What's New?
Congratulations to these Seniors!!!
Each year the Band Boosters give four (4) scholarships in the amount of $500 each. Seniors submitted scholarship applications in April and the winners were selected by Apex High School Student Services. The John Philip Sousa Band Award , selected by Mr. Jarvis, is the top nationwide prize in the school band field for displaying superior musicianship, leadership, dependability, loyalty and cooperation. The Semper Fidelis Award is presented by the US Marines Youth Foundation in recognition of diligence, dedication, and musical excellence. Congratulations to all these Seniors on an amazing 4 years with the band!
2019 Small Ensembles Concert2019 Spring Concert Videos |
Marching Band 2019-20
Also see: Calendar | Marching Band Checklist | MB News | Competition Results 
DCI NightBEAT Tickets DCI Tickets have arrived! If you purchased tickets, you can pick them up from Ellen Schwerer during the following times:
Reminder that Event Date is Sunday, July 28 at BB&T Field at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. Here’s a link to the Carolina Crown Nightbeat Home Page, a link to the Schedule, a link to Directions and Parking, and a link to their Clear Bag Policy which includes important information on what you CAN and CAN NOT bring into the stadium. FYI...our seats have backs! 
Marching Band Kickoff Meeting - May 14, 2019
2018 Marching Band Section Photos
Band Chairpersons Still Needed!
Spotlight on the... SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Love to plan parties and events? Want to have fun celebrating our hard working marchers? Can’t commit to a committee that has daily/weekly needs? The Social Committee may be just what you are looking for? There are 3-4 major events throughout the year (and some smaller events where your help would be appreciated):
If you want to help make these events special for our kids, please contact Catherine Coley at social@apexhighband.org to be included in committee emails. Another committee where more hands make for lighter work!! |
Fundraising Opportunities
Amazon Smile
Did you know that you can support the band’s General Fund with your Amazon purchases? By shopping using the smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1387749 link, our General Fund gets 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know -- same products, prices, & Amazon Prime benefits. With Prime Day coming up, it’s a great time to bookmark our AmazonSmile link. Prime Day is a two-day parade of epic deals where Prime Members can shop deals starting Monday, July 15 at 12:01am PT through Tuesday, July 16 at 11:59pm PT. If you forget and start shopping using the normal amazon link, just switch to AmazonSmile before you check out. Your purchases will still be in your cart! Happy Shopping!
Did you know that you can support the band’s General Fund with your Amazon purchases? By shopping using the smile.amazon.com/ch/56-1387749 link, our General Fund gets 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know -- same products, prices, & Amazon Prime benefits. With Prime Day coming up, it’s a great time to bookmark our AmazonSmile link. Prime Day is a two-day parade of epic deals where Prime Members can shop deals starting Monday, July 15 at 12:01am PT through Tuesday, July 16 at 11:59pm PT. If you forget and start shopping using the normal amazon link, just switch to AmazonSmile before you check out. Your purchases will still be in your cart! Happy Shopping!
Car Wash Fundraiser at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Apex
Contact Christine Lennon at fundraising@apexhighband.org if you want to purchase any of the 16 tickets left - still same low price of $10 for a $20 wash!
Contact Christine Lennon at fundraising@apexhighband.org if you want to purchase any of the 16 tickets left - still same low price of $10 for a $20 wash!
FANTASTIC News on Corporate Sponsorships!
We have our first ever $1,000 Gold Level Sponsor!! Bovenizer and Baker Orthodontics is a returning sponsor, but this year as a Gold Level Sponsor they will be recognized after our halftime show at all Apex High School home football games and at all concerts. Parents - continue to ask businesses, your child’s tutor, dance/music instructors, dentist/orthodontist, or your favorite restaurant if they want to sponsor Apex Band. One simple question could mean $$ for our band program! Remember that sponsoring us is a win-win situation - our kids get a better music experience and the business gains visibility. Download our sponsorship program information and application. Any questions? Contact Alison Adams at sponsors@apexhighband.org.
Coastal Music Park - August Training Date (TBD)
There will be an Alcohol Training Session in August for anyone wanting to work a 2019 event or get trained for Next Season so you’re ready to work some of the early season 2020 shows. Date TBA. You must do the alcohol training at Walnut Creek before working our wine and beer carts to earn money for your student’s account (summer/fall opportunities). More information can be found in our Coastal Music Park SignUpGenius. Questions? Contact Karen Hyre at walnutcreek@apexhighband.org.
PNC - Fall Opportunities
Parents and Students 16+ - Interested in working our Dip-N-Dots and Breyer’s Ice Cream cart at PNC (Hurricanes hockey, NC State basketball, concerts) to earn money for your student account? Email Christine Lennon at pnc@apexhighband.org so you can get on the email distribution list. Last year, our first event was mid-September, but there could be some summer opportunities as well. Workers earn a minimum of $45/each for their student account (for most events). Attire is black pants, black short sleeve polo, black shoes. Don’t miss opportunities - get on the email distribution list TODAY!
Also:
We have our first ever $1,000 Gold Level Sponsor!! Bovenizer and Baker Orthodontics is a returning sponsor, but this year as a Gold Level Sponsor they will be recognized after our halftime show at all Apex High School home football games and at all concerts. Parents - continue to ask businesses, your child’s tutor, dance/music instructors, dentist/orthodontist, or your favorite restaurant if they want to sponsor Apex Band. One simple question could mean $$ for our band program! Remember that sponsoring us is a win-win situation - our kids get a better music experience and the business gains visibility. Download our sponsorship program information and application. Any questions? Contact Alison Adams at sponsors@apexhighband.org.
Coastal Music Park - August Training Date (TBD)
There will be an Alcohol Training Session in August for anyone wanting to work a 2019 event or get trained for Next Season so you’re ready to work some of the early season 2020 shows. Date TBA. You must do the alcohol training at Walnut Creek before working our wine and beer carts to earn money for your student’s account (summer/fall opportunities). More information can be found in our Coastal Music Park SignUpGenius. Questions? Contact Karen Hyre at walnutcreek@apexhighband.org.
PNC - Fall Opportunities
Parents and Students 16+ - Interested in working our Dip-N-Dots and Breyer’s Ice Cream cart at PNC (Hurricanes hockey, NC State basketball, concerts) to earn money for your student account? Email Christine Lennon at pnc@apexhighband.org so you can get on the email distribution list. Last year, our first event was mid-September, but there could be some summer opportunities as well. Workers earn a minimum of $45/each for their student account (for most events). Attire is black pants, black short sleeve polo, black shoes. Don’t miss opportunities - get on the email distribution list TODAY!
Also:
- The band will be selling GoPlaySave books in the late summer/fall just as soon as they are available! Each book you sell puts $$ in your student account!! Don’t buy from anyone else:-)
- We’ll also be holding our annual mattress sale on September 14th. So, if you are in need of a new mattress, please WAIT and support the band with your purchase and get money back into your student account!
- Pinot's Palette Fundraiser to support the General Band Fund will be Friday, August 30th. Painting TBA.
- ShopWithScrip is another easy way to earn money for your student’s account while buying things you already shop for! More information can be found on our ShopWithScrip Fundraising page on our website. For questions please email shopwithscrip@apexhighband.org. But, please be patient as we are in the process of transitioning chairpersons. In the transition, feel free to email communications@apexhighband.org if you need the enrollment code.
