👋 Volunteer Opportunities

MPA supports uniform fittings for all band students, from seniors through freshmen, across several fitting days.

Photos are taken during senior uniform fittings while MPA coordinates with the photographer for senior banners.

Support for Drum Major, Color Guard, Drumline, Leadership, and Pride Band Bootcamp.

An informational meeting where MPA introduces its mission and invites new families to get involved.

Typically runs from late June through July 4 with volunteers needed for sales and overnight security.

A week-long intensive for all band students with parent support throughout the week.

A major social event for all PCHS band students and families at the end of camp.

The band performs for district staff; MPA provides support as needed.

Support begins for Pride Band early-season Saturday rehearsals.

MPA provides water and coordinates the Tailgate Crew to feed students.

A home game where 8th graders join the band and MPA provides a pizza dinner.

Pride Band begins traveling to festivals. MPA manages the food trailer, prepares meals, and helps move equipment and props.

A meal provided for Traditions Band students.

Parade support and a pizza dinner provided by MPA.

Large travel weekends for Pride Band with meal support, logistics, equipment, and props.

Volunteers tape students with glow sticks for the special performance and help organize senior recognition.

MPA provides a hospitality room with food for judges and staff during evening auditions.

A major annual craft fair fundraiser needing support for setup, teardown, vendor management, and concessions.

MPA provides hospitality for directors and judges.

Continued support for Traditions Band at home playoff games.

MPA provides hospitality and supports logistics for students traveling to auditions.

Support for high school and middle school winter performances, including Sleigh Bells Ring at Union Station.

MPA assembles and distributes goodie bags for students and directors attending MMEA/All-State.

Support for students performing at basketball games.

Collecting Pride tops for cleaning or sale and managing the Band Closet for donated formal wear.

Logistics support for jazz events in February, March, and April, including MWSU, UCM, Pittsburg State University, and the Gem Theater.

MPA assists with hosting or supporting student solo performances.

A large-scale event requiring volunteer support for concessions and hospitality.

Formation of a committee to seek out the next year's Executive Board.

Support for middle school solo/ensemble festivals and clinician concerts.

Choir, band, and theater students perform; MPA supplies water.

Support for District Solo/Ensemble Festival in St. Joseph and Large Group Festival at Park Hill South.

A percussion showcase where MPA may assist with ticket sales or merchandise.

The official vote for the next year's Executive Board takes place in April.

Support for incoming and returning students auditioning for next year's Pride Band, including meals when needed.

Support for state solo and small ensemble events.

A fundraiser hosted by PCHS where MPA members volunteer to run the event.

A dinner and performance fundraiser with sponsorships, ticket sales, decorations, and volunteer staffing.

MPA helps organize the event and provides senior gifts such as blankets or gift cards.

Cake and punch following the Spring Band Concert.

Logistics for the band's performance at graduation.

The official term for the newly elected Executive Board begins.

Outgoing and incoming board members review the past year, budget, and process documentation.

The Audit Committee reviews the Treasurer's records and checkbook during June.