http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/keep-sandy-tatge-as-conductor-of-roosevelt-orchestra-program.html Online petition signatures en-us Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:54 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14100240?utm_medium=rss Drew asked me to make sure to invite you to his senior recital at NEC. It's on Dec. 7, Fri. at 7:30 pm in Boston. He's playing Bach 2, the 2nd movement of Ligetti's sonata, a Debussy, and a Franck (I think that's what he said anyway).
Sandy inspired and motivated our son to pursue a career in cello performance. He is graduating this year from New England Conservatory, one of the country's premier institutions. We are grateful to her for getting him started on this path, steering his steps and encouraging him along the way.

]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:38:12 UTC 14100240 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/8301903?utm_medium=rss Sun, 8 Aug 2010 08:00:09 UTC 8301903 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7739963?utm_medium=rss The high quality of the orchestra program at at Roosevelt has given many students a tremendous opportunity. It is unbelievable that the Des Moines School District does not want to be the best! What a let down to the students to let Sandy Tatge go.

]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 09:38:18 UTC 7739963 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7732404?utm_medium=rss While many orchestra students may not have a career in music they will be able to enjoy music the rest of their lives. Music can also lead to enhancing the lives of others through religion, volunteerism in schools, and self-motivation.

]]> Mon, 24 May 2010 09:47:43 UTC 7732404 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7728971?utm_medium=rss Sun, 23 May 2010 07:29:04 UTC 7728971 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7727830?utm_medium=rss Sun, 23 May 2010 03:48:55 UTC 7727830 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7708697?utm_medium=rss Thu, 20 May 2010 07:24:29 UTC 7708697 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7686046?utm_medium=rss Tue, 18 May 2010 03:29:49 UTC 7686046 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7676102?utm_medium=rss Mon, 17 May 2010 09:02:24 UTC 7676102 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7661527?utm_medium=rss Sun, 16 May 2010 07:12:57 UTC 7661527 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7635990?utm_medium=rss I love having Mrs. Tatge as my teacher and really don't want to see the phenomenal orchestra program she's built up go to waste.

]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 04:46:10 UTC 7635990 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7634922?utm_medium=rss Taught me private lessons for a while. I highly doubt that any new teacher could be as wonderful and qualified.

]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 03:22:17 UTC 7634922 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7619498?utm_medium=rss Thu, 13 May 2010 11:53:19 UTC 7619498 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7618115?utm_medium=rss Sandy Tage is an enormous contributor to the music education and culture of Des Moines Public School Students. She has made the Roosevelt High School string program one of the top in the state. Her influence for good in this district and in attracting students from the suburbs is critical. It is in everyone's best interest that she stay.

]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 07:46:26 UTC 7618115 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7617578?utm_medium=rss Thu, 13 May 2010 06:48:00 UTC 7617578 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7611052?utm_medium=rss Thu, 13 May 2010 01:40:52 UTC 7611052 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7609600?utm_medium=rss She should stay!

]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 11:10:06 UTC 7609600 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7604387?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 11:55:03 UTC 7604387 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7603382?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 09:11:52 UTC 7603382 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7603124?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 08:35:47 UTC 7603124 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7603046?utm_medium=rss I hope that those whom it may concern will reconsider their decision, and they will allow Sandra Tatge and her colleagues to continue to enrich the lives of students in the Des Moines school district through music. To deny them of this would demonstrate a failure in the educational system in which I believe to be the best in the country. If we as citizens of Des Moines, IA lose Sandra Tatge and other qualified music instructors to this failure, we will surely find a way to bring them back.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 08:26:00 UTC 7603046 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7602450?utm_medium=rss Bring Tadge back!
The school board will not gain ANY popularity from their decision.
In fact, those of us who are out of district are seriously considering leaving.
Great way to empty the district!

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 07:18:20 UTC 7602450 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7601370?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 05:23:07 UTC 7601370 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7601206?utm_medium=rss I really wanted to have you as a teacher, Mrs. Tatge!! I was really looking forwards to having a wonderful orchestra teacher for my four high school years!

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 05:07:35 UTC 7601206 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7601193?utm_medium=rss Mrs. Tatge, you have touched a lot of hearts in your work at Roosevelt, and no one wants to lose you. It's not fair.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 05:06:03 UTC 7601193 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7600787?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 04:34:03 UTC 7600787 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7600571?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 04:18:11 UTC 7600571 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7599997?utm_medium=rss The fact that vague wording in a union contract is ruining a long standing, award winning program that has touched the lives of hundreds and hundreds of kids is tragic. Shame on DMPS and DMEA for putting their interests before those of the students who they are suppose to serve. It will be a sad day when Sandra Tatge leaves the stage.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 03:40:02 UTC 7599997 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7599825?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 03:28:55 UTC 7599825 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7598868?utm_medium=rss I am a product of high school orchestras and have continued playing the cello throughout my adult life. Now, nearing 80, I reflect on how much playing in orchestras throughout my life has meant to me. I continue playing in a piano trio. It would be a great loss to young people should Roosevelt choose to no longer make the orchestra experience a possibility. I have also studied with Sandy Tatge when I was a 'mature' student living in Des , and appreciate her capable and sensitive work with me

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 02:24:29 UTC 7598868 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7598204?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 01:39:42 UTC 7598204 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7598196?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 01:38:51 UTC 7598196 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7597682?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 12:59:10 UTC 7597682 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7597525?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 12:47:08 UTC 7597525 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7597452?utm_medium=rss She is a fantastic musician, cellist. I strongly recommend to keep her on board, which is a huge asset for the school she is teaching.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 12:43:27 UTC 7597452 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7596076?utm_medium=rss We open enrolled our soon to be 9th grader into Roosevelt specifically for its Orchestra Program. We are very disappointed about the short sightedness of the School District in letting Ms. Tatge go at the expense of the students who are served by the District. You can't "just replace" her talent, experience and incredible leadership. Please find a way to allow Ms. Tatge to remain in her position.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 11:09:48 UTC 7596076 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7595932?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 10:59:45 UTC 7595932 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7595605?utm_medium=rss You are breaking a magnet music program by removing Sandy Tatge as its leader. Many childrens' lives will be shortchanged if you do this. Please keep Sandy

]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 10:38:18 UTC 7595605 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7595306?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 10:18:57 UTC 7595306 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7594886?utm_medium=rss As a past Roosevelt alum, and mother of past alums, I want to see the arts stay strong. This is a way to continue the fine tradition.

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]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 07:56:42 UTC 7593214 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7593148?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 07:52:42 UTC 7593148 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7592957?utm_medium=rss Wed, 12 May 2010 07:40:53 UTC 7592957 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7588355?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 11:55:37 UTC 7588355 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7587528?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 10:29:37 UTC 7587528 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7586803?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:32:42 UTC 7586803 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7586523?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:12:37 UTC 7586523 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7586457?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:08:10 UTC 7586457 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7586424?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:04:56 UTC 7586424 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7586405?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:02:49 UTC 7586405 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7584051?utm_medium=rss Certified does not equal qualified!

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 05:11:06 UTC 7584051 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7583429?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 04:24:49 UTC 7583429 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7582754?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 03:32:34 UTC 7582754 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7581507?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 01:43:57 UTC 7581507 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7581375?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 01:32:09 UTC 7581375 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7581358?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 01:30:39 UTC 7581358 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7581188?utm_medium=rss If you do what is best for the students the solution is simple....keep Sandra Tatge in her current position.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 01:16:08 UTC 7581188 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7580997?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 12:56:49 UTC 7580997 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7580994?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 12:56:42 UTC 7580994 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7580036?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 11:36:39 UTC 7580036 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7579687?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 11:08:16 UTC 7579687 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7579312?utm_medium=rss Sandy is a strong teacher and musician. She is absolutely the strongest musician on the staff at Roosevelt H.S. In addition she has years of experience, something that cannot be replaced. I have had numerous music students who have graduated from Roosevelt who owe their collegiate and professional careers to Sandy.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 10:38:22 UTC 7579312 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7579288?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 10:35:55 UTC 7579288 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7579286?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 10:35:37 UTC 7579286 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7579183?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 10:26:32 UTC 7579183 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7579020?utm_medium=rss Ms Tatge has been an esteemed colleague in the Des Moines Symphony orchestra with me for more that 34 years. In addition, as Professor of Music at Iowa State University, I have coached her students in Honor Orchestras and listened to their marvelous performances at concerts. She is a vital part of string music education in the State of Iowa and across the mid-West.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 10:08:57 UTC 7579020 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578919?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:57:27 UTC 7578919 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578914?utm_medium=rss For her to be taken from this job at Roosevelt would be a crime against string education in Des Moines committed by the school board and the union, at a time when the quality of education in Iowa is under fire. This is an absolutely appalling situation.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 09:56:51 UTC 7578914 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578840?utm_medium=rss Director of Orchestral Activities
Iowa State University
Ames, IA

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 09:47:27 UTC 7578840 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578722?utm_medium=rss An outstanding musician and teacher, Sandy Tatge is essential to the survival of this excellent orchestra program. Both the students and the community would suffer should she not be retained.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 09:34:49 UTC 7578722 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578545?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 09:17:37 UTC 7578545 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578494?utm_medium=rss Under Ms Tatge's leadership, the Roosevelt string program has become one of the best in the state. As a person that grew up to be a professional string player in spite of, not because of my public school musical experience, I feel that losing Ms Tatge would be nothing short of tragic.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 09:10:59 UTC 7578494 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578258?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 08:48:39 UTC 7578258 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578254?utm_medium=rss Sandy is better qualified to conduct an orchestra than a band director

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 08:48:08 UTC 7578254 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578141?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 08:36:26 UTC 7578141 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7578133?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 08:35:05 UTC 7578133 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7577815?utm_medium=rss Sandy Tatge is an exemplary musician and educator. The Roosevelt Orchestra program deserves the best leadership available and I believe that Sandy Tatge provides that leadership. Please find a way keep her in front of the Roosevelt Orchestra.

]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 08:05:08 UTC 7577815 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7577242?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 07:11:11 UTC 7577242 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7576923?utm_medium=rss Tue, 11 May 2010 06:39:12 UTC 7576923 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573417?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 10:22:24 UTC 7573417 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573412?utm_medium=rss My children benefitted from a fine music program in their district; their lives would not be as rich without it. I have seen Mrs. Tatge's extensive gifts live and work through her students; their lives would not be as rich without her. Hold on to the treasure you have!

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 10:21:37 UTC 7573412 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573325?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 10:00:15 UTC 7573325 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573234?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 09:41:17 UTC 7573234 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573231?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 09:40:28 UTC 7573231 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573221?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 09:39:13 UTC 7573221 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573218?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 09:37:55 UTC 7573218 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7573203?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 09:35:56 UTC 7573203 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7572910?utm_medium=rss expensive/Difficult program to rebuild once it's been dismantled. Think twice before doing so and, instead, support and build on this important program.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 08:36:17 UTC 7572910 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7572745?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 08:07:36 UTC 7572745 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7572262?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 06:42:23 UTC 7572262 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7572242?utm_medium=rss We need to keep our music programs strong for future students. This includes having the right people in the right jobs.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 06:39:15 UTC 7572242 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7572168?utm_medium=rss Orchestra is every bit as important as math, reading and science in public education. The arts are many students' best connection to school, in some cases, the only link that keeps them from dropping out. Don't abandon this crucial contribution to our society or this dedicated professional.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 06:26:58 UTC 7572168 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7572162?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 06:25:56 UTC 7572162 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7571261?utm_medium=rss Definitely keep Sandra Tatge as director of Roosevelt High School, wish she could be at Lincoln.

]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 04:29:01 UTC 7571261 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7571245?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 04:27:20 UTC 7571245 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7571194?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 04:21:24 UTC 7571194 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7570799?utm_medium=rss Mon, 10 May 2010 03:39:26 UTC 7570799 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/7570760?utm_medium=rss As a concerned Des Moines resident of the Roosevelt neighborhood, I support keeping Mrs. Tatge as the orchestra conductor.

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