fees - Osceola Warrior Pride band

MARCHING BAND FEES

The band director works to create a budget each year that is an estimation of the necessary operation expenses needed for the following school year. Some of these expenses are covered through school board contributions but it is necessary to charge each student to cover band camp, uniform rental and cleaning, band staff, band shirts, trips, newsletters, and numerous other expenses.

Band fees for the fall Marching Band 2011/2012 season will be $1000.00 per student.

These fees are extremely low when compared with band programs of similar performance level. Band fees are due at the beginning of the marching season. The following payment schedule has been approved to aid in your planning.

September 2, 2011 $500.00 band fair share 1st payment.

November 2, 2011 $500.00 band fair share 2nd payment. (Volunteer hours will be credited to students accounts for second payment). All Rays hours will be credited at this time if it hasn't been already

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FEE

Students who require the use of school owned instruments or equipment will need to pay an additional $35.00 instrument maintenance fee for each semester. Such equipment includes school owned instruments, ( percussion, tubas, baritones, mellophones, bass clarinets, bari or tenor sax, Guard equipment, french horns, etc). Due by September 1st, 2011 for Fall and March 8th, 2012 for Spring.

INDIVIDUAL COSTS

Fundraising monies may not be used for these items since they belong to the student. Payment for the following items are due at Band Camp. All orders will be placed at Band Camp.

$35.00 Band Practice Uniform

$25.00 Rolled-heel marching shoes

$70.00 Travel Uniform ( this is the wind suit that consists of pants and jacket)

COLOR GUARD

Color Guard members will purchase their own special type of shoes, marching uniforms, and carry on bag. These will be ordered the week of Band Camp. Payment for these items is due at Band Camp.

CONCERT BAND

Second semester participation in a concert organization requires a TBA concert band fair share due March1, 2012. In addition, concert attire must be purchased by band members.

WINTER GUARD

Winter guard fees will be determined depending on the cost of the Dayton trip plus the actual cost of the uniform. The first payment is due by Jan. 6th, 2012, and the second payment is due prior to the first competition. There are no refunds.

*Please see your handbook for more information regarding payment, assistance, and volunteer hours.