2024-2025 Pioneer Band Checklist 

BAND REGISTRATION - ALL STUDENTS

Step 1: Online Registration - BY FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024

Band Registration is required for ALL Pioneer Band Students each year. This process is separate from and in addition to, registration for Pioneer High School. Complete the online BAND REGISTRATION form at Pioneer Band Registration

Step 2: Band Dues Payment (DUE on Band Registration Day or Upon Receipt of Invoice at the beginning of the school year)

Pioneer Band Association (PBA) dues are $48.00 per student and help to fund the basic annual operating costs of the PBA. Families are also expected to participate in fundraising activities throughout the year. Families can pay dues on Band Registration Day, or an invoice can be emailed in September, payable upon receipt. You can also become a Band Sponsor. All band sponsorship levels include the PBA dues. See the registration form for detailed information about dues payment and sponsorship opportunities.

Step 3: Band Registration Day– See above

A parent/guardian should accompany their student as payment and/or signature may be required. Please attend during your assigned time. 

• Seniors: 9:00 am - 9:40 am
• Juniors: 9:40 am - 10:30 am
• Sophomores: 10:20 am - 11:00 am
• Freshman: 11:00 am -  Noon

If you are attending Band Camp, continue with Steps 4 - 6. If you are not attending Band Camp you are finished after Step 3.

BAND CAMP REGISTRATION - STUDENTS ATTENDING BAND CAMP

Symphony Band, Concert Band Purple, and Concert Band White members are expected to attend band camp.  Varsity Band members are encouraged to register and will be admitted as space permits.

Step 4: Online Registration - By May 3, 2024

Band Camp Registration is required for ALL students attending Pioneer Band Camp. This process is separate from and in addition to Online Band Registration. Complete the online BAND CAMP REGISTRATION form at Pioneer Band Camp Registration. For more information about Band Camp visit the Band Camp page on this website.

Step 5: Submit the Completed AAPS Health Form - By Friday, May 24, 2024 

ALL STUDENTS attending band camp are required to submit a completed AAPS Health Form. Please read and follow the instructions carefully to complete the required health form. We want to ensure everyone can attend band camp, and incomplete forms could result in issues for your student to attend camp. Complete and submit the Band Camp Health Form before May 24. 

5a) Download and print the Interlochen Health Form. 

Band Camp HealthForm

The Interlochen Health Form is the only version of the form accepted for Band Camp. Do not use any other health forms previously used, used for athletics, found on other AAPS sites, or provided by your physician’s office. 

5b) Complete the Form. Read the instructions on the Band Registration for the requirements of a completed health form.

5c) Make and save an electronic copy of the form & save the paper copy. 

• Scan or take a picture of all pages of the completed health form. Name each file with your student’s last name_first name_page#. 
  • For example, for student Mickey Mouse with a two-page health form, you can take a picture of the front and the back and will have two separate files with the file names Mouse_Mickey_page1 & Mouse_Mickey_page2.
• The goal is an entirely electronic process for the health forms for Band Camp. If AAPS has any questions about a health form, they may request the original paper version.  If that occurs and you do not have the original signed paper copy, you must complete the health form and get the physician’s signature again. 

5d) Upload the completed form

• Go to Band Camp Health Form Submission to enter the appropriate information and upload the electronic copy of the health form.

Any Questions? email either the Associate Band Director (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the PBA President (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Step 6: Band Registration Day– Monday, August 5, 2024

We can’t wait to see our returning families and welcome our new band families at Band Registration Day on August 5 at Pioneer. What you need to know:

• A parent/guardian should accompany their student. A parent/guardian & a student's signatures are required at times as well as payments for new purchases and outstanding balances. On Band Registration Day, we can only accept cash or checks. Please attend during your assigned time. 

  Seniors: 9:00 am - 9:40 am
  Juniors: 9:40 am - 10:30 am
  Sophomores: 10:20 am - 11:00 am
  Freshman: 11:00 am -  12:00 pm

• Weather permitting, you will start at the first station at the corner outside the Purple Band Room Door (Door #11). If weather conditions require us to be inside, then you will start at the Orchestra Door (Door #10). 

• Outstanding Balances: If you owe band dues or drumline/flag fees then payment is due this day. On Band Registration Day we can only accept payments by check or cash. 

  • Band Dues - $48 per student

  • Drumline - TBD for '24-'25 ($210 per student in '23-'24 fees)

  • Flags - TBD for '24-'25 ($150 per student in '23-'24)

• Band Sponsor: If you would like to become a Band Sponsor, you can sign up and make payment this day.

• Band Calendar Contract: In July all families were emailed the Band Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The last page is the Family Band Calendar Contract. Students and Parents/Guardians are expected to have reviewed the dates in advance. Dates marked with asterisks (**) are required and students must attend those dates to receive full credit in their band class(es). At Band Registration you will turn in the contract, signed by both the student and parent. You can bring your already signed contract with you or copies will be available for students & parents/guardians to sign on this day. Paper copies of the full calendar will be available for those who would like. 

• Marching Band Uniforms: SB and CBP march every home game, and CBW march one game only (Senior Night). 

  • New students & returning students not fitted in the spring - You will be fitted and assigned your marching uniform. Make sure to wear something you can easily try on uniforms over.

  • Pick up your marching uniform hat & buy uniform gloves for $3 (cash only). 

  • Go to Marching Uniforms for more information

• Band Merchandise: Band merchandise will be available for purchase to show your support for the Pioneer Bands. We can only accept payments by check or cash.

• Band Camp: If you are going to band camp, students & their parents will also take care of the following:

  • Pay any outstanding balances for band camp. The cost for 2024 is TBD. The cost in 2023 was $510. On Band Registration Day we can only accept payments by check or cash. Band Camp fees MUST be paid in full or the student will not be allowed to attend Band Camp.

  • Drop off any prescribed or over-the-counter medications for band camp. Medications should be in their original packaging and placed in a clear Ziploc-like storage bag with the student's First and Last Name written on the bag. If a student has multiple medications they can all be placed in the same bag.

  • Pick up the student’s band camp t-shirt

  • Sign out instruments

  • Sign up for the bus you will ride on

  • Speak with the head counselors if the student is leaving on Band Camp Sunday

All Band Students and a Parent/Guardian are expected to attend. If you are sick or have extenuating circumstances that will prevent you from attending please email Band Registration Chair, Cynthia Duncan (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) before August 5.