it can be a lot to take in as a newbie…
Welcome to the CNS marching band family
Marching band season is short, but intense.
Practices are Tuesday & Thursday nights from 5:50-9:00pm during Sept-Oct. Summer practices begin the 2nd week of July with 2 weeks of band camp in August, held Tuesday-Thursday 12-9pm. Camp does include a theme where wild and wacky outfits are encouraged!
We perform at Friday night home games, and perform locally at shows every Saturdays during Sept-October. (Fridays before shows students either dress up for school, or wear a Saturday Shirt.)
There is a fee for Marching band ($175 Equipment Fee in 2023) This covers costs needed to run the show (music permissions, props, insurance, uniforms, equipment, etc) This fee is Non-refundable as it is paid to a non profit and we are legally not allowed to give refunds.
Other costs (if needed) include Shoes (approx $35), Guard flag bag (Approx $30), Guard Gloves (approx $10) May be other things as required (socks, certain undergarments,etc)
Checks are made out to “Northstars Band Parents”
How to use CutTime
This is key to keeping up to date on calendar, volunteering, student finances, and printing all our forms & documents.
There is one account for your child, that you as a parent will access via your guardian portal. However parents & students will be using different Magic Links.
We will hope to add the option to make purchases, and payments via CutTime as we get used to using it.
2024-2025 Northstars Band Parents Officers and Board
President: Stacy Thayer–2nd year
Vice President: Jennifer Czarniewicz 3rd year
Secretary: Jessica Hoffman –1st year
Treasurer: Dana Maley–1st year
Parent Liason: Samantha Nadeau-1st year
Director: Karen Seamans
Are we on Facebook??
We have a marching band private Facebook group to charm photos & videos from shows & games. To join, search for “Field Band Photos”
- Required to be private due to copyrights on music
Used to share pictures and videos only - All other posts could be deleted
Saturday, September 14th, 2024 with several Bands + CNS will be performing
This is an all-hands-on deck event. We need everyone to participate.
We Need approximately 125 volunteers during the event. Lots of different areas and opportunities to volunteer. Anyone interested in chairing the various subcommittees, let us know!
Marching Band Field Trip
USBands Marine Corps Invitational October 5th, 2024
The trip is Not Optional & Non-refundable. Joining Marching band means you commit to go.
Not to exceed: $TBD
Can be paid in installments ()FUNDRAISE!!!!!!!!!!
Trip fees includes food, hotel, bus, show fees, excursion TBD tickets. Excludes souvenirs, extra snacks or food, misc. spending money.
Parents are welcome to attend but must plan their own trips. This is a field trip and students will stay with the band & their assigned groups
Ms. Seamans determines chaperones for overnight trips. Please volunteer during the season to join the band!
More to come…
Bus & roommate (4) sign ups -August/September
Pre-Trip mandatory meeting –September 19th
Required Forms: Medicine, permission slip
Suggested packing list coming soon
What is dome day??
Dome Days refer to the 2 day Celebration & Competition at the end of October.
Bands from all over New York State compete on Sunday at the dome, or the JMA Wireless Dome. This year the competition is held Sun Oct 27th, from 8:00am-10pm
Tickets for the show must be purchased online.
There are 9 bands in the national class, and they perform at the end of the day. Schedule is still pending.
Our Dome Day Celebration is held the Day before, Saturday the 26th. There will be a practice, band only party & trunk or treat. Parents are invited to have a dry tailgate while students are practicing and getting ready for their celebration.
Trunk or treat is open to band parents & alumni. If you wish to participate, plan for candy for the 100 band members. You are welcome to decorate your trunk as well.
