Our First BPIE Concert - A SUCCESS! IN CONCERT BPIE ROCKS…AND ROLLS IN MONEY FOR BURBANK SCHOOLS WITH SUCCESSFUL “IN CONCERT” EVENT On October 2, 2004 , Burbank Priority in Education held its' first-ever fundraising event, “in Concert.” In Concert took place at Burbank 's Starlight Bowl and featured a roster full of musical talents. Hollywood Records recording star Josh Kelley headlined the event, which also included local band BlueLight, the Crosby-Loggins Band, the John Borroughs Power House Choir, and the Burbank High School Vocal Ensemble. The hard work of BPIE 's diligent volunteers, lead by BPIE founder and former Burbank mayor Michael Hastings, paid off with $27,349 raised by the In Concert event. On November 4, 2004 , BPIE members attended the Burbank Unified School District Board meeting to present $17,300 in donations to Burbank 's public schools. The financial contributions made to each school were based on the number of students, with each school receiving approximately $1.13 per child. Of the balance, $5,000 was set aside for a BPIE grant program and $5,049 will be used as seed money to fund other BPIE programs. Congratulations to the following schools on their BPIE funding awards: School Total Students Total Distribution: Disney 381 $431 Edison 565 $638 Emerson 501 $592 Bret Harte 630 $712 Jefferson 755 $853 McKinley 528 $597 Miller 833 $941 Providencia 446 $504 Roosevelt 541 $611 Stevenson 429 $485 Washington 590 $667 Luther 1,120 $1,266 Jordan 1,131 $1,278 Muir 1,500 $1,695 Burbank High 2,515 $2,842 Burroughs High 2,475 $2,797 Monterey 173 $195 Community Day    $100 Magnolia Park    $100 A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE EVENING! The Crosby Loggins Band Josh Kelley BlueLight Singer-songwriter Crosby Loggins brings his blend of jazz, folk and pop to “In Concert.” The Crosby Loggins Band has family ties to rock royalty – Crosby is the son of Kenny Loggins and keyboardist/guitarist Jesse Siebenberg is the son of SuperTramp's Bob Siebenberg. "Hollywood Records' Singer/ Songwriter crafts guitar-driven pop songs with his deep breathly voice. His first single, "Amazing" rocketed up Billboard's New Artist Chart. Kelley has shared is homespun rock with fans in every corner of the country. Pick up a copy of his best selling CD "FOR THE RIDE HOME". "Founders of the band rooted in Burbank are Dennis O'Donnell, Art Repola & Michael Hastings; Bruce Hendricks and Rob Sephton round out the regulars. Members have worked with Supertramp, John Hyatt, Thin Lizzy, Ozzie Osbourne & Glyn Johns. Proceeds to benefit Burbank Unified Schools. BPIE was formed to provide sustainable financial support that enables unparalleled educational opportunities for the children of Burbank's public schools. EIN# 56-2419961

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