800+
Student Musicians
Growing, learning and performing together
7
Schools
One district. Many programs. Endless opportunities.
20+
Ensembles
Bands, orchestras, choirs and more for every level.
How GVMPA Supports Students
GVMPA works alongside families and district music educators to give Great Valley students meaningful, well-supported music experiences.
Learning Resources
Access forms, calendars, resources and helpful information.
Performances & Logistics
Support for concerts, trips, festivals and daily music logistics.
Fundraising Support
Funding instruments, music, events and educational needs.
Student Experiences
Create memorable experiences through music and community.
Advocacy & Community
Represent families and strengthen music education.
How Families Can Help
Parent support is critical to our success and there are many ways to lend a hand
Information will also be shared through newsletters and emails.
Music Programs & Faculty
Great Valley offers vocal and instrumental music opportunities from elementary school through high school.
High School
Programs include marching, concert, jazz and pep bands; string and symphony orchestras; indoor percussion and color guard; choirs and vocal ensembles; guitar, piano and music theory; pit orchestra; Drama Guild and musical theater.
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Faculty Contacts
Katherine Domizio - kdomizio@gvsd.org
Alexander Siwa - asiwa@gvsd.org
5/6 Center
Programs include instrumental music, band, orchestra, chorus and musical theater.
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Faculty Contacts
Joy Deminski - jdeminski@gvsd.org
William Shafer - wshafer@gvsd.org
Loryn Whistler - lwhistler@gvsd.org
Middle School
Programs include general and instrumental music; concert and jazz bands; orchestra and chamber orchestra; Blue and White Chorus, General’s Chorus, Select Choir and Show Choir; Guitar Club and musical theater.
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Faculty Contacts
Greg Dippell - gdippell@gvsd.org
Adam Search - asearch@gvsd.org
Elementary Schools
Charlestown, General Wayne, K.D. Markley and Sugartown offer general music and instrumental opportunities, including band and orchestra. K.D. Markley also offers musical theater.
Faculty Contacts
Maura George – mgeorge@gvsd.org
Katelyn Reichle – kreichle@gvsd.org
Paige Seaton – pseaton@gvsd.org
William Shafer – wshafer@gvsd.org
Joy Deminski – jdeminski@gvsd.org
Great Valley Music Communications
CutTime is a primary communication tool for Great Valley Music extracurricular activities. It is used to distribute forms and track student financial account balances, uniforms and formalwear. Ask your student’s music teacher for your family’s CutTime access link and login instructions. Each student and parent/guardian unit shares one account.
Faculty assignments may change. For the latest information, visit:
www.gvsd.org/our-district/our-staff
Stay Informed
Teacher Communications
Your student’s music teacher is the primary source for rehearsal schedules, performance details, forms, formalwear, account information and other program-specific updates.
Follow the instructions provided by your student’s teacher for the communication platform used by that program.
GVMPA Website & Social Media
Visit GVMPA.org for current fundraisers, events, volunteer opportunities, shopping, payments and announcements.
Follow GVMPA on Facebook and Instagram for additional updates, reminders and photos.
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Newsletter
Sign up for the GVMPA newsletter to receive meeting dates, event information, fundraising announcements and volunteer opportunities.
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Member Meetings
GVMPA membership meetings are open to EVERYONE involved in the GV music program and are generally held virtually on the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.
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Visit the GVMPA Calendar for meeting dates and registration information.
GVMPA at a Glance
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GVMPA is an independent, parent-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, service and financial support to Great Valley music students and their teachers.
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Parents and guardians of students participating in Great Valley music programs are voting members of GVMPA and are encouraged to attend membership meetings.
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GVMPA Leadership
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President – Danielle Werkeiser (contact@gvmpa.org)
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Vice President – Amy Dugan Brown
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Treasurer – Meenakshi Krishnamurthy (treasurer@gvmpa.org)
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Secretary – Alicia Tran
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Financial Secretary – Open Position
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Member at Large – Christine Dragoun
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Member at Large – Brenda Thorpe
Student Fundraising Accounts
Some GVMPA fundraisers credit proceeds to the participating student rather than to GVMPA. Depending on the fundraiser, student funds may be used for approved music-related expenses such as participation fees, uniform or formalwear rentals, instruments, music lessons, private programs or camps.
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Benefits and eligible uses vary by fundraiser. Follow the instructions published for each campaign and contact the GVMPA treasurer with account-specific questions.
Questions?