NORMAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
IRONMEN BANDS

Is the NCHS Band Booster only for marching band parents?

No. The Normal Marching band is its own separate program with its own boosters.  The NCHS band booster program primarily provides volunteer and financial support for the NCHS concert and jazz band programs.  We do plan and provide volunteer support for the NCHS Marching Ironmen, including NCHS home football games, senior marching ironmen recognition, pep band setup, and a cookout for 8th graders interested in marching band.  

 

What’s the difference between NCHS band booster program and Unit 5 Music Parents (U5MP)?

U5MP is the umbrella 501C3 non-profit that houses all of the secondary music programs in Unit 5.  The NCHS Band Booster program operates underneath U5MP, and U5MP acts as our “bank” where fundraising money is stored.  All funds raised through all of the Unit 5 junior and senior high school music programs go through U5MP.  We provide director’s reports during the monthly U5MP meetings.  

 

What are the booster meetings for?

The booster meetings are primarily used for planning all of our fundraising events.  During the meetings, you will hear a director’s report from Mr. Carter, a treasurer’s report, and reports from our other board members about the fundraisers and planning for any upcoming events.

 

Who can attend the booster meetings?

The booster meetings are open to all parents/guardians of current NCHS band students. You do not need to be on the booster board to attend!  We welcome everyone to join us to learn more about the program.

 

Why do we have to raise money?

Due to the rising cost of music, instrument repairs, and new instruments, the district's budget is unable to meet all of the needs of the band program.  The money raised by the booster program is instrumental in having a successful concert and jazz band program at NCHS.