Participation & Financial Commitment

Students:

I recognize that I am choosing to be a member of an organization where the utmost is expected of me in terms of excellence and character. I make a commitment to this organization in terms of time, energy, and focus. I will give my very best at all times, make practice a priority, and I realize that rehearsals are for the good of the ensemble. As a member of the Flowery Branch High School Marching Band, I will be in attendance for all scheduled rehearsals and performances unless of family need or emergency. I further expect of myself that I must demonstrate on a daily basis maturity and good character. I am part of an organization where others depend on me and for them and I will expect the best from myself.

Parent/Guardian:

I understand that there is a financial commitment of

$500 for the 2022-2023 season associated with each member of the marching band.
$815 for the 2022-2023 season associated with each new member of the color guard and $675 for each returning member
$115 for 2022-2023 Senior fee including yard sign, fence banner and senior stole
$100 for 2022-2023 School horn fee for students to use school owned instruments. This includes but is not limited to: Percussion, tuba, baritone, mellophone, ten sax, bari sax, front ensemble, bass clarinet, etc.
$60 for 2022-2023 1st time marcher (Rookie) fee including water jug, flip folder, DryFit and shoes
$50 discount per child for multi-marcher families
Optional $15 Dry Fit, $35 Band Shoes if necessary

I understand that all past band financial commitments must be paid in full prior to participating in Band Camp7/18. Open balances prevent participation.

I understand that all 2022-2023 dues must be paid in full by the end of Band Camp 7/29. Open 2022-2023 balances after Band Camp will prevent participation.

BPA offers a payment schedule and I will adhere to the recommended payment dates: Apr 8, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 18.

I understand that if the band travels overnight, my student will be allowed to participate only if they are up-to-date on their dues payments.

I understand that the commitments may be fulfilled by direct payment and/or by participating in fundraising activities.

I understand the BPA will offer several student account prior to Pre-Camp such as the following (stay on the lookout for these and other opportunities to pay your fees.):

Easter Fundraiser
Road Atlanta
World’s Finest Chocolate
Senior Week

Families requiring special consideration, I understand that if I anticipate any difficulties in meeting this monetary requirement, I may fill out the Financial Hardship Application available on our website before May 26, 2022 which will enable a meeting with the BPA president, BPA treasurer, and the band director to discuss potential new financial payment plans. If a new financial agreement cannot be arranged and agreed to by all parties, my child will not be permitted to participate in the 2022-2023 FBHS marching band. I also understand all financial matters will be kept confidential and will be shared only with the band director and the BPA executive board.

In addition, if I do not communicate any financial difficulties to the persons listed above by the date stated, the BPA and the band director will assume I will make the necessary payments at the required times.