The initial Marching Band Fee deposit assures your position within the MVHS Marching Band. Students who do not have their deposit paid on time will not be considered for a regular position on the marching band field. The marching drill and the music is written 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. Our marching band drill will be written
based on the number of deposits received by the due date.
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 "pit" section 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 will be unable to participate 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. 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.
Members are responsible for the full membership fee, regardless of when they join.
