Did You Know?  

Every family is a member of the Westwood Area Band Boosters simply by having a student in band!

 

Who is WABB?

The Westwood Area Band Boosters (WABB) consists of parents, guardians, and friends of the band program who support all of our bands at Westwood, Grisham, and Canyon Vista.

 

What is the purpose of WABB?

The WABB funds services and educational opportunities not provided by RRISD. In other words, membership dues, band fees, and fundraising are the means by which the activities of our marching and concert bands are funded.  

The WABB also provides the volunteer manpower that it takes to support a high quality band program and serves as the communications network for parents and guardians.

 

Why does WABB matter to our Bands?

The WABB funds the following band activities at Westwood, Grisham, and Canyon Vista throughout the school year:

• Instructional support and technicians
• Private lesson financial assistance
• College scholarships
• Band camp scholarships
• Competition entry fees
• Equipment
• Marching show props
• Color Guard training
• New marching instruments
• And much more!

For the 2024 marching show, WABB has chosen to purchase the marching performance tops and will retain them at the end of the season.  WABB plans to sell the tops (yes, other bands will want to buy them!) which returns additional funds to the band.  This is one way WABB's fundraising efforts lowers band fees. 

Where can I learn more about WABB?

Click here to learn more about WABB

 

How can I participate in WABB?

The WABB needs you in order to be successful supporters of our band programs, so we are glad you asked! 

 

As a member of WABB, please:

• Complete registration and payment of fees for your student(s)
• Consider an additional donation
• Participate as a Volunteer
• Support fundraising efforts
• Attend WABB General Meetings 
• Enthusiastically cheer during band competitions and concerts (the students really do love it!)

 

Your registration includes the $40 Basic Membership (per family) to WABB and there are other membership levels that include opportunities for additional donations. 100% of your donation to the Westwood Area Band Boosters is used to support our band programs!! 

Remember, your membership dues and any additional donations help band students at Westwood, Grisham, and Canyon Vista all year long!

Membership Options

Your participation is VITAL to the success of our program! Financial support of WABB helps with purchasing new marching instruments, master class instruction, sound equipment, musical scores, and other items that equip our band students with the things they need to perform at the highest level.

 

For families with more than one band student: Please register each student separately, with the membership fee paid on the first student's registration form. Only one membership fee is required per family, so for subsequent registration forms, please select the "Additional sibling from previously registered student this year" option below.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our WABB is 100% run by volunteers and serves as the key source of manpower for the band program throughout the year.  In fact, almost every band-related activity other than actually playing instruments, tossing flags, and directing the band is done by volunteers! 

In addition to your family's minimum requirement of two concessions assignments**, there are many areas that need adult volunteers for our band program to efficiently and effectively function. Volunteering is a great way to get to know other awesome band families!

Please indicate your interest below for the following volunteer opportunities. There is a place for you whatever your interests, skill sets, and availability! You will be contacted at a later date by the specific committee chair with information on specific tasks along with time and date options.

** Every family is expected to work a minimum of two (2) concession shifts each year.  Shifts can be at Freshman, JV, or Varsity regular season games.  We are also expected to support playoff games at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex which counts towards the (2)  required shifts.

 

It is a district level decision to utilize football concessions as a means of raising funds for all RRISD bands (Westwood, Cedar Ridge, McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point). We are fortunate to have the opportunity as it one way we raise funds for the band and our history of volunteership efforts affords us this chance over other booster clubs.

Family & Student Contact Information

Required Band and Color Guard Expenses

Marching Band Expenses - $623

Required for all Band and Color Guard members; includes design aspects and effects of the marching show (music, drill, choreography and props), contest entries, transportation, technical instruction, and color guard/percussion equipment

Game Day Meal Plan - $207

Required of all Band and Color Guard members; 23 meals @ $9 per meal. The meal plan provides meals for 10 games and 13 contests/events.

Your student will complete a meal survey to indicate whether there are any food allergies or dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). All meals provided will accommodate those allergies/restrictions. Due to the large number of meals provided each week, personal food preferences cannot be accommodated.

If for any reason the band member needs to opt out of the meal plan, please contact the Director of Bands, brittany_dacy@roundrockisd.org or membership@westwoodband.org. Only certain dietary restrictions will be considered. Once a director's approval is given for opting out, your total can be adjusted. If a band member is approved to opt out, you must ensure the band member receives a meal from other sources. Due to time and safety constraints, students will not have time to leave campus before call time, so you must send a meal with the opt-out student in the morning, or bring the meal during meal time.

Other Items - $40 Color Guard*/$50 Band

Required for all Band and Color Guard members: includes 1 show and 1 rehearsal shirt ($25) and UDB drill learning app subscription ($25).

*Color guard only pays for and receives a show shirt ($15), UDB subscription ($25)

Parents and family can order a 2024 Show Shirt for $20 each

Summary for your 2024-2025 Westwood Band Registration

• WABB membership and any additional donations:  $ {membershipSubtotal}
• Required items for Band/Color Guard:  $ {requiredTotals}
• Any a la carte items:  $ {aLa88}