Who are the Boosters?
Who are we? Parents of students who are members of the CSISD Band Program
(both middle school and high school). If your child is in band and/or guard at
either the high school or middle school, you are a member!
What groups do we assist? We help out the Marching Band, the Wind
Symphony, Symphonic and Concert Bands, the Color Guard, and any other student
group that is a part of the A&M Consolidated High School or CSISD Middle
School band programs.
What do we do as boosters? We work as a team to provide things the
band needs that are not provided by the annual school budget. We provide
manpower to get the band to and from competitions, on and off the field. We
help chaperone band events and field trips. We raise money to pay for clinicians,
coaches, uniform maintenance, competition registration fees, travel expenses,
sheet music, and to repair and replace equipment and instruments.
When do we meet? We have a monthly meeting typically the
second Tuesday of each month during the school year starting at 7 pm in the
high school band room. We don’t have a formal meeting during June, July and
August. At these meetings, you will find out about the band and guard program
and learn about upcoming events, fundraisers, and band functions. You can also
have a voice in the decision making process.
How do we communicate? Besides our monthly meetings, we have an email list that you can subscribe to. We also post information on our website: www.csbands.com
What about fundraising and how does that help me? Almost every fundraising event we have allows students to earn money for their own band accounts. The remaining balance goes to the general booster fund used to support the band program overall. The more money a student earns, the less money comes from Mom and Dad when trips and other band expenses arise. The more the boosters make for the band, the less we have to require of each student when we don’t have enough to cover all expenses.
How can you help us? Attend our monthly meetings, attend as
many of your child’s band activities as possible, participate in band fund
raising events and activities and put your talents and skills to use for the
band (fill out our band volunteer form). Many thanks!!!!