Committee Types

BAND CAMP: Volunteers are needed to set up/serve/clean up snacks/drinks at camp and other long/hot rehearsal days throughout the season. As well as any other activities designated by the Executive board.

CHAPERONES: Chaperones assist in crowd control/help transport students on trips and during large all-band functions such as home football games, community events, competitions, etc. Chaperones must go through a district approval process.  As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.

HOSPITALITY: Tasks range from coordinating with corporate sponsors to picking up food, shopping for snacks, setting up dining, serving, and cleaning up the service area, and supporting the entire Swansea band team.   Involved with Marching Band meals throughout the season, concert band meals surrounding travel, and performances for all ensembles. As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.

PIT CREW: Responsibilities include marching band prop construction and maintenance, assisting in moving props and the front ensemble on/off the field for performances, organizing the loading/unloading and transportation of props and instruments to/from competitions. This group works countless hours and entails a lot of physical but rewarding work.  As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.

UNIFORM: We need volunteers to help get marchers fitted for their uniforms; sort, label, and distribute uniform pieces. In addition, we need volunteers helping marchers get ready on performance days by placing plumes in shakos, check that all marchers have on black socks and hair is up under the shako helping marchers get ready on performance days. As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.

FUNDRAISING:  Assist the Fundraising Director with delegated tasks. As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.

EVENT PLANNING: Car Show/Community Show: Help Fundraising Director plan, organize, and execute car and vendor events; help in setting up/tearing down of any decorations/equipment. As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.

Band Banquet: Assist with organizing and packaging of awards prior to the band awards night; help in setting up/tearing down any decorations on the night of the awards ceremony; As well as any other activities designated by the Executive Board.