Fundraisers

Band is an optional activity, and by signing up for band you are committing to paying your “Fair Share” for the program. There are lots of ways to earn money and we do not want anyone to drop out of band because they cannot pay their dues. Throughout the school year, the Boosters organize several fundraisers. A couple of these fundraisers are mandatory and the funds from these go directly to the band. The rest are voluntary, and all funds are deposited directly into the student’s account. After the first Fair Share  payment, many students raise the rest of their balance through fundraisers – no more checks from mom or dad!

Please contact Mr. Mitchell for a private consultation if you have any issues meeting your financial obligation.

Why do we need to fundraise and how is the money used?
 The band program spends money throughout the year:

  • Having guest clinicians during band camp
  • Buying rights to the music that we play during marching season and concert season
  • Renting a moving van for each away game, paying for tolls and gasoline
  • Dry cleaning all marching uniforms several times a year
  • Dry cleaning tuxes and gowns during concert season
  • Entry fees to festivals
  • Maintaining school-owned instruments
  • Renting a hall for Band Banquet and catering.

The school gives us a certain amount every year but we typically need to raise an additional $55,000 per year to cover the Band’s expenses. To pay these bills, the Band raises funds throughout the year through:

  • Band dues
  • Silent auction during the Prism concert
  • Working in the concession stands (we receive a percentage of the profits from the Lake Mary HS Boosters)
  • Selling  Apples, Honey Baked Ham Certificates, Candy Sales, and Cookie Dough during the fundraisers
  • Quarter Days
  • Band DVD sales


Schedule of  fundraisers:

  • JULY:
    • Entertainment Books
  • AUGUST:
    • Entertainment Books
  • SEPTEMBER: 
    • Food Fundraiser
    • Individual apple sales/apple canvassing*
  • OCTOBER:
    • Food Fundraiser Delivery
    • Apple sales
    • Christmas tree/poinsettia/wreath sales
  • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER:
    • APPLE delivery*
    • Christmas tree/poinsettia/wreath delivery
  • FEBRUARY:
    • Quarter days*
  • MARCH/APRIL
    • Candy sales
*MANDATORY