Parent Information
A student’s success in any extracurricular activity depends on parental involvement. This is especially true with a band program. In order to understand what is going on with the Person Tradition as well as to access other useful information about travel, uniforms, and schedules, please take some time to read through the information on this page.
We have tried to cover everything you need to know about the Person High School Band Program…and more. There’s lots of good information here, but please feel free to ask questions. Remember, we were all freshman parents once – some of us more than once – and there is always something new to learn.
We have tried to cover everything you need to know about the Person High School Band Program…and more. There’s lots of good information here, but please feel free to ask questions. Remember, we were all freshman parents once – some of us more than once – and there is always something new to learn.
Marching Band
Financial Obligation
2024 FAIR SHARE FEE
Returning Marchers: $130
New Marcher (Rookie): $140
Color Guard: $125
Value |
Total |
Deposit Due 05/30/24 |
Deposit Due 06/21/2024 |
Deposit Due 07/19/2024 |
Deposit Due 08/09/2024 |
Returning |
$130 |
$50 |
$30 |
$30 |
$20 |
New Marchers |
$140 |
$50 |
$40 |
$30 |
$20 |
Color Guard |
$125 |
$50 |
$30 |
$25 |
$20 |
Ways to Pay
1. Online - You can access our online payment portal by going to our website https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PersonBandBoosters and clicking on essentials and then payments.
2. PayPal - If you are paying via PayPal - please setup your account before clicking onto the link via your camera and/or QR Reader app on your phone. Please check FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
3. Check- Check or Money Order payable to Person High School Band Boosters (put student name in “Memo” line)
Bring a check to the band room and place it in the drop box in the Booster Room (black box).
Do not hand your funds to the director, they will not handle them. Your cashed check will serve as your receipt. In the case you choose to pay in cash, please contact a treasurer for your receipt. You will be notified of any outstanding balance.
Marching Band Camps (REQUIRED)
Band Camp is where we begin to put the fall marching band show together… musically and visually. Attendance at these rehearsals and camps is REQUIRED if your student is going to be in the marching band in the fall.
Typical Summer/Fall Schedule:
Rookie Band Camp (This includes All First-Year Marchers, Leadership, Color Guard, and All Percussion)
- June 5-7th & 10th-12th from 10 am - 2 pm at the Person High School
- June 17th - 21st & 24th - 28th (9 am -12 pm, 1 pm - 4 pm)
- Click here to find out when your Sectional Days are
- Two full weeks in July from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- July 15th - July 19th
- July 22nd - July 26th
- July 29th - August 1st from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- August 5th - August 8th from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Each week during marching season, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- We perform at all home games – exact schedule determined once football schedule is formally announced and will be posted on the calendar here on this website. We will only attend one Away game. Unless the team makes it to the Playoffs. This schedule will be determined at a later date/time.
- We compete in four competitions throughout October and into the first week of November. Preview the schedule in your Informational packet for exact dates.
- https://www.ncecdba.com/high-school-auditions.html
- We are encouraging all students to participate in All District Auditions for the 2024-2025 school year.
- https://www.ncbandmasters.org/audition-requirements (From 2023-2024 season)
- If any student moves forward to All State - additional arrangements will be made to accommodate the students schedule.
- Homecoming
- Veterans
- Christmas (Virgilina and Roxboro) (Others maybe scheduled South Boston, Clarksville, & Timberlake)
Concert Band
Performances
- Winter Concert – December
- Concert Festival Concert – March
- Concert Festival – Late March (TBA)
- Spring Concert – May
Optional Participation
NC Bandmasters Association All-District auditions in early January, the clinic is held during the end of January (Friday and Saturday) Students will be auditioning for either a 9-10th grade band or 11-12th grade band. The top-scoring students will qualify for the All-State band, with auditions in March, and the clinic held during the month of April.
Other Items of Interest
Travel
We travel to 4 marching competitions each year. Each student is responsible for the fall fair share obligation (we receive no money for travel from PHS).
We also pay for travel for the symphonic band and wind ensemble to travel to a concert festival.
We also pay for travel for the symphonic band and wind ensemble to travel to a concert festival.
Uniforms
Marching uniforms are not supplied by the school and it is the responsibility of the band student to purchase the uniform. Returning marchers will have their uniform fitting in May while first-year marches will have their fitting during rookie band camp.
Color guard uniforms are ordered once the color guard has been selected. Once a uniform is selected, students will be measured and uniforms will be purchased. A deposit (usually half of the total amount) is due before the end of the school year to secure the uniform. The color guard uniforms are custom designed for us and take several weeks to make.
Color guard uniforms are ordered once the color guard has been selected. Once a uniform is selected, students will be measured and uniforms will be purchased. A deposit (usually half of the total amount) is due before the end of the school year to secure the uniform. The color guard uniforms are custom designed for us and take several weeks to make.
Rehearsal Schedule (REQUIRED)
Students will have an assigned period or band for both semesters. In the fall the students will be assigned to either Drumline Class (only percussionist and during 2nd-period) or Marching Band (wind players and during 5th Period). They do not meet at the same time. In the spring, students will be placed, by the band director, into either Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble.
Please make all after school appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.) on Mondays.
Please make all after school appointments (dentist, doctor, etc.) on Mondays.
Fundraising
We generally have 3 or 4 fundraisers per year. The money raised by each student goes into the General Fund and is used to offset the financial obligations of every student in the band. We also provide additional fundraisers in the fall and spring to help offset individual students’ fair share travel obligation and to help finance large trips. EVERY STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUNDRAISING! WE NEED ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO HELP!
Band Trips
Our goal for the 2024-2025 to raise enough funds to attend 2 to 4 competitions, pay for extras that is needed, and to provide much needed items for the marching band.
Scheduling Conflicts
It is the expectation that the students sign up for both semesters of band (fall/spring). However, there are incidences where this may be a problem in upper class students (juniors & seniors). These are considered on a case-by-case basis and worked out with the student, parent, and counselor.
The administration is aware of the conflicts that may arise between band and upper level classes (AP, dual enrollment, etc.) and are making changes to accommodate students' (and parent’s) wishes to be in band and take these classes.
The administration is aware of the conflicts that may arise between band and upper level classes (AP, dual enrollment, etc.) and are making changes to accommodate students' (and parent’s) wishes to be in band and take these classes.
Band Boosters
We have a very active and productive booster organization that is the largest support organization at PHS Band Program. It is a wonderful group of parents that love their kids and want them to succeed. We could not function as an organization without their help and support. We have many committees that need parent volunteers.
Booster meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7:00 pm in the band room and virtually via google meet. Here you will be able to receive info about needed help and sign up for committees. It is truly a family effort to make the PHS Band Program run.
Booster meetings are held the first Monday of every month at 7:00 pm in the band room and virtually via google meet. Here you will be able to receive info about needed help and sign up for committees. It is truly a family effort to make the PHS Band Program run.