BAND FEES
Welcome to the Jay M. Robinson High School Performance Ensembles!
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In order to run a successful band program, many of our ensembles require fees. Please refer to this page for costs, payment timelines, and other information related to all JMRHS band and color guard performance ensembles,
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Cash
Envelopes for cash and check payments are available in the band room. Please fill out the information on the envelope, place the cash or check inside, and seal the envelope. Sealed payment envelopes should go into the locked red box outside of Mr. Dill's office where the Booster Treasurer will pick them up on a regular basis. For security, please avoid using cash for large payments and do not hand cash to Mr. Dills.
Credit Card
We use Square to accept secure payments by credit card. Note that many of these payments include a small convenience fee to cover the cost of processing credit card payments.
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The Robinson Performance Ensemble Square Store Front can also be accessed from the Square logo on the home page.
Check
Checks should be made payable to:
"Robinson Band Boosters"
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Envelopes for cash and check payments are available in the band room. Please fill out the information on the envelope, place the cash or check inside, and seal the envelope. Sealed payment envelopes should go into the locked red box outside of Mr. Dill's office where the Booster Treasurer will pick them up on a regular basis.
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Checks can also be mailed to:
Jay M Robinson High School
Attn: Robinson Band Boosters
300 Pitts School Road
Concord, NC 28027
BAND CLASS FEES
Class fee are paid via the K12 Payment Center for each course a student takes.
If they take two classes in a single semester, the cost for both class is $40 instead of $25 each.
For example: Susan Smith takes Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble in the fall (2 band classes) and take Symphonic Band in the spring (1 class). She will pay three class fees, one for each course.​
Class | Fee |
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Wind Ensemble | $25 |
Concert Band | $25 |
Percussion Ensemble | $25 |
Symphonic Band | $25 |
K12 Payment Center is used for class fees and instrument rental fees ONLY.
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Do not use this site for Marching Band or Winter Guard fees, uniform pieces, band merchandise, trips, etc.
Personal Costs
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Students must maintain their own instruments or pay the rental fee to use school own instruments (for larger equipment).
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Examples:
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Woodwinds should have a box to hold spare reeds. Reeds can be purchased through Mr. Dills if you run out.
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Brass players should have oil, grease, etc.
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Percussion students use their own sticks and should have practice pads.
MARCHING BAND
The Pride of Robinson Marching band includes all students who participate in the fall marching band including, horn line (students who march with wind and brass instruments), battery (drums), front ensemble (stationary percussion instruments), and color guard.
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The Pride of Robinson performs in the stands at football games and prepares a field show that is performed during half-time at home football games and at various competitions.
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The following fees apply to all member of marching band.
Participation Fee
As explained in the Band Handbook, participation in marching band requires each student to pay a fee to participate in marching band.
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The Marching Band fee is $500 per year
We provide a sibling discount of $100 reducing the cost for families with more than one student in band at the same time.
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Marching band fees can be paid by check or credit card.
Fee Schedule
Fees are due on the following schedule.
*Accounts may be paid in full at any time*
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May 1: $100 and commitment form completion
July 1: $100
August 1: $100
September 1: $100
October 1: $100 (final payment)
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You can check Cuttime for credits earned through fundraising and contact the Booster Treasurer to have them applied to your Marching Band Fees. Please allow time after each fundraiser ends for the volunteer Boosters to update information in Cuttime.
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​Student accounts not in good standing will not be able to participate in marching events until the account is brought current, and risk being removed from the program. Any exceptions may only be approved by the Band Booster Board of Directors.
If personal hardship is preventing you from paying on time, please email our treasurer at treasurer.robinsonbands@gmail.com. All details will be kept confidential between you, the treasurer, and the band director. If a student leaves the program at any point in the season, a refund will not be issued of the payments made. Due to the show design process, if a student chooses to leave the program all fees will need to be paid up until the date of departure.
Additional Costs
In addition to Marching Band Fees, please plan for the following expenses during the marching band season.
Mandatory
These items are purchased as needed, so plan on these expenses for your first year and again as items wear out or the student grows.
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Black marching shoes: Ordered through the Band Boosters and typically $35-$45. Students can wear the same shoes for multiple years if they fit and remain in good condition. these are worn for performances / competitions, not during practice.
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Gloves: $3-5
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Show Shirt: Some years this is required and some years it is optional, but your student will want one! They are typically $10-$15 and usually available for family to purchase as well.
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​Khaki shorts: In warm weather, the students sometime wear a summer uniform for football games, parades, and other events. This uniform consists of the band shirt (provided as part of their marching band fee) and khaki shorts purchased by the student. Shorts should be fingertip length or longer and meet school dress code standards.
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Christmas Parade Uniform: The band marches in the Concord Christmas parade in early November. Some years they have worn festive clothing such as jeans and an ugly holiday sweater. Pay attention to emails and social media for this year's parade uniform requirements and let the director or Booster Treasurer know if you need assistance purchasing these items.
Optional / Encouraged
While these items are not mandatory, they are part of the band experience. Band merchandise varies and final prices will be on the purchase sites.
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Robinson Performance Ensemble T-Shirt: Often included in the band fee for students, but available for family to purchase for around $15.
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Robinson Performance Ensemble Hoodie: Strongly suggested as it gets cold at games and competitions later in the season. Usually $30-$40.
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Robinson Performance Ensemble Senior Hoodie: Our tradition is to allow seniors to purchase and wear a black hoodie, Usually $30-$40.
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Other Swag: Additional merchandise such as hats and water bottles may be available for purchase.
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Money for Food: Band Camp, Football Games, and Competitions are all long days. The Boosters often provide snacks and drinks, but student pay for their meals. Some venues are cashless while others are cash only, so be prepared. Meals will run from $6 (at band camp) on up, so please plan for $10-$20 a day for meals/concessions at games and competitions or send your student with meals.
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Money for Bandgrams / Shout-Outs: Most competitions offer participants and spectators an opportunity to purchase a message that is read by the announcer as the band takes or leaves the field. they are typically $1 each and are a great way to celebrate your student or for students to support each other. Some venues are cashless while others are cash only, so be prepared.
WINTER GUARD
The Winter Guard competes in the CWEA and WGI circuits in the spring semester.
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The following fees apply to all member of winter guard.
Participation Fee
Participation in winter guard requires each student to pay a fee to participate and compete.
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The Winter Guard fee is $400 - $500 per year
2025 actual fee will be posted as soon as it is confirmed.
If you have two or more students participating, please reach out to the Winter Guard Director or Booster Treasurer to see if discounts are available.
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Winter Guard fees can be paid by check or credit card.
Fee Schedule
Fees are due on the following schedule.
*Accounts may be paid in full at any time*
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Payment Schedule Coming Soon
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You can check Cuttime for credits earned through fundraising and contact the Booster Treasurer to have them applied to your Winter Guard Fees. Please allow time after each fundraiser ends for the volunteer Boosters to update information in Cuttime.
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​Student accounts not in good standing will not be able to participate in guard events until the account is brought current, and risk being removed from the program. Any exceptions may only be approved by the Band Booster Board of Directors.
If personal hardship is preventing you from paying on time, please email our treasurer at treasurer.robinsonbands@gmail.com. All details will be kept confidential between you, the treasurer, and the guard director. If a student leaves the program at any point in the season, a refund will not be issued of the payments made. Due to the show design process, if a student chooses to leave the program all fees will need to be paid up until the date of departure.
Additional Costs
In addition to Winter Guard Fees, please plan for the following expenses during the winter guard season.
Mandatory
Uniforms / costumes are provided as a part of your fee..
These items are purchased as needed, so plan on these expenses for your first year and again as items wear out or the student grows.
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Shoes: Cost and requirements vary
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Show Shirt: If a show shirt is available information will be shared.
Optional / Encouraged
While these items are not mandatory, they are part of the experience. Guard merchandise varies and final prices will be on the purchase sites.
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Merchandise: Winter Guard merchandise options will be communicated as they become available.
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Money for Food: Rehearsals and Competitions are long days. The Boosters often provide snacks and drinks, but student pay for their meals. Some venues are cashless, so be prepared. Please plan for $10-$20 a day for meals/concessions at competitions or send your student with meals.
ENSEMBLES
Performance ensembles are extra-curricular activities. Rehearsals are after school and each ensemble has a fee paid to the Band Boosters. Sign up or auditions usually occurs after the marching band season ends and rehearsals could begin in November or December, but the majority of the commitment is for the spring semester.
Participation Fee
$50 and up per ensemble
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Additional Fees
If the ensemble travels for performances or competitions, there may be a trip fee and/or costs for meals. Costs vary depending on how far the group is travelling and the number of participants.
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Personal Costs
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Students must maintain their own instruments or pay the rental fee to use school own instruments (for larger equipment).
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Examples:
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Woodwinds should have a box to hold spare reeds. Reeds can be purchased through Mr. Dills if you run out.
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Brass players should have oil, grease, etc.
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Percussion students use their own sticks and should have practice pads.
INSTRUMENT RENTALS AND MAINTENACE
Some instruments are too big to transport back and forth to school. Percussionists play many different instruments. When a student is using a school owned instrument for anything other than marching band, they pay an instrument rental fee. This helps offset the costs of maintaining and replacing these instruments.
Rental Fee
$20 per semester paid by all percussionists and anyone using a school instrument not related to marching band. Pay through the K-12 Payment Center.
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Personal Costs
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Students must maintain their own instruments or pay the rental fee to use school own instruments (for larger equipment).
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Examples:
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Woodwinds should have a box to hold spare reeds. Reeds can be purchased through Mr. Dills if you run out.
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Brass players should have oil, grease, etc.
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Percussion students use their own sticks and should have practice pads.
K12 Payment Center is used for class fees and instrument rental fees ONLY.
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Do not use this site for Marching Band or Winter Guard fees, uniform pieces, band merchandise, trips, etc.
FIELD TRIPS
Travel costs related to required trips for music performance or competition are typically covered by other fees. This includes marching band and winter guard competitions, Music Performance Adjudication (MPA), and others. Occasionally opportunities arise with voluntary participation and/or costs that exceed what existing fees can cover. In these cases, the ensemble director will notify parents of the costs and options for that specific trip.
