Students from the West Ranch Marching Band are scheduled to hold a car wash fundraiser on September 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.at the high school.

During the band’s annual “Wet Ranch” car wash event, marching band students trade in instruments for sponges and buckets as the students aim to help raise money for the program’s equipment and travel expenses. 

“Money is always an issue, and the cost of things has gone up dramatically, making it even more difficult and expensive to run a program,” said Rod Schueller, West Ranch Director of Instrumental Music. “Whether it is buying instruments or equipment, repair of instruments and paying to keep quality people, the list goes on and on. We’re lucky to have a strong booster club but the challenge gets greater each year to fundraise to ensure we provide every student the best opportunity and experience possible.” 

Funds raised are also anticipated to contribute to the renovation of a recently acquired semi-trailer and uniforms used for competitions. 

The West Ranch Marching Band is currently the Southern California Band Orchestra Association (SCBOA) 4A marching band champion and aims to defend that title. 

The annual car wash is one of two fundraisers anticipated to be held by the marching band. An online donation portal has been created for those unable to participate in the car wash.

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