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 levels of concert bands
(Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble), and three
levels of jazz bands (Stage Band, 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 instructors to lead these
bands.
The Central Dauphin Band Boosters Association is a registered
Non-Profit Charitable Organization (IRS §
501(c)(3)). The Central Dauphin Band Boosters
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. We urge you to
become a Central Dauphin Band Booster and to assist this
excellent program.
Our
band booster organization is ready and willing to help you
at any time. If you have any questions about any
band-related activity for the upcoming year, please feel
free to contact one of our officers (listed below) at any
time:
We
provide support to the all the RamBand performing units by
providing performance opportunities, purchasing instruments
and equipment, and helping underwrite the myriad expenses
associated with providing a first class band program.
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
Click here for a list of past winners of these awards.
We help the RamBand marching band unit in lots of ways
including moving
equipment on and off the field; assisting with travel,
uniforms, and repairs; fundraising; offering enthusiastic
support; and otherwise doing what we can to enhance the
students' band experience.
Band activities include concerts, the Band-A-RAMa marching
band exhibition, a Christmas Holiday Dessert Dance, a St.
Valentine's Day Dessert Dance, a Legends of
Music Concert, hosting a TIA Indoor Competition, and
parades. The band offers musical support and spirit to the
Central Dauphin football games and for a variety of school
events including graduation. The band provides a support
group and haven for those who love music.
At the February, 2007 Central Dauphin Band Boosters'
Meeting, members of the Fundraising Committee provided an
overview of the group's work to date on the 2007-08
fundraising calendar proposal. We have worked hard to
address member concerns and think we have come up with an
fresh new approach to Ram Band Fundraising! But we need your
input. For that reason, we welcome your comments on the
Committee Report
(click
here
to open a copy).
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!
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 membership form.
Click herefor the membership form.
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.
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:
