Supporting and Promoting the Grand Island School District Music Program Petition: Signature List Feed http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/supporting-and-promoting-the-grand-island-school-district-music-program.html Online petition signatures en-us Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:58 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition Mr Joshua Edwards [Signature #548] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/21938667?utm_medium=rss Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:04:06 UTC 21938667 Mr Sean Magee [Signature #547] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19130716?utm_medium=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:08:04 UTC 19130716 Mary Martinez [Signature #546] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18759013?utm_medium=rss Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:03:36 UTC 18759013 Mrs. Lynn Taylor [Signature #545] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18752593?utm_medium=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:39:31 UTC 18752593 Mr James Eichel [Signature #544] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18752229?utm_medium=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2015 07:35:51 UTC 18752229 Ashli Dreher [Signature #543] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18722419?utm_medium=rss I know my oldest daughter, Heavyn, loved participating in the music program, and Skye, my second grader, will want the same opportunities as her older sister had while in school.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2015 10:22:32 UTC 18722419 Mr. Michael Fonte [Signature #542] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18719998?utm_medium=rss Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:27:10 UTC 18719998 Ms Katherine Fonte [Signature #541] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18719985?utm_medium=rss Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:19:30 UTC 18719985 Kelsie Loos [Signature #540] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18717955?utm_medium=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:21:55 UTC 18717955 Mr. Garrett Giambra [Signature #539] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18717923?utm_medium=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:00:19 UTC 18717923 Mrs Jolyne chadwick [Signature #538] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18717807?utm_medium=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:44:56 UTC 18717807 Mr. Jay Giambra [Signature #537] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18717740?utm_medium=rss Our Music program is second to none, I strongly urge you to leave our program in tact. We cannot afford any further cuts to this program without having a negative impact on it. We have made many strides and hold such impressive standards. Do not make cuts because you deem it less valuable than other organizations within our schools. I urge you to not allow this to happen!

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:55:57 UTC 18717740 Mrs Bonnie albrecht [Signature #536] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18717621?utm_medium=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2015 06:36:13 UTC 18717621 Patrica Shaw [Signature #535] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18716262?utm_medium=rss Mon, 30 Mar 2015 03:23:35 UTC 18716262 Max VeRost [Signature #534] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18716180?utm_medium=rss Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:43:33 UTC 18716180 Ms. Rebekah Gaydosh [Signature #533] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18716110?utm_medium=rss Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:16:31 UTC 18716110 Mr. James Robertson [Signature #532] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18716085?utm_medium=rss Mon, 30 Mar 2015 02:04:51 UTC 18716085 Lisa Risio [Signature #531] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18697612?utm_medium=rss Tue, 24 Mar 2015 08:22:08 UTC 18697612 Anonymous [Signature #530] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18697301?utm_medium=rss Tue, 24 Mar 2015 06:54:12 UTC 18697301 . Tak Nobumoto [Signature #529] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18697014?utm_medium=rss Maintain the excellence our students have achieved and preserve that same opportunity for future generations.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:26:31 UTC 18697014 Ms Jennifer O'Donnnell [Signature #528] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18690321?utm_medium=rss Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:40:23 UTC 18690321 Beth Neary [Signature #527] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18688753?utm_medium=rss Sun, 22 Mar 2015 04:19:45 UTC 18688753 Eric Riederer [Signature #526] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18688427?utm_medium=rss Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:38:56 UTC 18688427 Maggie Nobumoto [Signature #525] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18685796?utm_medium=rss My experience in the music program throughout my entire schooling in the GICSD was incredibly influential. Not only did I learn how to be successful as a musician, I learned how to be successful as a person. Music is not only for trained musicians. It is for everyone. I couldn't imagine a world without music. Music in schools is essential and there are many benefits to students. Music education opens a plethora of doors academically and musically. Studies have shown that music education results in higher student test scores, more successful in academics, and increases creativity. My experience at Grand Island as well as many other students has inspired me to continue spreading the wonders of music through teaching in the future.

]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2015 09:50:53 UTC 18685796 Mrs John Gannon [Signature #524] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18674923?utm_medium=rss Wed, 18 Mar 2015 06:31:30 UTC 18674923 Mrs Annmarie Schneider [Signature #523] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18672765?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:33:34 UTC 18672765 Linda Yund [Signature #522] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18672426?utm_medium=rss As most educators know, music is tied closely to Math and reading. Scientists and many other exceptional people have also been wonderful musicians.
In a difficult world music is a stress reliever and can provide profound joy. To diminish this program in any way would be short-sighted and counter productive in the long run.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:27:41 UTC 18672426 Mrd Kathryn DeGlopper [Signature #521] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18672210?utm_medium=rss My children and I have enjoyed the music program soooooo much thru the years!! It is not "just" music... it is an applied science that we can all benefit from!!!

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2015 05:51:45 UTC 18672210 mrs Pat Haag [Signature #520] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18671339?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:50:07 UTC 18671339 Frank williams þIII [Signature #519] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18671056?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Mar 2015 11:09:40 UTC 18671056 Mrs. Nancy Roberts [Signature #518] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18671013?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:52:47 UTC 18671013 Jane Faruga [Signature #517] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18670953?utm_medium=rss To eliminate or cut back music programs cheats the children of learning skills that they can use thru their entire lives. Music is in the very fabric of mankind. It involves science, math, history and a means of expression.In a world that is becoming more and more electronically dependent, the human factor is fading. Keep music in our schools and in our hearts-future generations will thank you!

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:34:18 UTC 18670953 Mrs. Letetia Dahlquist [Signature #516] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18670848?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Mar 2015 09:53:14 UTC 18670848 Mrs. Donna Yaeger [Signature #515] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18669539?utm_medium=rss Music is amazing, and what it does for the brains of youngsters is incredible! Students who learn music are better at learning languages. This is critical for today's global society. Adults who are multilingual and who know multiple modes of communication, which includes music, are the people who employers are seeking and will continue to seek. Musicians are multiliterate, another irreplaceable skill that employers are looking for. Music education increases scholastic performance and improves concentration because of the skills developed in learning music. Vocalists learn proper breathing, which aids in presentations in the workplace, and instrumentalists have increased coordination because they are required to do more than one thing concurrently. Please give the students of Grand Island the best opportunity to have a successful future. Please continue to support the outstanding music program that our community has lovingly established and appreciated. Please do not follow in the footsteps of school districts who cannot see beyond their financial noses. I support the Grand Island Music Department and its talented and amazing music teachers. Go Grand Island Music Department!!!

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:03:35 UTC 18669539 Mr Paul Yaeger [Signature #514] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18669426?utm_medium=rss Music gives the students a creative outlet to express themselves. It provides individual and team accomplishments. It allows them to make an easier transition to collage by joining fellow musicians in collage. Music is a universal language that ties different cultures together and gives the students a fun language to learn.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:24:02 UTC 18669426 Mr Anonymous [Signature #513] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18669424?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:23:15 UTC 18669424 cindy orsolits [Signature #512] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668890?utm_medium=rss Both my children benefitted from this wonderful program, my son I'd presently studying to become a college professor of music. It would be a crime against the younger generation if this program is further cut.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:52:51 UTC 18668890 Anonymous [Signature #511] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668728?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:12:41 UTC 18668728 Kevin Laurendi [Signature #510] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668663?utm_medium=rss Music was my life! Grand Island was always very well known for it's music program. Let's keep it that way.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:57:25 UTC 18668663 Mr Andy Nawotka [Signature #509] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668622?utm_medium=rss I had been involved in the GI music program since 4th grade all the way up to high school graduation and wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have lived and gone to school in a district that has such a strong music program and amazing teachers. Both have definitely contributed to making me the person I am today.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:47:14 UTC 18668622 Christian Dommell [Signature #508] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668576?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:33:33 UTC 18668576 Ms Kelsey Sutherland [Signature #507] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668460?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:07:05 UTC 18668460 Alex Sutherland [Signature #506] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668425?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 04:59:08 UTC 18668425 Arielle Schaub [Signature #505] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668143?utm_medium=rss Choir taught me so much and was a needed outlet in a packed schedule. The musical fostered my love for theatre. The music program is invaluable to every student that wishes to partake of it!

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:59:17 UTC 18668143 Stefanie Lombardo [Signature #504] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668114?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:49:56 UTC 18668114 Mr. James Wright [Signature #503] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668085?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:44:18 UTC 18668085 jill endres [Signature #502] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668021?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:34:04 UTC 18668021 Rikki nawotka [Signature #501] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18668010?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 03:31:08 UTC 18668010 Rebecka Schaber [Signature #500] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18667716?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 02:38:00 UTC 18667716 Dr Shannon Poupalos [Signature #499] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18667683?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 02:31:42 UTC 18667683 Ms. Heather Burkman [Signature #498] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18667470?utm_medium=rss The GI music program, especially the HS program, was a hugely positive impact on my life. I was active in sports and other music programs but band/wind ensemble taught me the most of all programs. Of course only strong elementary and middle school programs can lead to an equally strong HS experience. Please do not cut, but consider increasing the band program's budget. Thank you - 2004 graduate GIHS

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:46:48 UTC 18667470 Mr Jonathan Lacki [Signature #497] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18667463?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:46:00 UTC 18667463 Ms Mary Beth Lacki [Signature #496] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18667386?utm_medium=rss To weaken the music program at Grand Island High School is a dishonor to the students who currently attend it as well as a dishonor to those who have yet had the opportunity to learn and grow because of it.

Music and the arts create culture. A world without culture is nothing.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:28:31 UTC 18667386 Ms. Alyssa Yaeger [Signature #495] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18665128?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:52:50 UTC 18665128 Ms. Kimberly Yaeger [Signature #494] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18665118?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:51:44 UTC 18665118 Carrie Cino [Signature #493] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18664455?utm_medium=rss Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:04:28 UTC 18664455 Rachel Bailey [Signature #492] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18662737?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:39:33 UTC 18662737 Ms. Stephanie LoTempio [Signature #491] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18661027?utm_medium=rss The music department at GIHS is one of the only department that actually knows what they are doing and it would be a shame if music was cut. The GIHS students need music in their curriculum and have proved that they succeed thanks to the amazing teachers.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2015 08:28:01 UTC 18661027 Sara Carlson [Signature #490] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18660424?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:56:50 UTC 18660424 Ms Allison Boron [Signature #489] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18659880?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:33:13 UTC 18659880 Sarah Chamberlain [Signature #488] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18659813?utm_medium=rss Sun, 15 Mar 2015 07:30:36 UTC 18659813 Rohan Smith [Signature #487] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18650454?utm_medium=rss Please keep the music program as is

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:11:22 UTC 18650454 Adam Dryfhout [Signature #486] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18635188?utm_medium=rss one of the best programs in the country, would not make sense to cut it.

]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2015 11:04:57 UTC 18635188 Robin Neary [Signature #485] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18633697?utm_medium=rss The Grand Island Music Department has been a special part of my life since I was in 4th grade. I've had multiple fantastic music teachers throughout my years on Grand Island; many, if not all, of which have been mentors to me. As a Grand Island High School senior, I am planning on going to college as a Music Therapy major. I know that I would not have chosen a career that would immerse myself in music had I not received the priceless music education that I got in the Grand Island Music Department. However, upon first hearing that one of the high school music teacher positions would be cut, I was devastated. Many people would argue that music should be one of the first things to consider in school budget cuts, but I would say exactly the opposite; my music education means everything to me, and I plan on taking it and using it to its full potential when I become a music major in the fall. The high school music teacher position should not be cut because my fellow music students would be at a great disadvantage; especially those who also plan to become music majors. I am in full support of this petition in order to keep the Grand Island School District Music Department at its best.

]]> Sun, 8 Mar 2015 01:34:35 UTC 18633697 Jacob Ford [Signature #484] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18631602?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Mar 2015 05:42:01 UTC 18631602 Kaylee Conta [Signature #483] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18631416?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Mar 2015 04:36:01 UTC 18631416 Ms Marie Tomasula [Signature #482] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18631386?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Mar 2015 04:23:14 UTC 18631386 Brian Wynne [Signature #481] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18631122?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Mar 2015 02:38:16 UTC 18631122 Mr McLain Erhard [Signature #480] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18631019?utm_medium=rss Sat, 7 Mar 2015 02:01:04 UTC 18631019 Kayla Rae [Signature #479] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18627105?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:10:56 UTC 18627105 Ms. Natalie Counts [Signature #478] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18624396?utm_medium=rss The arts are as important in schools as the "core classes". The arts make students think in different ways and help them focus and learn better. Learning an instrument can help a student think faster and can increase their intelligence. Not to mention if arts are cut school would be even more miserable for kids than it already is.

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2015 09:15:49 UTC 18624396 Mrs Elizabeth Cali [Signature #477] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18624098?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 Mar 2015 07:28:15 UTC 18624098 Lindsey Spiker [Signature #476] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18623063?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 10:11:46 UTC 18623063 Bryce Callen [Signature #475] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18623050?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 10:03:32 UTC 18623050 Ms Jenna Paternostro [Signature #474] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18623036?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 09:57:17 UTC 18623036 Mrs Sharon-Shay Walsh [Signature #473] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18620335?utm_medium=rss Wed, 4 Mar 2015 10:48:21 UTC 18620335 Ms Marissa Gress [Signature #472] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18619965?utm_medium=rss The music program has been a big part of Grand Island High School and is one of the main reasons we are KNOWN. People from other school districts wish they could even come close to what we are so lucky to have- why would you take that away?

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2015 09:27:43 UTC 18619965 Nancy Dahlquist [Signature #471] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618325?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 10:13:08 UTC 18618325 Andrew Riederer [Signature #470] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618193?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 09:25:51 UTC 18618193 Emily Fuoco [Signature #469] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618041?utm_medium=rss The music department at Grand Island High School has impacted my life, not just in music. This program deserves to be preserved.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2015 08:36:19 UTC 18618041 Katelyn giambra [Signature #468] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18618016?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 08:22:52 UTC 18618016 Caitlin Conlon [Signature #467] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617998?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 08:14:47 UTC 18617998 Austin Fisher [Signature #466] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617992?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 08:12:37 UTC 18617992 Ms Sara Cichon [Signature #465] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617990?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 08:12:19 UTC 18617990 Alexandra Bahgat [Signature #464] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617988?utm_medium=rss The music department was home to so many students, including myself. It was my safe place. To watch a legacy like this disappear is painful and unfair. In continuing to cut the music budget, you are cutting down the homes and dreams of countless students. But, since I'm sure you know this, the question is, do you care?

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2015 08:12:16 UTC 18617988 Dr. Jacob Frosolone [Signature #463] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617935?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:48:38 UTC 18617935 Mr James Dilbeck [Signature #462] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617932?utm_medium=rss The music program is one of the biggest things for GI. Don't cut the music program.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:47:30 UTC 18617932 Mrs Tina Dilbeck [Signature #461] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617927?utm_medium=rss The music program is one of the biggest things for GI. Don't cut the music program.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:46:46 UTC 18617927 Jack Gorman [Signature #460] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617926?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:46:27 UTC 18617926 Anna Martinez [Signature #459] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617923?utm_medium=rss The music program is one of the biggest things for GI. Don't cut the music program.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:45:19 UTC 18617923 Sam Sommer [Signature #458] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617891?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:31:26 UTC 18617891 Meaghan O'Leary [Signature #457] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617889?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:30:51 UTC 18617889 Ms Maddy Jackson [Signature #456] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617875?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:26:13 UTC 18617875 Robb Nappo [Signature #455] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617867?utm_medium=rss It's one of the best programs in the state.

]]> Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:23:29 UTC 18617867 Ms Emelie-jo Scheffler [Signature #454] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617862?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:21:56 UTC 18617862 Anonymous [Signature #453] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617860?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:21:42 UTC 18617860 abigail chambers [Signature #452] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617856?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:19:49 UTC 18617856 Ms. Kathryn Gentz [Signature #451] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617852?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:18:22 UTC 18617852 Mr. Ryan Allen [Signature #450] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617850?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:16:44 UTC 18617850 Jordan Piershalski [Signature #449] https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/18617847?utm_medium=rss Tue, 3 Mar 2015 07:15:54 UTC 18617847