Gene Tomas Band and Guard 2026 Bandtober Fundraiser
Help Gene Tomas Marching Band Make Some Noise! 🎶
$13,817of $25,000
55% funded
202Donors
90Fundraisers
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Update· Sep 30
For high school bands, October is affectionately known as Bandtober. It is the pinnacle of the fall season—a rigorous and exhilarating stretch of time where the Friday night lights shine brightest, and Saturday marching competitions demand peak performance. During Bandtober, our students see the culmination of the countless hours of practice, physical conditioning, and musical preparation that began in the heat of the summer. We are launching our largest donation drive of the year during these weeks of October to help offset rising costs of growing a world class program like the Tomas Band and Color Guard!
About Us
Our program is home to incredibly dedicated students who spend hundreds of hours each season perfecting their craft. As we enter "Bandtober"—the height of our competitive marching season—our students are representing our community on local, regional, and state stages. To define the standard of excellence both on and off the field, we rely on the generous support of our community.
We are currently launching our annual Fall Donation Drive. The funds raised over these weeks are essential to offset the rising costs of custom show design, transportation, bringing in additional clinicians, instructional staff, and so much more. Most importantly, your support ensures we can continue providing students with positive, world-class experiences that shape their character and leadership skills now, and into the future!
Why We're Raising Funds
Where Do the Funds Go?
Financial support directly translates to enhanced educational and performance opportunities for the students. Contributions from this drive will offset costs and provide funding for:
Logistics, Props, & Transportation: Marching band is a highly logistical endeavor. Contributions will assist to directly offset the substantial costs of designing, building, and maintaining our custom show props, which are vital for bringing our competitive visual production to life on the field. Funds also help cover the transportation costs required to safely move hundreds of students, instruments, and equipment to away games, regional events, and state-level competitions.
World-Class Instructional Support: To provide students with a premier educational experience, donations allow us to hire additional, specialized instructional staff, masterclass clinicians, and auxiliary technicians. This ensures every student receives highly individualized, world-class instruction that elevates their daily growth.
Positive, Elite Student Experiences: We strive to provide our students with positive, transformative experiences they will remember for a lifetime. From specialized leadership training and program events to providing comprehensive meals and support during rigorous all-day competitions, funding ensures our students are cared for and empowered to succeed.
Student Scholarships: Every student deserves the opportunity to engage in world class musical experiences and create lifelong memories during their time within the program. Additionally, offering financial scholarships to graduating seniors who have consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment, grit, and positive attitudes, supporting their transition into higher education and future endeavors.
Program Growth Support: In only the second year of existence, the Gene Tomas Band and Color Guard is experiencing massive growth! Invest in the comprehensive musical development of band and color guard students across all our programs. Contributions fund vital resources for our programs—including access to specialized masterclass clinicians, student scholarships, the purchase of new, high-quality instruments and so much more—ensuring a seamless, world-class educational experience for all students involved within our programs.
How We'll Use the Funds
Logistics, Props, & Transportation
World-Class Instructional Support
Positive, Elite Student Experiences
Program Growth Support
Student Scholarships
Uniforms and Uniform Upkeep
Student Meals
Instructional Support & Show Design
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