FAQs

The EVPB hold a spring camp that is in early June, right after the school year ends. We generally start summer band camp in the last week of July. The Color Guard and Percussion start one week before. There will be a parent meeting and parent performance before school begins in August.

Yes. During Spring and Summer Band Camp we will assign Primary and Alternate positions for the competitive marching show. We will assign Primary positions during the first week of Summer Camp and begin learning the show during the second week. Attendance at these camps is crucial to individual and group success!

The EVPB performs at every varsity football game and many local and regional competitions. The EVPB also performs at local parades and events.

The EVPB is bound by the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL) 8-hour rule.  8-hour rule FAQ

Band is a time commitment but many students would say they are more academically successful in the Fall while Marching Band is in full swing. Students in the Marching Band are plugged into a number of resources including peer mentoring and tutoring. Many students elect to do homework during their lunch period, or before and after school. All band students have the opportunities to get academic assistance from peers and teachers. The EVPB leadership team will set up tutoring sessions for students within the band - students should check with their section leaders for assistance with this.

All GISD Band Members are responsible for an annual band fee. The purpose of the fees is to help with various expense that are necessary to running a quality band program, but are not covered by the school district. Band fees cover many things ranging from food and uniforms, all the way to instruments and props. More information is released directly to families about fees at the beginning of each marching season.

No student will be denied the opportunity for membership based on their ability to pay fees. Contact Mr. Poindexter with any and all questions on band fees.

See your BoosterHub account for additional information on your fees and what you might owe.

There is no better way to stay connected with your kids than to be a part of something that they absolutely love. Band is the perfect opportunity for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. to get into the act and support your student and your community.

We have a strong parent organization - the Band Boosters - that can never have too many volunteers. There are positions ranging from leadership as a booster officer to opportunities to make a small donation in the form of a case of water or Gatorade. There is no contribution too great or too small one can make to our kids! 

The Boosters are a parent organization that exists to support the Band, provide volunteers for various functions and other logistical needs, and raise funds to help offset some of the costs incurred by the Band. The Boosters operate under a budget separate from the Band, and provide support and funding for things such as trailers and trailer maintenance, Band Banquet, snacks during band camp.

The Band Boosters meet August through May, approximately once a month. The dates and times of these meetings are posted on the EVPB Band Calendar and are open to any parent who has a child participating in band. We would love to have you join us!

Check out our parent page here!

Yes, the Color Guard is considered an important part of the Marching Band. They participate with the Marching Band in the Fall and then get to participate in Winter Guard in the Spring, which is a Color Guard only season. The Band Boosters supports all aspects of the EVPB, including the Color Guard.