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Academic & General Band
Important Links
Congratulations to all our amazing seniors!! Check out the 2021 AHS Bands Senior Slideshow (Many thanks to Mike Rasp for putting that together!!) * * * * * * * * * * * Congratulations to our Apex Band Boosters Scholarship Recipients: Sarah Faisal Kate Lennon Larissa McWilliams Kaitlyn Snell Sousa Award: Kate Lennon ATTENTION: Rising 9th graders and new students!
2021-22 AHS 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!! Volunteer Opportunities 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 urgently. Please contact Christine Lennon 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, and the following are the most urgent: * Corporate Sponsorships This position is crucial to the band’s success. Our goal for this year is to raise $2,000 in corporate sponsorships. Historically we’ve raised $3,000-$3,500. Please consider supporting our marching band by volunteering for this position. Job description: Seek/secure corporate sponsors, help with banner, obtain sponsor’s logos for band website. *Mattress Sale Coordinator Needed to organize and promote our annual Mattress Sale on September 18th, 2021. This is a short term position. *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. 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 and FILLED 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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Marching Band 2021/2022
Upcoming Events (see full Calendar)
(Please read the email blasts for all the latest details!)
Marching Band 2021-22Important links:
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! Ever wonder where all your fundraising dollars have gone?
At long last we are proud to share the following video created by Mr. Dunlevy! Notice About Booster Meetings
Due to COVID-19, Booster Meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month will be replaced with our weekly email blasts until further notice. 
Mr. Jarvis' "Remind 101"
PARENTS PLEASE JOIN!!
Do you work at Cisco??
Did you know that Cisco matches $10 for every hour you volunteer and you can direct that money to go to AHS Band?!! Aurora Comanescu’s 69 volunteer hours gave the Band Program $690! Thank you Aurora!! There are some steps you need to take to direct this money to the band program. If you are a Cisco employee and have any questions, contact Aurora at acomanes@gmail.com.
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Fundraising Opportunities
NOTE: Please see email blasts for the latest information on current and ongoing fundraisers.
Event Fundraisers - Work Concessions, etc.
Coastal Credit Union/Walnut Creek Concerts
Walnut Creek is holding an informational meeting Monday, July 19th at 6:00pm at Walnut Creek. This meeting is intended for stand leaders, but is also a chance for anyone interested to see what the volunteer position is all about. The meeting is planned to be 30 minutes long. We can discuss the opportunities and answer any questions following the meeting. This is the best opportunity to raise money for your student’s account.
Walnut Creek IS going to have concerts this summer starting in July! Sign up as a volunteer this season at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at the beer cart and wine stand. Get to know other band parents and earn money for your student’s band account. Training is required before volunteering and will be virtual this year, dates TBD. Training is good for 3 years, so if you are trained already, you are good to go! We need to commit to 4 people for 21 shows. But it’s a fun time! Dave Matthews is coming up in July!
If you are interested in learning more, please visit our Coastal Music Park SignUpGenius (include your name as the worker and your child’s name in the Comment to help us with distributing payments). Please contact Ethan Davis at walnutcreek@apexhighband.org with questions.
Walnut Creek is holding an informational meeting Monday, July 19th at 6:00pm at Walnut Creek. This meeting is intended for stand leaders, but is also a chance for anyone interested to see what the volunteer position is all about. The meeting is planned to be 30 minutes long. We can discuss the opportunities and answer any questions following the meeting. This is the best opportunity to raise money for your student’s account.
Walnut Creek IS going to have concerts this summer starting in July! Sign up as a volunteer this season at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at the beer cart and wine stand. Get to know other band parents and earn money for your student’s band account. Training is required before volunteering and will be virtual this year, dates TBD. Training is good for 3 years, so if you are trained already, you are good to go! We need to commit to 4 people for 21 shows. But it’s a fun time! Dave Matthews is coming up in July!
If you are interested in learning more, please visit our Coastal Music Park SignUpGenius (include your name as the worker and your child’s name in the Comment to help us with distributing payments). Please contact Ethan Davis at walnutcreek@apexhighband.org with questions.
Staff One Opportunities
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Another opportunity for Parents and Students 16+ to earn money for your Student Account! If you are interested in working at NC State, Duke, ECU, N.C. Central and/or Campbell Football Games or Basketball Games as a Ticket Taker, Usher or staffing the top of the line of metal detector entrances, please email Nikki Pavlides at staffone@apexhighband.org if you have questions or to be put on the email list for events.
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Another opportunity for Parents and Students 16+ to earn money for your Student Account! If you are interested in working at NC State, Duke, ECU, N.C. Central and/or Campbell Football Games or Basketball Games as a Ticket Taker, Usher or staffing the top of the line of metal detector entrances, please email Nikki Pavlides at staffone@apexhighband.org if you have questions or to be put on the email list for events.
- Workers earn $9.50/hour, 4 hour minimum (if group member reports on time)
- Shifts typically last on average 5-6 hours
- Minimum age is 17 (16 for NC State and ECU only)
- Click HERE for more information about dress code and policies
- Sign up on the Staff One SignUpGenius.
PNC Opportunities
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Parents and Students 16+ - The hockey and basketball games for Fall 2019-20 are on the PNCSignUpGenius. An email was sent to those parents interested in working our Dip-N-Dots and Breyer’s Ice Cream cart to earn money for your student account. If you did not receive the email or want to be added to the email communication, please email Christine Lennon at pnc@apexhighband.org. Workers earn a minimum of $45/each for their student account (for most events). The General Fund will get ~$100 for each 10 events we work! Attire is black pants, black short sleeve polo, black shoes. NOTE: We need workers to be trained as Stand Leaders EARLY IN THE SEASON!! Once you work 2-3 events, you should be comfortable stand leading.
On hold for now due to the Coronavirus cancellations
Parents and Students 16+ - The hockey and basketball games for Fall 2019-20 are on the PNCSignUpGenius. An email was sent to those parents interested in working our Dip-N-Dots and Breyer’s Ice Cream cart to earn money for your student account. If you did not receive the email or want to be added to the email communication, please email Christine Lennon at pnc@apexhighband.org. Workers earn a minimum of $45/each for their student account (for most events). The General Fund will get ~$100 for each 10 events we work! Attire is black pants, black short sleeve polo, black shoes. NOTE: We need workers to be trained as Stand Leaders EARLY IN THE SEASON!! Once you work 2-3 events, you should be comfortable stand leading.
Shopping / Coupon Fundraisers - Shop and Earn
GoPlaySave Coupon Book Fundraiser - 2022
This is a great way for students to earn money for their student accounts! Books sell for $30. For each book sold, paper or mobile, students earn $10 for their account, and $5 for our general band fund. There is also the option of a “bundle” where customers canpurchase both the paper and mobile for just $45! (Students will earn $16 in their student account and $6.50 to the general band for each of these sales). Help your family save tons of money while having fun dining out and enjoying fun places in the Triangle. GoPlaySave has over $10,500 in local savings to great restaurants, services, and entertainment and this is a great way to support our local businesses and help them get back to normal! We have lots of new places like Mookies NY Deli, Urban Air, Zambrero, Cinnaholic Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, SoBol, Baked, Fresko Greek Kitchen, Burrito Shak, Big Sergio’s Pizza, Cheers ‘N Paint, V Pizza, and then most prior favorites are back including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Office Depot/Office Max, Ruckus, Anna’s, Melting Pot, Fresh Local Ice Cream, Brasa, Wake Zone, Yamato, Jersey Mike’s, Buffaloe Lanes, DQ, Papa John’s, Buffalo Brothers, Adventure Landing, Galaxy Fun Park, etc.
Our GoPlaySave coupon book fundraiser officially begins August 2nd, 2021, but books are available beginning July 27th if you want to get out there early! You can get a head start to order mobile books, paper books, or the mobile/paper “bundle” by visiting www.goplaysavetriangle.com/store/AHSB2022. Create your personal link by clicking the green start selling button and email or text it to friends, co-workers, and family to help raise money for our band! Check out these resources to help build your storefront or share information: Apex HS Band fundraising Letter 2022 and 2022 Raleigh Scatter Sheet Logos in Color . You will receive an email every time you have an online order. Mobile book purchases can be used right away and paper book orders can be picked up at any of our set up times at school
If you’d like to get an earlier start and sign out paper books before Aug. 2nd, contact Tammy Platts at goplaysave@apexhighband.org or text 919-272-5617 to pick up books beginning July 27th at her home in Brookstone/Cary. Throughout the sale, if the above dates don’t work for you, just contact Tammy to make other arrangements.
This is a great way for students to earn money for their student accounts! Books sell for $30. For each book sold, paper or mobile, students earn $10 for their account, and $5 for our general band fund. There is also the option of a “bundle” where customers canpurchase both the paper and mobile for just $45! (Students will earn $16 in their student account and $6.50 to the general band for each of these sales). Help your family save tons of money while having fun dining out and enjoying fun places in the Triangle. GoPlaySave has over $10,500 in local savings to great restaurants, services, and entertainment and this is a great way to support our local businesses and help them get back to normal! We have lots of new places like Mookies NY Deli, Urban Air, Zambrero, Cinnaholic Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls, SoBol, Baked, Fresko Greek Kitchen, Burrito Shak, Big Sergio’s Pizza, Cheers ‘N Paint, V Pizza, and then most prior favorites are back including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Office Depot/Office Max, Ruckus, Anna’s, Melting Pot, Fresh Local Ice Cream, Brasa, Wake Zone, Yamato, Jersey Mike’s, Buffaloe Lanes, DQ, Papa John’s, Buffalo Brothers, Adventure Landing, Galaxy Fun Park, etc.
Our GoPlaySave coupon book fundraiser officially begins August 2nd, 2021, but books are available beginning July 27th if you want to get out there early! You can get a head start to order mobile books, paper books, or the mobile/paper “bundle” by visiting www.goplaysavetriangle.com/store/AHSB2022. Create your personal link by clicking the green start selling button and email or text it to friends, co-workers, and family to help raise money for our band! Check out these resources to help build your storefront or share information: Apex HS Band fundraising Letter 2022 and 2022 Raleigh Scatter Sheet Logos in Color . You will receive an email every time you have an online order. Mobile book purchases can be used right away and paper book orders can be picked up at any of our set up times at school
- Monday, Aug 2nd -- 11:45am - 12:30 pm and 5:15-6pm ( carpool lane)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays during band camp ( carpool lane)
- Friday, Aug. 13th -- Family Picnic (cafeteria)
- When school starts - Thursdays after practice (carpool lane)
If you’d like to get an earlier start and sign out paper books before Aug. 2nd, contact Tammy Platts at goplaysave@apexhighband.org or text 919-272-5617 to pick up books beginning July 27th at her home in Brookstone/Cary. Throughout the sale, if the above dates don’t work for you, just contact Tammy to make other arrangements.
ShopWithScrip
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.
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.
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. 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!
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.
