Welcome to all our new band families. The Stinger is our weekly newsletter, which goes out on Sundays, where you can stay up to date on all things band.
BAND SPIRIT WEAR STORE CLOSES ON 8/11/25!
The band spirit wear store will close on Monday, August 11 at 11:59pm. Be sure to get your orders in!
New band students and those requiring a new size (dress or tuxedo) will be fitted on Thursday, August 14, during band class. The anticipated cost for the concert dress is approximately $80 and $110 for the tuxedo.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to help fit the band/chorus/orchestra students for their tuxedos and dresses for this school year. No sewing background required!
Let’s help our concessions team prepare the stand for our first home game. If you have any free time come and help out on Monday, 8/11 from 4:30pm-6:30pm! Many hands make light work.
MAY BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, 8/12
This month's board meeting is on Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00pm. Join us in the band room or via Zoom. The Band program is always active and we encourage all parents to attend.
Middle School Band Night is on Friday, 8/15 during our first home game. We still need volunteers to help things run smoothly and ensure the students have a fun time! Log in to your Membership Toolkit account and sign up under the "Home Game vs. Peachtree Ridge" link.
It's that time of year to pay for classroom band fees! There’s a “classroom band registration link“ on each student's MTK account. That’s where the classroom band fee of $75 can be paid. These fees go towards repairing instruments, paying sectional teachers, LGPE fees, purchasing concert music, and much more.
FALL SEASON VOLUNTEER SIGNUPS LIVE
Volunteer signups for football games and competitions are now live in Membership Toolkit. Log in to your account and sign up today! We couldn't do this without our wonderful volunteers.
PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED!
We need a photographer for games and competitions. You don’t have to be at every game/competition and you don’t have to be a professional (or own fancy equipment), but if you like to take pictures, we would appreciate it.
Signing up is easy! There is a volunteer spot for a photographer for every football game and competition in Membership Toolkit. And, photos can easily be uploaded to the Band's SmugMug account.
FINAL MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT TRAINING SESSION
Stephanie Dersnah will be hosting one more MTK training session via Zoom for new or returning band parents who want to learn how to navigate the website better. All parents & students need to be set up in MTK in order to get the latest info on required forms, upcoming events, fundraising activities, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Zoom link for the final session is below.
The band calendar has been updated with the lastest info on marching band rehearsals, football games, and marching band competitions for the Fall season.
AMERIS CONCERT CONCESSIONS - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The season is in full swing but volunteers are still needed! The proceeds from Ameris ensure that we have funds for all the staff needed for Marching Band and the start of the school year.
SIGN UP TODAY at Ameris Concert Volunteer Sign Up. Once you've signed up, you must download & fill out the waiver which can be found here. All volunteers have to fill out a new waiver for the 2025 season. Completed waivers can be sent to Marcia Godoy.
Parents - this is our single largest fundraising event every Summer. We need all of our parents, older siblings, and even friends of the family to sign up to volunteer to manage concessions at concerts at Ameris. You will get to hear some great live music, raise money for the band, and also earn some credits toward your student's band fees for 2025-2026.
BOARD POSITION AVAILABLE: VP of FUNDRAISING
There is still a position that need filling for this year’s booster board. Give the position 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.
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.
This board position 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.
