What about band fees?

Each year, the band boosters and band director prepare a budget and calculate the anticipated fee that should be accessed to each participating member to help offset expenses incurred by the band. These fees can be paid by check, debit card (via Square), cash, CashApp, Venmo, or band account credits (see below). Fees should be paid directly to the Wren Band Booster Club. Information on fee amounts and payment schedules will be addressed in the band handbook as well as discussed at the mandatory band parent meeting in July during Band Camp.

Can we raise money for fees?

Band Account Credits can be earned through optional fundraisers such as the numerous individual fundraisers we have each season. These credits can be applied to your band fees, future band trips, or other band expenses (reeds, gloves, folios, etc.). Credits carry over from year to year. To help you keep track of your Band Account Credits balance, you will receive a monthly statement via email.  Please contact Mr. Hegwood or the band booster treasurer with questions regarding your band account.

Does my student have to play an instrument to be in Color Guard?

Auditions are used to determine placement for Color Guard and percussion and will be held in the Spring. Details will be announced prior to the Spring Mini-Camp. Please be aware that Color Guard and percussion members have additional sectional rehearsal commitments both in the summer and during school. If your student is involved in those sections, more information will be provided to you.

What are these terms the band keeps using?

• Band Commitment Form – The Band Commitment Form lets the band director know that your student will be committed to participating in the marching band. 

• Show – A marching band show is a combination of music and movement that is performed at home games and marching band competitions in the Fall. Each year, the show is custom-written for our band. While performing their music, the band marches into various formations that create pictures, geometric shapes, curvilinear designs, or blocks of musicians. Each band member has an assigned position in each formation. If a student does not turn in a Commitment Form, our drill writer does not write a drill spot for them. Unfortunately, this means that if a student turns in the Commitment Form and does not come to band camp or quits, there will be a missing person in our formations. When your student turns in their Commitment Form, the band is counting on their participation!

• Band Booster Meeting – All band parents have the opportunity to become members of the band boosters. There is a $25 fee associated with membership in the band boosters. Please attend ALL meetings if possible! Mr. Hegwood will give information on band happenings and the booster club executive board will provide information on how you can become involved and fundraise throughout the school year. Band Booster Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the band room. Check our calendar page (Events & Schedules) for exact dates, times, and locations.

• Rookie – Any new marching band member, regardless of year in school, is called a “rookie”. Most rookies are an incoming freshmen and 8th graders. This term also applies to parents of incoming band members, for example, “Rookie Parent.” The Wren Hurricanes Band welcomes all rookies to our program!

What kind of commitment am I making as a parent?

The band is unlike most student organizations at Wren High School. Band involves every member of a family. When your son or daughter joins the band, so do their parents/guardians. The Wren Band Boosters are ALWAYS in need of volunteers to serve on committees, as chaperones, to send food and beverage donations, or just to be present at games and competitions. Listed on the Committees page is a brief description of the different committees that need assistance.