New Parent �Meeting
Dan Plybon
Director
Band
Boosters
Welcome!�If you have a student in the band – Congratulations, you’re a band booster!
Your Responsibilities Include:
Competitions
Practices
Game Nights
Parades
Band is a TEAM sport! Every member is an important part of the team!
Make sure your student is at muster on time. Support as needed (props, equipment, water)
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week from 3:40-6:00pm
Help with equipment staging and tear down. Monitor the area while students are performing
Christmas and Dogwood Parades in Vinton, Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Roanoke
Band Booster Leadership Team
DeAnna
Schuler
Joe Eline
“Ace”
Lori
Geist
Beth
Williams
President
VP
Secretary
Ways &
Means
Treasurer
Webmaster & Digital Media
Volunteer Coordinator
Comms
Jeanne
Morrison
Rafe
Telsch
Heidi
Schmidt
Kristi
Telsch
Stay Connected!
Band Webpage
Schedules, Forms, Packing Lists, Photos, Parent Info, Music, & much more
Real-time social media. Currently the most popular. No character limit.
Fees
Fees for the season are $300
$150 Commitment Fee
This fee covers uniform cleaning and start-of-camp expenses.
$150 Camp Payment
This fee covers the remainder of camp expenses, show shirts, & incidentals throughout the season.
Checks should be made out to WBHS
Be Aware: There is a $12.10 processing fee to use roanokecounty.schoolcashonline.com
Everyone deserves the chance to go to camp.
At camp, students can
Please don’t let the cost of Away Camp prevent your student from participating. Scan the code or ask a Board member how to apply for an Away Camp Scholarship.
Away Camp
Scholarship Application
Additional Costs
Guard
Band
Percussion Camp &
Color Guard Camp
9am - 1pm
**BRING A LUNCH**
Rookie Camp
(ALL First-Year Members)
9am – 11am
Home Camp
(ALL Members)
8am – 4pm
**BRING A LUNCH**
14-18
JULY
16-17
JULY
21-25
JULY
IMPORTANT DATES
ALL of these camps will be held at WBHS
Scan here add the WBHS Band calendar for
Google or IOS!
AWAY Camp
27
JULY
COST: $300
Final payment, permission slips, and health forms due by July 21st.
Depart:
We leave WBHS for camp at 2:00 pm on Sunday.
Pick Up:
Your student must be picked up from Camp Bethel at noon on Saturday, August 2nd.
*If you need assistance with camp fees, please see a board member for a scholarship application.
2
AUGUST
A special pre-season performance of our 2025 show will be held for parents before the first home game.
Fundraisers…
Donation Platform
Jazz Café
Jazz & BBQ
Blue Ridge Festival of Bands
We have several major fundraisers throughout the year.
Additional fundraisers like a Dine-2-Donate at a local restaurant may also be held throughout the year. Recommendations are welcome! More info to come on this as we get started with band season.
This drive takes place during Home Camp.
Spring events featuring our Middle & High School Jazz Bands.
Hosted by WBHS. Band Members & Boosters run the show!
Band Competition
All hands on deck!
This show can only be successful with your support.
Jobs Include:
Our largest fundraiser is the Blue Ridge Festival of Bands
If you or someone you know has a trailer or ATV that could be available to transport equipment on & off the field, let a board member know!
OCTOBER 25TH
What we need from you…
Commitment Form
Health Form
Time – We’re always looking for volunteers!
$150 Deposit
We want to hear from you! Use our volunteer form to let us know how you’d like to help!
Welcome to the Band Family!