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The Shaler Area Band Parents Association (SABPA) exists to support and assist Band Director Tepshich and his staff in providing enriching experiences in musical education through Band. The association organizes fundraisers to help students to raise money for their spring trip. Join SABPA to get involved in fundraising, chaperoning, and a variety of other volunteer opportunities large and small.
The Shaler Area Band Parents Association (SABPA) exists to support and assist Band Director Tepshich and his staff in providing enriching experiences in musical education through Band. The association organizes fundraisers to help students to raise money for their spring trip. Join SABPA to get involved in fundraising, chaperoning, and a variety of other volunteer opportunities large and small.
10 things to know about Marching Band.pdfMarching Band Season Checklist for Parents.pdfAV Festival week has arrived! Thank you to everyone who has signed up to volunteer! Now we just need the rain to stay away! There are a few spots left to volunteer! We want everyone involved in order to have a great evening! https://www.facebook.com/share/1LuKNPMUFR/
Also, for the AV Festival we are in need of at least 3 phones that are able to download the Square App that we could for payments for the evening. Or a phone that has an unlimited hot spot that we can connect other devices to for wi-fi.
If you have a phone you are willing to let us use please text me and let me know.
AV Concession stand sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444AAAF2AA7F4C07-65123644-allegheny#/
AV Volunteer sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4FAEAF22A4FD0-64809135-allegheny#/
Candy Gram pre-orders are closed. We will have them available at the event, the choices will just be limited.
Practice and events -
Tuesday, Sept 22nd - Marching band practice at SAMs Titan Stadium - 6-7:30 pm
Wednesday, Sept 23rd - AV Festival! Call time 4:30 at SAMS Titan Stadium
Thursday, Sept 24th - Marching Band practice @ SAHS 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday, Sept 25th- Game 4 AWAY vs Blackhawk. Call time 5:00pm at SAHS. SABPA will provide extra snacks for the kids for the bus ride to and from. Sections should also coordinate packing any additional snacks as well.
Volunteering -
AV festival sign ups are on the website. https://sites.google.com/sasd.k12.pa.us/sahsband/parents-association/allegheny-valley-band-festival-2026
Concession stand sign ups are on checklist - All volunteers for home games will be entered into raffle to win free banquet tickets!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EADAC23A2F94-64805936-draft#/
Fundraisers -
Pittsburgh Popcorn - Sept 21 - Oct 5 - info coming out soon!
NEW! - We now have sponsorship levels for businesses. Please share attachment with any local business who you know that may want to be sponsors for the Marching Band!
Thanks
Bonnie Crooks
SABPA President
Attend and Get Involved!
Attend and Get Involved!
2026-27 SABPA
General Membership Meetings
2026-27 SABPA
General Membership Meetings
SABPA Meeting Dates for 2026-2027:
July 21st - Zoom
September 15t**
October 20th
November 17th
January 19th
February 16th
March 16th
April 20th
**Meetings will be in the band room at the high school from 6:30 – 7:30pm
We discuss upcoming events and fundraisers, get updates and information from Mr. T, and give members an opportunity to bring ideas and concerns to the board.
SABPA Forms and Documents
SABPA Forms and Documents
2025-2026 SABPA Bylaws
2025-2026 SABPA Bylaws
"The object of this Association shall be to promote and further the development, growth, and welfare of the SHALER AREA HIGH SCHOOL BANDS, and to work in close harmony with the band director and staff and with the Shaler Area School District Administration." The SABPA Bylaws are updated annually. Read the most current version here.
SABPA Bylaws 2024.pdfSABPA Payment Request Form
SABPA Payment Request Form
This form is specifically for reimbursement for those who have made an officially-sanctioned purchase on behalf of SABPA. Unless you are one of the small minority of members who do so, ignore this form!
SABPA Payment Request Form 2026.docx.pdfSABPA Fundraiser Deposit Form
SABPA Fundraiser Deposit Form
Here is the latest version of the form for fundraiser deposits.
SABPA Deposit Form 2026.docx.pdfReport abuse