Perhaps this may have slipped your mind, if so, just a friendly reminder that we are still needing to collect classroom funds. We are asking all classroom band students to contribute a $75 fee which supports the compensation of section specific instruction as well as music licensing fees for our class instruction and concerts. The fee can be paid here in MTK.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Roberts at robertst@fultonschools.org

FEBRUARY BOOSTER MEETING TUESDAY 3/11

This months board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00 pm. Join us in the band room or via Zoom here. The Band program is always active. Come get involved in your amazing kids musical side hustle.

LGPE PERFORMANCE 3/13

This Thursday is LGPE. There is a need for 3 volunteers to chaperone. You can plan on meeting the kids at Chattahoochee HS by 1:30 pm and staying through dismissal after 7:00 pm. Sign up Here to help!

Please know that dinner will not be provided however there are usually concessions available if your kid wants to bring money for food.

The students have been working hard and are ready to showcase what they have been working on. From Mr. Roberts TWIB email: “We will leave RHS at 12:45 on buses. All band students MUST ride the bus. Symphonic Band performs at 4:15 and Wind Ensemble performs at 6:30. I encourage parents to come and watch the performances. After each group is done with their portion of LGPE they are dismissed. Students must be picked up at Chattahoochee High School, we WILL NOT be providing transportation back to Roswell. Reach out with any questions you may have about the event.” Email Mr. Roberts here.

RIP - WGI SOUTHEAST REGIONAL COMPETITION 3/15 & 3/16

RIP heads to their 2nd competition this weekend, WGI Regional at North Forsyth High School Raider Arena (3635 Coal Mountain Drive, Cumming, GA 30028). This is a possible 2-day competition depending on placement after Saturdays preliminary performance. Parents, click on the links below to help with volunteering needs for both days. Tickets for this event are $22/Saturday & $25/Sunday. Tickets are sold only at the door, both cash and card will be accepted.

Saturday Volunteer Sign-up

Sunday Volunteer Sign-up

Schedule for Saturday:

8:30 am - arrive at RHS
9:00 am - depart for North Forsyth HS
9:45 am - arrive and unload
10:30 am - subs/tuning
11:00 am - battery warmup
11:30 am - transition to full ensemble
12:19 pm - official warmup time
12:37 pm - transition
12:43 pm - ready for performance
12:52 pm - performance
1:01 pm - refold floor and meet
Students are encouraged to stay and watch the rest of the performances of day

OTHER RIP NEWS

GIPA show at West Forsyth HS 3/22

GIPA Championships at South Forsyth HS 3/29

Thank you so much for the parents that have signed up already! This program strives on parent involvement.

Also a “Shout Out” to the boosters co-presidents, who sponsored lunch at the previous RIP Competition. If anyone is interested in sponsoring a lunch for the last 3 competitions, send an email to: president@roswellband.com.

Lastly, click on the video below to view RIP‘s performance from the GIPA competition at Cass HS.
Don’t forget to check out other pictures at the Roswell Band’s SmugMug account.

FIRST EVER ROSWELL BAND JAM 3/19

Mark your calendars Roswell Band lovers for the 1st ever Roswell Band Jam on Wednesday, March 19th beginning at 6:00 pm in the RHS gymnasium. Lets get the word out to our friends and families to help make this a successful event that will showcase our bunch of talented kids.

As with any band festivity, the boosters are looking for volunteers to aide in this inaugural event. Sign up for Band Jam ‘25 here.

M.A.R.C.H. FUNDRAISER IS HERE

What is M.A.R.C.H?

Musicians Acting with Responsibility, Compassion & Hard work.

An email was sent last week to kick off this annual Fundraiser. This is an All Bands, groups & ensembles Fundraiser and the program would benefit tremendously if every band family gets involved this year. The costs to be a thriving band program are increasing, (like everything else these days) so please help support RHS Bands.

Share this link with friends & families: M.A.R.C.H. 2025 Fundraiser

AMERIS CONCERTS ARE BACK

Spring means the start of concerts at Ameris. This is one of our biggestfundraisers for the band and also a great way to lower your fees for marching band, indoor percussion and classroom band for the upcoming year. Volunteers must be at least 18 but you can sign up with your friends or family members to cover concessions at concerts; earn money for the band program and receive a credit of $40 on your student's account for every shift you work! There are some great shows already on the schedule. Take a look and sign up today. The season kicks off at the end of April so we need volunteers soon.

Sign up in MTK (Membership Toolkit) or CLICK HERE

BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE: VP of FUNDRAISING & CO-TREASURER

There are a couple of positions that need filling for this year’s booster board. Give the positions a look below and reach out to Kristy Reiver or Amy Kingry at president@roswellband.com if you feel you can fill this need for the band.

Co-Treasurer:

The co-treasurer will work with our current treasurer, Renee Lewis. This position requires only a few hours of work per week keeping the financials of the band up to date to ensure we remain within the budget proposed for the season. This position will require an average of 1-3 hours during Marching Band season and 1-2 hours a week the remainder of the year.

VP of Fundraising:

Fundraising is critical to our band program. Fulton County Schools funds only about 30% of our program each year. Most of the funds we need to support additional class instruction, resources for marching band, indoor percussion and guard are funded by fees and donations received through our fundraising efforts. We need 1 or 2 parents who can take the lead on overseeing and growing these events. This is a position that can largely be managed from home but will require an hour or two each week to ensure success.

Both board positions would allow you to participate in the larger board voting and decision-making process and help drive the vision of the program as it continues to grow.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE BAND

Remind: Click this link to join: https://www.remind.com/join/rhsmb24

X (formerly Twitter): @RoswellBands

Instagram: Roswellband and roswellhsband (boosters site)

Facebook: RoswellHSBand

Also the weekly Stinger newsletter and This Week in Band (TWIB) from Mr. Roberts.

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