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WELCOME TO HAVERFORD BOPS

The Band & Orchestra Parents Organization (BOPs) is a parent-run organization that supports music education in the Haverford Township School District. Established in 1929, our original mission was to purchase uniforms for the band, orchestra, and color guard.

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Over the years, BOPs has added other essential duties to support music education, including, but not limited to:

  • Support football band, competition band, and color guard through bus transportation, chaperones, and transport of musical instruments, at the director's request

  • Run the Doghouse and Puppy Hut, the snack bars at all football games (fundraiser for uniforms)

  • Administer music uniforms for every middle and high school student musician, including fittings/collection, cleaning/maintenance, and replacement

  • Manage the gift card and grocery scrip program (retailers rebate a percentage of what you spend) so student musicians can fundraise for their own trip accounts

  • Host fundraisers for the BOPs general fund and for student musicians

  • Maintain and manage the trip accounts — a record of funds raised — for each student musician who participates

  • Liaise with the school district and communicate with music parents through BOPs email blasts, our website, and our Facebook page

  • Fund, develop, and manage Senior Recognition events

  • Provide scholarships to outstanding senior student musicians

  • Work with music directors on special events in the middle and high school, such as the Orchestra Kindergarten Concert and the Evening of Jazz

  • Hold Executive Committee and General meetings to manage the organization and record its activities

  • Maintain and abide by organizational Bylaws, which are reviewed and revised every four years

 

BOPs is a 501(c)(4) organization. Donations are appreciated but are not tax deductible.​

Concert Recordings

Missed a concert?  Middle and High School Performances are available on H-Vision, Haverford High School's televised news station. 

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2026-27 BOPS BOARD POSITIONS - MUSIC STUDENTS NEED YOU!

Several of our families have graduated out of BOPs this year, and we are looking to fill these positions:

Band Co-President

  • Meet and communicate regularly with the band and orchestra directors to accomplish their goals each year and funding requests.

  • Communicate regularly with Officers and Board members. 

  • Abide by and communicate the BOPs bylaws to Board and volunteers.

  • Uphold community standards for behavior compliant with the Haverford School District.

  • May serve in a dual capacity as a coordinator if needed.​​​​

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Jazz Chair (HHS) & Co-Chair (HMS)

  • Represent the interests of the high school and middle school Jazz program membership and act as liaison between that membership, the Jazz band directors, and the Board.

​Orchestra Liaison

  • Share Information: Pass along concert dates, volunteer needs, and updates from the director to the booster group and parents.

  • Find Helpers: Gather parent volunteers to help with simple tasks like handing out uniforms or chaperoning trips.

  • Organize Awards: Arrange snacks for long rehearsals and help hand out student certificates or gifts at the end of the year.​

 

Doghouse and Puppy Hut Concession Coordinators

  • Responsible for the operation of the concession stands at home HHS football games and other BOPs events.

 

Student Fundraising Accounts

  • Maintain an accurate accounting of all funds earned by students from gift card sales, scrip sales, and any other fundraising opportunities.

Interested? Email Cathy Anne Dalena at haverfordbops@hhsmusic.org for additional information.

VOLUNTEERING & CLEARANCES

There are many ways to support our Band and Orchestra programs: Volunteer with BOPs!

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We need volunteers to help with various events during the year. Many activities require only a few hours of time. Volunteering your time is also a great way to stay involved in your child’s active life. Watch for email messages from BOPs asking volunteers.

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If you plan to volunteer – and we hope you do – please read the requirements of the clearance process on the school district's website.

 

Please note:

  • If you have lived in Pennsylvania continuously for the last 10 years, FBI fingerprinting is not necessary. A residency affidavit may be submitted in lieu of the FBI check.

  • Clearances are now valid for 5 years.

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