SMS opt-in

Backstage Baton sends optional SMS notifications to band/ensemble members who turn them on. Below is the exact opt-in a member completes — try it.

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This is exactly what a member completes to turn on SMS. No login required — nothing is saved.

By opting in, you agree to receive automated texts from Backstage Baton on behalf of [your organization]: rehearsal reminders, performance updates, and announcements. Frequency varies, ~2-8 msgs/month. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe, HELP for help. Privacy: https://app.backstagebaton.com/privacy#sms-messaging

In the app, “[your organization]” is replaced with your band's name. This page is a demo — no data is saved or transmitted.

SMS is optional — it is never required. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of using Backstage Baton, of joining or participating in an organization, or of any purchase or transaction. Members who do not opt in keep full access to every feature and receive the same notifications by email.

About this program

Backstage Baton is a membership management platform for community bands, orchestras, wind ensembles, and similar musical organizations. On behalf of subscribing organizations, it sends SMS messages — rehearsal reminders, performance updates, attendance confirmations, and announcements — only to members who have explicitly opted in.

Operated by Backstage Baton LLC; message delivery powered by Twilio.

How members opt in

Members do not receive SMS by default. There are two ways to opt in, and both show the disclosure above:

  • From a link in an email, with no login. The band's welcome email and a follow-up email include a personal link to a page with the same disclosure and a Yes, text me reminders button.
  • In the app. A logged-in member opens Notification Preferences and turns on an SMS toggle. The consent shown above appears; SMS is delivered only after they check the agreement box and tap Opt In.

Either way, consent is recorded server-side with a timestamp, IP address, and user agent. An organization administrator cannot opt a member in.

Sample messages

Rehearsal reminder

Reminder: Concert Band rehearsal tomorrow at 7:00 PM at Community Center. See you there!

Schedule change

Schedule change: Wednesday's rehearsal moved to Thursday, 7:00 PM. Reply STOP to unsubscribe.

Attendance confirmation

Your attendance has been recorded for tonight's rehearsal. Thank you!

How to opt out

  • Reply STOP to any SMS message to unsubscribe at any time.
  • Turn off the SMS toggle on the Notification Preferences page.
  • Ask the organization administrator to remove your phone number.

Reply HELP to any SMS for support. Msg & data rates may apply; Backstage Baton does not charge for messages, but your mobile carrier may.

Privacy & terms

See our Privacy Policy (the SMS Messaging section) and Terms and Conditions. Questions? support@backstagebaton.com.