Dear Band Families,
The Welcome Back Pep Band did an awesome job welcoming new and returning students to Yorktown on Monday morning – what a great way to start the year! This coming week is very busy, especially for the Marching Band, so please see below for reminders and various ways to help out.
TL;DR:
- Now: Help needed before October 15 – Band Booster tax return preparation
- September 4:Band Family (all ensembles) meeting hosted by the Band Boosters; Marching Band preview show for parents
- September 6: Help needed – First home football game Marching Band performance; Marching Band pictures; pizza dinner for performers
- September 7: Marching Band mini-camp and 9/11 race performance
- September 12: Restaurant fundraiser at Cowboy Cafe
- September 14: Help needed – Drivers and breakfast – All band program students participate in Band Day
Now: Time/service donation request – tax preparation for the Band Boosters
Do you prepare taxes professionally? Are you looking for a great way to help out the band program? We are looking for someone willing to donate time/service in preparing the tax return for the Band Booters, a 501(c)(3) organization. If you can help, please send an email to treasurer@yorktownband.org.
September 4: Band Family meeting hosted by the Band Boosters and preview performance
The Band Boosters will host an informational meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Patriot Hall (entrance is closest to the doors near the basketball court in back, near the gym). The meeting will be followed by a preview performance of this year’s Marching Band show. Stick around to check it out!
Meeting agenda:
- Welcome and introductions
- Information about key dates
- Budget overview
- Fundraising efforts and support needed
- Volunteer needs
- Marching Band: What to expect on competition days
- Marching Band: What to expect on game days
- Marching Band preview show at YHS stadium
September 6: First home football game, group pictures, and pizza dinner
With football season kicking off, we will need parent volunteers at the games to assist with things like prop movements, carrying the first-aid kit, working concessions, etc. Veteran parent volunteers will be available to show you the ropes – no prior experience necessary! Sign up here.
Prior to the game, students will have group/section pictures taken in their Marching Band uniforms. Students should monitor communications from Mr. Witkowski for specific instructions. After pictures, the Band Boosters are providing a pizza dinner in the atrium for performers.
September 7: Marching Band mini-camp and 9/11 race
Save the date and keep an eye out for more information in Mr. Witkowski’s band updates. Students will need to pack a lunch and water bottle for this activity.
September 12: Restaurant fundraiser at Cowboy Café
Restaurant Night Fundraisers are back! Help us raise critical funds for the band and have some fun while we’re at it! Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at Cowboy Cafe (4792 Langston Blvd.). With every order you place between 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, mention YHS Band and 20% will be donated to Yorktown High School Band. Applies to carry-out and dine-in orders. Feel free to share the flyer around the community and on social media.
September 14: Band Day fundraiser
On September 14th, ALL band students participate in Band Day, our biggest fundraiser of the year! The quality of the band program depends greatly on the generosity of our community, so the students will walk through designated neighborhoods to talk about the program and ask for donations. Please consider signing up to assist as a driver and/or to bring breakfast food for the students that morning.
If you have any questions about the band program or would like more information about specific volunteer opportunities, please feel free to reach out to the Band Boosters at YorktownBandArligton@gmail.com.
We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the Band Booster meeting and the home football game this week! Go Band!
Amber Miller
President
Yorktown Band Boosters
Email: YorktownBandArlington@gmail.com