream Cheese
Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough
Fresh Ground Coffee
Gourmet’s Delight Cheese Cakes
Cake Rolls
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All students who sell at least $100 worth of products will receive a credit to their charms account. The amount earned increases by $5 for every $100 in sales.
All students have a charms account, which is managed by a district music teacher.
Account funds can be used for any music related expenses within the Batavia School District.
All students with sales totaling $50-$99 will receive $5 in Music Charms Credit
All students with sales totaling $100-$149 will receive $10 in Music Charms Credit
All students with sales totaling $150-$200 will receive $15 in Music Charms Credit
All students with sales totaling $200-$249 will receive $20 in Music Charms Credit
Additional sales will go up incrementally as described above.
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You should have received an email from My Fundraising Place with a link to your child's online store. If you have more than one music student, you will receive a separate email and link for each student. This link can be shared on social media or with family and friends, who can place their order directly using the link. We ask that you send that link to your friends, family and neighbors for them to have an opportunity to enjoy the products we are selling, while insuring credit for your student, as well as, getting their orders added to your student’s pick-up list.
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If you placed an order through a student, they will deliver your Butter Braids. If you ordered via the generic link, you can pick up your order yourself.
Order pick-up will be on Friday, November 22nd, at Rotolo Middle School from 4:15-7 PM. If you cannot make it during this time, please arrange for a friend or neighbor to pick up your order. Unclaimed orders will be donated, as we have no way to store them.
hoagies
a tradition since 1982
After a long hiatus due to a lack of volunteers, we're excited to bring back the popular Hoagie Fundraiser for fall 2024!
Students can sell delicious sandwiches to family, friends, neighbors, relatives, teachers, and more. They’ll earn Charms monies for each sandwich sold. Several types of sandwiches will be available, and they freeze well, making them a tasty and convenient option. Orders can be placed directly through our website, with all sales done online—no paper forms or cash/checks accepted.
We love that this fundraiser is a community builder and offers a fun opportunity for everyone to prep and make sandwiches together. It’s a fantastic way to meet new people and enjoy time with friends.
* Charms earning fundraiser
Tag Day - Aug 3, 2024
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Tag Day is a dynamic fundraiser organized by the Batavia Music Buffs and the Batavia Marching Band. It marks the beginning of both the Batavia Marching Band season and the Batavia Music Buffs fundraising season, serving as the first major fundraiser of the school year.
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While some of our talented Batavia Marching Band students showcase their musical talents at the Batavia Farmers Market, others are stationed in front of downtown businesses, and additional groups go door-to-door around Batavia neighborhoods to collect donations. Your support for these hardworking students is greatly appreciated, and any contribution, no matter the amount, makes a significant difference in supporting music in Batavia schools.
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Join us for Tag Day on August 3, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Mark your calendars and come out to support our talented musicians as they spread joy through music and raise funds for our vibrant music community in Batavia.
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Your generous donations directly support music education and enrich the lives of students throughout Batavia Public School District 101.
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Support Tag Day by donating when you see our student groups, or should you not encounter them, you can still contribute online. Your generosity directly benefits the Batavia Music Buffs and the talented students of BPS 101. Click here to donate online.
Spring fundraiser
Music Buffs Trivia Night is an annual fundraiser featuring - a music theme - what else of course?! 12 teams of 6-8 persons compete against other teams for fun prizes and bragging rights. Raffle baskets, a 50/50, a wine pull and mini games were all part of the Spring 2024 Trivia Night!
Spring 2025 Date is TBD.
Mattress fundraiser
a tradition since 2015
This sale might sound unusual, but it's a fantastic opportunity to snag a new mattress at an unbeatable price! Plus, students who refer family and friends can earn a flat referral fee, helping to offset the cost of co-curricular activities and trips. The best part? No heavy lifting—just show up and buy a mattress!
Join us and Custom Fundraising Solutions for the mattress fundraiser, usually held annually in March or April, and support our music programs effortlessly!
* Charms earning fundraiser