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Q. My student is currently in middle school and will be moving up to CHS soon – where should I start??
A. The Centerville Band website is a good place to start for an overview of the many opportunities open to your student at CHS. Informational meetings will be scheduled in the spring for students coming in from 8th grade. If your student is in Centerville middle schools, look for more details to be posted in ParentSquare in March & April. If your student is currently in private school or new to the district, please contact the Band Director or Band Boosters and we would be happy to answer your questions and add you to pertinent communications.
Q. My student is new to the Centerville Jazz Band – what do I need to know?
A. Please read through the parent information the Band Boosters section and see the band calendar for important dates throughout the summer and fall. In July, all Rookie students will be assigned a veteran as a “rookie buddy” to help them step off on the right foot and answer any questions they may have. We will also have several Rookie Parent informational sessions where you can meet other parents and ask questions.
Q. What’s the best way to get to know other parents and “learn the ropes”?
A. We love our strong parent community and are excited for you to join in. A great way to meet fellow band parents and learn all about the program is to volunteer. We have big and small ways to help out, and no worries about being unprepared… we will always train on the job. There are lots of rewarding volunteer spots during band camp, football games, band events, competitions, and fundraisers. We will have also parent mixers throughout the season where parents can ask questions and share tips, and if you would like a dedicated Parent rookie buddy we can connect you with a veteran parent as well.
Q. I’ve heard Marching Band is expensive… are there ways to reduce our fees?
A. We provide MANY fundraising opportunities for our programs with the overall goal of keeping costs low and giving families opportunities to lower their fees. Please don’t let the fees be the reason to avoid marching band! Be sure to discuss with the band director or Booster Treasurer and we will find a way to make things work!
Q. OK, but exactly how important is fundraising?
A. Student fees cover only 28% of the Centerville Band Booster expenses. To give you an idea, this year without fundraisers your student’s band fees would have been twice as much! In addition to traditional fundraisers such as flower sales, call-a-thons, and concessions sales, the band hosts events and competitions throughout the year which fund a large part of our expenses. It is EXTREMELY important for all families to volunteer for these events as profits from these shows go into funding all of our band programs.
Q. I have a 5th grader at a Centerville elementary school. How do I find out more about the Middle School bands?
A. Take a look at the Middle School Band page where you can find the contact info for the school’s Band Director and a link to their website.
Q. Where can I go with other questions?
A. On the Staff Biographies page you will find contact info for our Band Directors- they are happy to answer any program questions you might have. If you have additional questions on band life and how your family can get involved, please contact our Band Booster president.
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