Fundraising Events
Our band takes part in several fundraisers throughout the year to help support our students and programs. From community events to band-hosted activities, there’s always something going on!
If you’re interested in getting involved or lending a hand, please check out the Parent Info Page for details on how you can help out.
March-a-thon
March-a-Thon is our biggest fundraiser of the year — and one of the most memorable days of the season! Students spend 8 hours (yes, on a Saturday!) running drills, perfecting their performance, and getting ready for competition season.
But it’s not all hard work — there are games, costume contests, dancing, and plenty of prizes to keep things lively. It’s a full day of music, marching, mayhem, and memories.
Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer… you won’t want to miss it. It’s very serious (fun).
Fundraising Split: March-a-thon monies raised by students are split 50-50: half goes to the GJHS Band Parents nonprofit, which pays for all kinds of things throughout the band year. The other half goes to students' SBA accounts to cover their fees. If you have already fully paid your band fees in full (any band counts, not just marching band), and your student raised money at March-a-thon, then your fees account may have a credit. If you do not request a refund, the overage will go to the band account -- an extremely worthy cause.
Swingin' Sweets - December 4th, 2024
A yearly event featuring the different Jazz bands, dancing & a craft fair all rolled into one.
Stay tuned for 2025!
Butter Braids
Our yearly Butter Braid fundraiser gives students another (yummy) opportunity to raise funds. Call grandma, you know she wants a couple!
Online fundraiser link (Completed for this season - Stay tuned for next season)
Farewell Concert & Spring Swing (2025)
Date: May 9th, 2025
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Grand Junction High School
Details: Outdoor Jazz band concert after the Farewell concert, food trucks, dancing, indoor activities, free sweets provided by jazz bands
All jazz students bring a dozen sweets for the concert (homemade cookies, cupcakes, etc.). Band Parent Org will purchase water and Gatorade to sell.
GJ Rotary Club Snowball sweepstakes - (completed for 2025)
Support The GJHS Band via’s Rotary's Snowball Sweepstakes
The Rotary Club of Grand Junction is in its 6th year of hosting its Snowball Sweepstakes. Rotary has historically raised over $150,000 annually through local efforts. This year, Band Parents is participating.
For the price of one ticket, you have a chance to win cash prizes.
1st — $5,000
2nd— $3,000
3rd — $2,000
4th — $1,000
To purchase tickets, visit the Rotary Snowball website (rotarysnowball.com), select GJHS Band Parents as the non-profit you support, and buy your chance to win.
Tickets to play are only $5 or 5 for $20 (or 30 for $100).
The GJHS Band gets 80% of the proceeds of every ticket purchased in the GJHS Band Parents' name.
Event Website (Closed for 2025)
New Events for 2025- 2026
Cowpie Bingo?
Stay tuned!