This web site is operated by the Elkins Area Bands Auxiliary (EABA). We are the organization of band parents who volunteer their time and talents to support the Elkins High School and Elkins Middle School bands.

This support includes fundraising activities to pay for the monetary needs of the bands such as buying uniforms, instruments, music and paying transportation costs, as well as providing the help in keeping track of, collecting, and repairing uniforms, providing band camp and trip chaperones, pulling the trailer, and the parent pit crew that helps set up the pit at band shows.

For our organization to be successful, we need the help and support of all our band students, parents, and our local community.

This web site is made possible through the donation of server space by Adam's Web Works and is by band parent Chuck Keller.

Band Headlines

* Next Auxiliary Meeting *

May 12, 2008 7:00pm @ Elkins Middle School

Upcoming Events and Dates to Keep in mind

For Elkins High School News and Info click here

For Elkins Middle School News and Info click here

To view the Elkins Middle School 2007 - 2008 Performance Schedule click here

Photo Links:

Photos have been moved to a new site. It looks like you can order pictures online, but that has not been set up. In the center of the screen click on "show all" in recent photos. Click continue at the bottom of the next page and it will take you to the photos. Be patient the site can be slow at times because of server upgrades

The photos posted to this site are copywrite of Event Digital Images. Downloading and redistribution are strictly prohibited. If you would like to purchase pictures please contact the Web Master

For 2007 - 2008 Photos click here

Downloads

EHS Tiger Tag

EHS Band Handbook

Travel Form

EHS Band Student Information Sheet

EHS Band FAQ

2007 EHS Fall Schedule

EABA Monthly Meeting Schedule

TOB Scores and Info

All Forms are in PDF Format

Click on the button to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Stay Involved and Informed!

If you want to keep up on what is going on, please attend the regular monthly meetings. Regular meetings always take place on the second Monday of each month and the location alternates between Elkins High School and Elkins Middle School in the band rooms.

All band parents are encouraged to come to meetings and to help with EABA activities.

This web site is another way you can keep informed. It will be updated as time permits. Please bookmark it or make it your home page.

Meet Our Band Directors

We are fortunate to have the band directors that we have. Meet our directors below.

Elkins Middle School Band Director Jason Baker and EHS Band Director Jeff Caplinger

Elkins Middle School Band Director Jason Baker has put together a great band program for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. While the 6th and 7th grade bands play in band class and have several concerts each year, the 8th grade band is responsible for marching in several local parades and perform at middle school football games. Mr. Baker's program teaches students the fundamentals while preparing them to move up into the high school band program.

Mr. Baker directs the 8th grade band at the EABA Annual Corn Roast fundraiser in the Elkins City Park.

Left: Former EHS Director Jeff Caplinger has returned as the "new" band director. Mr. Caplinger has been teaching at Jennings Randolph Elementary the last 3 years and is excited to be back at EHS and directing the band. Mr Caplinger plans to bring back many of the traditions that have been part of the band's tradition of excellence! Mr. Caplinger is married to current EMS Chior Director Lisa Caplinger and together they have 6 children. The EABA welcomes Back Mr. Caplinger!

Thank You to Our Business Community

You have seen the EHS band parade through town for Friday night football games or at the Forest Festival Fireman's parade with the equipment trailer being pulled behind the band.

When we arrive at the show we unload the equipment trailer and put it onto our pit carts which we pull onto the field. When the Elkins High School Fighting Tigers Marching Band marches or performs here or away, we represent our community. The students proudly wear their new uniforms.

When the Elkins Middle School Eighth Grade Hornet Marching Band marches or performs for the community, the students proudly wear their uniforms.

We are fortunate to live in a community where our business community regularly supports us through donations of money or whatever we need throughout the year to help us provide uniforms and equipment to keep the bands going. This support has been a large part of our success each year. Thank you to all businesses who have helped us in any way throughout the 2007 - 2008 year in supporting our bands. Your support is greatly appreciated and benefits the students.

Have a Great Summer!

EABA's Executive Board 2007-2008

Acting President: Jenny Markley

1st Vice President: Jenny Markley

Vice President: Lisa Powell

Recording Secretary: Michelle Chenoweth

Treasurer - Kelly Thompson

Elkins HS Band Director - Jeff Caplinger

Elkins MS Band Director - Jason Baker

EABA's Committee Chairs and Coordinators

Chaperone Coordinator - Donna Langevin

Krispy Kreme Donut Sales - Betsy Jones

FF Chair Coordinator - Barbara Wetsch

Phone Chain Coordinator - Michelle Chenoweth

Pit Crew Coordinator - Randy Markley

  Publicity/Photography/Webmaster                  Chuck Keller

            
Refreshments Coordinator - ?

Seamstress: ?

Uniform Chair - Carolyn Spencer

Concessions - Kathy Hamrick

Fruit Sale - Kathy Hamrick

The weather forecast for the next band event ... We Support Our Troops!

The band students and parents support our troops. We are proud of the 201st Field Artillery of the West Virginia National Guard who served in Iraq and of all our troops around the world.Please show your support and respect as the Star Spangled Banner is played at all band events. Please feel free to join in singing it.We have had the following number of visitors:

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