activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 23
- Accept food donations for studentsAccepts food donations to provide snacks for students during band events and practices.
- Coordinate volunteer opportunitiesHolds monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities for the band programs.
- Coordinates volunteer and event planning effortsHolds monthly meetings to plan upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities, including chaperoning students during trips and games.
- Operate Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs, including a Color Guard program.
- Operate a marching band program School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates 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 a string orchestra program School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates a string orchestra program, launched in 2018, which performs at least four school concerts during the school year.
- Operate concert band and wind ensemble programs School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates 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 School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesManages 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 School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesRuns 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 string orchestra program School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesRuns 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.
- Operates winter performance programs School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOffers and operates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs as part of the school’s year-round band offerings.
- Operating Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates Winter Indoor Winds, Percussion, and Guard programs, including a Color Guard program.
- Operating a marching band program School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates 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 a string orchestra program School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates a string orchestra program, launched in 2018, which performs at least 4 school concerts during the school year.
- Operating concert and wind ensembles School-Based Competitive Music EnsemblesOperates 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.
- Organizes band logistics and operations Performing Arts Program Logistics SupportConducts uniform fittings, reorganizes storage areas, and operates equipment trucks to transport band materials, ensuring smooth logistical support for performances and events.
- Provide an instrument loan program Instrument Loan ProgramsProvides an instrument loan program to students.
- Provides instrument loan program Instrument Loan ProgramsOffers a program to loan instruments to students to support participation in band activities.
- Provides music instruction and arrangementServes as music arranger for the Pride Regiment and primary instructor for the Front Ensemble, supporting musical development and performance quality.
- Providing instrument loan program Instrument Loan ProgramsProvides an instrument loan program to students.
- Providing student meal and snack servicesAccepts food donations to provide snacks for students during band events and practices, and provides general meal service for students.
- Support band activities through tax credit program Test and Course Fee AssistanceParticipates in the Arizona tax credit program to support extracurricular activities, including band programs.
- Supports student welfare during band activitiesAccepts food donations and provides snacks and meal service for students during band practices, events, and trips.
capacity building · 2
- Engages in capacity-building through booster leadership High School Band Booster SupportOperates a booster executive board that supports the band program through leadership, planning, and community engagement.
- Supporting band operations through volunteer coordinationOrganizes monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events and coordinate volunteer opportunities, including chaperoning students, conducting uniform fittings, reorganizing storage, and operating equipment trucks.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Competitive Performance for Achievement marching_band_competitionThe organization competes in marching band competitions with themed shows, aiming to win championships and caption awards as a means of achieving excellence and recognition.
- Competitive excellence through themed marching band performances marching_band_competitionParticipation in marching band competitions with a unified, thematically developed show is used to drive performance quality and pursue championships and caption awards.
- Developing Musicianship and Performance Skills through Marching Band performing_arts_educationThe organization uses participation in marching band, including competitive performances, as a primary method to enhance students' musicianship and overall performance skills.
- Developing Musicianship and Performance Skills through Performing Arts Education performing_arts_educationThe organization uses participation in marching band and other ensembles to develop stronger musicianship and performance skills among students, catering to various skill levels from standard achievement in Concert Band to challenging works in Wind Ensemble.
- Family-oriented student support culture nurturing community supportFosters a nurturing, family-like environment by treating each student as if they were one’s own, strengthening emotional support and community bonds.
- Fostering Community and Student Leadership student_organization_engagementThe organization unites band members across all high school grade levels and relies on tradition and student leadership to guide program growth and quality, while also nurturing a sense of family and community support by treating each child as their own.
- Fostering Community and Student Unity student_organization_engagementThe organization unites students across all grade levels through shared participation in the band program, fostering a sense of family and community by treating each child as their own.
- Guiding Program Growth through Tradition and Student Leadership student_leadershipThe organization utilizes established traditions and empowers student leaders to direct the ongoing development and quality improvement of its programs.
- Leveraging Volunteer and Professional Expertise volunteer_engagementThe organization relies on both community volunteers and professional music educators (composers, arrangers, instructors) to support band operations, events, and student musical development, emphasizing shared effort and skill contribution.
- Leveraging Volunteer and Professional Support volunteer_driven_supportThe organization relies on community volunteers, including those without specialized skills, to support band operations and events, and engages music educators and professionals in various roles to enhance student musical development.
- Multi-role music education with professional involvement multi-role music educationMusic educators and professionals contribute in diverse capacities—such as instruction, composition, and arrangement—to enrich student learning and artistic output.
- Music skill development through ensemble participation performing_arts_educationEngages students in band programs like Concert Band and Wind Ensemble to build musicianship, with tiered ensembles offering differentiated challenges based on skill level.
- Student leadership and tradition-driven program development student_leadershipRelies on student leadership and established traditions to guide the evolution, culture, and quality of the band program.
- Targeted Funding Allocation designated funding allocationThe organization employs a system that allows donors to direct their contributions to specific students or a general band fund, ensuring support aligns with donor intent.
- Targeted Funding Allocation designated_funding_allocationThe organization utilizes a system that allows donors to designate their support to specific students or to the general band fund, ensuring resources are directed where contributors intend.
- Targeted donation allocation with flexible funding options designated funding allocationThe band uses a designated funding system that allows donors to support specific students or contribute to a general fund, enabling both personalized and program-wide financial support.
- Vertical integration of students through inclusive band organization student_organization_engagementThe Pride Regiment unites band members across all grade levels, fostering continuity, peer mentorship, and collective identity within the program.
- Volunteer-powered operations with broad community engagement volunteer-driven supportThe band program depends on community volunteers for operational support, emphasizing accessible participation and shared responsibility, including parent leadership through a booster model.
named programs · 6
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.
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