2023-2024 Band of Pride leadership
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Drum Major:
President: Woodwind Captain: Brass Captain: Percussion Captain: Guard Captain: Quartermaster: |
Percussion Quartermaster:
Historian: Librarian: Uniform Coordinator: |
2023 marching band information
"ArtWORKS" by Randall Standridge
The Golden Cougar Band of Pride is getting ready to march into the 2023 season as we perform our show,
ArtWORKS: An Experience in Color
If you plan on marching with us this year it's important you let us know right away so we know how many people to plan on. Whether you are new or a returning member, please fill out the form at the below link to let us know you are in for 2023.
www.cougarmusic.org/join.html
After you register, you can download all of the mandatory paperwork at the bottom of this page. This paperwork must be turned in by the start of Band Camp to participate. We will have a paperwork night on Friday, July 21st from 6pm-8pm in the Band Room. This would be the best time to turn in paperwork and we will have a notary if you need one. You can also mail it to GCBB, P.O. Box 14923, Clearwater, FL 33766-4923, but if we do not have it in hand by the start of Band Camp, your student's participation will be delayed. Students may bring it to Band Camp, but it will delay their start.
The 2023 Fair Share Fee is $500, but this fee can be made in payments and will need to be paid in full by September 1st. Remember, all of the things we do have a cost, and fundraising only goes so far. Without your fair share payment we could not make it through the season. If you have any challenges with the fair share fee you can reach out to Mr. Brown at [email protected] to see how the Boosters can help you. Remember, volunteers with 75 + hours of service to the band during the previous year who have submitted the volunteer log to the Volunteer Coordinator may pay a discounted rate of $425. Volunteer Logs can be found on the Volunteer Page.
Every new member will receive 1 Practice Shirt, 1 Polo Shirt, 1 pair of gloves (if applicable) and 1 pair of Marching Shoes. Returning students would already have all of these things. Extra shirts and gloves as well as new shoes if you have outgrown your old ones will be available for order as well at an additional cost. The uniform order form is in the packet.
EXCITING NEWS - We are going back to the Florida Marching Band Championships on November 11th. This is a 2 part competition where bands from around the state compete locally at different host high schools in their divisional semifinals in the morning, and then the top 5 from each division perform again in the finals that night at a major venue in the Tampa Bay area (TBD - previously held at the Trop) We have submitted our school as a possible venue for the 1A semifinals! We hosted the 2A semifinals before the FMBC moved out of Tampa Bay and are hoping to get the competition back as it is a major opportunity for our band program. We will keep you informed once a decision is made.
Welcome back Band of Pride, let's make 2023 the best year yet!
The Golden Cougar Band of Pride is getting ready to march into the 2023 season as we perform our show,
ArtWORKS: An Experience in Color
If you plan on marching with us this year it's important you let us know right away so we know how many people to plan on. Whether you are new or a returning member, please fill out the form at the below link to let us know you are in for 2023.
www.cougarmusic.org/join.html
After you register, you can download all of the mandatory paperwork at the bottom of this page. This paperwork must be turned in by the start of Band Camp to participate. We will have a paperwork night on Friday, July 21st from 6pm-8pm in the Band Room. This would be the best time to turn in paperwork and we will have a notary if you need one. You can also mail it to GCBB, P.O. Box 14923, Clearwater, FL 33766-4923, but if we do not have it in hand by the start of Band Camp, your student's participation will be delayed. Students may bring it to Band Camp, but it will delay their start.
The 2023 Fair Share Fee is $500, but this fee can be made in payments and will need to be paid in full by September 1st. Remember, all of the things we do have a cost, and fundraising only goes so far. Without your fair share payment we could not make it through the season. If you have any challenges with the fair share fee you can reach out to Mr. Brown at [email protected] to see how the Boosters can help you. Remember, volunteers with 75 + hours of service to the band during the previous year who have submitted the volunteer log to the Volunteer Coordinator may pay a discounted rate of $425. Volunteer Logs can be found on the Volunteer Page.
Every new member will receive 1 Practice Shirt, 1 Polo Shirt, 1 pair of gloves (if applicable) and 1 pair of Marching Shoes. Returning students would already have all of these things. Extra shirts and gloves as well as new shoes if you have outgrown your old ones will be available for order as well at an additional cost. The uniform order form is in the packet.
EXCITING NEWS - We are going back to the Florida Marching Band Championships on November 11th. This is a 2 part competition where bands from around the state compete locally at different host high schools in their divisional semifinals in the morning, and then the top 5 from each division perform again in the finals that night at a major venue in the Tampa Bay area (TBD - previously held at the Trop) We have submitted our school as a possible venue for the 1A semifinals! We hosted the 2A semifinals before the FMBC moved out of Tampa Bay and are hoping to get the competition back as it is a major opportunity for our band program. We will keep you informed once a decision is made.
Welcome back Band of Pride, let's make 2023 the best year yet!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Home Games:
Away Games:
JV Football Concession:
Away Games:
JV Football Concession:
band camp and practice schedule |
football game schedule |
Competitions |
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BAND CAMP
Full Band July 24th-28th 8am-6pm BAND PRACTICES Tuesdays and Thursdays 08/03 - 11/9 5pm-8pm Fridays: 08/25 and 10/06 5pm-8pm There may be additional Friday Night or Saturday practices, these will be communicated as far in advance as possible. ParadesSafety Harbor Holiday Parade
Downtown Safety Harbor December 2nd - 10am-11:30am |
09/01 HOME vs River Ridge
09/08 HOME vs Clearwater 09/15 HOME vs Seminole 09/22 AWAY vs Palm Harbor University 09/29 HOME vs Largo 10/13 HOME vs Osceola * 10/20 HOME vs St. Pete ** 11/03 AWAY vs East Lake * Homecoming ** Senior Night Games start at 7pm and are typically about 3 hours. Report Time for Home Games is 6:00pm at CHS Report Time for Away Games is 5:30pm at CHS |
Seminole Sound Spectacular
October 7th - Time TBD Seminole High School 8401 131st Street North Seminole, FL 33776 Bands of America Regional October 21st - Time TBD Camping World Stadium 1 Citrus Bowl Place Orlando, FL 32805 Tarpon Springs Outdoor Music Festival October 28th - Time TBD Tarpon Springs High School 1411 Gulf Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 FBA Marching Performance Assessment November 4th - Time TBD Palm Harbor University High School 1900 Omaha Street Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Florida Marching Band Championship Semifinals November 11th - Time TBD Countryside High School Finals November 11th - Time TBD Location TBD |
Download the Mandatory Paperwork below
Please print this paperwork, fill it out and turn it in when you arrive for your next practice.
THIS PAPERWORK IS MANDATORY BY THE COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN MARCHING BAND
THIS PAPERWORK IS MANDATORY BY THE COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN MARCHING BAND
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Pay your Fair share fees here
Payments can be made by check or cash, or online via Pay Pal. If you pay with Pay Pal there will be a fee added to your payment to cover the fees charged by Pay Pal.
Checks written to GCBB, and cash, can be deposited in the box in the Band Room or they can be mailed to:
GCBB
P.O. Box 14923
Clearwater, FL 33766-4923
It is important you write the student's name on the check or envelope holding the cash, or type it in the appropriate box when paying online with PayPal. If we do not get a name, we may not know who's account to credit. Also, if you pay with cash or check, please add a note telling us it is for band fees
Checks written to GCBB, and cash, can be deposited in the box in the Band Room or they can be mailed to:
GCBB
P.O. Box 14923
Clearwater, FL 33766-4923
It is important you write the student's name on the check or envelope holding the cash, or type it in the appropriate box when paying online with PayPal. If we do not get a name, we may not know who's account to credit. Also, if you pay with cash or check, please add a note telling us it is for band fees
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PAY YOUR 2023 BAND FEES IN FULL
$515 (includes PayPal Fees) |
MAKE ANY PAYMENT
Do you need to make payments? Pay what you can, when you can, just ensure all $500 is paid by September 1st. Please add the Student's Name in the Notes Section before submitting payment in PayPal. Please add 3% to all payments to cover PayPal fees |