Communication

Have a question?

You will get a monthly newsletter from the directors through Membership Toolkit about what is going on for the next month. Additionally, most information you need is on this website. However, if you can not find what you need, please email!

How to Contact

Email (fastest)

I get emails super easily and respond quickly. If I don’t, something went wrong. I check my emails on my phone way more than I should.

Email Mr. Workman

Phone messages

If you want me to call you, email me your number and I will do that very quickly. My office phone is used sparingly because I just don’t work in there much, so messages left on it will not be answered quickly.

Stay Connected

Facebook

The Asheville City Bands Facebook page is the way to stay connected with the band’s events and see pictures and videos of performances. The more likes and shares a post gets, the more attention it earns, so please follow the page.

ACS Bands Facebook

Instagram

Instagram is aimed more at students, and we share more pictures than text. If you use it, please follow the band page.

ACS Bands Instagram

Remind

Remind messages are used for quick announcements and links, which cuts down on the number of emails. There are several groups because we no longer have the paid version of Remind as a school system, so each group has a size limit.

Text 81010 and put your group’s code in the message:

Woodwind Parents: @wwp2627
Brass Parents: @bp2627
Percussion Parents: @pp2627

Remind website

Get the band app

Membership Toolkit has a free mobile app. Register on our website first, then download the app and sign in with the same email and password. You’ll find the band calendar, latest news, volunteer sign-ups, and your forms all in one place.

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What if there is an issue?

With 160+ students, things will occasionally go wrong—and it’s our job to take care of them. We know high school can be overwhelming, especially for 9th graders. Post-COVID, many students are more anxious and sensitive, and even small issues can feel big. Band should be their safe space, but hiccups happen—even in band. Whether it’s a student, staff member, or one of us making a mistake, we’re committed to fixing it.

We want your kids to be happy here. Please encourage them to talk to us—about anything, not just band. That said, we also ask that you help them learn to advocate for themselves when possible. First-hand communication from students helps us resolve issues fastest. If something’s wrong, ask them: “Have you talked to a director yet?”

If it’s serious or they’re uncomfortable coming to us directly, please email us ASAP. We move quickly once we know something’s up. Just know that if Suzie gets overheated on the field, the fastest solution is telling us—not texting home and waiting hours for a message to reach us.

You won’t find more easygoing or student-centered directors. We’re here to help, not intimidate. Most issues are solved in minutes if students just come talk to us. And for the rare 1% that need more, we’ll loop you in right away.