Service in Music Month is a uniquely SED program, and takes place in the months of October and March. It’s an opportunity for chapters to perform service in a new and different way, while encouraging chapters to think outside of the box when it comes to service.

Chapters have a choice of five different projects, and must complete at least one to participate. Photo submissions are due to the Focus on Five Facebook group by November 1 to receive credit for any October projects.

2021-2022 Projects:

  • Host a donation drive
    • Can be clothing, canned goods, band equipment, etc.
    • Include pictures of the drive itself and your chapter donating the goods!
  • Host a band fellowship event
    • Fulfill the 5th purpose by hosting a fun event that’s open to all band members
    • Project ideas:
      • Ice cream social
      • Movie Night
      • Study session with snacks
      • Flag football/dodgeball league
  • Serve a local volunteer music group
    • Can be a community orchestra/band/jazz band
    • Ensembles associated with schools do NOT count for this project, but can be used for Crescendo
    • Project ideas:
      • Help set up/tear down a rehearsal/concert
      • Promote a concert and host a reception
      • Provide supplies for the group
  • Host a band study session
  • Host a campus beautification project
    • Perform a project that improves your campus in some way
    • Project ideas:
      • Trash pick up around campus
      • Plant flowers or make a garden around your music building
      • Clean and paint practice rooms