The following are many of the questions people ask about the Bowie Band Program.  If you have a question that is not within this list, please go to the Contact page and send an email to the appropriate person.

The Bowie Band generally starts summer band camp on August 1. The Color Guard and percussion start one week before. There is a parent meeting the evening before camp starts, on July 31.

Yes, the Color Guard is considered an important part of the Marching Band. What is sometimes referred to as the “Bands of Bowie” consists of Wind Ensemble students, Jazz Band students, Steel Drum Band students, and Marching Band students. The Band Boosters’ charter is to support all aspects of the Bands of Bowie, although Marching Band is at the forefront during the Fall.

The Bowie Band is bound by the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL) 8-hour rule.

Many students elect to do homework during their lunch period, or before and after school. All band students are also required to attend a minimum of one academic FIT session every week (typically on a Monday), and the OPE leadership team will set up tutoring sessions for students within the band-students should check with their section leaders for assistance with this.

The Bowie Marching Band performs at every varsity football game and many local and regional competitions.

Charms Office Assistant is a web-based management system for the Bowie Band. You can access the updated calendar of events, your student’s financial records, important handouts, and more. It is important that your personal information and email address are correct on Charms as you will receive many emails throughout the year from the Directors via Charms .

Fair share is an equal amount of money owed to the Bowie Band for buses, music, technicians, fuel costs, and many more things. This amount varies year to year. Come to a booster meeting to see how your Fair Share is spent.

See the Bands of Bowie Handbook in the Handouts section of Charms for additional information.

The Bowie Marching band has a specific dress code. See the Bands of Bowie Handbook in the Handouts section of Charms for additional information.

Concert band students, as well as marching band students, need some specific clothing items for concert season. See the Bands of Bowie Handbook in the Handouts section of Charms  or visit the ABOUT page for additional information.

Yes, you can access the Bands of Bowie Handbook in the Handouts section of Charms for additional information.

The Boosters are a parent organization that exists to support the Band, provide volunteers for various functions and other logistical needs, and raise funds to help offset some of the costs incurred by the Band. The Boosters operate under a budget separate from the Band Fair Share, and provide support and funding for things such as trailers and trailer maintenance, Fruit Stand (during band camp), and occasionally provide a “donation” to the Band to lower everyone’s Fair Share costs.

e subscribeThe Bowie Band Boosters meets approximately August through May on the third Monday of each month. Announcements are sent out via an online mail service (MailChimp).  If you are not currently receiving these newsletters, please contact the Newsletter Coordinator HERE.