Lansing Theater and Performing Arts Booster Club (LTAPA)

WHAT LTAPA DOES

Supports the performing arts in the Lansing Central School District by providing funding to enable a variety of opportunities and improved facilities to benefit Lansing students of all ages.

WHAT LTAPA PROVIDES

Instrument rental funding for students in need;
Sponsorship of music class and theater workshops;
Instruments for music classes;
Repair and updates to stage equipment;
Equipment purchases such as the prop storage shed, elementary school risers, microphones, and countless other items that enhance and promote the arts; and
Yearly scholarships for dedicated performing arts students. (Requires family membership.)

WHO LTAPA IS

Lansing community volunteers and parents dedicated to supporting the performing arts in our schools.

WHERE LTAPA FUNDS COME FROM

Tax-deductible membership fees;
Tax-deductible donations (click here to make an online donation);
Concession sales and raffles at theater and music performances;
Our Songs & Sweets (formerly Cookies & Carols) annual event; and
Playbill advertising.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

BECOME A MEMBER! By joining LTAPA, you actively support our school district’s efforts to offer performing arts opportunities for every Lansing student. You can begin a new membership or renew an existing one by clicking here (for the printable form) or clicking here (to join or renew online).

LTAPA FAMILY MEMBERSHIP TYPES AND FEES:

Annual Membership $10.00 – Must be renewed yearly.
Lifetime Membership $100.00
LTAPA Angel Membership $250.00 - Includes Lifetime Membership and recognition in all playbills.

VOLUNTEER! There are opportunities throughout the year (on an ongoing or performance-specific basis) in publicity, fundraising, shopping for food & supplies, baking and/or food preparation, concession sales, and assisting at events and performances. Please watch this site and/or LTAPA's social media for specific sign-up opportunities, or ask an LTAPA officer how you can become involved.

UPCOMING EVENTS, 2025-2026

LTAPA Monthly Meetings: 10/14/25, 11/18/25, 12/9/25, 1/13/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/14/26, 5/12/26, and 6/9/26.
All meetings begin at 6 p.m. and take place in the Middle School Chorus Room unless otherwise noted.

Past Meeting Minutes

Middle School Musical: "The Lion King, Jr." Nov. 5-8, 2025. Middle School Auditorium

High School Musical: "Shrek: The Musical." March 11-14, 2026. Middle School Auditorium

MS/HS Drama Club: TBD. May 14-15, 2026. Middle School Auditorium

Songs and Sweets: LTAPA's annual fundraiser! Come enjoy delicious sweets and fantastic music! Monday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., Middle School Auditorium

Concerts and Performances:

Saturday, Oct. 25: Ithaca College Choir Invitational
Nov. 7-8: Junior High Area All State, Homer HS
Nov. 5-8: MS Musical, time TBD. MS Auditorium
Nov. 21-22: All-County Instrumental Festival, Dryden CSD
Thursday, Dec. 4: 5/6 and HS Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Dec. 4-7: NYSSMA Conference, Rochester
Monday, Dec. 8: LTAPA's Songs and Sweets fundraiser, 6:30 p.m. MS Auditorium
Thursday, Dec. 11: 7/8 Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Monday, Dec. 15: 3/4 and 5/6 Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Wednesday, Dec. 17: HS Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Thursday, Dec. 18: 5/6 and HS Band Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Jan. 16-17: All-County Vocal Festival
Wednesday, Jan. 21: 4th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Jan. 30-31: Senior High All-State Festival
March 11-14: HS Musical, time TBD. MS Auditorium
Tuesday, March 17: 5/6 Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Tuesday, March 24: 7/8 and HS Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Thursday, March 26: 7/8 and HS Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Thursday, April 9: 7/8 and HS Band Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Tuesday, April 28: 3rd Grade Recorder Concert, Time TBD. MS Auditorium
May 1-2: NYSSMA Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, Dryden CSD
May 14-15: MS/HS Drama Club production, MS Auditorium
Tuesday, May 19: 5/6 and 7/8 Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Wednesday, May 20: 4th Grade Band, Orchestra, and Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Thursday, May 28: 5/6 Band, 7/8 Band, and MS Jazz Band Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Tuesday, June 2: HS Band and Orchestras Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Wednesday, June 3: 5/6 and 7/8 Chorus Concert, 7 p.m. MS Auditorium
Saturday, June 13: HS Choral Pops Concert, 6 p.m. MS Auditorium
June 8-12: 3rd Grade Instrument Recruitment