ABOUT NIU VALLEY MUSIC BOOSTERS
SUPPORTING MUSIC.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY.
OUR MISSION
Niu Valley Music Boosters supports, promotes, and enriches music education at Niu Valley Middle School through fundraising, volunteerism, and community partnerships. We help provide the resources and opportunities that allow students and teachers to thrive.
ENRICH
Expand student learning through performances, clinicians, competitions, and enrichment opportunities.
EQUIP
Help fund instruments, equipment, repairs, music, and instructional resources.
CONNECT
Bring families, teachers, alumni, businesses, and community supporters together around music education.
SEE NIU VALLEY MUSIC IN ACTION
DISCOVER THE MUSIC PROGRAM
MORE THAN A CLASS
Band and orchestra give students a place to belong, collaborate, build confidence, and pursue excellence together. The Boosters help make those experiences possible by supporting the teachers, students, and opportunities that bring the program to life.
Watch the video to discover the energy, commitment, and community behind Niu Valley’s music program.
NIU VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
MUSIC PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Meet the educators and school leaders who champion music at Niu Valley.
Wayne Fanning
Band & Orchestra Teacher
Mr. Fanning has taught band and orchestra at Niu Valley Middle School since 1998. His ensembles have performed at music conferences across the country and internationally, including Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
Zachary Morita
Percussion & Music Teacher
A dedicated music educator and lifelong learner, Mr. Morita is committed to strong teaching practice and positive student growth.
Jeffrey Shitaoka
Niu Valley Middle School Principal
Principal Shitaoka supports continued excellence in the music arts and the opportunities they create for Niu Valley students.
JOIN US IN SUPPORTING NIU VALLEY MUSIC.
Volunteer, partner with us, or make a gift to help our student musicians thrive.