Please fill out this form if you plan on trying out WGTB year-round in August! All the information regarding the year-round group is on our website (CLICK HERE FOR INFO) and below this paragraph in the description. This is NOT A CONTRACT. If you have any specific questions, you can email music director Roman Rivera.
ROMAN RIVERA CONTACT INFO
Email: romanplaysdrums@gmail.com
Phone: (559) 326-4772
YEAR-ROUND INFO
AUGUST TRY-OUT PERIOD
August is your month to try We Got the Beat out. At the end of the month, students, parents, and teachers will decide if the WGTB Year-Round group will be the best option for you. If we all agree WGTB is a good fit, you and your child will sign a contract that runs from 9/1/26 through 6/12/27.
GROUP PRACTICES
Year-round group practices start the week of August 3th, 2026
BTB ZOOMERS - Mondays 4:00 PM - 6:00PM starting Monday August 3rd
BTB BOOMERS - Mondays 4:00 PM - 6:00PM starting Monday August 3rd
WGTB ROOKIES - Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM starting August 4th.
WGTB SECONDARY - Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM starting August 5th.
WGTB DRUMLINE: - Thursdays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM starting August 6th
* Secondary will rehearse from 3:30-6:30 in August, then in September, Practices will end at 5:30
We understand everyone might not be able to make it right on time or may need to leave early. As long as your situation is within reason, we can try to accommodate you and your beater.AUGUST COST
The cost to try for August is $110.00.
PAY FOR AUGUST ON THE WEBSITE:
https://wegotthebeat.org/payments/
LOCATION
Our practice site for this year is:
Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
3673 N. First St, Fresno, CA
(First Street between Shields & Dakota)
Drumline - rehearses at the Big Red Church next to Fresno High
2131 N Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA 93704
PROGRAM COST
Cost for the year-round group breaks down to $110.00 per month, August through May. The total for the contracted year is $1,100.00. MAKE PAYMENTS: https://wegotthebeat.org/payments/
UPFRONT COSTS
There will be some up-front costs needed for your student, such as solid black pants, solid black shoes, and an official performance t-shirt. After that initial investment, we try to cover any additional member costs with money the group earns by playing performances/gigs and fundraising. We do have some gently used pants and shoes available for beaters in need.
CONTRACT
By September, no one will be allowed to participate until a contract is received and signed by both the child and parent. SUBMIT YOUR CONTRACT: https://wegotthebeat.org/wgtb-contract/
Once contracts are signed by the student and the parent, WGTB will vote on our shirt color, and all students will officially be We Got the Beat Members!
FUNDRAISING
There is a fundraising goal of $250.00 per WGTB family. I just ask everyone to do their best to reach this goal.
Some possible ways to reach your fundraising goal:
Buying snacks for the group (turn in receipts with your Beater’s name at the top)
BIG Show ticket sales (April/May)
Jamba Juice card purchases
Providing food for teachers during camp
Securing a large grant or gig for the group
There may also be whole-group opportunities to earn money toward your fundraising goal throughout the year. Last year, we did fundraisers at United Skates and through the Fresno Grizzlies by helping local businesses sell admissions.
PERFORMANCES & GIGS
WGTB also plays for school assemblies, carnivals, community events, etc. For example, in the 2025-2026 year, WGTB had 18 total performances. When an opportunity to perform comes up, we will communicate with everyone and ask who can commit to that particular date. As long as we have enough players available, we perform. If you want us to play for your school or community event, please contact the person in charge of booking. If they are interested, please have them email Roman or send her their contact information. She’ll take it from there.
We do take the winter and spring breaks off unless something spectacular comes up. (That hasn’t happened for a while, though…)
Splitting rehearsal time with other school/community activities is a possibility. But the more time your Beater misses, the less a part of WGTB they will feel. Communication with the director is the key to a successful experience in WGTB.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic 2026-2027 Season!
