Hastings Band Boosters

OUR PURPOSE

Hastings Band Boosters provide continued support to the Hastings Schools band programs through:

• Promoting Hastings, MN ISD 200 school Band programs for students in grades 5 through 12
• Working in cooperation with band directors and school administrators to support Band curricular needs through the purchase of supplies; support for performances and guest instructors; need-based scholarships; educational trips and exchange programs (sanctioned and approved by the school)
• Actively bolstering all phases of student and collective fundraising in support of our many bands

We ask for your financial support to maintain our strong band programs here in Hastings - at the middle school and high school - by making a donation to assist in the purchase and maintenance of new instruments and equipment.  Whether your donation is $5 or $500, it will help Hastings Band Boosters raise critical funds to support high-quality Hastings band programs with select new instruments and/or equipment.

WHY WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

The Hastings School District's music program is a Minnesota Exemplary Music Program award recipient and named one of NAMM's "Best Communities for Music Education" in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Strong music programs like ours are vital to students, families, and the community of Hastings. From concert band to jazz band to marching band... Hastings bands provide students with opportunities to make music, learn, and have fun together. Band participation fosters cooperation and togetherness through shared goals and enhances community pride.

Because the purchase or rental of instruments can be major stumbling blocks to students starting or continuing in music programs, we strive to provide a number of high quality & durable instruments. School-owned instruments allow interested students to participate in band; but, they are expensive long-term investments requiring regular cleaning and maintenance. 40% of students rely on the availability of school-owned instruments right now  - and we want to make sure they have the best experience possible!

For example, new instrument and equipment purchases:

• Provide instruments for student use, if their personal instrument is being repaired
• Allow for retirement of older instruments that have worn out or reached the end of their life 
• Enhance our bands with specialty instruments, such as French horn or bass clarinet

• Allow students to participate in the Jazz program if they do not play a jazz instrument as their primary instrument i.e. extending learning with an alternate instrument

Your critical donation supports our meaningful work: fostering music education and allowing band participation to be accessible to all students of Hastings.

We are so grateful for your support!