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).

My name is Stacy Norton. This is my sixth year helping out the Campo Verde band program. I have held a few different positions on the board and am honored to step into the President role this year. We have the best parent support both on the board and volunteers for all our programs.

My oldest son Samuel plays euphonium/tuba in the UofA Pride of Arizona marching band after graduating from Campo and my youngest son Benjamin is on the drum line at Campo Verde. Ben is a senior this year.

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.

My name is Andrea Kato. This is my 2nd year as Executive VP on the board. I have 2 wonderful children (Kristin & James) and an amazing husband, Nick, who is another helping hand with this program, who lets me volunteer him wherever he may be needed. Nick I and started volunteering with the program when James was a Freshman. I personally have no musical background, can’t even read a note, as my world was consumed by sports, and to be honest, the school I attended in Washington State had no such program. Over the years 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.

My oldest, Kristin, was a 2023 graduate of Campo and participated in the arts through Orchestra and helped start up the National Arts Honor Society at the school. She is now attending Liberty University in Virginia to continue pursuing her artistic love through photography. My youngest, James, is a Junior at Campo Verde and is in the Wind Ensemble as a percussionist. This will be his 3rd year in the front ensemble (The Pit) of Marching band, where he played many different instruments, but was asked to take up the challenge of being one of the Synthesizers this year. He also is a wrestler at Campo, so unfortunately can’t participate in CVIPE during the winter season, but is there on the sidelines to root them on and is always willing to volunteer whenever he can. 

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..

My name is Laura Payne and I am the secretary this year. My daughter is Julia Payne and this is her senior year in the band. She plays the marimba for the marching band and winter ensemble (CVIPE), flute for the wind ensemble, and tenor sax for the jazz band. This is our first child that has gone through the band. We had a theater kid, an orchestra/theater kid, and a debate kid. The band program has been my favorite! Such a great group of teens and parents.

My husband and I try to volunteer as much as possible as you only get so much time with your teenage kids. You will see us both at many of the events throughout the year. I love fundraising and looking for unique ways to help the program raise money so we can continue to show the kids great times and memories for life. 

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. 

Liz Griggs

I am Liz Griggs, mom of Charity (bari sax/sousa, class of 2026), Arwen (trombone/drum major, class of 2022), Jaina (honorary 2nd 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. I have volunteered with the uniforms since 2018 and have now been the VP of Events since 2021.  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 plan the band events and spend time with the CV band kids and their awesome families!

Professionally, I am a general music teacher at Burk Elementary School in Gilbert. In what free time I have, I love to sing, cook, bake, host parties, and watch movies.