Fundraising & Volunteer Opportunities for Band Parents & Guardians

As a band parent you can support the Northwest Band program in a variety of ways. The NWBPO is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

We raise money for the Band through many different fundraisers throughout the year, such as running the Can Shack, operating concessions at band events, by selling various products like mattresses and apparel through the Wolf Wearhouse and from hosting band contests such as Bands of America and the Waukee Marching Invitational. Volunteers are needed to help out at these events and more.

Parent/guardian involvement is crucial to our fundraising success!!!

Here are some examples of what our funding makes possible:

  • Instrument purchase and maintenance,

  • Marching band props, gear and transportation,

  • Uniform purchase and maintenance,

  • Technology to enhance music learning,

  • Camp scholarships and clinical instructors and much more!

Outside of the classroom, our band students have the opportunity to participate in multiple extracurricular band activities.

Our marching band, the Northwest Royal Brigade, not only performs at all home football games, they travel to and participate in marching competitions and festivals throughout the region.

Students have the opportunity to play in jazz bands, small ensembles, and indoor percussion groups, as well as audition for several honor bands throughout the state.

Every three years, the band travels to march and participate in a major event. The next trip will be the ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE, DUBLIN, 2025! We are currently fundraising for our 2025 trip, more information will be provided as fundraising opportunities are announced.

Students Can Earn $ to Cover Major Trip Costs

The NWBPO provides fundraising and volunteer opportunities for students and parents throughout the year. Money raised by individual students can be used to help offset the expenses associated with the “major trip” that takes place every three years.

Money that the band raises in general is used to help all students be able to participate in band activities and events, by either helping to defray costs for everyone or offering scholarship opportunities for need. The goal is to make sure all students can participate in any band activity or trip.

Current volunteer and fundraising opportunities are listed below:

Can Shack

The public drops cans off at the Shack, which is located in the Waukee Fareway parking lot. Band students from Northwest and Waukee high schools and parent volunteers sort the cans and turn them in for redemption. Please help spread the word! Let your friends and neighbors know about this initiative. The more cans we collect, the more we can give back to our incredible students and bands.

Papa John’s Fundraising Night

Take the night off from cooking dinner and help the band! Every 3rd Wednesday of each month, Papa John’s will be giving back 5% of sales to the Waukee Northwest High School Band!! Delivery or carry out. Waukee Location ONLY!