Long Beach High School

Band Booster Organization

Dedicated to the Support and Success of the LBHS Bearcat Band Program

Our Mission

To cultivate and promote a thriving, enriching, and inclusive musical environment for all students, while fostering a strong sense of community and supporting the band program's educational and performance goals.

What does that mean?

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• $50 Per Semester
• $25 School Instrument Rental Fee
• What it covers?
  • Uniform Rental
  • Uniform & School Instrument Maintenance/Purchase

*Special Themed show uniforms not included (Band, Indoor, nor Winter Guard)

Lab Fees

• $250 per school year (indoor/winter guard is extra)
• Music & Copyright
• Drill Writer & Drill
• Band Banquet and Awards, Food for students, coolers, drinks, etc.
• Payment for Support Staff/Techs
• Props and Special show uniforms
• Competition Fees
• Buses, Driver's, & Mileage Fees
• Anything extra

Where do we stand currently?  

Treasurer's Report

• Participate in Fundraisers! a portion will go towards the band and the student
• Donate snacks and drinks for student use - water bottles, Capri Sun, individual chip bags, individually wrapped treats, etc. Donate other items.
• Pay ALL your fees and dues on time
• Pay any fees or dues that are past due
• If a student has a financial hardship, let Mr. Cannon know as soon as possible
• Attend Booster meetings to vote on requests to spend our money. Have YOUR voice heard!
• Motion to change Sam's Club Account name
• Motion to open two more bank accounts
  • Winter Guard
  • Student Funds

Thank You!

Powerade Hydration Cart

for

Field Crew Only

sells for $799-899

Yamaha Sousaphone

Branch Guards and

Should Pads

sells for $150-200 ea

for 8 Sousaphones

​totalling $1,400

The Band Needs...

Conductor's Podium

for

Band Hall 2

est. $1,500

Wheels for Melodic Percussion

4 wheels for 10 carts at

$50 each = $2,000

FUNDRAISING is Imperative!

• Need band dues (My Fair Share) paid? Fundraising can pay it.
• The parents & kids want charter buses?  Fundraise!
• The kids want a WOW show? Fundraise to pay for techs, choreographers, special uniforms, equipment, props, music, etc.
• Kids want to eat?  Fundraise!
• The kids want more opportunities for leadership?  Fundraise to send them to leadership workshops.
• Kids want new music stands? Fundraise.
• Anything else the band needs/wants? Fundraise.

What Is Coming Up?

• Advertisement Sales for Football Program
• Car Washes
• LBHS Band Showcase  - September 27, 2025
• Blanket/Throw and Beanie Sale
• Raffles
• Cookie Dough
• Coca-Cola Beverages
• Christmas Ornaments
• Pies & Chicken Plates
• Gourmet Popcorn & Candy
• Coupon Cards or Calendars with Coupons
• Festival of Bands - adding a 5K run and Silent Auction

Fundraisers Planned for 2025-2026

• Not all bands do this.

• Menu will be given ahead of time.

• Home games will be sponsored.

• Working on feeding kids for away games

Feeding The Band

� Upcoming Dates & Schedules

Be on the lookout for an updated fall schedule to be released soon.

Band Camp Dates:
• • July 14–15 – Leadership, Drumline, Color Guard, and Incoming Freshmen
• • July 16 – Color Guard continues
• • July 17–18 – Full Band reports
• • July 21–24 – Full Band Camp continues
• • All rehearsals will be held 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a lunch break at 12:00 PM.

• • A detailed schedule breakdown will be sent prior to Band Camp.

Uniforms & Freshman Info

Freshman Parents – Please be on the lookout for uniform sizing instructions and submit sizes to Mr. Cannon as soon as possible.

Merchandise Store

The official Long Beach Band merchandise store is now open:

https://www.bluffcitysports.com/longbeachband/shop/home

All students must purchase:
     • Hot weather shirt
     • Hot weather shorts

The store closes July 25, 2025, so please complete orders before the deadline.

Fundraising & Finances

Start early on ad sales — every little bit helps.

Cookie Dough fundraiser will begin after Band Camp (end of July).

Begin collecting donations toward:
• Fair Share amounts
• Rebuilding booster funds

Any and all contributions are deeply appreciated.

***Goal:  Secure charter buses for championship season instead of relying on school buses.

Handbook & Administration

A new Band Handbook is in development for the 2025–2026 school year.

• A draft has been provided to Booster President Deonne Wittmann.

• After revisions, a rough draft will be shared prior to Band Camp.

• Final version will be released to students/parents in late July/early August.

New Staff Introductions

Mr. Brandon Roach

Assistant Band Director

• Brass specialist (French Horn/Mellophone)
• Bachelors and Masters from University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
• Originally from Wiggins, MS
• Marched mellophone with the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps

New Staff Introductions

Mrs. Jordan Cutchall

Color Guard Instructor

• Long Beach Band alumna
• Previously worked with our program from 2015–2017
• Assisted with Winter Guard in Spring 2024
• Experience with Harrison Central and Gulfport guard programs
• Marched with Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps
• Earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss)

Fundraising & Finances

Start early on ad sales — every little bit helps.

Cookie Dough fundraiser will begin after Band Camp (end of July).

Begin collecting donations toward:
• Fair Share amounts
• Rebuilding booster funds

Any and all contributions are deeply appreciated.

***Goal:  Secure charter buses for championship season instead of relying on school buses.

• Get your ticket in the drawing by
  • attending Band Parent Meetings
  • Volunteering
  • Donating Items
• Drawing twice a year
  • December
  • May
• Random Drawings
• $50 VISA Gift Card and other Goodies

Band Parent Raffle

Fill Out Parent Raffle Tickets

Thank You

Motion

to

adjourn

Next Meeting :

July 10, 2025