Band Fees for 2010-2011

“Fair Share” Fee

$175.00

This fee will be used to cover a variety of expenses encountered by the band program that are not funded by the Leander I.S.D. Such expenses could include, but is not limited to:  marching drill design, marching music arrangement, certain contest fees, excess travel (commercial chartered busses), specialized marching instruction, supplemental supplies, and social activities.

  

Meal Fee

$140.00

This fee covers all pregame meals, specified meals at camps and some contests during the Fall Marching Season.

  

School Owned Instruments Cleaning Fee /
Special Use Charge

$75.00

Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion & Guard

Uniform Maintenance Fee

  

Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion
(We will handle all cleaning, altering, and minor repair)

$50.00

Color Guard
(We will handle all cleaning, altering, & minor repair. 
Students own the uniform; it is theirs to keep after the season is over.)

$100.00

Miscellaneous Fees for Marching Band

These items are necessary for all marching band members.  The items are self-explanatory and are part of the required equipment.  Most of this equipment should last throughout the high school band experience.

Fee list by group:
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U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble Contest

$40.00

Piano Accompanist Charge (Due in January)  
(if accompanist is required – usually not required for percussion)

Spring Trip

  
Odd Numbered Springs

approx. $800 - $1,000

out of State on Commercial or Chartered Air.
Even Numbered Springs

approx. $350 - $450

in-state on Chartered Coaches

Band Banquet

$20 - $30

Varies year to year.  Student organized.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POLICY

It is the policy of the Vista Ridge High School Band that no student should be denied the privilege of band membership due to financial hardship. Arrangements can be made with the director in cooperation with the Band Booster Executive Committee for students who are in need of special consideration.