Bloomfield Band & Orchestra Boosters
Welcome, we're glad you're here!
The Boosters is the all-volunteer organization for Band & Orchestra family members. We make the wide variety of instrumental music programs and experiences possible — through financial support, encouragement, planning and organizing, and doing the work that needs to be done.
What does BBOB do?
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Coordinate with the Directors
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Encourage interest in the instrumental music program
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Volunteer the person-power for program activities
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Support opportunities for students to perform
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Build wider community support for the program
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Enrich student experiences through extra curricular activities
Who should join BBOB?
BBOB is a non-profit organization open to all supporters of the BHHS Instrumental Music program and families are strongly encouraged to join. Monies collected are used to support activities and purchase equipment for the benefit of the instrumental music program. A graduated fee scale is available and all membership fees/donations are tax-deductible.
Who's on the Executive Board?
2025–2026
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Co-Presidents – Vanessa Gaunt & Becky Fitzpatrick
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Vice President – Jim Baker​
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Treasurer – Vanessa Gaunt
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Secretary – Joann Socha
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Band Camp Coordinator – Becky Fitzpatrick
When are the meetings?
BBOB meets monthly, usually the first Monday of the month, both via Zoom and in person in the band room. The Band and Orchestra Directors and parents discuss all band and orchestra activities, fundraisers, questions and concerns. Many decisions affecting the band and orchestra are made at these meetings. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
When I join or donate, where does the money go?
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Purchase instruments
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Assist the school in maintaining very expensive instruments
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Support students who cannot afford school-based music activities
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Bring in instrumental clinicians
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Supplement the budget for commissioned works
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Showcase student performances within the community
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Maintain concert and marching band uniforms
Is there a difference in membership levels?
There’s no difference between the options in terms of membership benefits. We work to make our membership accessible to all. Because this is how we raise much of the funds for everything we do, we just ask that people join at the highest level they can.
Ways to get involved
There are so many ways to help and every bit matters! We'll find something that fits your skills & schedule. Check out the descriptions below...
All-Year Activities
Website Updates
Help ensure the website stays up-to-date; add recent pictures to the home page, include meeting minutes in the document archive, update links, etc.
Uniform Coordinator
A year round position responsible for tracking inventory, determining if new purchases are required or if repairs are needed. Works with directors to set uniform distribution dates and times, uniform collection dates and times, coordinates with dry cleaners on pick up of dirty uniforms and drop off when cleaned.
Event Photographer
Attend events, take high quality photographs that can be used to promote our programs, create and manage an organized archive.
Fundraising
Come up with ideas for fundraisers. Plan, organize, recruit volunteers, manage communication, and follow up as needed.
Assistance Pulling Trailers
We need parent volunteers to assist in pulling the trailers for various events throughout the year including Band Camp, MB Invitationals, Middle School Halloween Tour, Solo & Ensemble, and multiple Jazz events.
Grant Writing
Work with Directors to aid in obtaining grants for various instrumental music needs. You don't need to have experience, just the willingness to learn.
Fall Activities
Marching Band Uniform Distribution & Collection
6-8 volunteers will be needed to assist the uniform coordinator in distributing MB uniforms before the first home game, usually on a Wednesday before practice. 6-8 people will again be needed to assistance with uniform collection after the last home game.
Concession Stand Coordinator
One of our biggest fundraisers! Coordinate all activity for the concession stand we run during Home football games, MSBOA MB Festival, the collage concert in December and possibly other events. Includes procuring all perishable and non-perishable items, ensure we're staffed properly and work with treasurer on cash and tap-to-pay.
Concert Uniform Distribution & Collection
6-8 volunteers will be needed to assist the uniform coordinator in distributing the band and orchestra concert uniforms; may be done over multiple days depending on scheduling. 6-8 volunteers will then be needed in the spring to assist with concert uniform collection which will be done after final spring concerts.
Marching Band Field Help (Home Football Games)
Be present prior to home football games, MSBOA MB Festival and Band Invitationals to help out; have extra uniform items (gloves and socks) on hand, help with other uniform emergencies and any other issues that may arise.
Fall Donation Drive Chairperson
A large fundraising and BBOB awareness event. Work with the fundraising coordinator to establish timeline with the executive board, coordinate with webmaster to get popup window on website, get poster and info at all BBOB events and get info into news bulletins and communication to students & families.
MSBOA Festival – Marching Band
Coordinate MSBOA District Marching Band Festival held in October. Work with the Band Director to plan, organize & oversee volunteers and prepare needed materials. Must be available the day of the festival.
Spring Activities
MSBOA Festival Event Coordinator – Concert Band & Orchestra
Work with Directors to coordinate MSBOA Band & Orchestra Festival which takes over 2 days in March. Plan event, coordinate/oversee volunteers and ready needed materials. Required to be available for the MSBOA Festival.
Spring Stroll Chairperson
Spring Concert Event and Silent Auction Fundraiser. Responsible for setting a timeline and establishing committee coordinators (donations, decorations, refreshments) for the event. Coordinate initial meeting with directors and student leaders, determine needs and work with executive board to set budget.
MSBOA Festival Event Coordinator – Jazz Bands & Combos
Work with Directors to coordinate MSBOA Jazz Festival which takes in March. Plan event, coordinate/oversee volunteers and ready needed materials. Required to be available for the MSBOA Festival.
Senior Gifts
Coordinate senior gifts, working within the budget and approved guidelines, to be distributed at the Band & Orchestra Spring Concerts. Past gifts included flowers and custom cookies.
Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts (MAPA) Event Coordinator
Work with Directors to coordinate Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts (MAPA) event which takes place on a Saturday in March. Plan the event, coordinate/oversee volunteers and ready needed materials. Required to be available for the event — set up Friday night and event day Saturday.
Jazz Trip Assistance
Our Jazz students travel by bus to attend 2-3 events during the spring. Each event will require 2-3 chaperones and snacks/drink donations.