clovis high band boosters

What clovis high band boosters does

Clovis High Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) parent-booster nonprofit (legally the Cougar Foundation) that funds and supports the Clovis High School Instrumental Music Program in Clovis, California, serving high school, intermediate, and elementary students through marching band, concert band, wind ensemble, jazz band, orchestra, color guard, winter guard, and winter percussion ensembles. The program is led by Director Mrs. Esmeralda Rocha Lozano with an instructional team spanning jazz, marching percussion, and dance/color guard, and is academically accredited through Clovis Unified School District. Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible community donations, an annual fireworks booth, pizza-night partnerships, gala ticket sales, spirit-wear merchandise, and a targeted ~$400,000 fundraising campaign for the 2027 Tournament of Roses Parade trip — the program's first Rose Parade appearance since 1986.

The competitive position rests on a multi-decade track record (WBA Grand Championships 2017-2018; WGI World Championships 9th place in Color Guard; 2018 Carnegie Hall performance), an integrated K-12 feeder pipeline through Clovis Music Academy (Into the Blue and Blue Diddles), equipment sponsorships with Vic Firth and Zildjian, and active participation in WGI, SJVCGPR, and WBA circuits. Distribution is anchored in the school-district partnership and community venues (Mountain Mike's Pizza, Clovis Elks Lodge), while marketing runs through clovishighband.com, Instagram, Facebook, X, and email/newsletter channels. Technology is standard and non-proprietary: Square for payments, WordPress for web, and conventional social media platforms — there is no bespoke platform or AI/ML capability. Governance is provided by an 11-member Executive Parent Board plus a Board Liaison/Finances for the 2026-2027 school year, with every parent or guardian of enrolled students automatically a member of the organization.

Name

clovis high band boosters

Legal name

Cougar Foundation

Website

https://clovishighband.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Clovis High Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) parent-booster nonprofit (Cougar Foundation) that funds the Clovis High School Instrumental Music Program — marching band, orchestra, jazz, color guard, and winter ensembles — for students in Clovis, California, primarily through community donations and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Music Education

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE), Event Marketing, Sponsorship Sales & Promotion (MPAGAAAE)

Keywords

• Music education programs
• School band fundraising
• Youth music programs
• Marching band performances
• Nonprofit booster organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Clovis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations from community members supporting the music program. Donations can be made online via Square or by check payable to Cougar Foundation with Rose Parade in the memo line.
2. Fireworks Sales: Annual fireworks sales fundraiser held on the southeast corner of Shaw & Fowler. Open daily 9 AM to 9 PM and online. Major annual fundraiser supporting student performers.
3. Community Events: Various fundraising events including pizza nights at Mountain Mike's (25% of sales), galas at the Clovis Elks Lodge ($50 per person tickets), and other community gatherings.
4. Rose Parade Fundraising Campaign: Targeted $400,000 fundraising campaign to send students to the 2027 Rose Parade. Includes online donations, check payments, and event ticket sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clovis High Band Boosters is a nonprofit parent/booster organization that supports the Clovis High School Instrumental Music Program through fundraising, volunteer engagement, and program assistance. The organization underwrites a comprehensive portfolio of ensemble-based music education offerings including marching band, concert bands, orchestras, jazz bands, color guard, and winter guard/percussion for high school, middle school, and elementary students in the Clovis, California community. It is currently driving a $400,000 fundraising campaign to send students to the 2027 Rose Parade.

Product overview

Clovis High School Instrumental Music Program is an educational music program offering a comprehensive portfolio of ensemble-based products. The program consists of Jazz Band Programs (Jazz Band B for beginning students and Jazz Band A for advanced musicians), Concert Band Programs (Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble), Orchestra Programs (String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Symphony Orchestra), and Percussion Programs (Concert Percussion Ensemble and Winter Percussion). Seasonal offerings include Marching Band & Color Guard for fall and Winter Guard for second semester. The program also extends to the community through the Clovis Music Academy, which provides youth music education for elementary students. All programs carry full academic weight and are graded courses, with enrollment typically requiring concurrent enrollment in concert ensembles and maintained academic standing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marching Band & Color Guard Fall marching program rehearsing during eighth period plus after-school and weekends; requires enrollment in concert ensembles and good academic standing. Includes Color Guard component.
• Concert Band Programs Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble offerings for woodwind, brass, and percussion students, with audition required for Wind Ensemble.
• Orchestra Programs String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and after-school Symphony Orchestra combining winds, percussion, and strings.
• Jazz Band Programs Jazz Band B (open enrollment) and Jazz Band A (audition required) teaching jazz techniques and concepts to wind and percussion students.
• Winter Guard Second-semester dance color guard program offering PE credit with JV and Varsity teams based on auditions; transitions from Marching Band.
• Winter Percussion Marching winter percussion ensemble requiring enrollment in Marching Band PE class and good academic standing, with audition-based acceptance.
• Concert Percussion Ensembles Percussion Ensemble offering beginning to intermediate percussion students technique development in concert percussion, including solo and chamber music participation.
• Clovis Music Academy Community youth music programs including Into the Blue (elementary color guard), The Blue Diddles (elementary percussion), and Band and String Youth Music Academy for elementary students.
• Color Guard Class Dance Color Guard class meeting during seventh period with audition requirements and academic standing criteria.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st place finish in Scholastic AAA division at SJVCGPR Championships for JV Winter Guard
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vic FirthminorOthersEquipment sponsor providing drumsticks and mallets for percussion program. Logo displayed on sponsors page.
• ZildjianminorOthersEquipment sponsor providing cymbals for band and percussion programs. Logo displayed on sponsors page.
• Cougar FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit organization that accepts tax-deductible donations for the music program. Checks payable to Cougar Foundation with Rose Parade in memo line.
• Clovis Elks LodgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity venue for fundraising galas and events. Rose Parade fundraiser event hosted at Clovis Elks Lodge on August 21, 2026.
• Mountain Mike's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizza night fundraiser venue. 25% of sales from dine-in, take-out, or delivery come back to support the music program.
• Winter Guard International (WGI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational competitive circuit for winter guard and percussion. Program competes in WGI Championships at regional and national levels.
• San Joaquin Valley Color Guard and Percussion Review (SJVCGPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional competitive circuit for color guard and percussion in the San Joaquin Valley. Program competes in SJVCGPR Championships annually.
• Western Band Association (WBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional competitive circuit for marching bands. Program won WBA Grand Championships in 2017-2018.
• Fresno Madera Counties Music Educators AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for music educators in Fresno and Madera counties.
• Clovis Unified School DistrictcoreOthersSchool district providing facilities, staff positions, and academic framework for the music program at Clovis High School and Clark Intermediate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation: A national nonprofit that supports K-12 music education by funding instruments, equipment, and program support for school music programs. Directly comparable mission: raising private funds to sustain school-based music ensembles, much like Clovis High Band Boosters does for Clovis High.
• VH1 Save The Music Foundation: A music education nonprofit that donates instruments and supports music programs in public schools across the U.S. Same core model: channeling private donations to resource-constrained school music programs, though operating at national scale versus Clovis's single-school focus.
• Little Kids Rock: A nonprofit that partners with public schools to provide music education, instruments, and teacher training, primarily in under-resourced communities. Comparable as a fundraising-and-program-delivery nonprofit serving K-12 music programs, with similar dependence on donations and brand sponsorships.
• Music for All Foundation: A national nonprofit advocating for and supporting school-based music education, with deep ties to the marching band competition circuit including Bands of America. Comparable in its dual focus on music education advocacy and competitive ensemble programming.
• Midori & Friends: A nonprofit that partners with public schools to provide music instruction and ensemble programs to students who lack access. Similar school-affiliated music education delivery model supported by donations and corporate sponsorships.
• The Harmony Project: A community-based nonprofit providing music education and ensemble opportunities to youth from low-income communities. Comparable school- and community-affiliated music education nonprofit funded through donations and grants.
• Berklee City Music: A Berklee-affiliated network providing music education to underserved youth through school and community partnerships. Comparable as a music-education nonprofit delivering ensemble-based programming to K-12 students.

Broad incumbents

• El Sistema USA: The U.S. affiliate of the global El Sistema network, supporting intensive ensemble-based music education programs for children. Operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint, but shares the core model of ensemble music education for youth.

Others

• National Association for Music Education (NAfME): The largest professional association for music educators in the U.S., supporting music education policy, curriculum, and professional development. Not a direct service provider or fundraiser, but the umbrella organization whose mission and constituency overlap with school music programs.
• Carnegie Hall Music Education Programs: Carnegie Hall's music education division runs school and community programs including the National Youth Orchestra. Comparable as an established music education ecosystem that supports school-based ensemble programming, though operating at substantially larger institutional scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clovishighband
• Facebookfacebook.com/chsmusic1
• Instagraminstagram.com/clovishighinstrumentalmusic

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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