Pit Crew 2007-2008

The Pit Crew volunteers will support the students and the Director by moving band equipment throughout the year for various events. We especially need volunteers with vehicles capable of pulling a heavy trailer.

The primary function of the Pit Crew is to help set up the side line "Percussion Pit" equipment for each field show including competitions. It is important to have a dedicated team of volunteers for the Pit set up. The performance and competition scoring of the band and the pit percussionists depend on a smooth and expeditious set up and tear down. In some competitions, the Pit Crew itself is judged. Please note that the actual number of volunteers for the field show Pit Crew is limited for logistical reasons.

Some examples of Pit Crew duties are:

Towing the equipment trailer to away events throughout the year;
Loading and unloading the trailer. Assisting students with their instruments;
Assisting the students with uniform loading and unloading on the trailer;
Field show Percussion Pit set-up for home and away games and competitions;
Moving equipment as needed for concert competitions;
Moving equipment as needed for home concerts;
Maintenance of equipment trailers as needed;
Helping ensure safety and security of the students and equipment at all events;

The men and women who volunteer for the Pit Crew usually are a "unique" bunch. They have a lot of fun, too much fun, sometimes. When you work the Pit Crew, you tend to bond to one another. It is a lot of hard work, but the satisfaction of helping the students is great.

For more information on the Pit Crew, contact the Booster President at: boltonband@hotmail.com

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