July Newsletter

Welcome to the new 2023-24 AMC Season! We are so excited to start this new school year with such an amazing group of students!

The Amherst Band Boosters is a non-profit 501(c)3, volunteer-based organization that is required for the Marching Band to function. The Boosters support the band financially through fundraising and provide the required chaperones for all activities. More info on financial support can be found below.

The success of the Marching Band depends on the support we get from you! Opportunities to get involved are listed below. The more help there is, the lighter everyone's load is! Thank you for all you do!!

Please take a minute to fill out this short survey to help the boosters coordinate volunteer information: https://forms.gle/C1XL9c8bryHC6kD3A

Summer Car Washes are one of our favorite fundraisers!

The money raised from this event covers the cost of the senior banners that hang on the stadium bleachers and funds additional band camp activities.

Car Washes will take place at Tuffy on the corner of N. Leavitt Rd.

Percussion/Baritones: Saturday, July 15th, 4 PM - 9 PM

Alto Sax/Mellos/Tubas: Sunday, July 16th, 10 AM - 3 PM

Trombone/Guard: Saturday, July 22nd, 4 PM - 9 PM

Trumpet/Drum Majors: Sunday, July 23rd, 10 AM - 3 PM

Volunteer sign-ups to help serve pizza during each car wash can be found here: https://band.us/band/87597135/attachment

And parents are welcome to stay for any length of time to help out, say hello, we'd love to meet and greet with you!

Music rehearsals are for all band members except drummers and color guard. They will take place in the Steele band room.

Wednesday, July 19th, 5 PM - 9 PM

Monday, July 24th, 5 PM - 9 PM

Wednesday, July 26th, 5 PM - 9 PM

Uniform fittings will take place on the same dates as the music rehearsals, broken up by grade level. Fittings only take a few minutes each. Parents are welcome to come in and say hello!

Seniors: Wednesday, July 19th, 3 PM - 5 PM

Juniors & Sophomores: Monday, July 24th, 3 PM - 5 PM

Freshmen: Wednesday, July 26th, 3 PM - 5 PM

Please make sure your student's Final Forms are filled out by Sunday, July 30th.

https://amherst-oh.finalforms.com/

Physicals are NOT required for Marching Band.

Directions for getting started in final forms can be found in the band app here:

https://band.us/band/87597135/attachment/folder/691090

Pay to play is $300 per student ($150 for a second student in the same household) and made payable to the Amherst Board of Education. This money goes to the school district, NOT the band. It is used to provide building and grounds maintenance, transportation, utilities, supplies, coaching contracts, and more for the school district.

Please DO NOT send Pay to Play money TO BAND with students.

Pay to Play can be paid through https://payschoolscentral.com/ or pay in person at Steele High School after July 27th, M-F 7:30AM - 3PM by check or Visa/MC only. No cash.

Find out more info by following the menu option "more" to "2023-24 PTP form" after clicking the link here: https://amherststeelecomets.com/

All PTP questions should be referred to Casey Wolf, Steele High School Athletic Director at 440-988-1325 or email him at casey_wolf@amherstk12.org

Band payments can be made payable to Amherst Band Boosters, and placed in the blue bin in Mr. Barbaro's office ---OR--- through Venmo at: http://account.venmo.com/u/Amherst-BandBoosters

Please include the student's name and reason every time you send in money.

List of upcoming payments due:

Weds. July 26: $85 Band Camp payment

Weds. August 9: $30 shoe if, IF your student needs shoes

Weds. August 9: $10 instrument rental fee ONLY FOR students using school owned instruments

Info on Disney payments to come

The band app has been a lifesaver in keeping us organized and allowing us to share information and great photos with each other! All current marching band PARENTS/ GUARDIANS are encouraged to join. For privacy reasons, you'll be asked your name and your student's name prior to joining. (students may not join) https://band.us/@amcbandboosters

The calendar in the band app always has all the info! You can import it directly through the app or by copying and pasting the text below. This is a great option for students because they aren't permitted to join the Booster group in the app.

Add this URL to another calendar such as Google Calendar, iCal and MS Outlook via the 'Add by URL' or 'Subscribe' options by pasting all of the text below:

webcal://api.band.us/ical?token=aAAxADgzNTNkNjNlZWFjZTE4Mzg1OWEyMDkyMzc4MDhmYTA0MjAwMWNkNTg

If you would like to be added to our direct email list, please send the email address you'd like to be added to us at band_boosters@amherstk12.org

Meals are provided during 3-a-day band camp (week 1) but who doesn't love a great dessert?! We ask that members bring a dessert one time so there's a great variety.

12-24 servings are plenty when everyone participates.

Fresh fruit, sweets, your choice, but please make sure it's an easy "grab & go" item that's ready to serve. Individual, pre-packaged snacks that can be saved are great too!

Desserts can be dropped off each morning in the cafeteria.

Monday: Sophomores

Tuesday: Juniors

Wednesday: Seniors

Thursday: Freshmen

Friday: Band Boosters

The Boosters invite you to come serve meals at band camp!

We will have 6-8 volunteers for each meal, plus a popsicle server mid-afternoon. Sign-ups will be posted on the band app here: https://band.us/band/87597135/attachment

Sponsors provide snacks after the halftime performance for the Amherst Marching Comets and the visiting marching band. Each sponsor gets a pressbox announcement at halftime and advertised on our social media accounts. Home game dates can be purchased here:

https://form.jotform.com/231127258295054

Every year the Boosters offer spirit wear for the season. This year we would like to offer the opportunity for students to submit design suggestions for the t-shirts and sweatshirts that we will sell. Images can be submitted here:

https://forms.gle/ENgkdZ4pvRUChfUr8

Students cannot access this through their school email. They can email submissions to band_boosters@amherstk12.org or log in with a personal email to use the form.

Drummers and front ensemble attend percussion camp for the week starting on Monday, July 24th, 8 AM - 3 PM in the Steele Band room.

Band Camp Week 1 starts Sunday, July 30th, 1 PM - 9PM

Mon July 31: 8 AM- 9 PM

Tues Aug 1: 8 AM - 9 PM

Wed Aug 2: 1 PM - 9 PM

Thurs Aug 3: 8 AM - 9 PM

Fri Aug 4: 8 AM - 9 PM

Band Camp Week 2

Mon 7: 8 AM - 3 PM

Tues 8: 8 AM - 3 PM

Wed 9: 8 AM - 3 PM (shoe fittings & pictures)

Thur 10: 8 AM - 3 PM

Fri 11: 8 AM - 10 PM (evening includes After Party Celebration)

Tues 15: 6 PM - 9 PM

Weds 16: 6 PM - 9 PM

Thurs 17: 6 PM - 9 PM

Fri 18: FIRST GAME!! Uniform Report time 5:30 PM

Weds 23: First day of school. After school practices are Monday through Thursday 3 PM -- 4:45 PM through the entire football season.

Join us in putting together an awsome fundraiser!

We are looking for volunteers who would be able to collect donations from businesses, baskets and liquor from fellow band families, and help sell ads and horses! If you'd be interested in helping out please contact us at band_boosters@amherstk12.org

The more donations & sales we can do when everyone helps out, the more money we can raise to support the band funds.

The event will be held the evening of Sept. 16th. Can't wait to see you there!

Just a reminder that Booster Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month, excluding December. At 6:30 PM in the Steele Band Room. We encourage all band student families to join us! Meetings are a great way to stay informed of upcoming events and help plan the fun extras that we provide for the students. The more the merrier!

July meeting will be Tuesday, July 25th at 6:30 PM

The Amherst Band Boosters is a volunteer-based non-profit that supports the school district's band program. Everyone's load becomes a little lighter when we all help out. There are currently a ton of committee openings that need to be filled with many different levels of involvement. Please remember that those who donate their time, and volunteer with events typically get their entrance fees to the event waived.

• Car Wash Committee (only in July)
• Band Camp Committee (organizes with our caterers, directs volunteers, oversees games)
• Band Camp After Party (one-time event, planned in July/Aug)
• Halftime Snacks (only home games)
• Senior Dinner and Senior Night Committee (Preferably run by non-Senior Parents)
• Fall Banquet Committee (organizes event in Nov. with assistance)
• Fall Fundraiser (Night at the Races- Sept. 16)
• Uniform Room Committee (helps before and after each game)

All parents/guardians are encouraged to fill out the survey here to find out more about volunteering and help the boosters contact you for the right events: https://forms.gle/e4DVbKb5ex5QHh5F7

Or if you'd like to commit your time to a specific event, please email us at band_boosters@amherstk12.org

The Band Boosters are a 501(c)3 non-profit. Our funds are raised through donations and fundraising, which help provide for all grade levels of the band program beyond the district’s allocated budget. Some examples include:

• Capital Expenditures

• Instrument purchases and maintenance

• Purchase and maintenance of concert attire

• Purchase and maintenance of marching band uniforms

• Music licensing fees and books

• Transportation

• Trailer customizations for secure instrument and supply transportation.

• Maintenance and repairs for the trailer

• Gas and tolls to transport the instruments and supplies.

• Student experiences

• Snacks and treats

• Student dinners and parties

• Band camp spirit week

• Awards

• Incidentals

• Competition fees

• AMC Drill Choreography

• AMC flags

Not to be confused with Pay to Play money, which is paid to the School District, NOT the band or other activities the students participate in. Pay to Play money is used to provide building and grounds maintenance, transportation, utilities, supplies, coaching contracts, and more for the school district.

Donations letters are available upon request with any donation made.

Join the band app:

https://band.us/@amcbandboosters

Venmo us at:

http://account.venmo.com/u/Amherst-BandBoosters

Check out our Facebook pages at:

https://www.facebook.com/amherstmarchingcomets

https://www.facebook.com/marchingcometsphotos

Follow us on Instagram: (Great option for students)

https://www.instagram.com/amherstbandboosters/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D&fbclid=IwAR0x4BnKiZ7drtEM05xqQoR7xk0sTU3tJxuuxsI952dJeZzpKhSlCMfEERY

July

Sat 15: Car Wash #1 4 PM - 9 PM

Sun 16: Car Wash #2 10 AM - 3 PM

Wed 19: SENIORS!! Uniform Fitting 3 PM - 5 PM

Music rehearsal 5 PM - 9 PM

Sat 22: Car Wash #3 4 PM - 9 PM

Sun 23: Car Wash #4 10 AM - 3 PM

Mon 24 Percussion Camp week (8 AM - 3 PM, Mon - Fri)

Jr & Sophomore Uniform Fittings 3 PM - 5 PM

Music Rehearsal 5 PM - 9 PM

Tue 25: Booster Meeting, 6:30 PM

Wed 26: $85 Band Camp Fee Due

Freshmen Uniform Fittings 3 PM - 5 PM

Music Rehearsal 5 PM - 9 PM

Sun 30: Here we Go! Band Camp week 1! 1 PM - 9 PM

Please make sure your final forms are complete by today!

Mon 31: 8 AM - 9 PM

We'd love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions you can email us anytime.

Check out our Facebook pages too!

https://www.facebook.com/amherstmarchingcomets

https://www.facebook.com/marchingcometsphotos

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/amherstbandboosters/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D&fbclid=IwAR2N8FFBMB3hAoHxZ4We0I3yKhr-pE6TlZBmn183FqTVxFXA0rGkkGmo9Ww

Website: marchincomets.com
Location: 405 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-1487
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amherstmarchingcomets