About the Band Boosters

The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association is a registered Non-Profit Charitable Organization (IRS § 501(c)(3)). The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association sponsors events and activities not only to raise funds for the Central Dauphin High School Band Programs but also to assist with the growth opportunities of the students and to further the common good and general welfare of the people of the community. We look forward to another exceptional year with the Central Dauphin band program this year. More information on our organization is provided below...

The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association

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Introduction	Join Us
Who We Are	Donate
What We Do	Administrative Details
How You Can Help	Band Boosters Association Meetings
Top 10 Ways You Can Show Your Support	Committees and Contacts

Introduction

The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association is an organization of parents, alumni, and friends who support music education at Central Dauphin High School. We work with the Central Dauphin High School Administration and Band Director for the improvement of the band programs. Our school's premier program includes two concert bands (Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble), two jazz bands (Jazz II and Jazz I), as well as a Marching Band, a Pit Orchestra for the school musical, and three indoor units (Percussion, Majorettes, and Guard). Central Dauphin boasts an outstanding team of our Band Director, Mr. Matthew Ceresini, and a wonderful group of instructors to educate and coach these ensembles. We urge you to become a Central Dauphin Band Booster and to assist this excellent program. Click here for an Enrollment Form.
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Who We Are

The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association is ready and willing to help you at any time. If you have any questions about any RamBand-related activity for the upcoming year, please feel free to contact one of our officers at any time. Click here for contact information.
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What We Do

We provide support to the all the RamBand performing units by providing scholarship awards; performance opportunities; assisting at RamBand events; funding instrument, equipment, and other expenses, and otherwise providing support with the myriad needs associated with providing our students with a first class band program.

Scholarship Awards

We provide thousands of dollars to fund the following scholarships awarded to deserving senior band members each year at the Band Banquet: The Witman M. "Wit" Gingrich Award The Marine Awards The James Milbrand Award The Central Dauphin Instrumentalist Award The Central Dauphin HS Jazz Award The Central Dauphin HS Band Front Award The James J. Scannell Jr. and Billy A. Wilson Percussion Award.
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Click here for a list of past winners of these awards.

Performance Opportunities

During the 2007-08 school year, the Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association inaugurated the Legends of Music Concert series with the goal of providing our band students with the opportunity to work with, learn from, and enjoy the performances of some of the foremost musicians in the world. The Legends of Music Concert Series mission focuses on the positive growth and development of the Central Dauphin high school and middle school musicians. Consistent with that mission, the inaugural Legends of Music Concert featured the world renowned Dallas Brass; subsequent events featured the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association's goal is to host at least one Legends of Music Concert each academic year. In addition, the Boosters also provide the funding for various performance opportunities throughout the year, including the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival, and in-school residencies and workshops.

RamBand Events

We help the RamBand marching band and indoors units in lots of ways including moving equipment; assisting with travel, uniforms, and repairs; fundraising; offering enthusiastic support; and otherwise doing what we can to enhance the students' band experience. Other RamBand activities include concerts, the Band-A-RAMa marching band exhibition, a Christmas Holiday Dessert Dance, a St. Valentine's Day Dessert Dance, the Legends of Music Concert, hosting a TIA Indoor Competition, and parades. The RamBand offers musical support and spirit to the Central Dauphin football games and for a variety of school events including graduation. The RamBand provides a support network and haven for those who love music.

Instrument, Equipment, and Other Expenses

At the February, 2007 Central Dauphin Band Boosters' Meeting, members of the Fundraising Committee provided an overview of the group's fundraising calendar and devised a long-term plan and proposal. The Committee worked hard to address member concerns and in the time since then, we think the Committee's new approach to RamBand Fundraising has been a succees! But we always need your input. For that reason, we welcome your comments on the Committee Report (click here to open a copy).
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How You Can Help

Lots of ways: It takes a group of dedicated students parents to keep the Ram Band program great! The Central Dauphin High School Band Boosters Association is dedicated to the support and advancement of the Central Dauphin Band program. With increasing numbers comes the obligation for new uniforms, music, and more instruments. These items frequently are not funded by the Central Dauphin School District. As a band booster or parent of a Central Dauphin band student, you have the unique opportunity to help promote a band program with a proud legacy in our area. To continue and expand on our 50-year tradition of excellence, your Band Boosters Association needs every parent to become involved! Whether it's fundraising, chaperoning, event organization, volunteering, or just showing up for monthly meetings, all that we ask is that you share with us your ideas and a little of your time and energy. Everyone has something to contribute and we need each and every one of you!
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Top 10 Ways You Can Show Support and Interest

1. Attend performances.

2. Be an active Band Booster: seek out ways to help.

3. Attend meetings.

4. Encourage home practice.

5. Provide lessons when possible.

6. Get involved with all the band programs, not just the band in which your student participates.

7. Ask your student to play for you.

8. Enthusiastically support your student and your bands!

9. Encourage your student's involvement in helping out with fundraising, showing band newcomers the ropes, etc.

10. Take advantage of the opportunities for development the band experience offers.

Join Us

We look forward to another exceptional year with the Central Dauphin band program this year. We urge you to become a Central Dauphin Band Booster and to assist this excellent program. To join, just fill out the Enrollment Form.
Click here for the Enrollment Form.
Click here to see the RamBand's Patrons this year.
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Donate

Your monetary donations this year will help us support the faculty’s efforts, meet the challenge of growth, and replace out-dated equipment and music. All Central Dauphin music students will benefit by your donation. Donations to the Central Dauphin Band Boosters are tax deductible and help fund essential music department expenses such as: Purchase and repair of instruments Purchase of music Transportation to musical events Support all band activities Concert programs Publicity and special events Contact one of the Board Members listed here for information on how to make a tax deductible contribution to help the CD Ram Bands.
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Administrative Details

Band Boosters Budget: Click here

Bylaws Click here

IRS § 509(a)(2) Letter of Determination (13-Oct-2007): Click here

IRS §501(c)(3) Letter of Determination (06-Jul-1983): Click here

IRS Form 990 Annual Return: Click here

Band Boosters Meetings

Meeting Schedule

The Band Boosters generally meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 in the Band Room at Central Dauphin High School. Here is the meeting schedule:

Meeting Agendas

Click here for meeting minutes archive.

Meeting Minutes