HMBC - February 2026 - HZ Area Band Concert Volunteers/Donations

Volunteers and Donations requested

Author

Amer Mallah
February 13, 2026

Hereford Zone Area Band Concert

On February 24, Hereford High School will host the annual HZ Area Band Concert. This special event will bring together band students from HMS and HHS for a fun afternoon of activties culminating in an evening concert.

The HMBC will be providing concessions for the concert. We hope that you will consider donating food items or volunteering to sell concessions. All sales support the HHS Music Department, students and staff. Items should be dropped off in Room M101 (Mr. Pilius' Room) by Friday, February 20th.

Sign up to volunteer (and see our most needed donation items)

If you would prefer to ship directly to the school, we have an Amazon Wish List!


Hereford Music Hershey Trip Registration!

We are excited to announce the return of the long-awaited Hereford Music Hershey Trip! This trip is an optional (but awesome) activity that is open to all students in our performing arts classes. We will be joining forces with HMS for an exciting day of music and fellowship.

Specific details regarding performance times, departure, and return will be communicated as we being to collect registration.

When: May 16th, 2026
What: Day Trip to Hershey Park. Performance and a day in the park.
Who: All Students enrolled in performing ensembles
Why: Music is awesome, roller coasters are awesome.

Registration closes April 16th

Hereford Music Resource Doc

The Music Boosters is proud to put together this comprehensive guide to music enrichment opportunities, featuring everything from local youth ensembles and summer camps to private lesson recommendations. Whether your student is looking to join a high-level orchestra or explore music technology, this resource is designed to help them take their dedication to the next level.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLN3aS1GXQXKhCFercmySPuWIXRB-BIyQsiFytF2bz8/edit?tab=t.0

HMBC Direct Donation Campaign

Please consider donating to our 2025-26 Direct Donation Campaign.  Our boosters program provides essential financial and volunteer support that helps Hereford Music thrive by covering costs for equipment and performances, while also helping to promote student success and community engagement. Boosters fund necessary items like sheet music, guest artists, piano accompaniments, and travel expenses that the school budget may not cover. 

Direct Donation Campaign (via PayPal)
HMBC is a registered 501(c)(3) and your donations are fully tax-deductible

YOUR DONATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS:

  • Classroom: practice tools, band room equipment, music theory software, amps/electronic equipment, practice tools

  • Guest artists and accompanists

  • Masterclasses & lessons for music students

  • New for 2026: HMBC sponsored scholarships for the Hereford HS Community Scholarships program. There will be 4, $1000 scholarships for outstanding Senior music students.

  • End of year music department banquet

  • Bi-annual performance trip to Hershey

  • Park Bi-annual overnight performance trip (past trips have included Dollywood, Busch Gardens, Disneyworld)

MANY THANKS to those who have already donated:
Stradivarius Violin level ($500+)
Gwendolyn and Fiona Coulby
Sudeep Pramanik

Platinum Saxophone level ($200+)
Kathleen Harris
Sylvia Auton
John Huynh

Gold Euphonium Level ($100+) 
Laura Dorbert-Coleman
Cynthia Nickel
Leslie Steppe
The Alvarado Family
Julia Bassett Morrow
Karen Kaszak
Kelly Harris
Sara Boz
Ericka Wodka

Silver Flute Level ($50+)
Annette Hottenstein
Kerri Brozene
Jonathan A DeCamp
Christopher Loser Music
Deborah Williams
Rivka Glaser
Antonella Hoosier