I have downloaded the band app, now what?
Our Band Director, Sy Hovik will email all Band Department students and parents a link to join the upcoming season's group channel at the beginning of June.
What is band camp? When and where does it happen?
Band Camp is in August - Drumline and Color Guard begin the first week of August and the Hornline starts the second week. Band Camp is at Mt. Spokane High School and students will enter the southwest "Band Room Doors" and meet in the Theater at 9am. 
How do i pay for my student's band fees?
The bookkeeper at Mt. Spokane High School will post the fees to your student's account and they can be paid online via PowerSchool. The platform will list the item(s) as "FINES" - it is the fee - just a poor word choice.
How do i find out if there is credit in my student's bandstand account?
Please email the Bandstand Treasurer to find out your student's bandstand balance at ​[email protected].
How do i use my student's bandstand account credit to pay for the band fees/fines?
Please email the Bandstand Treasurer asking to apply the funds to your student's school fines/fees account, [email protected].
Who can be in bandstand?
Anyone with students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Marching Band, and Color Guard can attend the monthly meetings, and volunteer to support our students. 
When are the Bandstand monthly meetings?
The second Tuesday of every month during the school year, we meet in the Band Room or the Theater at Mt. Spokane High School.
how do i earn credits towards my student's bandstand account?
Volunteer in the Bandstand Fundraisers that are offered throughout the year. The Concessions, Value Village, Just Between Friends Consignment Clean Up, and the Summer Car Washes at the Wandermere Plaza go towards students' bandstand accounts.
My student is a senior, will i get a refund of any funds left in their bandstand account when they graduate?
No, any funds leftover will revert back to the Bandstand, unless there is a sibling enrolled in the program or entering the program next Fall.
What can i pay with my student's bandstand account?
The credits in your student's bandstand account can only be used towards Music Department Fees. They cannot be applied to library fines, parking, etc.
If I am signed up for a fundraiser, can I bring my student of a sibling to come work?
Why is there an admission fee to band concerts?
The admission fees for concerts go directly to the Mt. Spokane Music Department and is separate from the Bandstand.
is there a separate band channel for just the concert ensembles?
At the moment, no. Having one channel keeps logistics localized for the Band Directors. The flood of Marching Band alerts during August, September, October, and November eventually goes away and Concert/Festival Season will pick up.
I want to volunteer, how do i do that?
Check out our "Volunteer" tab, there are links set up for you to take the necessary steps and certification courses to work concessions and signup for spots in SignUp Genius for events. 

If you go to our "Fundraisers" tab, there is a list of descriptions for different types of fundraising opportunities. 

In our "Calender" tab, scroll down to view an image of a typical year with events mapped out.
What do i need to do as a chaperone for a marching band trip?
For the Marching Band, chaperones can ride the bus with the band, and will be assigned duties that can range from making meals at the trip site, placing equipment/instruments/props on the football field for the Marching Band show, or Uniforms/shako plumes/shining shoes. Chaperones will receive a wristband for admission into the competition for the Bandstand President. Please visit the "Volunteer" tab to view an example of a prop assignment.

There can sometimes be a lot of down time between the preliminary performance and finals. Chaperones might consider bringing a lawn chair, snacks/water, and layers of clothing for inclement weather.

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What are prop assignments?
This is for Marching Band when they perform their half-time show at the football games or during competitions. The Bandstand President will post on the Private Parent Only Facebook Page, the BAND app, and send out an email requesting parents to fill out two different Google Forms (Parent Information and Volunteer Crew). If you are willing to sign up for props, you will then be assigned a piece of equipment/proper/instrument to place on the field. Please visit our "Volunteer" tab to view images of Prop Assignments.
Is there a disney trip every year?
No, the Music Department plans to give these opportunities to students every other year. Keep in mind, volunteering at our offered fundraisers can put credit into your student's account that can cover the costs of current and future trips.
what is a shako?
It is the hat with the plume feather that is part of the Marching Band uniform. 
What are band fees?
Your band fee is the annual cost for participating in the Mt. Spokane HS Band Program. In past years, you are looking at $300-$400 per year.
what do band fees cover?
Annual band fees cover expenses directly related to your band program, such as music arrangement, props, band staff/techs, equipment/instrument needs, competition entry fees, travel expenses, and uniforms.
When are band fees due?
Band fees are typically broken up into two installments, pre-season - May and start of season, September.
How do i view the professional photos that get taken during performances?
You will sometimes see photographers throughout the year taking pictures. If it is someone with the MSHS Band Program, those photos will be uploaded to the public FB page and on the BAND app. Sometimes the schools, will send their yearbook staff is to grab some pictures, those of course will be in the yearbook. Otherwise, you can purchase photos from ​Open Your Eyes Visuals.
Why is there so much fundraising?
The fundraising not only generates money for the Band programs, it also gives parents the opportunity to accumulate funds for their student's bandstand account. There tends to be a trend of participation only during years that students' travel (Disneyland, Hawaii Trips), however, keep in mind, your fundraising efforts roll over throughout the years that your student is in the band program. Continuing to finance for your student and build up the amount in their account will reduce out of pocket expenses or even create total compensation.