We would love to have you join our Band Boosters! More information can be found here: Band Boosters

Our eligibility requirements are determined by the NMAA. They can be found here: NMAA Eligibility Requirements

Running a successful band program is an expensive endeavor, and while we do plenty of fundraising, there are no guarantees as to how much money those efforts will generate. Band fees cover the absolute bare minimum we need to run the program.

Band Fees are used to cover a wide variety of expenses, including:

• concert coaches

• leadership camps

• awards banquet

• pep band shirts and shorts

• logistical expenses

• insurance, legal and accounting fees

• props

• equipment

• fuel

• uniform expenses

• postage

• bank service fees

• instruments

• transportation

• marching show music and drill purchases

• music copyright fees

• competition entry fees

Students will receive credit toward their band fees for participation in certain fundraisers at the discretion of the band directors.

Please speak to our Head Band Director, Mariko McWhorter, directly.

Students will receive the opportunity to participate in certain fundraisers to help cover the cost of their band fees. Additionally, payment plans are offered and occasionally there are donations made to cover students’ fees who would otherwise not be able to participate.

Please see our Head Band Director, Mariko McWhorter to address this issue.

Parents/Guardians are expected to provide/purchase the following items:

• Marching or Guard Shoes (purchased through the Band)

• Marching or Guard Gloves (purchased through the Band)

• Black Crew Socks

• Athletic clothes for rehearsals

• Sturdy athletic shoes for rehearsals

• Water Bottle

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Instrument (with exceptions)

• Instrument Accessories such as:

  • Reeds

  • Cork Grease

  • Slide Oil/Cream

  • Valve Oil

  • Neck Straps

  • Lyre

  • Flip Folder and extra sleeves

• Other items as deemed necessary

Very short answer: yes.

Full explanation: no, these exact items are not required, however, it is incredibly tough to find appropriate shoes and gloves otherwise. Shoes must have laces, be entirely black- including soles- and allow for the roll step used in marching bands. Gloves must be long enough to extend past the wrist and into the sleeve of the uniform.

Color Guard shoes and gloves are equally hard to find.

Marching Band is a very physical activity (one could argue its a sport!), and because of this, the NMAA requires students to have a physical on file with the Band Director in case of injury.

Students can see any medical provider within the state of New Mexico. They need to take this form with them, and have the provider fill it out.

Additionally, several medical clinics throughout Los Lunas offer free or reduced-cost physicals each summer for students who participate in activities or sports. Information on these clinics will be released as it is received.