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Marching Band Fee Policy

  • The initial Marching Band Fee deposit assures your position within the MVHS Marching Band.  Students who do not have their deposit paid on time may not be considered for a regular position on the marching band field.  The  marching drill and the music is customized for the specific number of students and the specific instrumentation for those who have paid their fees.

  • The deposit reserves your position as the marching band show is designed and written over the spring and summer months. Students deciding to join marching band after this due date will be allowed on a space-available basis and will only be accepted as an alternate awaiting an open position in the drill.  Students moving into the MVHS attendance area who are new to Stafford County will be accepted into marching band on a reserve basis, but will be given priority as positions become available.

  • Students who are late with their Marching Band Fee deposit or students who move in after the drill has been written will still have an opportunity to be a part of the marching band.  They may not, however, be assured of marching within their desired section in the drill.  These students may be added to the "Front Line" ensemble or used to fill positions that may come open during the course of the season.

  • All fees are delinquent after the date on which they are due.  Any member more than 30 days delinquent may be prevented from participating in performances until fees are current, in which case the member may forfeit his/her position on the field. 

  • Fees must be paid by check or through PayPal.  All checks should be clearly marked with what is being paid and should include the name of the student.   Checks should be made payable to MVHS BAND and placed in the secure lock-box mounted on the wall outside of the band office.  All PayPal payments require 3% of the payment added to the total amount to cover the cost of using this service.

  • Members are responsible for the full membership fee, regardless of when they join.

Sponsorships & Fundraisers are great ways to off-set your fees!
  • SPONSORSHIP - A donation solicited by an individual band member and made to MVBPA or or MVHS Band by a third party (friend or business) will offset that member's fee by the full amount of the donation.  Any donations beyond the amount of a member's fee will be used by the Band Parent Association to assist other students.  Download a printable SPONSORSHIP REQUEST LETTER.

  • FUNDRAISERS - Our fundraisers are the BEST and EASIEST way for band members to reduce participation fees and help support the Mountain View Marching Band.  Each member will have opportunities to participate in  fundraising events during the fall with a portion of the proceeds applied towards band fees.  Please visit our "Student Accounts" page for more information on our policies and requirements for this opportunity. 

Any band family in need of an amended payment schedule or payment assistance should contact the Director of Bands to arrange a confidential meeting to discuss available options.  This meeting should be arranged by the parent or guardian.  Student attendance at this meeting is not required.

 

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Mountain View Band Parent Association
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Douglas C. Armstrong, Director of Bands
e-mail:  armstrongdc@staffordschools.net

Last modified: 09/01/14