Annual Program Fees

$700 per year for all students (Winds, Percussion, and Guard) and $600 per student for families with two or more students in band.

Indoor, Winterguard, Indoor Winds, or any other non-required ensemble will have fees in addition to the annual band fee.

  • Marching Shoes:  $50 (Band) / $35 (Guard)

  • Instrument Rental (baritone, tuba, french horn, mellophone, piccolo, oboe, bassoon, string bass):  $100/year - $80/semester

  • Ladies Concert Dresses (one time purchase):  $60

  • Gentlemen Concert Black:  Black slacks, White-button down-long sleeve dress shirt, black belt, black socks – price varies (students must obtain these items on their own)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does the average year look like for members? All instrumentalists take BAND 1, which will be broken into 2 parts - Marching and Concert. Guard members will take Eurythmics (Guard Class). Students may also participate in Jazz Ensemble, Indoor Percussion, Indoor Winds, or other additional program elements beyond these 2 requirements! We typically have 15 or so performances during the Fall as the Golden Regiment, and then another 6 concerts throughout the remainder of the year with various ensembles. 

  • My student is nervous about marching band, is this normal? Yes, we often encounter students who are nervous about the physicality of marching or the fact that it is something new and outside of their comfort zone. What we recommend to all students is to participate during their 9th grade year in our program to learn what it is all about! What we have witnessed time and time again is that the vast majority of students who were nervous ended up loving the marching band! 

  • Does the Band take any trips? Yes! In the last several years the band has traveled to Disney, Universal Studios, New Orleans, & Gatlinburg, TN! We also travel to football games and many competitions during the Fall.

  • Are there any fees for high school Band? Yes. The anticipated fee for 2025-2026 will be $700 per student. This includes everything to be in our program other than individual items such as shoes ($50), concert dress ($60), instrument usage fee ($100), etc. The 4th and final payment date for band fees is Nov 1 - $100. 

  • Are there any fundraising opportunities? Yes! We begin fundraisers during the Summer & continue throughout the year so that families can limit out of pocket expenses! We also do payment plans for those who are not able to pay all at once! 

  • Can students balance high-level academic classes with Band? Yes! 81% of our 144-member program are involved in Honors, AP, Dual-Enrollment, or AICE classes! We also offer Band Honors for Juniors and Seniors (4.5 weighted class) for students wanting to boost their GPA! 4-Year band members also receive Honor Cords for Graduation! 

  • Are Summer Dates (camps) required? What are they? Yes, these dates are required. Summer camps are where the students learn the foundations of marching and movement as well as learn the bulk of our show for the year! 

  • When are Camps? See the back of this page! All camps during the Summer are required and are not optional! 

  • What is Commitment Knight? –Our Commitment Knight is where all 8th grade students rehearse with the high school for the first time! This event includes meeting their Section Leader, instrument check-out, & receiving 2025-2026 music for the season! This is also where all 8th grade parents receive all needed info for the upcoming year, fill out required documents, and submit first payment towards band fees for 2025-2026 ($200, non-refundable –  MySchoolBucks money order, cashier’s check – no cash or personal checks).  This year’s Commitment Knight is on May 19th 5:30-7:30pm in the OHS Cafe.

  • What programs, organizations, clubs, and/or sports work with Band?We have students involved in many other activities including, but not limited to: AICE, Aerospace, Agriscience, basketball, football, baseball, track, weightlifting, softball, academic team, cross country, ALL Honor Societies, Drama, K-Pop, Chorus, ModelUN, and more.