Donations & Sponsorships
Invest in the future of our community. By sponsoring the Blue Thunder, you are providing our students with the resources they need to build leadership, discipline, and artistic excellence.

Destination: Washington, D.C. & Pearl Harbor, Hawaii!

The Blue Thunder has been extended prestigious invitations to represent the state of Nevada on the national stage at both the Washington, D.C. festivities and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii. These life-changing journeys give our students the honor of performing alongside military ensembles and standing where history was made. To safely transport over 100 student musicians, staff, and all of our heavy field equipment across the ocean, we are launching our most ambitious travel campaign yet.

How You Can Help Our Students Make History

Direct Travel Contributions: Every dollar donated to the Travel Fund goes directly toward student sponsorships, airfare, lodging, and meals—ensuring financial barriers don't keep any talented kid at home.

Corporate Journey Partners: We are seeking community businesses to help anchor our travel grants. Corporate sponsors will receive premium visibility throughout our competitive season, at home football games, and on our digital platforms.

Spread the Word: Connect us with alumni, music lovers, or local business owners who want to see Carson City represented on a national stage. Your network can help us turn these dreams into reality!

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Corporate Sponsorships

Partner with the Blue Thunder and showcase your business to our community. We offer tiered sponsorship levels; including Silver, Gold, and Platinum, with benefits ranging from logo placement on our website and social media to prominent branding on our band trailer. As a program under the Carson City Band Association, all corporate sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible via our 501(c)(3) status.

Sponsorship Impact & Visibility

Digital Presence: Logo and business link featured on the CHS Bands website.

Community Reach: Recognition in concert programs and at home football games.

The Band Trailer: High-visibility branding on our equipment trailer that travels across Nevada and California.

Tax Benefits: Your contribution is a tax-deductible investment in a local 501(c)(3) non-profit.

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Support from Friends & Family

The heart of the Blue Thunder is our community of parents, alumni, and friends. Unlike corporate sponsorships, personal donations are about the power of the collective—where every gift, regardless of size, ensures our students have the sheet music, instrument repairs, and travel support they need to succeed. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your personal contribution is fully tax-deductible.

How Your Gift Makes a Difference

Student Scholarships: Helps cover fair-share fees so every student can participate, regardless of financial background.

Instrument Care: Provides professional cleaning and repairs for school-owned tubas, drums, and specialty brass.

Music & Licensing: Funds the purchase of new scores and the licensing fees required for our competition shows.

Safe Travel: Offsets the rising costs of transporting 100+ students and their equipment to out-of-state events.

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