Even though it's only June, preparations for the upcoming band year are well underway. Soon, your students will embark on a year long adventure where every week is a new challenge while not only learning music and drill but learning how to become an adult while building relationships that may last a lifetime. The booster club wants your child and your family to be as prepared as much as possible for this journey. With that said, below are some links and information that may be helpful throughout the season - for not only new comers but veterans as well.

 

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General Band Information

• The Everything You Wanted To Know About Band document will provide a high-level overview of the band program from contact information, volunteer opportunities, fees, fundraising and other items.

• The Website Overview document was created to provide a short description of what is available on the band's website and where to find that information.

• What is needed for band camp? The Band Camp Info document will provide a short list of pointers about band camp.

• The band booster club bylaws and procedures may be found via this link - FMDBBC Bylaws & Procedures.

 

Fees & Health Form

• All students participating in band - including returning band students - need to have a completed health form for the 2010-2011 school year. This years form can be found via the following link - 2010-2011 Health Form and must be returned PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF BAND CAMP. The health form should include a copy of your health insurance card and a copy of the student's immunization record. Please be sure to list all medical information including ANY allergies or other health issues/concerns that our chaperones and band directors need to be aware of.

Health Forms can be mailed to the Fort Mill District Band Booster Club, P.O. Box 611, Fort Mill, SC 29716 or dropped off in the mailbox just inside the band director's office.

• The 2010-2011 band fee/payment schedule has been created and can be found via this link - 2010-2011 Band Fee/Payment Schedule.

   

  NEW THIS YEAR - A fee reduction if a student's fees are paid in full by 9/1 - see fee schedule for amount - is being offered to encourage early payment of fees since most marching band expenses for the high school bands need to be paid by October 1st!!!

   

  Band fees are required in order to make up the difference since fundraising and the school only provide a portion of dollars needed for each student. There are several ways to pay your band fees -

  • Leverage student credit points earned while supporting and/or volunteering at fundraising events

  • Cash, check or money order

  • PayPal which can leverage an existing PayPal account or, if you don't have a PayPal account, a credit card, etc.

   

  Paying by cash, check, money order or points

  Payments can be mailed to the Fort Mill District Band Booster Club, P.O. Box 611, Fort Mill, SC 29716 or dropped off in the mailbox just inside the band director's office. Please remember when making payments, write your child’s name, school and what the payment is for on the check and/or envelop since the finances for the 2 high school and 3 middle school band programs are handled by the booster club. Payments should ONLY be placed in the US mail or in the mailbox in each of the director’s office. DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO ANYONE ELSE!!!

   

  Paying with PayPal

  We now offer PayPal as another way to pay your student's band fees which allows parents to pay via an existing PayPal account or, if you don't have a PayPal account, any major credit card. The booster club is a PayPal verified organization. To pay with PayPal, please visit the band’s website and choose the “Pay Fees” button on the left side of the page for instructions.

   

  Please contact Kathy Krieger, Executive Secretary, if you have questions about your monthly statements or outstanding amount due and/or payments. All other questions should be directed to the band director and/or booster club presidents.

   

• Can you provide financial assistance to others? Please make check payable to the Fort Mill District Band Booster Club, Inc. (FMDBBC) and mail to address noted above. Please note "School Name & Scholarship Fund" on check.

• Want to donate your points to the scholarship fund? Send an email to Kathy Krieger informing her of your intentions.

• The Band Fee FAQS and Points/Student Credit Account FAQS documents may help answer other questions about fees and student accounts/points.

 

Remember that band can be an extremely rewarding experience – not only for your child but for the entire family. Get involved, support the students and the band directors/staff, come watch the end of practice, get your questions answered, etc. Your child will love to see you participate.