Author: Amy McCouch

2018-19 Uniform Return

Students can bring uniforms to Band Room before school or before practice or parents can bring during or just following practice at 4 on the following dates: 
 
  • Wednesday, May 8 – Seniors, Drum Majors, all Color Guard (Students with a senior sibling can also use this date).
  • Wednesday, May 15 – Last names A-K
  • Wednesday, May 22 – Last names L-Z (Harleysville Fair begins this day)

No one needs to dry clean their tunics or bibs or wash their raincoat; just empty all pockets before returning.
 
If, for some reason, you cannot return your uniform on the assigned date, please email uniforms@soudertonbigred.org.

Interested in Indoor Percussion? Learn more…

Sad that marching band is over? Interested in indoor but don’t know how to play a percussion instrument? No worries! While it might seem intimidating that we hold auditions for indoor percussion, please know that we don’t expect everyone to come in knowing how to hold mallets or play drums. Mr. Zelner and Miss Knisely will be offering lessons and …

Sign up for ShopWithScrip

If you haven’t signed up for our ShopWithScrip program yet, you’re missing out on one of the simplest ways to raise $$ for the marching band, indoor percussion, winter guard, and yourself. If you’re a confirmed ShopWithScripper, did you know that you can effortlessly increase the $$ raised? Use scrip when you: Order from Domino’s of Souderton on Dough Raising Days. Use AmazonSmile. …

Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our 2018 scholarship & award recipients! 2018 Big Red Band Booster Senior Scholarships: Julia Markey and Nate Renner 2018 SAHS Red Winzer Instrumental Music Scholarship: Matt Falbo 2018 Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) Chapter 2 Scholarship: Lauren Steffy 2018 Tournament Indoor Association (TIA) Scholarship: Derek Booz For more information about scholarships, visit our Scholarships page.

Indoor Winter Groups: Wildwood Trip 2018

The TIA Atlantic Coast Championships at The Wildwoods are almost here! Questions? Contact Deanna Wimmenauer at wildwood@soudertonbigred.org. Trip letter and payment slips (MS Word) Trip handout (PDF). Includes a list of what to bring, where the group will be, and expectations for student conduct. Food donations (SignUp) Non-perishables: Please begin sending in non-perishables on Saturday, 4/28. There will be a …

2018 Music in Motion Indoor Show

Share the flyer • Lineup • Questions? indoor@soudertonbigred.org Volunteers: Come to the Ticket Sales Table when you arrive to pick up your name tag and get a hand stamp. Volunteers do not pay admission, but to enter the gym you will need to show your hand stamp. You will not be allowed to enter the gym without one. Help Still Needed: Four volunteers for second shift concessions and one for cash …

Buy Groceries – Earn Money for Band

If you already shop at Giant, Landis, or Henning’s, then using Scrip when you shop there is an effortless way to add money to your Scrip account and to raise money for the band. Want to learn more? Visit the Fundraising page and look for the ShopWithScrip section. Still have questions? Contact Sam Esquirell at scrip@soudertonbigred.org.

Marching Band Disney Trip – 2017

Trip registration and payment At this time, you can register students for the trip. You can sign up for tagalong packages in approximately one month. If you any problems, contact the Peak Performance office at (800) 220-0165.  Anyone in the office can assist you. To Register Go to www.peakperformancetours.com At the top right hand corner, you will see “Register For Your …

Celebration of Bands – September 7 Update

Important Update, September 7th, 2017: Good morning, I am very sorry to inform you the Celebration of Bands scheduled for September 30 has been cancelled this year. Many of the neighboring districts have restrictions in place for the Jewish holiday and we just could not attract enough bands because of this. The staff and I are in talks to possibly schedule a makeup competition …

Help for the Rafter Family

How can you help… Meals — Visit LotsaHelpingHands for a calendar and to sign up for a day to bring a gluten-free meal. Gift Cards — Use the BRBB’s Scrip program to provide Landis, Hennings‘, Giant, and Wawa gift cards or send in a cash donation and the BRBB will use it to buy gift cards. You may have heard of the health concerns of one of our alumni …

2017 Celebration of Bands

To volunteer: Visit the SignUp. For information: Send a message to cob@soudertonbigred.org. When & Where The Souderton Area High School, the Big Red Marching Band, and the Big Red Band Boosters invite you to our 2017 home show, the Celebration of Bands. When: Saturday, September 30th. The competition begins at 6pm; awards are scheduled to begin at TBD. Where: Souderton Area HS at 625 Lower Road, …

Should I use Scrip or Student Credit?

You can use Student Credit to pay for certain expenses. You can use Scrip to pay for anything. Student Credit: Students accumulate student credit through specific fundraising opportunities held during the year. When students participate in a designated fundraiser, they are allocated a certain portion of the profit from the fundraiser. These funds are an allocation of internal BRBB funds; they …

Philadelphia Soul Ticket Fundraiser

Spring 2017. The Big Red Marching Band performed at the May 20th Philadelphia Soul arena football game, held at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center. Before the Soul walloped the Cleveland Gladiators, 64-46, the band had a 45-minute pre-game performance on the Main Concourse. During the game, the band performed stand tunes in both the 1st and the 3rd quarters. Go to …

Disney Trip Meeting Information

DisneyWorld, Orlando (11/18/17 – 11/22/17) Just before Thanksgiving week, the marching band will travel to DisneyWorld in Orlando, Florida. Over the course of five days, the band plans to visit four theme parks, march in the “Disney Festival of Fantasy”, see fireworks and medieval jousting, and much more. Parent Trip Meeting, Monday, 11/6/17 All parents whose students are going on …