About Us
Our Mission
We are a group of parents, teachers, alumni, and community members who believe that the performing arts are an essential part of public education. We advocate, provide volunteer support, and raise funds to ensure that thriving performing arts programs continue at Willow Glen Middle School and Willow Glen High School.
Board/Committee Members 2022-2023
Board Members
President — Maggie Austen
Treasurer —Lana Faris
HS Theater Parent Producers- Melissa Eich, Katie Woy Secretary — Jannean Pisoni
Marketing/Communications Chair — Colleen Vega
Membership Chair —Joyce Cisper Teacher Liaisons — Joyce Cisper
Committee Members
Fundraising Co-Chairs – Melissa Eich Members-at-Large- Lana Faris, Monina Wright Chair — open
WGMS Parent Producers — open
Performing Arts Faculty
WGHS Choir/Band Teacher — Kelly Walker WGHS Drama Teacher — Allyson Velasquez WGHS Theatre Teacher — Mike Boston
WGHS Dance Coach —On hold WGMS Band Teacher — Samantha Rubino
WGMS Choir Teacher — Sarah Duarte WGMS Drama Teacher— Elizabeth Stitt WGMS Theatre – on hold
Meetings — Please Join Us!
We have a lot of work to do to make these performing arts programs possible for our kids. Come find out how we accomplish this, and how you can help us. Our PAB general meetings are usually held via Webex. If you are interested in attending the PAB general meetings please email us at wgpab.president@gmail.com. Meetings are open to all parents of WGMS/WGHS kids, and anyone who wants to help support our performing arts programs. If you have any questions, please contact our president, Maggie Austen
WGPAB Meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month, in person or virtually on Webex, as conditions permit. Our next general meeting will be held November at 6:30pm. Location / URL info TBD
Willow Glen PAB Scholarship Web Page: link
Mailing address
Willow Glen Performing Arts Boosters (WGPAB) Willow Glen High School, 2001 Cottle Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 Non-profit 501(c)(3) Tax ID# 90-0768590
Help support our performing arts programs by making a donation!
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
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Fundraising Events
See’s Candy Spring Fundraiser!
Support the performing arts at Willow Glen and make your Spring even sweeter by purchasing delicious See’s Candies from our storefront at the link below! Orders will be delivered directly to your door or the address of your choice.
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/willowgpa_willow_glen_performing_arts_booster3/Kat_Woy4550/candy
Donations
We will happily accept donations to WGPAB at any time, via our PayPal link at the bottom of this page. Thank you for your continued support of performing arts programs at WGMS and WGHS. Check out our programs and box office tabs above to see what we are up to.
By making a donation you help WGPAB support our amazing student performers. WGPAB supports music and theater programs at Willow Glen Middle and High Schools, through volunteer work and funds for instrument purchase and upkeep, performance space improvements, musical scores, scripts and performance rights, uniforms and costumes, festival fees, membership fees for teachers and students in professional organizations, and much more. Our performing arts programs are a vital part of the student experience; providing social, emotional and academic benefits for all students who participate.
Help support our performing arts programs by making a donation!
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