About The Band Boosters

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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 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.

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Who We Are

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:

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What We Do

We provide support to the marching band unit, 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 Dinner Dance, a St. Valentine's Day Dessert Dance, Jazz Picnic, 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.

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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 the 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.

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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 membership form.  Click here for the membership form.

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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

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:

• Agendas: Click here for meetings archive.
   

• Minutes: Click here for meetings archive.
   

• Bylaws 
  (click here)
   

• Tax Exemption Documentation
  IRS §501(c)(3):  Letter of Determination:
  IRS § 509(a)(2):  Letter of Determination:
  2006 Form 990

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Committees and Contacts
(contact information in your CD Band Directory)

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