Community Partners Needed: Hillcrest High Marching Band Launches Sponsorship Drive for Upcoming Season
July 8, 2026
The Hillcrest High School Red & Black Brigade marching band is officially tuning up for its upcoming competitive season, and local student musicians are looking to the community for a helping hand.
The Hillcrest High School Marching Band Booster program has launched a formal call to action, seeking local businesses, corporate partners, and neighborhood sponsors to support the band’s operational costs for the fast-approaching school year.
According to student booster organizers, putting a competitive marching band on the field requires a significant financial footprint that goes far beyond typical classroom funding. Corporate and community sponsorships play an essential role in keeping the program accessible to all students, directly funding several critical needs:
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Competition Day Meals: Providing student nutrition during long, multi-state travel and weekend competition schedules.
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Travel and Transportation: Underwriting the substantial fuel and charter costs required to transport instruments, prop equipment, and more than a hundred student musicians to regional showcases.
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Need-Based Scholarships: Ensuring that students facing financial hardships can fully participate in the marching season without bearing the burden of uniform and equipment fees.
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Instrument Upkeep: Covering ongoing professional repairs, hardware replacements, and general maintenance for school-owned instruments.
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Specialized Clinics: Funding specialized instruction from guest music educators, choreographers, and expert clinicians to sharpen the band’s performance.
Band Director Brent Schooley emphasized that every dollar invested by local partners goes directly back into student experiences, ensuring the program can maintain its competitive edge while remaining inclusive. For local small businesses, partnering with the Red & Black Brigade offers a highly visible way to showcase community investment to thousands of families who attend local games and regional competitions.
Business owners or community members interested in learning more about available sponsorship tiers, donation opportunities, or program partnerships are encouraged to contact the program directly. Inquiries can be directed to Band Director Brent Schooley at 864-355-3500 or via email at [email protected].
