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 many ways to get involved in BBOB throughout the year. Whether you choose to join the board or chair a committee or donating food &/or drinks for an event is more your speed, every bit of help matters! We are always here to answer any questions you may have and find a way to best utilize your skills.
All-Year Activities
Webmaster
Help ensure the website stays up-to-date; recent pictures are added to the home page, meeting minutes are included and ready for approval, 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, and 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, MS 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.
Fall Donation Drive
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 Reminds.
Concession Stand Coordinator
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, ensuring staffed properly and working with treasurer on cash and tap-to-pay
MB Field Help
Be present prior to home football games, MSBOA MB Festival and band Invitationals to help out; have spare gloves and socks on hand, help with other uniform emergencies and any other issues that may arise.
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.
MSBOA Festival – MB
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 – Concert Band & Orchestra Event Coordinator
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
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 – Jazz Bands & Combos Event Coordinator
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 include flowers and custom cookies
Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts Event Coordinator
Work with Directors to coordinate Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts (MAPA) Event which takes place on a Saturday in March. Plan 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 attend 2-3 bused jazz events during the spring. Each event will require 2-3 chaperones and snacks/drink donations.