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![]() On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Apex High School Administrator’s announced that Mr. Jarvis received the North Carolina Bandmasters East Central District Band Director of the year for 2023. The Apex Band Family already knew Mr. Jarvis was the best and now everyone else knows too!
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Marching Band 2023
Upcoming Events (see full Calendar)
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ATTENTION: Rising 9th graders and new students!
2023-24 Band Board of Directors
Many thanks to all our amazing volunteers, both outgoing and incoming, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the band programs run smoothly!! ![]() 2023-24 Committee Chair Openings
Want to Learn More About Volunteering? A list of all chair positions and responsibilities can be found HERE. If you'd like more information on any of the positions, contact information for the current chair members can be found on the Committee Contacts page on the band website. Don’t know which position would be best for you? Contact president@apexhighband.org! Open Positions We need your help! We have many open positions, with some that need to be filled. Please contact Katie Ayers at president@apexhighband.org if you have questions or want to serve on any of these committees. Preparations are now underway for next year’s band season. Please consider signing on to a chair position. It’s a great way to get to know our band family. We have a supportive group of parents who are willing to help all new volunteers! Other positions are still available - Check out the full list of OPEN Committee Chairs for more detail and see how you can help. There’s plenty of documentation with guidance on what has been done in the past to get chairs started in addition to parent support!! Volunteer Registration
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![]() Follow Our Bands On YouTube!
Did you know we have a YouTube channel for the Apex High Band? We invite you to join and follow our channel here. Also see our 2022-2023 photos page for more glimpses of our amazing band students, including the senior photos. ![]() Alumni Blast for PARENTS and GRADUATES!
Parents & Alumni: We’d love for you to continue joining us for concerts, competitions and special events and we want to keep you informed of our fundraisers so you can continue to get your GoPlaySave, Fruit and more. Maybe you can join us for a Spirit Night or even paint with us at Pinot’s Palette. Sign up at http://bit.ly/AHSBandAlumniBlast so we can keep in touch! ![]() Mr. Jarvis' "Remind 101"
PARENTS PLEASE JOIN!!
Next Band Booster Meeting:
The Board of Directors will be having their next monthly board meeting of the new fiscal year on TBD If you are interested in attending these meeting, please email president@apexhighband.org for the Zoom link to the meeting. The Board of Directors appreciates your continued support. |
The quality of our band program depends heavily on the involvement of our families.
Many hands make light work, but also make creating a fun experience with lifelong memories possible.
We can’t provide our children the same opportunities we’d like to without your help.
The following committees need a chairperson and more volunteers.
Uniforms Coordinator -Chairperson- OPEN
Social Committee – Chairperson: OPEN
Middle School Committee – Chairperson: OPEN
PIT Crew Committee – Chairperson: OPEN
Please contact Katie Ayers at president@apexhighband.org if you are interested in any of these positions.
- Uniform Committee is in charge of all things UNIFORM
- Additional Volunteers needed to iron uniforms & fit the students for uniforms, marching shoes and track pants during band camp. Volunteers are also needed during games, competitions and parades to assist with uniforms and plume and deplume the hats (put feathers in).
Social Committee – Chairperson: OPEN
- Social Committee Chair is responsible for organizing the efforts behind planning 4 main social events and acting as liaison with student band leadership to support BOCO and Senior night related activities. Detailed documentation for each event is available.
- Senior Night - Coordinator: OPEN
- Senior Yard Signs: OPEN
Middle School Committee – Chairperson: OPEN
- Liaison is responsible for getting information (flyers/emails/blurbs) to the middle schools that feed Apex High for Middle School Night in the fall and Open Registration in the spring. Coordinates the registration/welcome table on Middle School Night.
PIT Crew Committee – Chairperson: OPEN
- PIT Crew coordinator leads a team of parent volunteers in getting the front ensemble equipment and drum major stand(s) to the field for competitions and games. Also, coordinates the efforts to get large instruments to parades.
- Additional Volunteers are needed to get the pit equipment on/off the field for football games (no travel) and competitions (travel to competition location). Parents also needed to get large instruments to parade route.
- Sewing Coordinator is in direct contact with Mr. Jarvis to see if he needs anything from the committee in terms of visual appeal of the field show.
- Additional Volunteers are needed for various levels of assistance: Custom hemming, separated seams, light alterations in the VE uniforms, fixing tears in VE flags, etc.
- Chaperone Coordinator is responsible for making sure our band kids have parental supervision at games, competitions and parades, and making sure that the chaperone backpacks and bus bugs have the proper medical supplies for emergencies.
- Additional Volunteers are needed to chaperone Marchers, Visual Ensemble, Front Ensemble Percussion at football games, competitions and parades
Please contact Katie Ayers at president@apexhighband.org if you are interested in any of these positions.
Fundraising Opportunities
NOTE: Please see email blasts for the latest information on current and ongoing fundraisers.
Mattress Sale Fundraiser - coming Fall 2023

What: Annual Apex High School Band Mattress Fundraiser
Where: Apex High School Cafeteria
When: Saturday, September 23, 2023
See more details on the Mattress Sale page, and make sure to have your friends and family bring the flyer so our band gets credit. Also, anyone that brings the flyer and buys a mattress can get free sheets! There is also an additional special discount for teachers & staff! This is one of our most important fundraisers so please share this information with your friends and neighbors, and consider helping if you can!
Where: Apex High School Cafeteria
When: Saturday, September 23, 2023
See more details on the Mattress Sale page, and make sure to have your friends and family bring the flyer so our band gets credit. Also, anyone that brings the flyer and buys a mattress can get free sheets! There is also an additional special discount for teachers & staff! This is one of our most important fundraisers so please share this information with your friends and neighbors, and consider helping if you can!
Shopping / Coupon Fundraisers - Shop and Earn

GoPlaySave Coupon Book Fundraiser
The Fall 2022 GoPlaySave Fundraiser was a Success!
A big “Thank You” to all volunteers and supporters for working hard on this fundraiser! Next coupon book sale will be Summer/Fall 2023. Stay tuned for details. If you have questions about this fundraiser please email goplaysave@apexhighband.org .
The Fall 2022 GoPlaySave Fundraiser was a Success!
A big “Thank You” to all volunteers and supporters for working hard on this fundraiser! Next coupon book sale will be Summer/Fall 2023. Stay tuned for details. If you have questions about this fundraiser please email goplaysave@apexhighband.org .

Harris Teeter VIC Cards
Relink your Harris Teeter VIC Card to Apex High School BAND BOOSTERS starting August 1st each year. The Apex Band Boosters will receive an annual donation based on the total purchases made with all of the linked cards. In addition to purchasing HT brands, including HT Traders, Farmers Market and Harris Teeter Organics products, the band will also earn money when you use your VIC card when filling prescriptions at local Harris Teeter pharmacies. You can relink online or at any HT cashier/service desk using code 6089. IMPORTANT: you must relink your VIC Card each school year since it expires after the year.
Relink your Harris Teeter VIC Card to Apex High School BAND BOOSTERS starting August 1st each year. The Apex Band Boosters will receive an annual donation based on the total purchases made with all of the linked cards. In addition to purchasing HT brands, including HT Traders, Farmers Market and Harris Teeter Organics products, the band will also earn money when you use your VIC card when filling prescriptions at local Harris Teeter pharmacies. You can relink online or at any HT cashier/service desk using code 6089. IMPORTANT: you must relink your VIC Card each school year since it expires after the year.
Click here for ALL the latest info on Ongoing Fundraisers for Apex High Bands!