Band Registration
Band Registration Day is Monday, August 15, 2011
| Seniors: | arrive 9:00 - 9:40 a.m. |
| Juniors: | arrive 9:40 - 10:20 a.m. |
| Sophomores: | arrive 10:20 - 11:00 a.m. |
| Freshmen: | arrive 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon |
Band Registration is required for all Pioneer band students. This process is separate from, and in addition to, registration for Pioneer High School. With a band program of this size and scope, it is essential that we have up-to-date information to effectively communicate and administrate band activities to our students and their families.
Band Registration Day takes place each year in August on the Monday before Band Camp. Students enter through the door by the orchestra room and straight up to the hallway heading down to the Band Room (B-126). Students go through seven stations to ensure they are prepared for band camp (if they are going) and the upcoming school year.
The Pioneer Bands Registration Procedure sheet details the process at each station and the materials and tasks that should be completed prior to registration. While we recognize that our band students are capable and responsible, parents of underclassmen are encouraged to accompany students during registration. The Pioneer Bands rely on parental involvement to facilitate our program and maintain the high level of success we have enjoyed over the years.
Station One At the Check-In station, volunteers review the student and parent information on the Band Student Registration Form, as well as the Uniform Information Sheet. The Band Student Registration Form must be completed and turned in at the last station of Band Registration. Important: a parent/guardian signature is required on the Release Form. The Band Registration Form provides important information to the band directors, the uniform team, and the many volunteer leaders of the Pioneer Band Association.
Station Two Students attending Band Camp stop at the second station to verify or turn in their Band Camp Registration Form and the Band Camp Health Form. Parent/guardian signatures are required. Here they also pick up their Band Camp t-shirt and other camp materials. Campers sign up for a Band Camp bus or verify other transportation information.
Station Three At the Fees station, families pay any balance of the Band Camp Fee, as well as the PBA Fee. At Band Registration, we ask each student to pay a PBA Fee of $30.00. This helps offset the cost of uniform cleaning and other operational costs for the bands covered by the Pioneer Band Association. We accept cash, checks, and Visa and MasterCard; checks should be made payable to "Pioneer Band Association." You can also submit donations to the Robert Albritton Fund (payable to “Ann Arbor Community Foundation”) or to the Centennial Project (payable to “PBA”).
Station Four At the Classroom Materials station, students pick up a copy of the Band Calendar, and new students can pick up the Band Handbook. Students are there to greet you and answer questions.
Apparel Sale In the Band Room, you will have an opportunity to purchase Band Apparel, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants and fleece tops (handy for those chilly evenings in the stands watching the Marching Band!).
Station Five In the Instrument Room, Mr. Leach is on hand to distribute school instruments. Students and parents are required to sign an instrument guaranty card for any school instrument used. A sample of the guaranty card wording is available for you to preview.
Station Six Students stop by the Uniform station to try on jackets and pants. The Uniform Measurements form includes student measurements for band uniforms. Please take measurements carefully; measurements can easily change from year to year as students grow. Each year is a new mix of students, requiring uniforms to be re-assigned. More information is available on the Uniform Information sheet. White gloves for marching may be purchased for $3. The Uniform Information sheets are turned in.
Station Seven At the Pioneer Band Association/Check Out station, the Band Registration form and the PBA Volunteer form are collected. Officers and representatives of the Pioneer Band Association are on hand to welcome families, answer questions, and encourage parents to volunteer in the upcoming year.
Another great year for the Pioneer Bands is underway!