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
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BAND MEMBERS
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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 seventh year helping out the Campo Verde band program. I have held a few different positions on the board, including President last year. This year with both my boys graduated and on to new adventures, I am stepping into the executive director role to continue 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 at the UofA. He spent two years on the Pride of Arizona marching band after graduating from Campo. My youngest son Benjamin graduated in May and is heading to NAU.
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
Andrea Kato
Hi band family, I’m Andrea Kato. This is my 3rd year on the board, 1st year as President with the prior 2 years as Executive VP. I have two wonderful children (Kristin & James) and an amazing husband, (Nick), who’s another helping hand with this program, graciously allowing me to volunteer him wherever he may be needed, a.k.a. “voluntold”. Nick I and started volunteering with the program when James was a Freshman, who is a Senior now in Wind Ensemble and Marching Band Front Ensemble as a percussionist and also wrestles for CVHS. His plans are to continue his love and knowledge of game development after high school. Our oldest, Kristin, is musically talented as well, but took up that talent in Orchestra as a violist. She is now in College across the country in Virginia pursuing Sports Management with an emphasis on Communications and Public Relations. I personally have no musical background, can’t even read a note, as my world was consumed by sports, and to be honest, the small school I attended on an Island in Washington State had no such program. Over the years here I have witnessed how amazing the Campo Verde Band program is and I am honored to be a part of the board, which truly is a place where friendship and community is built. I love being a part of the history in the making with this program and I am looking forward to what this year will bring.
Our students put in a lot of hard work and time into this program and build lasting friendships through it. There is nothing more rewarding as a parent than to see the fruits of your children’s labor. Being a volunteer, an active parent involved in the everyday not only allows you to be on the front lines, witnessing your child’s success, but you get to be a part of that success and you will be a part of the community, building friendships as well. I cannot tell you enough how many times I hear from the students how much they love all of our support.
Vice President
adam hill
Secretary
Megan kozacek
Hello! My name is Meghan Kozacek and I am the BPO secretary. My daughter Audrey is a Junior and a member of the marching band, wind ensemble and color guard. My son Owen is an 8th grader at South Valley and looking forward to joining the CV band next year. I have been a band booster for 3 years and a director booster for 23 years. I love helping the band and watching the kids grow throughout the year.
Treasurer
Rene Hearn
My name is Rene Hearn and I am currently serving as BPO Treasurer. My son, Carson, is a senior and currently plays tenor saxophone (Wind Ensemble, Copper Jazz) and quads (Marching Band and CVIPE). I also have a daughter, Avery, who is a sophomore at Campo Verde. I have previously served as PTSO Treasurer and Vice President at Quartz Hill Elementary, and hold an active Arizona CPA license.
My husband, Brent, and I started volunteering with the BPO during Carson's freshman year in order to learn more about marching band. We have been so impressed by the Campo Band program - its staff, students and parent community – all the hard work and dedication. Parent involvement is a key part and we look forward to being a part of the program’s continued success.
VP of Public Relations
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.
VP of Fundraising
Megan Peck
Hello my name is Megan Peck. My daughter Averie Moran is a junior this year and plays marimba in the front ensemble. She is also part of the front ensemble for winter season (CVIPE) and plays percussion in the symphonic band. I have volunteered at various events, football games and competitions. This is my first year as a member of the board. Volunteering efforts have allowed for me to spend more time with my daughter supporting something she is passionate about. This program is consistently impressive and the students get so much out of it. I want to be a part of supporting that in any way that I can.
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.