As a parent of a JP Taravella Band student we want to thank you for joining or returning to the program.  This page will hold various information and resources for your use.   Please see the Band hand book in the download section below.

We have many opportunities to volunteer throughout the school year and you will be notified via email, Remind or our website when they come up.  Volunteering usually is taken on a first come, first served basis. The easiest way to volunteer is by attending the Band parent meetings where you will learn more about the program and where it needs your help or by contacting our communications committee chair (link to contact us page).  We have opportunities with Chaperoning, Field Crew, Hospitality, Uniform Room and other tasks or functions which occur throughout the school year, as well as, Committee Positions.  All volunteers are required to obtain Level 1 Clearance, and any individual who will be chaperoning overnight needs to obtain Level 2 Clearance.  Please consult the Broward County Schools 'Get Involved' section (http://www.browardschools.com/getinvolved) for additional information and requesting your Level 1 Clearance.

• The fair share is used to pay for a world class staff of teachers and clinicians, competition entry fees, transportation costs, sheet music, drill and music, choreography, special uniform costs for the color guard and band members, props, repairs, assessment fees, as well as many other expenses required to operate our band program.  The cost of operating a band program of our caliber and magnitude is sizeable and the fair share covers less than half of that cost.  We rely on fundraising, contributions, organizing events and donations to fully fund our program.  We urge all students and parents, if applicable, to participate in band fundraising events as it is central in keeping our band fee costs down.  Additionally, there are numerous opportunities throughout the year to earn through fundraising events and cover band fair share entirely.  If you have any questions about the band fair share or paying your band fair share please consult one of the directors and/or Student Accounts for assistance.  Budgetary reports are provided and reviewed during the schedule parent meetings.  You may also contact our Band Patron Treasurer for any previously prepared reports.  

• Pep Band Fair Share - $400.00.  The Pep Band Fair Share is split into two payments. The first is $200 due by 8/1/20.  The second payment of $200 is due by 9/1/20.  If paying the Pep Band Fair Share, the Band Class Fair Share is waived.

• Band Class Fair Share- $175.00.  It is a single payment due on 9/1/20.  There is a $50 discount for each additional sibling.  If the student is paying the Pep Band Fair Share, the Band Class Fair Share is waived.   

• Trips/Travel - cost varies. Friday football games and regular season competition travel is covered under the Pep Band Fair Share. Any additional major trips or competitions, especially those requiring an overnight stay or admission to amusements parks, will require an additional Trip Fee. Since many of these types of trips are dependent on many factors such as achieving a qualifying score at regional competitions, some trips cannot be anticipated far in advance. However, we will give students and parents as much notice as possible before scheduling these types of events. As a general rule, trips of this type cost approximately $300.00.