The Band Boosters conduct a number of fundraisers throughout the school year, the proceeds of which are used to provide additional financial support to band/guard program budgets at the high school and middle school.  In recent years, Booster fundraising efforts have been used to acquire marching show music and drill; contracted instructors to provide support with private lessons, sectionals, marching skills and choreography; the Middle School Smart Music instructional program; portable band risers; color guard flooring; and band instruments.   The support of parents and the community are crucial to the success of these fundraisers, and there are many ways in which you can help.   Please click on any of the fundraising program descriptions below for more information about the event and the specific needs for each one.  This year, please commit to getting involved in one or more of these initiatives which are so critical to maintaining and strengthening our band programs!

• HEB-Central Market Gift Cards (Year-round)
• YHOP-AUSTIN / Keller-Williams® Realty - Real Estate Referral Fundraiser Program (Year-round)
• Corporate Payroll Deductions & Matching Gift Programs (Year-round)
• Drumline Contest (September 17, 2011)
• Football Concessions (Fall)
• BBQ/Silent Auction (February 2, 2012)

HEB/Central Market Gift Cards

Purchasing HEB/Central Market Gift cards each month is an easy way for you, your family, and friends to support the band/guard without spending any additional out-of-pocket money. You simply purchase gift cards at their face value ($20, $50 and $100 increments) and HEB donates a percentage of the card value to the Dripping Springs Band Boosters (DSBB). Gift cards can be used on all food, gas, pharmacy, cafeteria, photo purchases -- anything you usually write a check for at HEB or Central Market!  The Boosters sell HEB Cards through Neighborhood Contacts and by Mail-Order.  Additionally, cards are available at many band events. To learn more about this program, including how to purchase cards, please click on the link below. If you have questions about the HEB Card program, contact Ruth Jadeja or Lori Norton.

Corporate Payroll Deductions and Matching Gift Programs

Many Austin-area companies offer payroll deduction programs for charitable contributions.
Some will also match employee (or spouse/family) contributions, whether in the form of dollars given or volunteer hours donated. Although specific guidelines for donations vary between companies, we encourage all band parents, relatives, and friends to investigate and use employer payroll deduction and/or matching gift programs for the benefit of the Dripping Springs band programs.

The Band Booster organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. If you need more specific information from us in order to assist a company in adding us to their payroll deduction program, annual giving program, or matching gift program, please contact Ellen Carter.

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Drumline Contest

This is the third year the Percussion group is hosting a Drumline Contest. The contest will be held on Saturday September 17th , 2011 at DSHS. Volunteers are needed to help with concessions, parking, directions and gate entry. If you are able to help please contact  Julie Pryor.

Interested in becoming a Drumline Event Sponsor or Trophy Sponsor? Click Event or Trophy for more information on sponsorship opportunities or contact David Brandon.

Click here for more information on the Drumline Contest.

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Football Game Concessions