Donations & Fundraising

Support the Bruin Bands through student fundraisers, family contributions, business sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations that help keep our music programs thriving.

Donations

The Ponderosa Band Program is funded in part by student family contributions and student fundraising initiatives, but even with this support, there is still a significant funding gap to close. The Ponderosa Band Boosters will need to raise over $50,000 to fund the purchase of music, new instruments and repairs, instructors, transportation, uniforms, competition fees, and other essential program needs.

The Ponderosa High School Band Booster Club, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation registered under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and are greatly appreciated. Donations help ensure that students have access to a strong, well-supported music program and the resources they need to learn, perform, travel, and compete.

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Suggested Family Contributions

Family contributions help offset the cost of participation and provide direct support for student experiences throughout the year.

2026–2027 Suggested Family Contributions:

Marching Band: $350 (Includes Spring Symphonic Band)

Jazz Band: $150

Adv./Int. Concert Band: $75

Suggested Family Contribution if your student is participating in multiple ensembles:

Marching Band and Jazz Band: $500

Jazz Band and Concert Band: $225

Family contributions may be submitted by check (payable to "Ponderosa Band Boosters") or cash labeled with your students name and placed in the Booster lock box in the Band Room, or paid online through the donation button, with your students name in the comments.

Need Information or have questions?

Please contact the Ponderosa Band Boosters at:

Email: pondobandboosters@gmail.com

Fundraising is an important part of supporting the Ponderosa High School Band Program. Student fundraising efforts help provide the resources needed to keep our program strong, active, and accessible for all students.

Funds raised help support music purchases, new instruments and repairs, instructors, transportation, uniforms, competition fees, and other essential program needs.

Fundrasing

Student Fundraisers

PHS Band students participate in several fundraising opportunities throughout the year. These fundraisers are a great way for families, friends, and community members to support the band while enjoying local favorites.

Music & Marinara

Music & Marinara is an annual community event that brings families, friends, and supporters together for an evening of student musical performances, an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner, basket raffles, and a dessert dash.

This event generally takes place in March. More information will be shared through the band website, the Ponderosa Band Facebook page, and the Ponderosa High School Friday newsletter.

Tamale Fundraiser

Approximate Timing: Mid-September through Mid-October.

Students sell hand-made tamales from La Esperanza, available frozen by the dozen.

Pie Fundraiser

Approximate Timing: Mid-October through Mid-November.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, students sell frozen pies from Apple Ridge Farms.

See’s Candies Fundraiser

Approximate Timing: November and April

Students sell See’s Candies for the winter holiday season and Easter.

Schoolfundr Campaign Fundraiser

Students and families promote an online digital fundraiser where supporters donate money to the music program in name of the student they'd support to for a period of time. This would help students reach their suggested donation contribution and provide ways for families to support their musicians.

Questions About Fundraising?

Please contact the Ponderosa Band Boosters at:

Email: pondobandboosters@gmail.com