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Edmond North High School Band Guide for Freshman / New Parents
Welcome to the Edmond North Husky Band! Band is a rewarding experience for both students and
parents. This guide will help get you familiar with the Booster Organization and the happenings of the
band.
You are now as much a part of the band as your student. Enjoy every experience!
Edmond North Band Boosters
The Edmond North Band Booster (ENBB) organization is a cooperative effort of parents, alumni,
volunteers and the Band Directors. The boosters assist in many aspects of the band program. Parents
are highly encouraged to attend the booster meetings, volunteer, and be part of their child's band
experience. It is encouraged to attend these meetings towards the spring of your child's 8th grade year.
Website
The Edmond North Husky Band website is www.enhsband.com. This site should be visited often. This
is one of the best ways to stay up to date with what is happening with the band and to obtain detailed
information.
Calendar
The band calendar is available on our website.
Sign up your Email !
It is highly encouraged to send an email to enbb@enhsband.com. Important information and changes
to the calendar will be emailed to you. This should be done during the second half of your child's 8th
grade year.
Approximate Costs
Band Activity Costs (B.A.C.)
Each year a band and color guard fee schedule will be provided. These amounts vary from year to year. Fees
are broken down into several payments to make it easier on the parents.
Each student is required to pay an annual activity cost ($250). The first half of that cost is due prior to
band camp in August and the second half of that cost is due by September 1st. The B.A.C.covers the
cost of band camp, meals before games and at contests, contest fees for the competitive marching
program and many other band program needs.
For Percussion members there is a $75 instrument fee which covers the cost of maintenance and
upkeep on the various percussion equipment.
Uniforms
Marching Uniform accessories are approximately $75 and
Concert Season attire is also approximately $75.
Color Guard Fees are listed on the Color Guard Page of this website.
Optional Costs
There is a yearly band trip TBA where the cost is divided into monthly payments. Other optional items
include T-shirts, band jacket, garment bag, photos, DVDs, program salutes, and the annual Band
Banquet.
Fundraising Opportunites
Parents have options available to raise money for their child's band costs. Parents have the
opportunity to work the concession stands at the Ford and Cox Centers. There are also many
fundraisers throughout the year where profits go toward the individual students' band account. These
funds may be rolled forward to upcoming seasons, or spread between siblings in the program.
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Edmond North High School Band Guide for Freshman / New Parents
Welcome to the Edmond North Husky Band! Band is a rewarding experience for both students and
parents. This guide will help get you familiar with the Booster Organization and the happenings of the
band.
You are now as much a part of the band as your student. Enjoy every experience!
Edmond North Band Boosters
The Edmond North Band Booster (ENBB) organization is a cooperative effort of parents, alumni,
volunteers and the Band Directors. The boosters assist in many aspects of the band program. Parents
are highly encouraged to attend the booster meetings, volunteer, and be part of their child's band
experience. It is encouraged to attend these meetings towards the spring of your child's 8th grade year.
Website
The Edmond North Husky Band website is www.enhsband.com. This site should be visited often. This
is one of the best ways to stay up to date with what is happening with the band and to obtain detailed
information.
Calendar
The band calendar is available on our website.
Sign up your Email !
It is highly encouraged to send an email to enbb@enhsband.com. Important information and changes
to the calendar will be emailed to you. This should be done during the second half of your child's 8th
grade year.
Approximate Costs
Band Activity Costs (B.A.C.)
Each year a band and color guard fee schedule will be provided. These amounts vary from year to year. Fees
are broken down into several payments to make it easier on the parents.
Each student is required to pay an annual activity cost (estimated at $250 for the 2011 marching
season). The first half of that cost is due prior to band camp in August and the second half of that cost
is due by September 1st. The B.A.C.covers the cost of band camp, meals before games and at
contests, contest fees for the competitive marching program and many other band program needs.
Percussion
For Percussion members there is a $75 instrument fee which covers the cost of maintenance and
upkeep on the various percussion equipment. This fee is due prior to the start of band camp. Other
expenses vary by position but include purchase of sticks mallets and tape.
Other School Owned Instruments
The school provides for the use of larger instruments such as Tubas, Baritones, Mellophones, etc. You
will be required to sign them out with one of the directors, and be responsible for all repairs and an
annual cleaning at the end of the season. Each instrument must be returned to inventory at the end of
the season in the same working condition as the beginning of the year. Our program has established
relationships with vendors who can assist in this process. Costs vary by instrument. More information
can be obtained from one of our directors.
Color Guard
Color guard fees come in two areas - Marching Season and Winter Guard. The equipment fee for
marching season is $75 and is due prior to the start of band camp.
Uniforms
Marching Uniform accessories are approximately $75 and
Concert Season attire is also approximately $75.
Optional Costs
There is a yearly band trip TBA where the cost is divided into monthly payments. Other optional items
include T-shirts, band jacket, garment bag, photos, DVDs, program salutes, and the annual Band
Banquet.
Fundraising Opportunites
Parents have options available to raise money for their child's band costs. Parents have the
opportunity to work the concession stands at the Ford and Cox Centers. There are also many
fundraisers throughout the year where profits go toward the individual students' band account. These
funds may be rolled forward to upcoming seasons, or spread between siblings in the program.
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Edmond North High School Band Guide for Freshman / New Parents
Welcome to the Edmond North Husky Band! Band is a rewarding experience for both students and
parents. This guide will help get you familiar with the Booster Organization and the happenings of the
band.
You are now as much a part of the band as your student. Enjoy every experience!
Edmond North Band Boosters
The Edmond North Band Booster (ENBB) organization is a cooperative effort of parents, alumni,
volunteers and the Band Directors. The boosters assist in many aspects of the band program. Parents
are highly encouraged to attend the booster meetings, volunteer, and be part of their child's band
experience. It is encouraged to attend these meetings towards the spring of your child's 8th grade year.
Website
The Edmond North Husky Band website is www.enhsband.com. This site should be visited often. This
is one of the best ways to stay up to date with what is happening with the band and to obtain detailed
information.
Calendar
The band calendar is available on our website.
Sign up your Email !
It is highly encouraged to send an email to enbb@enhsband.com. Important information and changes
to the calendar will be emailed to you. This should be done during the second half of your child's 8th
grade year.
Approximate Costs
Band Activity Costs (B.A.C.)
Each year a band and color guard fee schedule will be provided. These amounts vary from year to year. Fees
are broken down into several payments to make it easier on the parents.
Each student is required to pay an annual activity cost ($250). The first half of that cost is due prior to
band camp in August and the second half of that cost is due by September 1st. The B.A.C.covers the
cost of band camp, meals before games and at contests, contest fees for the competitive marching
program and many other band program needs.
For Percussion members there is a $75 instrument fee which covers the cost of maintenance and
upkeep on the various percussion equipment.
Uniforms
Marching Uniform accessories are approximately $75 and
Concert Season attire is also approximately $75.
Color Guard Fees are listed on the Color Guard Page of this website.
Optional Costs
There is a yearly band trip TBA where the cost is divided into monthly payments. Other optional items
include T-shirts, band jacket, garment bag, photos, DVDs, program salutes, and the annual Band
Banquet.
Fundraising Opportunites
Parents have options available to raise money for their child's band costs. Parents have the
opportunity to work the concession stands at the Ford and Cox Centers. There are also many
fundraisers throughout the year where profits go toward the individual students' band account. These
funds may be rolled forward to upcoming seasons, or spread between siblings in the program.
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