FUND RAISING
It takes a village to make things happen.
Welcome parents to the Campo Verde Bands! On this page, you'll find useful information that will hopefully connect you to our program and answers some questions you may have about the CV Band. Of course, to stay connected, please visit the website regularly, subscribe to our Google Calendar, "like" CV Band on social media, and attend our monthly booster meetings. Never hesitate to contact the director or a BPO board member if you have questions!
The Band Parent Organization is a 501C3 Non-Profit Organization that supports the band program both financially and philosophically. The BPO Board meets once a month and then the entire organization meets once a month. Please plan on attending "general meetings" as they are the best way to get involved with the CV Band.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that every student is treated like family and to provide and support musical educational opportunities for youth enrolled in the Campo Verde High School Band Programs. We facilitate student access to guard, jazz, symphonic, drumline and marching band programs and have competitions throughout the year including winter and summer seasons. We believe that by providing, not just a music education, but a fine arts education, we foster stronger and smarter students.
By partnering with teachers and parents in the choir, orchestra, and drama departments, access to the cultural arts is further expanded regardless of income, disability, race, sex, or religion. We believe the fine arts programs support strong values and often encourage students to continue with a college education. Our band program is designed to foster camaraderie and competition across the state through public school band organizations.
Why we exist.
Standing Rules and Purpose
The purpose of the Campo Verde High School Band Parent Organization (CVHS BPO) is to provide and support musical educational opportunities for youth enrolled in the Campo Verde High School Band Programs. As an organization, funds will be generated to subsidize these band programs. Funds may be used for musical instruments, uniforms, equipment, rehearsal facilities, transportation, and other costs as defined in the annual approved budget, and to provide for the best music educational opportunities possible. The CVHS BPO will also assist participants in the band program by providing fund-raisers for Individual Participant Fees, which help pay expenditures associated with the band program. Those funds will stay with CVHS BPO until they are needed to pay expenses as suggested by the band director and approved in the CVHS BPO Budget.
The CVHS BPO also fulfills a supportive role to the band program and will provide assistance with duties when deemed necessary by the CVHS Band Director. The CVHS BPO is a volunteer parent organization with the purpose of supporting CVHS band programs and the Band Director. All parents/legal guardians are a part of the BPO, an integral component to the success of the program, and have a unique opportunity to be involved in the organization. It takes significant planning and structure each year to meet the growing needs of the program. Currently, the BPO operates with a structure of officers and specific-purpose volunteer roles. The officers make up the Executive Board and work directly with the Band Director to accomplish the stated purposes of the BPO. The Advisory Board meets monthly throughout the year. The BPO General Meeting is held monthly during the school year (August through May).
Special Events
Making things happen.
Purpose and Goals
The Campo Verde High School Band Parent Organization (CVHSBPO) exists to support the Band Program and Band Director at CVHS. We focus on several main goals, including:
Organizing:
We coordinate many aspects of Marching Band, Color Guard, Jazz, Wind Ensemble, Concert, and Percussion, including uniforms, chaperones, band camp meals, and volunteer opportunities.
SUPPORTING:
The Band Director and music staff benefit from fundraising, budgeting, planning, and volunteering. We are a 501c3 organization and believe in accurate and responsible use of resources.
FUNDRAISING:
Our annual budget is approximately $100,000. We have several fundraisers throughout the year and growing community support channels.
Students in the band program get the opportunity to have fun making music, learn to be part of a disciplined team, and get to be involved in many school activities that create lasting memories of their high school experience. This experience gives them encouragement, as well as a strong basis for future success.
The band boosters strive to make sure the band students have the best experience possible. Please consider volunteering to help us, as there are many ways you can be an active member of our organization. Let's make this the best year yet!
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CVHS BAND PROGRAMS
731
BAND MEMBERS
18
faculty members
100,000
annual budget
Volunteers Make A Difference
Support Our Students
Be Part of the Successes
MEET THE BOARD
Executive Director
Stacy Norton
My name is Stacy Norton. This is my eighth year helping out the Campo Verde band program. Both my boys have graduated and are on to new adventures, this year I continuing my role as executive director to help guide this amazing band program. We have the best parent support both on the board and volunteers for all our programs.
My oldest son Samuel plays euphonium/tuba and is now the visual caption head for a high school in Tucson while he attends the UofA. He spent two years on the Pride of Arizona marching band after graduating from Campo. My youngest son Benjamin will also be at UofA in the fall.
I participated in band and guard during high school at Dobson and believe the benefits of music programs are many as it teaches our children things beyond just how to play music. Parent support is important to the success of the program and I am excited to continue to be part of the board.
President
Liz Griggs
I am Liz Griggs, mom of Charity (bari sax/sousa, class of 2026), Arwen (trombone/drum major, class of 2022), Jaina (honorary 4th grade CV band member), and "Mama Griggs" to many of the CV band kids. My husband, Brian, and I were both in band (concert, jazz, marching, etc) in high school, and it is so fun to watch our girls flourish in the Campo band programs.
It has been one of the greatest blessings in my life to be a part of the band family at CVHS. Since 2018, I have volunteered in many capacities - from pushing equipment to organizing or sewing uniforms to coordinating meals to running various events for the program... if there is a Campo band function, you are likely to find me there! My experiences with the band directors and BPO board members has been one of the best working teams I have been a part of. There is no other program I'd rather have my children in. I love to help wherever I can and spend time with the CV band kids and their awesome families!
Professionally, I am choir director at South Valley Junior High in Gilbert. In what free time I have, I love to sing, cook, bake, host parties, and watch movies.
Exe Vice President
Audrey Fine
Secretary
Meghan kozacek
Hello! My name is Meghan Kozacek and I am the BPO secretary. My daughter Audrey is a Senior member of the marching band, wind ensemble and color guard. My son Owen is a freshman this year and is in marching band, wind ensemble and jazz band. I am honored to be serving on the board as secretary again this year. I love helping the band and watching the kids grow throughout the year!
Treasurer
Ellen Conn and Beth Wollman
VP of Public Relations
Amber Klasen
My name is Amber Klasen. My daughter Haleigh is currently a freshman, trombone/baritone, and eats, sleeps, and breaths all things band. She has found her people just as I did…let’s just say many years ago (Go flutes!). I proudly volunteered at various events to help uphold and support the Campo Verde band program. I quickly learned how talented, hardworking, and passionate these kids and staff are. This being my first year at Campo Verde I’ve been blessed to get to know many dedicated parents and band families. My goal is to keep this program strong. This would be my first year on the board and everyone before has made it wonderful for my daughter. I feel blessed to be able to keep it going for those after.
VP of Fundraising
Crystal Holman
My name is Crystal Holman, I am VP of Fundraising. My son, Connor Holman is a junior this year, he played bass drum 5 in marching band for the past two years and was a part of CVIPE last year. This year, he is the bass drum section leader and plays bass 2. He also plays percussion for concerts. Our family does not have a musical background, besides ‘liking music of all kinds”, so it has been fun watching him grow on this musical path. I have enjoyed helping in various ways, including uniform fittings, football games, band camp meals, volunteering and spectating at marching band competitions and attending concerts for the last two years. Being VP of Fundraising, I hope to help facilitate any current and new fundraisers for the program. There’s just something about band kids! They’re hard working, team players and just a super fun group of kids to be around! I would 100% encourage any student to give band and/or marching band a try! Also, parents, the best way to get a backstage/front row ticket is to be involved and volunteer if you are able! I am so happy Connor is a part of it and I am happy to help in any way possible!
VP of Events
katie Kinnaman
Hi! My name is Katie Kinnaman, mom of Grace, a sophmore in the trumpet section. I am also mom to future CVHS marching band members Isaac and Caleb.
Our family has deep roots in marching band. My mom was in band. My siblings were in band. I played clarinet in my HS band where I met my husband, Kyle. In college, I moved on to play the baritone/euphonium in U of A's marching and pep bands. It is now so fun to see my kids loving band as well, especially now that they have all moved out of the 'Hot Crossed Buns' stage.
We feel very blessed to be a part of the Campo band program, and that our daughter has found such a passion for music and a great place to grow. Mr. Kozacek, the staff, and the BPO provide so many wonderful opportunities for the students to develop as musicians and friends, and I am happy to be able to help.