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Band
Beginning through Wind Ensemble, plus the Marching Blue & Gold.
Richard Canter & Andrew Peoples →Rise to the highest
Music belongs to everyone.
WHIP brings families, alumni and neighbors together to give Walnut Hills musicians the instruments, instruction and experiences they need to thrive.
Remarkable momentum.
A snapshot reported by Walnut Hills music directors in fall 2025.
107students in Freshman Choir
86students in Chamber Orchestra
9band students selected All-State
30students across steel-band sections
One musical community.
WHIP supports students across the Music Departments while teachers lead curriculum and instruction.
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Orchestra
Beginning Strings through Senior and Chamber Orchestra.
John Caliguri & Chris Gibson →♫
Choir
Ten junior-high and high-school choirs, including Vocal Ensemble.
Bret Albright & Anthony Nims →♬
Jazz & more
Jazz Lab, Jazz Ensemble, Steel Drums and music theory.
Andrew Peoples & Edward LeBorgne →Make the next note possible.
Give once or make an annual pledge. Donors may choose how their family or organization is recognized in concert programs.
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Give where it matters most
Unrestricted gifts let directors and WHIP respond to the highest-priority student needs.
Unrestricted gifts let directors and WHIP respond to the highest-priority student needs.
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Honor every ensemble
Select Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz & Steel Drums, Marching Band, or all programs.
Select Band, Orchestra, Choir, Jazz & Steel Drums, Marching Band, or all programs.
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Receive recognition
Choose a family, individual or business name—or remain anonymous.
Choose a family, individual or business name—or remain anonymous.
Suggested gifts
What your gift makes possible
More music. Fewer barriers.
- Instruments, repairs and sheet music
- Private-lesson scholarships
- Guest artists and clinicians
- Uniforms, performances and student travel
Further ways to show your support.
A compact store for concert-night purchases and year-round spirit wear, fulfilled by WHIP volunteers.
WHIP car magnet
Classic gold-and-blue music pride.
Walnut Hills Marching Band - Share your Merch with fellow group members!
Shop the Marching Band collection.
Tacos & Tequila Parent Social
Join WHIP parents for a fun evening at The Vues at Mount Adams. Ticket purchases support WHIP.
Meet. Listen. Help.
One reliable calendar for concerts, parent meetings, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.
SEP14
WHIP general meeting
Main Conference Room + virtual • 7:00 PM
FALL26
Music concert season
Band, choir and orchestra performances
2027FEB
WalnutFest
Annual community gala and fundraiser
Independent. Transparent. Parent-led.
WHIP provides volunteer and financial support that supplements district funding. It supports the Music Departments without directing school curriculum or instruction.
Hao CongPresident
Betsy Jo WesleyVice President
Patricia Duque CamposSecretary
Tracy CohenTreasurer
Leadership shown reflects the 2026–27 board discussed in WHIP communications and should be confirmed before publication. Site administration should belong to WHIP—not an individual officer—so access transfers cleanly each year.