Why are we Fundraising?
You may ask why we are fundraising when parents already pay $600 in band fees?
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Fees are collected at the start of each season (Marching, Winter, Color Guard) to cover expenses for that specific season.
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There are many associated expenses for each season: music, drills, props, competition entry, transportation, truck rentals, staff, etc.
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The PHS Bands and Ensembles boosters holds various fund raisers throughout the year to allow students opportunities to offset fees (chocolate sale, mattress sales, coupon book, etc.) as well as raise funds to cover additional expenses.
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These additional expenses range from meals during camp and competitions and upgrading transportation to charter busses for long trips to continuously seeking to create a sustainable music program with instrument and equipment purchases.
What will funds from the Spring Fundraising Campaign be used for?
As the program grows, so do uniform and equipment needs. The total for one uniform – from hat and plume to bibs and shirts is over $600. With the incoming freshman class, we are in need of ordering more uniforms (as well as ensure all current members have the correct size!).
The funds raised in the Spring Campaign will go directly to purchasing uniforms. If we reach our goal of $25,000, we will also be able to purchase several needed pieces of musical equipment. The great news – these purchases are investments and will be used for years to come.
Fundraising allows the boosters to offset total program costs without impacting band fees. We hope you will join our campaign and create an individual donation link for your student or share the general giving link far and wide. Help us ensure the PHS Marching Band has many more successful seasons!