Fundraising & Support
Fundraising is essential to the success of the Grassfield Bands Program. All funds raised are used directly to support all ensembles in the band program, to include all classroom instruction, marching band, color guard, indoor percussion, winter guard and jazz band. We need your participation to make reach our fundraising goals and support the wonderful students who are are always working so hard!
Below is a description of some of the ways in which the GFBPA and students raise funds for the program.
Below is a description of some of the ways in which the GFBPA and students raise funds for the program.
Grizzly Classic- Marching Band Competition
Every October, on a Saturday the Grassfield Marching Grizzlies host the Grizzly Classic. This event features renowned judges and enables spectators to view many exceptional high school marching bands from across Virginia and North Carolina. The Grizzly Classic is a Virginia Marching Band Cooperative event. As the host band, the Marching Grizzlies do not compete, but they will perform!
This event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for our band program. To make the day a success, many volunteers are needed throughout the day. Information about the planning of this event happen in July, August and September. Let us know how you can help us continue to make this event a top competition for visiting bands.
Fall Football Concessions
The GFBPA runs the concessions stand for all home football games. All money earned from concessions sales goes towards suuport of all ensembles in the band program. Please use CutTime to sign up, the game schedule is normally available in June and loaded into CutTime. Our football concessions chair can be reached at, [email protected]
Spring Craft Show
Every February on a Saturday the Grassfield Bands Parent Association (GFPBA), hosts a Spring Craft Show. The show benefits the Grassfield Bands Program, with 100+ Crafters, Artists, Photographers, Vendors and more! Band Students will be selling baked goods and treats, our Concession Stand will be open for lunch and snacks. This is another great evnt for us, planning for this event starts in December. For more information please contact out craft show coordinator at, [email protected]
Other Fundraisers:
Car Washes
Dining to Donate
Snap Raise or Fundraise Genius
Every October, on a Saturday the Grassfield Marching Grizzlies host the Grizzly Classic. This event features renowned judges and enables spectators to view many exceptional high school marching bands from across Virginia and North Carolina. The Grizzly Classic is a Virginia Marching Band Cooperative event. As the host band, the Marching Grizzlies do not compete, but they will perform!
This event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for our band program. To make the day a success, many volunteers are needed throughout the day. Information about the planning of this event happen in July, August and September. Let us know how you can help us continue to make this event a top competition for visiting bands.
Fall Football Concessions
The GFBPA runs the concessions stand for all home football games. All money earned from concessions sales goes towards suuport of all ensembles in the band program. Please use CutTime to sign up, the game schedule is normally available in June and loaded into CutTime. Our football concessions chair can be reached at, [email protected]
Spring Craft Show
Every February on a Saturday the Grassfield Bands Parent Association (GFPBA), hosts a Spring Craft Show. The show benefits the Grassfield Bands Program, with 100+ Crafters, Artists, Photographers, Vendors and more! Band Students will be selling baked goods and treats, our Concession Stand will be open for lunch and snacks. This is another great evnt for us, planning for this event starts in December. For more information please contact out craft show coordinator at, [email protected]
Other Fundraisers:
Car Washes
Dining to Donate
Snap Raise or Fundraise Genius