Financial Information for Cathedral City Band Families
The Band Program at Cathedral City High School is an offering of the Palm Springs Unified School District. Research demonstrates that music students on average perform at the highest academic levels, and have dramatically higher standardized test scores. Our goal is to ensure that all students are able to participate in the highest quality educational experience. Your tax dollars and additional public funding pay for directors’ salaries, uniforms and a budgeted amount for music and equipment.
The Role of the Cathedral City Band Boosters, Incorporated
The Cathedral City High School Band Boosters (CCHSBB) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide financial and physical support to the directors, students and families of the CCHS Band Program. Our purpose is to support and supplement the quality of the total band experience for all. The Band Boosters of Cathedral City High School are a dynamic, highly organized, dedicated group of parents, volunteers, and community members interested in promoting, and maintaining interest in the Cathedral City High School Bands. This vital group pledges to support the CCHS Bands by (1) planning and staffing band events as volunteers offering both their time and talents, (2) strategize and implement fundraisers to assist the CCHS Bands with supplemental financial aid, (3) encourage the development of community in both students and parents, (4) encourage musical and personal excellence in our students, and (5) foster Lion’s Pride. The Band Boosters meet monthly, and are governed by a set of bylaws and are registered and incorporated with the State of California. This group extends an open invitation to any and all parties concerned to join the endeavors of this influential organization. The following documents are intended to help CCHS Band families better understand the fees associated with various activities, the fundraising expectations of CCHSBB membership, and payment options. Your participation through the annual program fees, fundraising, and volunteer activities is necessary to provide our students with the quality program that makes the Bands of Cathedral City High School an award winning educational experience.
CCHS Band Boosters, Inc. is a Volunteer Organization
Membership in the Band Boosters is open to all band parents, and community members interested in promoting the cause of the CCHS Bands. The leadership of the Organization is provided by an Executive Board of Elected Officers drawn from our membership, as well as coordinators. Meetings are held monthly for all parents, and your presence at these meetings is critical in providing all of the necessary support to our success. The CCHSBB handles many expenses and covers reimbursements.
Your Participation as a Volunteer - Priceless
CCHS Bands Annual Membership Fee (For Non Marching Band Students)
The CCHS Bands incur many fixed costs throughout the year for items not covered by the Palm Springs Unified School District. We assess an annual membership fee per student to help offset these expenses.
CCHS Bands Annual Member Fee, per student - $50.00
CCHS Bands Annual Membership Fee ( For Marching Band Students)
The CCHS Bands incur many fixed costs throughout the year for items not covered by the Palm Springs Unified School District. We assess an annual membership fee per student to help offset these expenses such as marching band staff, uniform rental and upkeep, new equipment purchases, transportation, and drill and field show expenses.
CCHS Bands Marching Band Fee, per student - $320.00
CCHS Concert Dress (For Symphonic and Concert Band Students)
Dress Purchased Through CCHS Bands – Cost: $60.00
CCHS Concert Tuxedo (For Symphonic and Concert Band Students)
Note: Tuxedo Purchased By Individual Families
Tuxedo Available Through Uniformal Wearhouse
uniformalwearhouse.com OR 973-244-9100
Tuxedo Complete Package Cost, $79.00 - $100.00
CBDA State Honor Band (For Symphonic Band Students)
To perform as a member of the state honor band is a fantastic musical experience, as students will have the opportunity to perform in an ensemble that is composed of some of the best musicians in the State, as well as perform under a renowned wind band conductor.
Students who audition for, and are accepted into the California Band Directors Association (CBDA) State Honor Band, or Southern California State (SCSBOA) Honor Band have to pay a membership fee to either band to cover their audition, and if accepted, their hotel expenses for the weekend that they spend in rehearsal and performance.
- CDBA Honor Band Fee Audition Fee, $ 25.00
- SCSBOA Honor Band Audition Fee, $25.00
- SCSBOA Membership Fee, $150.00
- CBDA Membership Fee, $300.00
Band Banquet
This event, held yearly in May; celebrates our band students, our seniors, and our band families!
Band Banquet Ticket, per person - $5.00 - 10.00 per person
Bi-Annual Tour
Combines travel and concert experiences outside of our regular program activities for our Symphonic Band, Marching Band, or Jazz Band students. During a tour year, regular payments toward a student’s tour expenses are added to the financial expectations for CCHS Band families. Payment dates are indicated on the calendar, and additional fundraisers are scheduled to ease the financial burden on families. Tour fees vary depending on tour destination, itineraries, and tour length.
Tour Fees, per student-$2500.00 to $3500.00
Fundraising Activities
Fundraising is a critical activity in our program. Funds are solicited from band families, friends, merchants, and the community at large through our fundraising efforts and band website. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, donations are tax deductible. Band parents and students are expected to support the fundraising effort of the CCHSBB each school year through a variety of fundraising efforts.
Direct Fundraising Expectation, per family - $70.00
The direct fundraising expectation can be met through participation in the various fundraising activities listed below, other fundraisers yet to be listed, or through a GENERAL CASH DONATION.
Car Wash- Revenues generated by pre-event ticket sales.
Tickets are $5.00 per car.
Silent Auction and Dinner Dance-This event is a truly
amazing gala of fine food, great music, and classic
entertainment. All band families are asked to sell (or buy) one
ticket to the Dinner Dance. Families may also donate a silent
auction donation item.
Tickets, each - $30.00 - $50.00
Silent Auction Donation – Self Determined.
Ongoing Support Campaign – This fundraiser uses a strategy
frequently used by the American Red Cross and National Public
Radio to have donors make monthly contributions to the CCHS
Bands.
Donation Amounts, $10.00 - $50.00
Rehearse-a-thon – Students receive pledges for minutes spent
in rehearsal.
Typical Pledges, .05 to .25 per minute - $20.00 - $30.00
Scholarship Programs
Our goal is to make it possible for each and every band student to fully participate in all the CCHS Bands have to offer. Knowing that the financial burden is difficult for some families, the CCHSBB annually provides scholarships for CCHS Band students for private lessons, accompanists, travel, and a variety of other band expenses, based on need.
If payment of any kind ever become difficult, we encourage band families to speak privately with the Director of Bands. Financial assistance and scholarships may be available. Scholarship Application Forms are available online at www.cchsbands.org
Student Accounts
The CCHS Band Boosters have a bookkeeping system in place to track student fees, payments and contributions. Updates are available on request.
Payments maybe made via cash, check (made out to CCHS Bands), or by a major credit card. A $25.00 charge may be assessed for each check returned by the bank due to insufficient funds.
Payments may be mailed to
CCHS Bands
69250 Dinah Shore Dr.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
 Download our payment form here
Payments should be clearly identified with the student’s name, and the activity the payment should be applied to. A payment form should accompany any band payment for any reason, as well as a payment envelope. Payment forms are available online and in the CCHS Bandroom. Please direct any payment questions to the CCHS Director of Bands.
Private Lessons and Accompanists
As students progress from one band to the next throughout their high school years, the music and skills required of the CCHS Band student musician become more and more challenging. Private lessons help our students to advance their skills and abilities. A list of private instructors, organized by instrument, is available from the Director of Bands. Private lessons usually occur once per week, and can vary in time between 30 minutes to a full hour. Fees for private instruction can vary widely. Private lessons are required of symphonic band students in the CCHS Band Program.
If the cost of private lessons or accompaniment is a reason for not participating, please contact the Director of Bands for further assistance. The CCHS Band Boosters offers scholarship funds to students and families in need.
For Solo and Ensemble performances and music competitions, working with an excellent accompanist is often an essential part of the student’s preparation. A list of accompanists is also available from the Director of Bands.
Fees for accompanists vary widely — make sure you know your accompanist’s fee structure. Some have one fee for rehearsals plus performance; others are paid each time you meet. Recorded or electronic (i.e. synthesized accompaniments) are not allowed at Solo and Ensemble Festivals or music competitions.
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