Manchester High School West Music Supporters

West High School – Music Supporters Volunteer

You don’t have to be a member to volunteer!

There are many activities to help the students get ready for a show, to do the show and end a show. Many times our volunteers help for just an hour or so during a show they are already attending. Contact any member (or Board member listed on the home page) and see how you can help your son or daughter have the best experience possible.

We are assistants to the Music Directors. These three adults are responsible for over 150 of our combined students. We help with student safety and comfort. Your child’s safety and comfort!

I. During a football game we help in many ways:

♪ Making minor uniform repairs (buttons, etc.).

♪ Transporting large instruments and “Pit” equipment from the band room to the field and back.

♪ Handing out water to students at half time.

♪ The band members cannot leave the band group while in uniform. We escort students to restrooms.

♪ Helping out with minor emergencies.

♪ Keeping track of the personal belongings (like band jackets) in the stands while the half-time field show is happening.

♪ We may travel on the bus, chaperoning for away events.

♪ Collecting the uniforms after the game performance – and making sure all parts are accounted for.

♪ Handing out candy after the entire uniform is hung-up properly.

II. During a parade we do all of the above and…

♪ We have a “chase car” for minor emergencies and for carrying equipment

♪ Walk with the band during the parade – around their perimeter.

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We are an extension of the performing groups directors

III. During a concert

♪ We help set up staging and chairs.

♪ We collect donations at the door.

♪ We hand out the program and ad book.

IV. During field trips we travel on the busses and into the event as chaperone’s

♪ We keep count of how many students are on each bus.

♪ We help keep track of the students during the event.

♪ We make sure we have all the students when we leave.

♪ We work with the directors as they need extra hands and eyes.

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