The WHS Chaparral Band is recognized as one of THE top high school band programs in the nation. It’s a complex machine that “takes a village” of parent volunteers plus substantial funding to continue our decades-long legacy of excellence.

 

From custom uniforms and props to tricked-out trucks and trailers, expert instructors and choreographers, Westlake Band Parents (WBPs) fills funding gaps not covered by Eanes ISD nor the usual participation and fair share fees.

 

Did you know that just 36 cents of every tax dollar Eanes ISD raises for operations stays in our school district? 64% is taken by the state through recapture and directed to other school districts. From a funding perspective, the Chap Band operates at a significant disadvantage when compared to other bands in our class. It’s up to us -- Westlake Band Parents -- to “fund the gap”.

 

Year after year, WBPs steps up to keep the Chap Band well-equipped and highly competitive, fueling one of the most comprehensive high school music programs in the country that includes a 200+ member marching band, three concert bands, a jazz band, and Elite Visual Ensemble/Color Guard (all award-winning, top-ranked, UIL “1” ratings for 30+ years).

 

Westlake Band Parents (WBPs) funds critical band expenses NOT covered by the school district like: 

 

• Air-conditioned charter buses for all long-haul trips (versus Eanes-provided school buses)

• Travel and special education, competition, and other experiences for band students & directors

• Key marching season equipment like props, special uniforms (ex. EVE), and other extras

• Composers, Show Designers, Choreographers, Guest Instructors & Consultants

• Scholarships for students in need

• Substantial meal subsidies (for students, drivers, CHAPerones) to ensure our kids eat WELL

• Band banquet funding (ex. seniors attend free)

• Other mission-critical needs to help Chap Band excel in THE MOST COMPETITIVE geographic area for HS bands in the nation

 

Westlake Band Parents is a registered 501(c)(3) all-volunteer booster club established in 1976 whose sole purpose is to support the student musicians of Eanes ISD middle & high schools. All gifts are tax deductible and eligible for employer matching. Questions? Contact fundraising@westlakeband.org.​

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