WHO WE ARE

SUPPORTING STUDENTS. STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. BRINGING OUR PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

SUPPORTING STUDENTS. STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS. BRINGING OUR PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY TOGETHER.

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OUR MISSION

The Upper Moreland Music Patrons Association, Inc. (UMMP) is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting performing arts programs in the Upper Moreland School District. UMMP works closely with our directors to coordinate numerous events and fundraisers to help maintain a vibrant, diverse performing arts program throughout the district.

President: Melissa Kaufmann

HS Vice President: Amy Badey

Secretary: Melissa Osborne

MS Vice President: Sandy Kaufman

Co-Treasurer: Michele Westhuis

Co-Treasurer: Steph Abbosh

COLLECTIVE EXCELLENCE

Meet our Board.

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STAY CONNECTED

Whether you’re a current performing arts family, an alum, or a community member, there are several ways to stay connected with UMMP.

MUSIC PATRONS PARENT & GUARDIAN GROUP

For parents and guardians of active Upper Moreland performing arts students in grades 6–12. Follow along for updates, reminders, and information throughout the year.

Join the Facebook Group

MARCHING UNIT & WINTER GUARD ALUMNI GROUPS

Former members of the Upper Moreland Marching Unit and Upper Moreland Winter Guard can stay connected with the program and fellow alumni through the UMMU Alumni Facebook group.

Visit the UMMU Alumni Group
Visit the UMWG Alumni Group

UMMP COMMUNITY
UPDATES

Our community Facebook page is for alumni, community members, and anyone without a current student and wants to stay up to date with UMMP. We do not share student photos on this page.

Follow Along with the UMMP
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A marching band of young students dressed in white and black uniforms with purple and gold accents, holding brass instruments, lined up on a sports field under a partly cloudy sky.
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GET TO KNOW
THE LINGO

UMMP: Upper Moreland Music Patrons
UMMU: Upper Moreland Marching Unit
MIM: Music in Motion — annual home show for UMMU
GIG: Guards in the Grove — annual home show for UMWG
UMCG: Upper Moreland Colorguard
UMWG: Upper Moreland Winterguard
UMIP: Upper Moreland Indoor Percussion
MSWG: Middle School Winterguard
MAIN: Mid Atlantic Indoor Network — local competition circuit for UMWG and MSWG
WGI: Winter Guard International — international competition circuit for UMWG and UMIP
MAPS: Mid Atlantic Percussion Society — local competition circuit for UMIP
PMEA: Pennsylvania Music Educators Association — statewide organization that provides competitive performance opportunities at different tiers based on audition results for band, orchestra, and choir students