Band updates - Week of August 25

SCHEDULE WEEK OF AUGUST 25

Monday, August 25: 5:00-8:00pm Percussion

Tuesday, August 26: 5:00-8:00pm Winds and Guard

Thursday, August 28: 5:00-8:00pm Full Band of Gold

Friday, August 29 - Home Football Game vs Beech High School

3:30pm School Ends

3:45pm Full band Meeting/Check-Roll and Meal

5:30pm Inspection Uniform, Instrument and Hair

6:35pm Line up and march to stadium

6:45pm Pre-Game (The Star-Spangled Banner and Alma Matter)

7:00pm Game Start

Halftime Spot On! - parts 1 & 2

Saturday, August 30: NO rehearsal

BUTTON SALES - NEW SWAG ALERT

The Band Boosters are excited to announce a new fundraiser that is already live. This one is for students, parents, and the entire MJHS community. Throughout the season we will be selling two different sizes of buttons to celebrate the band and MJHS. Linked below is a Google Form with an order form to purchase. Smaller buttons are $2 and the larger buttons are $4. We will also be selling select designs out of the concessions stand during all home football games. Buttons orders will be fulfilled once we have confirmation of payment which can be made via cash, check, or Givebacks. 

Click here to access the Google Form Order Form

SWAG STORE - SPOT ON SHOW SHIRT LIVE

The show shirt for Spot On! is now live in the Swag Store in both short- and long-sleeved options. When checking out, if you select pickup as an option for delivery, the orders will be delivered directly to the school and you will not be charged. Show shirts for the students have already been ordered and the cost is included in their band fees.

MJBoG Swag Store

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Hospitality Needs

After every home game, we need parents to assist with cleaning both the home and away bleachers. This is the band’s responsibility as part of being awarded concessions. I am adding a hospitality line to the chaperone sign up genius. We are asking for 4 people for each home game. Sign up for Hospitality here. 

Tote N Tow Needs

Friday night was our first outing with the current props and things were a little bumpy. Brian Edge is our Tote N Tow Committee Chair and has given the Board a list of needs from the Tote N Tow Committee for all games and competitions for the rest of the season. 

Notes: 

• Those who are signed up to chaperone can, and should, help with Tote N Tow (pushing props off and on the field) when possible. 

• 16 openings have been added to the sign up genius for Tote N Tow. 14 of those positions are fully accounted for and 2 of them are alternates.

Sign up for Tote N Tow here.

Prop Painting

We will be adding the final touches to props on Saturday, August 30, 2025. We need parent volunteers to help paint. We will be at the school at 8:00 and will work until we are finished. If you are able to participate, please reply to this email to let me know. 

Laundry Needs

We have a few dates available to wash uniforms. Each sign up is worth an hour of volunteer hours. Click here for the laundry sign up.

Chaperone Needs

There are still openings for chaperones at upcoming games and competitions. All chaperoning hours count toward volunteer time. Reminder: all chaperones must be cleared through Wilson County Schools. 

Click here for a link to the BoG SignUp Genius

Concessions Sign Up

Looking for a way to help pay band dues? Sign up to work concessions and earn $15 for every hour that you work. There are various workstations and training is provided. This is also a really fun way to meet parents. Click here for a link to sign up to work concessions.

BAND MEAL BALANCE

Families with an overdrawn meal balance should expect to receive an email from Michele McDonald, our Board Vice President. Families are only charged for a meal if their student chooses to eat and will never be turned down, regardless of their balance. Payments can be made via Givebacks, cash, or a check dropped in the white box in Mr. Cox’s room. Check should be made out to Mt. Juliet Band Boosters and need to include your student’s name in the memo line and designate that the funds are for band meals. 

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS/EVENTS

• Mum Fundraiser - Launching September 2

• Away game (full band traveling) at Friendship Christian - September 5

• Wilson County Exhibition - September 6

• Senior Band Night - October 24

Week of August 18

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

Monday - Percussion: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Tuesday - Guard/Winds: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Thursday - Full Band: 5:00 - 8:00pm

Friday - First Football Game at MJHS - Theme: Neon Night

3:30pm - School Ends

3:45pm - Full band meeting, roll call, and meal

Dress, hair, and ready for game

5:30pm - Inspection: uniform, hair, and instrument

6:35pm - Line up and march to stadium

6:45pm - Pregame (Star Spangled Banner & Anthem)

7:00pm - Game

Half time - Perform Spot On, Parts 1 & 2

Saturday - Full band: 7:30am - 8:00pm 

FOOTBALL GAME AND COMPETITION CHAPERONES

The sign up for chaperoning football games and competitions is now live. Hours spent chaperoning count directly to the 25 hours of volunteering required to drop your final dues payment in October. 

Perks: meet parents and get to know students, get free access to games and competitions, no-hassle travel and parking for all events.

• Football chaperone sign up

• Competition chaperone sign up

FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS SIGN UP

The link to sign up to work football concession is now live for the entire regular season. No experience is necessary and there are many different jobs from being a food runner or cashier to grilling/frying. Click here to sign up.

Perks: Every hour worked is paid $15 and the money will be credited to your band fees. PLUS this is a super fun way to get to know other band parents! 

CONCESSIONS TRAINING

Our concessions co-chairs, Maurisa Pasick and Shannon Edge, will be holding a training for those who are new to concessions on Thursday evening at 6:00pm in the football concessions building. 

TOTE N TOW SIGN UP 

Our Tote N Tow Committee members assist with and supervise as students load the trailer for away games and competitions. If you previously designated that you are interested in tote n tow, you will be getting a separate email this week with the sign up. If you are interested and didn’t sign up or cannot remember if you did, please email me at mjbogboosterpresident@gmail.com and I will make sure you are on the list. 

BAND MEALS

The boosters are proud to be able to feed students on long rehearsal days and competition days. Each time a student eats a band-sponsored meal, the cost is $7. If you have not paid for your student meals, please do so as soon as possible. If you need your meal balance, email Michele McDonald at mjbogboostervp@gmail.com. Payments can be made via check payable to Mt. Juliet Band Boosters (please put student name and “meals” in the memo line) or pay via Givebacks here: https://mjhsband.givebacks.com/shop/items/956811 

VIP PARKING PASSES FOR 2025 FOOTBALL SEASON
The Quarterback Club is offering VIP parking for both single games and as a season pass. Check out the links below to secure your close-to-the-stadium-gate parking!

• VIP Parking - 2025 Season Pass

• VIP Parking - Single Game Pass

CHALLENGE COIN FUNDRAISER ENDING 8/22

There is still time to purchase your challenge coin before the fundraiser ends on August 22. This one-of-a-kind coin is a collaboration between the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF Nashville Field Office with 100% of proceeds going directly the Mt. Juliet Band of Gold.

Coins can be purchased here: https://mjhsband.givebacks.com/shop/items/f288679ffe

NEW DONATION LINK LIVE

In the Givebacks store, there is now a link for direct donations to the band. Donations can be made in any denomination with a choice of how the funds are designated (see below). If you have a family member or local business who is looking to support the band, this is a great option! 

• Band meals

• Student dues

• Band props

• Semi maintenance

• Other 

Week of August 11

First, I want to take a moment to thank my fellow board members for stepping up and helping me this last week. Apparently a mid-summer sickness can really knock a girl down. An extra special thanks to my VP, Michele McDonald, for being a rockstar. 

This week’s blog post is coming a little late due, in part, to my sickness, and also to relay information from last night’s booster meeting for those who couldn’t be there. 

SCHEDULE FOR REMAINDER OF WEEK

Wilson County Fair
Tomorrow night (Thursday), the band will be playing at the opening parade for the Wilson County Fair at 7:00pm. Students will be staying after school and eating before boarding the buses and arriving at the fairgrounds. Everyone should be arriving back at MJHS around 9:15pm. You can join us and buy your tickets online here.

Rehearsal - Friday

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Rehearsal - Saturday 

7:30am - 8:00pm
$7 band meal - click here for menu

Challenge Coin Fundraiser

Our Challenge Coin Fundraiser is currently nearing the end. Don’t miss out on getting your hands on this one-of-a-kind coin that is a collaboration between the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF Nashville Field Office. All proceeds are going directly to support the Band of Gold. Coins can be purchased here.

FOOTBALL SEASON IS HERE!

First Football Game - Friday, August 22

Can you believe that the first football game of the season is already here?! We are playing against Antioch with kickoff at 7:00pm. The band will be staying after school and eating a meal before the game. 

Sign up to work football concessions

Looking to earn money to help pay band fees or get involved with the band? The link to sign up to work football concession is now live for the entire regular season. No experience is necessary and there are many different jobs from being a food runner or cashier to working to grill and fryers. Every hour worked is paid $15 and the money will be credited to your band fees. Click here to sign up.

CHAPERONING - SIGNING UP AND REQUIRED APPROVAL

Getting District Approval

All chaperones must be approved through Wilson County Schools prior to chaperoning games, trips, or competitions. To get approval, click this link and complete the BOTH the Day Trip Chaperone Packet AND the Raptor Link for Daytime Chaperones. Once you receive your approval from the district, you must forward your approval email to mjbogsecretary@gmail.com.

Sign up to Chaperone & Get volunteer hours

The sign up to chaperone for all fall events are now live. This includes football games (both home and away) and competitions. This is a fun way to travel with the band, get to know students, get into events for free (!), and get volunteer hours in for dues credit. 

Note: The SignUp Genius Link above contains sign ups for multiple things. Make sure you look across the tabs at the top of the page to find each of them (see below).

BAND JACKET REPRESENTATIVE ONSITE
If your student is interested in getting a band jacket, a representative from Jostens will be at the band room on Thursday, August 21, from 4:00 - 6:00pm. Parents/families are encouraged to speak with the representative directly, if possible. Contact information and flyers will be shared for those who are unable to attend. 

Next Booster Parent meeting: September 11 at 7:00pm

Band of Gold Updates - Week of August 4

SCHEDULE - WEEK OF AUGUST 4

This is going to be a light week for the band and I think they will need it as they transition back to school for the full week. 

• Monday: Percussion Rehearsal - 5:00 - 8:00pm

• Tuesday: Guard & Winds Rehearsal - 5:00 - 8:00pm

• Thursday: CANCELLED

CHALLENGE COIN FUNDRAISER

The Challenge Coin Fundraiser is now live! 

What are challenge coins? Challenge coins serve as tangible reminders of shared experiences, accomplishments, and dedication to service. They originated in the military but expanded to police and law enforcement in the 1980’s and 1990’s. 

Backstory: In the spring of 2025, a band parent, Dionte Doris, approached the board with the idea for a challenge coin fundraiser to benefit the Band of Gold. He then spent the next few months getting all of the necessary approvals and collaborating with the ATF Nashville Field Division and the Wilson County Sheriff's Office to make this unique coin that represents the ATF and our Student Resource Officers. 

The main focus of the design is a clear play on the Mt. Juliet High School Golden Bear mascot 

Mature bear side (ATF): As Law Enforcement, the job requires and often expects officers to become ferocious when the time comes. 

Teddy bear side (SRO): This side represents the soft side of law enforcement as caring partners, to their partners in law enforcement, but also, and especially, to the students in their school.  

• All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Mt. Juliet High School Band of Gold. 

• Sales are open to EVERYONE - parents, families, community - share as far and wide as you can

• Coins are being sold with no limit, on a first come, first serve basis while the sale remains active. 

• The price is $45/each and includes shipping and handling. 

Click here to check out the coin sale on Givebacks.

Volunteers Needed to Pack/Ship Coins

In the coming weeks, we will be organizing time to package, label, and ship coins. If you are interesting in getting some volunteer hours, please reply to this email to let me know and I will reach out when we have a confirmed date(s).

BAND MEALS FOR AUGUST

The following is a list of anticipated meals for the remainder of August. Meals are $7/each.

If you need to check your meal balance, please email Michele McDonald at mjbogboostervp@gmail.com. 

• Thursday, August 14 - Wilson County Fair

• Saturday, August 16 - Full day rehearsal

• Friday, August 22 - First home football game vs Antioch High School

• Saturday, August 23 - Full day rehearsal

• Friday, August 29 - Home football game vs Beech High School