Make a difference

Support the Band

Every donation, wish list item, and sponsorship goes directly to our student musicians and keeps the Wildcat Band program strong.

Ways to help

How You Can Support Us

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Amazon Wish List

Purchase specific items the band needs — from Wi-Fi routers to candy for concessions. Ships directly to the school.

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Make a Donation

Make a general contribution to the Wildcat Band program. Every dollar supports students, instruments, and performances.

Donate via PayPal
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CatFest 2027

Our annual community arts & food festival returns to Samuell-Grand Amphitheater in spring 2027. Raffle tickets and admission details go live once the date is announced.

CatFest Details

Your impact

Your Support
Changes Lives.

CatFest and community donations are the band's primary funding source. Here's what your support makes possible:

✓Scholarships for students unable to pay band fees or lessons
✓Leadership camps for student leaders and color guard
✓Color guard uniforms and flags
✓Instruments for current and incoming student musicians
✓Transportation for performances and competitions
✓Professional musician mentorship at CatFest

For band families

Parent / Guardian
Info

The Band's success comes not just from the students and directors, but also from the involvement of the parents, caregivers, and supporters. Everyone who appreciates the spirit of the Wildcat Bands is a Booster. Join us by volunteering your time, donations, and attending performances.

Band Student Handbook

Expectations, policies, and everything students and families need to know about the program.

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Parent Involvement Expectations

How parents and guardians can support the Wildcat Band through volunteering, events, and program involvement.

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What the Band Fees Cover

A full breakdown of what student dues fund throughout the marching and concert seasons.

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Downloads & paperwork

Booster & Parent / Caregiver Forms

Everything families and boosters need — reimbursements, payment plans, volunteer registration, and more.

📄 Reimbursement Form 📄 Tax Exempt Form 📄 Band Fee Payment Plan Request Form 📄 Color Guard Fee Payment Plan Request Form 📄 Jazz Band ONLY Payment Plan Request Form 🙋 Register as a DISD Volunteer (VOLY) ⏱ Volunteer Hours Form

Before volunteering with the band, all parents/caregivers must first register with DISD as a volunteer through VOLY.

Business support

Become a CatFest 2027 Sponsor

Next year’s CatFest lands in April 2027. Your sponsorship brings visibility to your business as a proud supporter of East Dallas students and the DISD fine arts community.

Become a 2027 Sponsor Contact Boosters