PNHS Band Boosters is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers with the sole function of providing support to the PNHS band programs. During the 2023- 2024 marching season, the Plainfield North Marching Tigers will compete in five different marching competitions. The band will travel over 800 miles with trips to the Bands of America Regional in Whitewater, WI, Illinois Marching Band Championships in Champaign, IL and Illinois State University Marching Band Championships in Normal, IL. During the concert season in addition to preparing and performing various concerts the band will send outstanding members to Southwest Prairie Conference Honor Band and Illinois Music Educators Association events.
Our program provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in a team environment with both student mentors and faculty support. The students will spend over 300 hours practicing for marching band alone. Marching band is a unique team sport in that we field all members of the band during all performances. This means that even when we travel to local contests, we require three buses to transport 130+ students and our additional support staff, instruments and props. Along with staff payments, food, fuel and props we must raise over $75,000 annually to offer this program to our student community. This is in addition to the $600 per student in fees we must charge our families.
Here are a few key benefits that music programs in our schools provide our students and community:
- ❖ As students master their instrument, they build self-esteem and confidence.
- ❖ Performing music involves listening to yourself as well as to others.
- ❖ High school is a stressful environment and music can lift moods and providean avenue to relax.
- ❖ Band students experience a higher rate of graduation and academic success.
- ❖ Music education provides the basis for other community music programs such as municipal bands, private bands, parades and private educators.
Our Patron Donation Tiers allow friends of the Marching Tigers to donate at any level they wish:
♬ Mezzo Forte $25 – $49
♬ Forte $50 – $99
♬ Fortissimo $100 – $199
♬ Sforzando $200 & Up
Patrons will be listed in our Concert Programs & Band Website
DONATE HERE: https://secure.affinipay.com/pages/pnhsbands/donations
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Trailer Ad: $500 (Deadline July 1)
- These ads will include color logos & placement on both sides of each trailer.
- 4 logo placements for one year. Approximate Dimensions: 24’’ x 36’’
- Sponsorship level on band website for one school year.
- Acknowledgement on band concert programs and social media.T
Tour Shirt Ad: $250 ($100 w/Trailer Ad) (Deadline July 1)
- Your logo placed along with our tour dates on the back of show shirts.
- Each student is issued a show shirt (approximately 140).
- Show shirts are sold to the public at band events.I
In Kind Donations: Varies
- Gift cards & certificates, cases of water and snacks, meals for contests and other support are always appreciated. Let us know if you can help!
Band Boosters is a registered 501(c)3 and your donation may qualify as a charitable contribution. Donation letters are available.