Cherokee Band Parent Organization (CBPO)

Welcome to the Cherokee Trail Band Family! 

Our parent organization, the CBPO, is the heart of our band program. It is dedicated to supporting students and the entire band community and helps create an enriching and inclusive experience for every student.

Making a Difference
The CBPO is committed to helping all students participate in the CT bands. In the 2023-2024 school year, the CBPO helped raise ~$35,000. With these funds, the band purchased a contrabass clarinet, baritone and soprano saxophone, tuba, and a specialty percussion instrument: the crotales. The CBPO funds also provided food and beverages for events throughout the year, such as band parties, pep bands, and outreach events with elementary and middle schools.

This 2024-2025 school year, the CBPO has already raised 73% of its $35,000 fundraising goal. Due to these efforts, the band purchased a new drum set, crash cymbals, custom bass drum heads, a subwoofer, a guitar amp, a wireless instrument transmitter, and classroom and other supplies for the program. The CBPO also provided food and beverages for the beginning of the year band party, elementary and middle school outreach, pep band, and other events. The CBPO funds will also support students attending honor bands at the district and state levels. 

Get Involved
By supporting the CBPO, you can make a meaningful impact on students' band experience. Whether you have little time or a lot, there is a place for everyone to contribute.

• Join the Organization

Are you interested in joining the organization? Several CBPO parents will be “graduating” with their students at the end of this year or next, so now is a great time to shadow existing members.

• Volunteer Your Time

Can you assist with events and chaperone trips, help set up, or pitch in during practices or performances? There are several volunteering opportunities throughout the year, with varying time commitments. Your time makes a difference!

• Make a Donation

Do you have a business or work for a company that would like to financially sponsor the CT band program? Whether big or small, all contributions help fund instruments, repairs, scholarships, and more.

• Share Your Skills

Are you good at organizing, photography, video editing, marketing, sewing, or networking with businesses for sponsorships or donations? Whatever your expertise, the CBPO would love your help!

2025-2026 CBPO EVENTS and COORDINATORS

Pep Band - CBPO Coordinators Bonnie and Kevin Brillhart / Bre and Shawn Blockstahler (2025-2026)

The pep band is an after-school activity and performs at football and basketball games, school activities, and community events throughout the school year.

CBPO Volunteer Opportunities

• Load and transport band equipment to Legacy Stadium and back to the school

• Get equipment ready for student performance and distribute refreshments to students \

Craft Fair (November and March) - Tab and Donnie Whitt

CT band runs the concession stand during both craft fairs.

CBPO and Band Student Volunteer and Donation Opportunities (shifts throughout the day)

• Food and drink donations to sell at the concession stand (Sign-Up Genius)

• Set up and clean up the concession stand

• Take food orders from vendors, work mobile food carts, and prepare/deliver food

Big Band Boogie Ball (BBBB) - Katey Hyde and Valerie Baker-Wilson (Assistant Coordinator)

The Big Band Boogie Ball is our biggest fundraiser of the year! All band students perform at this family-friendly event, which consists of a silent auction, dancing, and dessert. 

CBPO and Band Student Volunteer and Donation Opportunities (the day before and day of)

• Request, collect, and deliver donations for the silent auction (from businesses or personal contributions)

• Set up (after school on Friday and Saturday morning) and clean up of the CT gym (after the event)

• Participate during the event (check-in, silent auction check-out, dessert station)

Restaurant Nights - Susan Hogarth and Stacey Krull (Assistant/Shadowing)

One night per month, a local restaurant donates a percentage of its profits to the CT Band. 

CBPO and Band Student Volunteer Opportunities

• Invite family and friends to dine at the restaurant of the month

• Run any CBPO-sponsored drawings

Sponsorships and Donations from Businesses or Individuals - Volunteer position

Companies and individuals sponsor the CT band program annually through monetary donations or items donated for the BBBB silent auction. These donations are tax-deductible.

CBPO Volunteer Opportunities

• Network and obtain donations from new business or individual sponsors

• Network and obtain gently used instruments 

• Network and obtain donations as needed

For questions, please email CTband03@gmail.com