Pit Crew Details

1. What is the “Pit Crew”?

• The Pit Crew is a group of band parent volunteers who provide logistics support to the BRHS band for practices and performances.

2. What does the Pit Crew do?

• We help move the front ensemble equipment (“the pit”) and props to/from the band room, football field, away games, and competitions.  The students do a lot of the work, and we assist with the loading, securing of equipment, prop maintenance and storage, and truck driving duties.   

3. Is there heavy lifting involved?

• No.  All the equipment has wheels and we load onto a truck with a hydraulic lift.

4. When does the pit crew work?

• For Monday and Wednesday night practices, we transport the props and equipment between the band room and Basilone Field.  A small crew (3 volunteers) is needed to help with instrument loading for away football games, since we don’t bring props or pit equipment.  A larger crew (12-15 volunteers) is needed for performances at home football games and competitions.   

5. That’s a lot of nights.  Do I need to commit to all those events?

• Absolutely not.  Come when you can!  On practice nights, arrive to the field at 8:45 pm and watch the final run-through (which is a great way to see the show).  You can then help bring one item off the field while you wait for your student to pack up.  For home football games, head to the field a few minutes before halftime and help us bring the props and equipment on the field.  And for competitions, even if you join us only once, your help is greatly appreciated!  It’s a great way to see what it’s like “behind the scenes” of a performance.

6. Great!  How do I sign up?

• For games and competitions, we will use a Sign-Up Genius to ensure we have enough people.  An email will be sent early in the season with a link where you can sign up for the dates that work for you.  For practices, just come whenever your schedule allows.  Contact us at via email HERE if you have any questions.