Dumline tryouts
Current 8th graders/incoming freshmen can make arrangements to get bussed from AJH to Steele if needed.
It is highly encouraged that all drumline members attend all the clinics. This helps place everyone in the best position for the upcoming season.
Wednesday, May 3rd and
Fridays, May 12, 19, & 26
All dates are 3 PM - 5 PM in the Steele band room.
Spring Concert at Steele
Students with school-owned tuxes and dresses are asked to bring a change of clothes and leave their tuxes and dresses in the band room, labeled with their name, after the performance.
Payment due 5/12
Standout award!
Insta info!
BOOSTER MEETINGS
May Booster Metting will be Tuesday, May 30th at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, May 23 there will be a 7th & 8th grade band concert at AJH at 7 PM. $3 admission.
Tuesday, May 30th at 6 PM incoming Freshmen will have New Member Orientation.
Booster Meeting following at 7:30 PM
Join us!!
The Amherst Band Boosters is a volunteer-based non-profit that supports the school district's band program. Everyone's load becomes a little lighter when we all help out. There are currently a ton of committee openings that need to be filled with many different levels of involvement. Please remember that those who donate their time, and volunteer with events typically get their entrance fees to the event waived.
- Car Wash Committee (only in July)
- Spiritwear Committee (July-Aug, usually ends by 2nd game)
- Band Camp Committee (organizes with our caterers, directs volunteers, oversees games)
- Band Camp After Party (one-time event, planned in July/Aug)
- Halftime Snacks (only home games)
- Senior Dinner and Senior Night Committee (Preferably run by non-Senior Parents)
- Fall Banquet Committee (organizes event in Nov. with assistance)
- Fall Fundraiser (Night at the Races- Sept. 16)
- Concert Ticket Committee
- Uniform Room Committee
All parents/guardians are encouraged to fill out the survey here to find out more about volunteering and help the boosters contact you for the right events: https://forms.gle/e4DVbKb5ex5QHh5F7
BOOSTER INVOLVEMENT
The Amherst Band Boosters is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization. The Boosters' mission is to support the Amherst Exempted Village School District’s band program in providing a positive and enriching experience to band students at all grade levels. This is possible thanks to fundraisers and community donations.
The Booster funds are able to provide for all grade levels of the band program beyond the district’s allocated budget. Some examples include:
Capital Expenditures
Instrument purchases and maintenance
Purchase and maintenance of concert attire
Purchase and maintenance of marching band uniforms
Music licensing fees and books
Competition fees
AMC Drill Choreography
AMC flags
Transportation
Trailer customizations for secure instrument and supply transportation.
Maintenance and repairs for the trailer
Gas and tolls to transport the instruments and supplies.
Incidentals
Student experiences
Snacks and treats
Student dinners and parties
Band camp spirit week
Awards
The Boosters are also able to organize chaperones and volunteers to support the bands with events such as:
Home and away football games at Steele
Year-round competition shows at Steele and AJH
Concerts for all grade levels
Band Camp for AMC
The Band Boosters are a vital part of the Amherst Exempted Village School District’s successful band program. Families of band students in any grade level are encouraged to participate in Band Boosters to help create an enriching and successful experience for their students. To find out more follow us on Facebook or email us at band_boosters@amherstk12.org
April/May
April
Tues 25: Band Booster Meeting. 6:30 PM, all are welcome
Thur 27: Color Guard Tryouts 3 PM, Steele Band Room
Jazz Band Performance at Quaker Steak
May
Wed 3: Percussion Clinic #1, 3 PM - 5 PM
Thur 4: Spring Concert (with Senior Awards) at Steele, 7 PM. $3 admission
Wed 10: 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert at AJH, 7 PM. $3 admission
Fri 12: $100 Band Camp Payment due
Percussion Clinic #2, 3 PM - 5 PM
Thur 18: Drum Major Audition Meeting
Fri 19: Percussion Clinic #3, 3 PM - 5 PM
Sat 20: Jazz Band at Midview
Tues 23: 7th & 8th Grade Spring Concert, No Booster Meeting (the next week)
Thur 25: Drum Major Tryouts
Fri 26: Percussion Clinic #4, 3 PM - 5 PM
Mon 29: Memorial Day Parade, Marching Band Report time 9 AM
Tues 30: Incoming Freshmen! New Member Orientation 6 PM
Tues 30: Band Booster Meeting. 7:30 PM, all are welcome
(time & date changed)
June 8: Awards at Agora
more info and link to reserve tickets above
Contact Us!
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions you can email us anytime.
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