2025 Marching Band Fees

Base Band Fee for All Students: $500* (includes $100 non-refundable deposit)

Guard and Percussion Additional Fee: $30

Marching Shoes - Our shoe vendor will be onsite during band camp for shoe fitting and purchase. Shoes are $50 and can be pre-paid here. This is a separate fee and is not included in the $500 band fees. Used shoes may be available at a reduced rate.

 

required deposit - due April 15

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required by all students to hold a spot in the marching show. This is to help finalize the number of students participating for the drill to be written.

Deposits are due by April 15 for all returning marchers.

 

payments and discounts

*Early Bird/Pay-in-Full Discount: Pay in full by May 15th and receive a $50 discount

Multi-student Discount: Families with multiple students participating will receive a discount of $50 per student. Cannot be combined with the Early Bird Discount.

Not Paying in Full?

We understand it is not always feasible to pay in full. Below is the payment schedule.

  • Required by all marchers to secure your spot in the 2025 marching show

  • Remaining balance plus $30 Percussion and Guard Fee

All fees must be fully paid no later than August 15.

Students may not be able to attend various school and/or band activities, including Prom and Graduation ceremonies, if they have outstanding band fees. There will be opportunities for students to earn credit toward their band fees throughout the season. However, these credits may be applied toward future fees and activities.

 

Angel fund Hardship request

While we never want to deny participation due to financial concerns, running a successful program requires teamwork by all, including payments, fundraising and volunteering. For this reason, we have created the Angel Fund Hardship Request. For additional information or to submit a request, go to Parent Resources > Hardship Request Information or click here.

 

how to pay

We accept cash, check, Venmo*, Credit, Debit, and ACH transfer payments. (NEW for 2025) Card payments via the Payment Portal are FREE of fees!

Zelle is no longer an option as of February 28, 2025.

*A 3% processing fee must be added to Venmo Credit Card payments. However, Venmo payments from your bank or Venmo account remain FREE of fees.

  • Cash: Please place cash payments in an envelope labeled with reason for payment, $ amount enclosed, and the student’s name. Place envelope in black payment box in band room. Note - we are unable to make change. If you do not have exact change, we will credit your student’s account with the excess payment, to be applied toward future charges.

  • Check: Make payable to Stratford Band Boosters - include the student’s name and reason for payment in the memo or on the envelope. Place envelope in black payment box in the band room.

  • Venmo: @Stratford-HighBands Be sure to include the reason for payment and student’s name. We cannot credit your student’s account without the name.

  • Payment Portal (Card and ACH): The pay portal link may be used to make payments via Credit/Debit Card or ACH transfer. New for 2025, this option is FREE of fees! Click the Make Payments Here button to access the payment portal.

For questions regarding band fees or payments, please email Jennifer Odgers at jennifer.odgers19@gmail.com.

Payments may also be mailed to:

Stratford High School Band Boosters

PO Box 1665

Goose Creek, SC 29445