Southern Guilford’s band program has seen steady growth over the past four years as our student involvement has almost doubled. We now have over fifty students who perform in our marching and concert bands, percussion ensemble and color guard. In addition to supporting our football team, the marching band also travels to various local competitions. We try our best each year to deliver high energy, crowd-pleasing half-time shows including themes like Michael Jackson and Earth Wind and Fire. The Marching Band also performs at community events such as park and business grand openings as well as the yearly Greensboro Holiday Parade.

As exciting as our growth has been, it has come with its own challenges. Due to the recent economic situation, local and state governments have been able to fund the arts less and less each year. Recent announcements have indicated that we will once again receive little or no financial support during the next school year. We are a non-profit organization and have no other means of support other than traditional fund raising. Student fund raising is simply not enough to provide new music, instruments, and cover travel costs in addition to each student’s music supplies. For this reason we must turn to the community for support.

Individuals

As an individual, there are many ways you can help support the Band.

• Monetary Donations: If you wish to make a monetary donation, please click the PayPal Donate button to the right. We appreciate any donation, no matter the size!
• Instrument Donations: If you or a family member has an band instrument that is no longer being used, please consider passing it on to us. We will gratefully accept any instrument that is in proper working condition. If at all possible, please have an instrument repair shop evaluate the instrument prior to donating. Our repair budget is very limited. However, instruments needing minor repairs will also be considered!

If you have questions, or would like to make a donation, please contact Amanda Batts, Director of Bands at battsa@gcsnc.com .

Businesses / Organizations

We are very interested in building a sponsor relationship with your business or organization! If you are interested in advertising with the SGHS Band, there are many possibilities to consider including:

• Your company name and slogan announced as the band’s official sponsor prior to every home-game performance.
• Your ad on our website, www.sgband.org .
• Your ad on our covered trailer. The trailer goes with the band to all special events, away games, and competitions!
• Your ad in our concert band programs.
• Your ad on our marching band show t-shirts.
• All offers were be considered, so get creative!

If you have questions, or would like to make a donation, please contact Amanda Batts, Director of Bands at battsa@gcsnc.com .