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<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">After a distinguished career spanning over four decades,&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Mike Brashear<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;will retire after the 2026 convention from his role as Executive Director of the Texas Bandmasters Association. In celebration of his extraordinary leadership of TBA, his impact on music education, and the thousands of lives he&rsquo;s touched, the TBA Board of Directors is commissioning a new band work &mdash; a lasting tribute to his legacy.<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">This SURPRISE GIFT OF MUSIC, will be an original composition written by the acclaimed&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Julie Giroux<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">, a celebrated composer of wind band and film music known for her powerful, expressive writing. The piece will&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">premiere at the 2026 Texas Bandmasters Association Convention in San Antonio, Texas<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;&mdash; the perfect setting to honor Mr. Brashear&rsquo;s remarkable contributions to our profession. We are inviting friends, colleagues, and supporters to contribute to this special commissioning project!<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">As a token of appreciation,&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">all donors will be recognized by name on the title page of the published score<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;(unless anonymity is requested). Individuals who contribute $150 or more will receive a copy of the score, and schools contributing $250 or more will receive both the score and a full set of parts following the premier. The work is expected to be a Texas grade 4 with a five to six minute performance time. <span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLINE DONATION PLATFORM (ZEFFY) AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDES AN OPTIONAL CONVENIENCE FEE. THIS FEE IS NOT PART OF THE COMMISSION PROJECT AND MAY BE REMOVED. TO ELIMINATE THIS FEE, SIMPLY SET THE AMOUNT TO ZERO.*<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Receipts for online donations will be provided automatically through the online interface.</div> <div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Should we exceed the amount required to fund the commission,&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">any additional contributions will be directed to the Texas Bandmasters Association&rsquo;s existing scholarship funds or used to help establish new named scholarships in the future.<span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;This ensures that your support continues to benefit future generations of music educators and students &mdash; a cause close to Mike&rsquo;s heart.<p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" style="line-height: 1.2; text-align: justify; margin: 0pt 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span fr-original-style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Please feel free to share with any friends of Mr. Brashear or band programs that you think would be interested in contributing to this project. Please remember to help keep this a secret! Thank you for helping us honor Mr. Brashear in the most fitting and lasting way &mdash; through music that continues to inspire.</div>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our cause. This donation greatly helps our mission. Your donation is greatly appreciated. Chris YeeChristopher.Yee@leanderisd.org

<div>After a distinguished career spanning over four decades, Mike Brashear will retire after the 2026 convention from his role as Executive Director of the Texas Bandmasters Association. In celebration of his extraordinary leadership of TBA, his impact on music education, and the thousands of lives he’s touched, the TBA Board of Directors is commissioning a new band work — a lasting tribute to his legacy. This SURPRISE GIFT OF MUSIC, will be an original composition written by the acclaimed Julie Giroux, a celebrated composer of wind band and film music known for her powerful, expressive writing. The piece will premiere at the 2026 Texas Bandmasters Association Convention in San Antonio, Texas — the perfect setting to honor Mr. Brashear’s remarkable contributions to our profession. We are inviting friends, colleagues, and supporters to contribute to this special commissioning project! As a token of appreciation, all donors will be recognized by name on the title page of the published score (unless anonymity is requested). Individuals who contribute $150 or more will receive a copy of the score, and schools contributing $250 or more will receive both the score and a full set of parts following the premier. The work is expected to be a Texas grade 4 with a five to six minute performance time. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLINE DONATION PLATFORM (ZEFFY) AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDES AN OPTIONAL CONVENIENCE FEE. THIS FEE IS NOT PART OF THE COMMISSION PROJECT AND MAY BE REMOVED. TO ELIMINATE THIS FEE, SIMPLY SET THE AMOUNT TO ZERO.* Receipts for online donations will be provided automatically through the online interface.</div> <div>Should we exceed the amount required to fund the commission, any additional contributions will be directed to the Texas Bandmasters Association’s existing scholarship funds or used to help establish new named scholarships in the future. This ensures that your support continues to benefit future generations of music educators and students — a cause close to Mike’s heart. Please feel free to share with any friends of Mr. Brashear or band programs that you think would be interested in contributing to this project. Please remember to help keep this a secret! Thank you for helping us honor Mr. Brashear in the most fitting and lasting way — through music that continues to inspire.</div>

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High School Band Boosters

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#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
The High School Band Boosters aim to support and enhance the educational experience of high school band students. Their mission revolves around fostering a love for music, providing resources for band programs, and ensuring that students receive the best possible music education. They focus on community engagement, fundraising, and creating opportunities for students to perform and grow in their musical talents.

#### 2. Type of Activities
- **Fundraising Campaigns**: The organization conducts various fundraising initiatives, including the recent "SURPRISE Gift of music for a distinguished career" campaign, which aims to honor Mike Brashear and support music education.
- **Community Programs**: They organize events that promote music education and performance opportunities for students.
- **Recognition Initiatives**: They recognize donors and supporters, enhancing community involvement and appreciation for contributions to music education.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice on the website and in communications is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **professional**. The language used is accessible and encourages community involvement while conveying the importance of music education. There is a sense of urgency in fundraising appeals, emphasizing the impact of contributions.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
The organization does not appear to use emojis in their communications. Their style is more formal and professional, focusing on clear and impactful messaging without the use of informal elements like emojis.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Info**: Specific founding information is not detailed on the website.
- **Scale**: The organization has 22 total forms and has conducted 3 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their community.
- **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not provided, the focus on music education and community involvement suggests a significant positive impact on students and the local community.
- **Volunteer Info**: There is an implied call for community support and involvement, but specific volunteer opportunities or metrics are not detailed on the website.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Clarity and Brevity**: Communications should be clear and to the point, avoiding overly complex language.
- **Inspirational Messaging**: Use language that inspires and motivates the community to support music education.
- **Professionalism**: Maintain a professional tone, especially in fundraising appeals and official communications.
- **Call to Action**: Include strong calls to action that encourage donations, participation in events, or sharing of information within the community.
- **Personalization**: Incorporate personalized elements in communications where possible, such as addressing recipients by name.

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High School Band Boosters

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