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BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL BAND
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860570773 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.bghs-bands.org
revenue
$36K
expenses
$43K
net assets
$23K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BGHS BANDS

profile · synthesized from sources

BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL BAND supports the band programs at Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix, Arizona. It provides opportunities for students to participate in various musical ensembles, including marching band, concert band, wind ensemble, orchestra, and color guard. The organization aims to foster musical growth and performance skills among high school students.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Color Guard
A visual performance ensemble that combines dance, flag, rifle, and saber with the marching band.
Concert Band
Concert group for band students, primarily freshmen, focusing on achieving a standard level of musicianship and performing at school concerts and assessment festivals.
Pride Regiment Marching Band
Largest student organization on campus, uniting band members from 9th to 12th grades for on-field performances at football games and various festivals throughout Arizona.
String Orchestra
Ensemble open to all grades and levels of experience, performing on violin, viola, cello, and string bass at school concerts.
Wind Ensemble
Experience and skill-level based band for auditioned students, focusing on performing challenging works at a fast pace.
Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion & Guard
Indoor ensembles for winds, percussion, and color guard, likely participating in winter competitions and performances.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Competitive Marching & Indoor Ensembles 13 activities
    • Operate Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs
      Operates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs, including a Color Guard program.
    • Operate a marching band program
      Operates the Pride Regiment Marching Band, including a "Boot Camp" for members, and performs at school football games, various festivals across Arizona, and State Marching Championships.
    • Operate concert band and wind ensemble programs
      Operates Concert Band and Wind Ensemble programs, which perform at school concerts and district, area, and state level festivals, receiving Superior and Superiors with Distinction ratings.
    • Operates concert and wind ensembles
      Manages Concert Band and Wind Ensemble programs that perform at least 4 school concerts and 2–3 district, area, and state festivals annually, including required assessment festivals under DVUSD guidelines. These groups have earned Superior and Superiors with Distinction ratings.
    • Operates marching band program
      Runs the Pride Regiment Marching Band, including participation in the ABODA Division III Championship, State Marching Championships (four appearances since 2012), and performances at school football games and festivals across Arizona. The program includes a mandatory "Boot Camp" for members.
    • Operates winter performance programs
      Offers and operates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs as part of the school’s year-round band offerings.
    • Operating Concert and Wind Ensembles
      Operates a Concert Band and Wind Ensemble that perform at least 4 concerts at school and 2-3 district, area, and state level concert festivals, and 3 assessment festivals as required by DVUSD, receiving Superior and Superiors with Distinction ratings.
    • Operating Winter Indoor Programs
      Operates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs, including a Color Guard program.
    • Operating Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs
      Operates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs, including a Color Guard program.
    • Operating a Marching Band Program
      Operates the Pride Regiment Marching Band, including a "Boot Camp" for members, and performs at school football games, various festivals across Arizona, and State Marching Championships.
    • Operating a marching band program
      Operates the Pride Regiment Marching Band, including a "Boot Camp" for members, and performs at school football games, festivals across Arizona, and State Marching Championships.
    • Operating concert and wind ensembles
      Operates a Concert Band and Wind Ensemble that perform at least 4 concerts at school and 2-3 district, area, and state level concert festivals, receiving Superior and Superiors with Distinction ratings.
    • Provides music instruction and arrangement
      Serves as music arranger for the Pride Regiment and primary instructor for the Front Ensemble, supporting musical development and performance quality.
  • High School Band Operational Support 5 activities
    • Accept food donations for students
      Accepts food donations to provide snacks for students during band events and practices.
    • Organizes band logistics and operations
      Conducts uniform fittings, reorganizes storage areas, and operates equipment trucks to transport band materials, ensuring smooth logistical support for performances and events.
    • Providing Student Support Services
      Provides an instrument loan program, meal service, and snacks for students during band events and practices, and conducts uniform fittings.
    • Providing student meal and snack services
      Accepts food donations to provide snacks for students during band events and practices, and provides general meal service for students.
    • Supports student welfare during band activities
      Accepts food donations and provides snacks and meal service for students during band practices, events, and trips.
  • High School Football Booster Support 5 activities
    • Coordinate volunteer opportunities
      Holds monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities for the band programs.
    • Coordinates volunteer and event planning efforts
      Holds monthly meetings to plan upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities, including chaperoning students during trips and games.
    • Coordinating Volunteer and Logistical Support
      Holds monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities, chaperones students during band trips and games, reorganizes storage areas, and operates equipment trucks to transport band materials.
    • Engages in capacity-building through booster leadership
      Operates a booster executive board that supports the band program through leadership, planning, and community engagement.
    • Supporting band operations through volunteer coordination
      Organizes monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities, including chaperoning students, conducting uniform fittings, reorganizing storage, and operating equipment trucks.
  • Instrument Loan Program 3 activities
    • Provide an instrument loan program
      Provides an instrument loan program to students.
    • Provides instrument loan program
      Offers a program to loan instruments to students to support participation in band activities.
    • Providing instrument loan program
      Provides an instrument loan program to students.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Operate a string orchestra program
      Operates a string orchestra program, launched in 2018, which performs at least four school concerts during the school year.
    • Operates string orchestra program
      Runs the String Orchestra, launched in Fall 2018, which performs at least four school concerts annually. This is the first string orchestra program established at Barry Goldwater High School.
    • Operating a String Orchestra Program
      Operates a String Orchestra, first launched in Fall 2018, which performs at least 4 school concerts during the school year.
    • Operating a string orchestra program
      Operates a string orchestra program, launched in 2018, which performs at least 4 school concerts during the school year.
    • Support band activities through tax credit program
      Participates in the Arizona tax credit program to support extracurricular activities, including band programs.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$2K7%
Program service revenue$29K81%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$43K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +698.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • RENEE ESPARZA — BAND DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT ARTAC — IT DIRECTOR
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • ABODA Partner — Participates in ABODA Division III Championship competitions
  • Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association Partner — Collaborates through leadership on the Executive Board.
  • Arizona Music Educators Association Partner — Collaborates with AMEA through leadership roles including Regional Governor and chairperson for the North-Central All-Region Honor Band.
  • BARRY GOLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL Partner — Hosts the marching band as a student organization and provides institutional support.
  • BGPRPRIDE1920 Partner — Maintains a Facebook Page for communication and engagement.
  • Barro's Pizza Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Big U Music & Sound Design Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Century 21 - Arizona Foothills Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Churros Locos Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Deer Valley II Self Storage Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • George's Famous Gyros & Pasta Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Katie Partner — Student participant in the marching band program; referenced as part of the family involvement in the band.
  • Manuel's Mexican Food Restaurant Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Mrs. Esparza Partner — Point of contact for assistance with tax credit donations and student designation
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Collaborated as Graduate Teaching Assistant in the band program, working with the Lumberjack Marching Band and NAU Wind Symphony.
  • Popo's Fiesta Del Sol Mexican Food Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Salt Tacos Y Tequila Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands
  • Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company Partner — Partnered as Orchestra Conductor, leading cast and orchestra through nearly 20 productions prior to the pandemic.
  • X-Treme Apparel Partner — Sponsor of BGHS Bands