New to Golden Pride?

I’m a new band parent! What’s the best way to receive current information?

I’ve noticed a photographer at many of the band events. Who is that?

On the band website, I noticed a link to “Charms”. What is that?

What does “SUTA” stand for?

Why are there three different bands?

So are there three different marching bands?

What is the purpose of the “senior/fish (freshman)” relationship?

What is the Bandsman of the Week?

What is a “spirit gift” anyway?

What is “Mr. And Miss Golden Pride?”

Practices

What does my child do at practice?

Why does my student have so many practices, even before school starts?

How do practices change once school begins?

Won’t the night practices interfere with my child’s studies?

Can I attend the practices?

Uniforms

What does the marching uniform consist of?

How are the uniforms cleaned?

What if my child is in the Color Guard?

Band Boosters

What is the Band Booster Club?

What do the boosters do?

How can I show my GP Band spirit?

How do I join? Who are the officers?

Football Games

Will the band play at every football game?

What time does my student need to arrive for home games at Yellow Jacket Stadium?

When do the home football games usually end? Why does the band go to CiCi's Pizza after home games?

What about away games?

How long is the football season?

What is the “Boo Bowl?”

Marching Competitions

How do the competitions work? What is their significance?

What if it’s not a “state” year?

Can spectators attend the band competitions?

Is there a cost for these events? How do I get there?

Can I sit with my child between competitions? Can he/she ride home with me?

What is Winter Guard?

Fundraising

Why does the band really need fundraising? Doesn’t the school provide a budget for the program?

What are the main fundraisers for the booster club?

How do the concessions work?

How do I volunteer?

Other Events

Does the Golden Pride march in any parades?

What is the concert season?

Does CHS still do a spring musical?

Why does the Golden Pride take a bi-annual out of state trip?