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WHAT ARE THE BLAZER BAND BOOSTERS?
The Blazer Band Boosters are an organization whose purpose is to help promote instrumental music department maintains the highest possible degree of efficiency. Membership is open to any band member, alumni, parent, or other person interested in the progress and development of the Valley View Band program.
WHAT ROLE DOES THE BLAZER BOOSTERS PLAY IN THE VALLEY VIEW BAND PROGRAM?
The Blazer Boosters assists the band in activities beneficial to the future of the band program. They lend moral support to the general instrumental music program, and provide for the Valley View Band members those things over and above that which is provided by the school system. They provide awards and assist in the planning of various fund raising activities. Additionally, The Blazer Boosters serve as a means of communication between parents of performing members and other interested parties. There are many different ways the Boosters achieve these goals, through group and individual efforts. Many times this involves physical work, such as helping build props, move equipment, and carry out improvements on the band trailers and other equipment. Sometimes it is intellectual activity – many great ideas that have improved the way the band program operates have come from the Blazer Boosters brainstorming sessions. And sometimes, the best thing The Blazer Boosters do is just being there and being available during band events.
WHAT KIND OF THINGS DO THE BLAZER BOOSTERS DO?
The Blazer Boosters have a wide array of responsibilities which include the following:
Uniform Coordinator: fitting and issuing uniforms is the prime responsibility, along with overseeing the check in process after each game and assisting with uniform problems that come up during the season.
Color Guard Coordinator: usually a parent of a member of the color guard who assists the Guard staff with equipment, water at performances, helping the guard members get ready for performance, and other details particular to the fall guard.
The Front Line Crew Coordinator: this group of energetic volunteers moves the sideline percussion equipment to and from performances and assists in setting up the instruments on the front sidelines for the actual performance.
Truck Crew Coordinator: although the students are primarily responsible for the loading and unloading of equipment, it is important that some adults are around to watch and lend a hand when needed. In addition, the truck coordinator is responsible for locating driver(s) and a tractor to pull the trailer and ensuring that everything is scheduled and in order each time the marching band travels.
Hospitality Coordinator: this person coordinates providing water, soft drinks, hot chocolate, etc. for the band at football game performances.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
The Blazer Boosters have general meetings throughout the year. The Executive committee, which consists of band parents, also meets several times to prepare for the general meetings. The scheduled meeting dates are usually available on The Blazer Boosters section of Valleyviewbands.org. Attending meetings of The Blazer Boosters is one of the best ways to get involved.
HOW IS THE BEST WAY TO KNOW ABOUT THE BLAZER BOOSTERS, FUNDRAISERS, AND NEWS ABOUT THE BAND?
The Valley View Blazer Band website is the best way to keep informed of current events, announcements, schedules, etc. Visit www.valleyviewbands.org
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