Welcome! Band Members: Log In for Full Access
- Some discussion topics are visible to the public.
- If you’re an active member, please log in for full access.
- To reply or post, you must be logged in.
- On mobile devices the menus collapse into the three-bar icon (☰) — tap that to find the Log In link.
- New members: visit the Become a Member page to get started.
- Inactive members: speak with an Administrator at rehearsal to be reactivated.
Bulletin Board vs. Social Media
Ever wonder how our Bulletin Board differs from platforms like Facebook or the Band app? Here’s the quick rundown:
✅ Focused discussions — Each topic lives in a clearly labeled board (like Rehearsals, Announcements, or Events). Posts stay organized, not buried under Piccolo memes and random ads.
✅ No algorithms — Everything is shown in order. You won’t miss announcements or updates because a robot decided you weren’t interested.
✅ Private and secure — We control the privacy settings for each board. Some are open for the public to read, but only logged-in, active members can post or reply. (Fully private boards are clearly marked.)
✅ Searchable history — Need to find that post about concert details or carpooling? It’s all easy to find later—no endless scrolling required.
✅ Better notifications — You choose what to follow. Subscribe to boards or topics that matter to you, and you’ll get detailed email updates (not vague snippets).
In short: social media connects the world—our Bulletin Board connects the band.
A Few Notes Before You Post
Think of our bulletin board like the band room—friendly, focused, and full of music talk. To help keep it useful for everyone, please follow these simple guidelines:
✅ Keep posts about music, band life, or community events.
✅ Be respectful in tone and language—treat others as you would at rehearsal.
✅ Because our group includes minors, keep everything family-friendly.
✅ No politics, profanity, or inappropriate content.
✅ No personal attacks, drama, or spam.
✅ Do not post sales or promotions unless they are directly related to band needs.
✅ Share ideas, ask questions, and help keep the rhythm going!
Understanding Bulletin Board Terms
Here’s a quick guide to the new bulletin board layout so everyone knows what’s what:
✅ Category – The top-level grouping of boards (like “Band Businesses” or “Band Socials”).
✅ Board – A place for related topics within a category (like “Event Details” or “Helping Hands”).
✅ New Topic – Click this to create a new post or discussion in a board.
✅ Reply – Use this to respond to an existing topic.
Think of it like this: Category → Board → Topic → Reply. Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to navigate and join the conversation!
Getting Email Notifications
To get email notifications, you’ll need log in and subscribe.
✅ Subscribe to a Board to get notified of new topics posted there. Click the board title, then the subscribe button. (Click graphic below)
✅ You can also subscribe to individual topics or even specific users if you’d like. Click the Subscribe button (found under the post or topic title) to choose your options.
✅ You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in My Content and Settings.
✅ If you’d like help subscribing to everything, an Administrator can set that up—just post a request by clicking Ask a Question. (if you do not see a button, click this board title)
✅ Unlike some apps, these emails include several paragraphs of the post, not just a snippet—yay!
