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About the Boosters
About the Boosters
The Independence High School Band Boosters is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our amazing Band Directors and helping to create an awesome experience for our band students. Members include ALL parents and guardians that have a student in the Independence High School Band (Concert Band, Marching Band, or Winter Guard) for the current school year.
Get & Stay Connected
Get & Stay Connected
Make sure all band dates are on your calendar - download or subscribe!
Email
Email
Check your email regularly for messages from the Band Directors. Booster updates are included in these, too!
Remind
Remind
Get time-sensitive reminders from the Band Directors. Marching Band Remind sign-up links are below. Concerts, performances, and assessment messages are sent through Remind channels specific to your child's class.
Marching Band Remind Sign-ups:
For Parents | For Students
Join our private Facebook group just for parents, students, and alumni to share and communicate.
Follow what's happening with the Band and Guard on our official accounts.
Get Involved
Get Involved
We are only successful if there is parent involvement. The first step is to attend meetings and events to learn about the Band and meet other parents. Members are asked to volunteer whenever possible and participate in our fundraising activities. Members can also run for office, review and approve the annual budget, and provide input and approve the Booster bylaws. And of course, most importantly, we want you to attend your child's performances and be a raving fan all year long!
2025 Board of Directors
2025 Board of Directors
Omar Molina
Omar Molina
PRESIDENT
The President supervises all activities of the organization, working closely with parents, staff, and students to ensure our band program thrives and continues to inspire excellence.
Darcy Gurganous
Darcy Gurganous
VP FUNDRAISING
The VP of Fundraising executes the fundraising goals set by the Executive Board and organizes and implements all fundraising activities, including but not limited to fundraisers, sponsorships, donations, and handling the selling of merchandise such as spirit wear.
Janet Tamassia
Janet Tamassia
VP COMMUNICATIONS
The VP Communications manages communications with Booster members and the public through the IHS Bands website, social media, newsletter, and other channels.
Katie Schellhammer
Katie Schellhammer
SECRETARY
The Secretary keeps meeting minutes and volunteer records and performs all duties pertinent of Secretary.
Lance Beahm
Lance Beahm
TREASURER
The Treasurer is the is the custodian of and manages all funds of the organization, including ensuring all funds are received and spent in accordance with the organization’s tax-exempt purpose, bylaws, and budget.
2025 Support Committee Chairs
2025 Support Committee Chairs
Jen Molina
Jen Molina
FOOD CREW
The Food Crew keeps our band members fueled and focused before home football games as well as select competitions and performances. It’s a fun, hands-on way to support the band’s success. No cooking experience required!
Michele Thamasett & Mickie Joseph
Michele Thamasett & Mickie Joseph
UNIFORMS
This crew keeps the team looking and smelling great! They measure/fit, iron, hand out, collect, organize, and protect our uniforms.
Seth Schmidt
Seth Schmidt
PROPS
The Prop crew designs and builds all the props for the Marching Band competition performances.
Jeff Gilhool
Jeff Gilhool
PIT CREW
The Pit Crew does all of our lifting, pushing, and pulling! They load and unload the trucks and trailer before and after Marching Band competitions and help move equipment onto and off of the field for all performances.
Tara Kniskern
Tara Kniskern
CHAPERONES
Chaperones assist in supervising students during regional and overnight activities and competitions. This includes riding on the student buses; communicating with students, band directors, other volunteers, and parents as needed; and escorting them to help them get to where they need to be safely.
Abby Morris
Abby Morris
PARENT SOCIALS
Band parents get to have fun, too! This person coordinates all the details so the rest of us can enjoy.
Booster Bylaws
Booster Bylaws
If you would like to receive our Booster Bylaws, please email boosterpresident@ihsbands.org.
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