Top Tips for a Great Start to Your Band Year 2023-24
1. Visit www.eghsbandboosters.com
Our website has links to the calendar of events, documents, photos, videos, volunteer opportunities and more.
2. Pencil in these important dates. Full calendar at EG Band.
• Freshman Fundamentals June 2023
• Full Band Parade/Fundamentals June 28-29 5:30-8:30pm
• Arlington Heights 4th of July Parade
• Freshmen/New Parent Info Night July TBD
• Color Guard Camp
• Band Camp, July 24-28, July 31-August 4
• Marching Grenadiers BBQ August 4
• Home football games September 1, 14, 22 and October 13
• Marching Band Competitions September 16, 30 and October 21
• Fall Pops and Pizza Concert October 14
3. Visit our Band Camp page for more information on our mandatory summer Marching Band camp including gear requirements.
4. Sign up for at least one volunteer activity
Band performances and activities cannot happen without lots of help. Browse our volunteer opportunities here. Look for volunteer recruitment via email and social media.
5. Attend EGBA meetings
Meetings are a great way to be informed, involved, and meet other band parents. All band parents and guardians are voting members and encouraged to attend. We meet monthly in the EGHS Foyer Conference Room
6. Band Fee
The yearly band participation fee is $125. Payment is due via check or CheddarUp by August 4th. These monies go towards Marching Grenadiers expenses and other band activities throughout the year. Payment plans are available. The band fee is NOT covered under the fee waiver and is a student obligation. Please reach out to [email protected] for additional information.
Checks should be made out to EGBA and can be dropped off in EGBA box in the band room or mailed to:
EGBA
PO Box 148
Elk Grove Village, IL 60009
Credit/Debit payment via CheddarUp
1. Visit www.eghsbandboosters.com
Our website has links to the calendar of events, documents, photos, videos, volunteer opportunities and more.
2. Pencil in these important dates. Full calendar at EG Band.
• Freshman Fundamentals June 2023
• Full Band Parade/Fundamentals June 28-29 5:30-8:30pm
• Arlington Heights 4th of July Parade
• Freshmen/New Parent Info Night July TBD
• Color Guard Camp
• Band Camp, July 24-28, July 31-August 4
• Marching Grenadiers BBQ August 4
• Home football games September 1, 14, 22 and October 13
• Marching Band Competitions September 16, 30 and October 21
• Fall Pops and Pizza Concert October 14
3. Visit our Band Camp page for more information on our mandatory summer Marching Band camp including gear requirements.
4. Sign up for at least one volunteer activity
Band performances and activities cannot happen without lots of help. Browse our volunteer opportunities here. Look for volunteer recruitment via email and social media.
5. Attend EGBA meetings
Meetings are a great way to be informed, involved, and meet other band parents. All band parents and guardians are voting members and encouraged to attend. We meet monthly in the EGHS Foyer Conference Room
6. Band Fee
The yearly band participation fee is $125. Payment is due via check or CheddarUp by August 4th. These monies go towards Marching Grenadiers expenses and other band activities throughout the year. Payment plans are available. The band fee is NOT covered under the fee waiver and is a student obligation. Please reach out to [email protected] for additional information.
Checks should be made out to EGBA and can be dropped off in EGBA box in the band room or mailed to:
EGBA
PO Box 148
Elk Grove Village, IL 60009
Credit/Debit payment via CheddarUp
