WELCOME TO HAVERFORD BOPS

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

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, as needed per the director's request..
Run the Doghouse and Puppy Shack, the snack bars at all football games (fundraiser for uniforms).
Administer music uniforms for every middle school and high school student musician, including fittings/collection, cleaning/maintenance and replacement.
Manage gift card and grocery scrip program to allow student musicians to fund raise for their own trip accounts
Host fundraisers for BOPs general fund and for student-musicians
Maintain and manage the trip accounts (i.e. an account of funds raised) for each student musician who participates
Liaise with school district and communicate with music parents through BOPs blasts, website and 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 Orchestra Kindergarten Concert and the Evening of Jazz
Hold Executive Committee meetings and General meeting to manage organization and record activities
Maintain and abide by organizational Bylaws which are reviewed/revised every four years
Maintain 501(c)(4) status - Donations made to the organization are appreciated but unfortunately are not tax deductible.

Middle School and High School Concerts

Miss the a concert? Recorded concerts are available H-Vision Haverford High School's televised news station. Click here for the YouTube link.

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2025-26 BOPS BOARD POSITIONS - MUSIC STUDENTS NEED YOU!

We have several folks graduating out of BOPs this year and are looking to fill the following positions.

BOPS Positions:

Co-President - assist current 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.

Doghouse concessions

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.

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.

Please reach out to Cathy Anne Dalena at ca.dalena27@gmail.com for additional information. We would like to make a smooth transition over the next several months for the positions for the 2025-2026 School Year.

VOLUNTEERING & CLEARANCES

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

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.

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.