Financial Information

As educators we would love to be able to say that a quality public education was completely free and devoid of serious financial obligations, however that would be irresponsible and unrealistic. In order to provide for the material needs and educational opportunities that our students will experience, there are real budgetary plans that must be supported along the way.

As a member of The Chantilly Choral Department, there are numerous financial responsibilities that must be addressed and fulfilled during the course of the school year. In addition to the standard co-curricular fees, the overall cost of touring travel, competitions, and the accommodations and activities related to such events averages between $1,000.00 and $1,200.00 per student for the summary of each school year. Since these activities are a required part of the class we make every effort to provide fundraising opportunities, and group financial incentives to help defray the cost of these activities. It is vitally important that you know and understand your financial responsibilities, and that you and your family take part in every fundraiser to assist us in reaching our goals for the year.

I. FEES

A participation fee (also called a Uniquip Fee) is required of each student of a co-curricular class in order to achieve the goals and objectives of each course, and to maintain Chantilly's high standard of excellence in music education. These fees are specifically designed to defray the cost of uniform and equipment purchase, replacement, and maintenance. The boosters, through these fees, provides uniforms for every student in every ensemble. Additional materials are also needed to assist the students as they work to function properly in the classroom and performance settings. ALL FEES ARE DUE BY THE FIRST FRIDAY OF SCHOOL. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO CHANTILLY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS, C/O THE CHORAL MUSIC ACCOUNT, AND MARKED WITH YOUR SINGER’S NAME. THESE FEES ARE REQUIRED FOR FULL PARTICIPATION.

1. $85.00 – Full year participation Uniquip fee - Concert Choir, Symphonic Chorale, Select Choir, Multi Cultural Choir, Jazz Choir

2. $125.00 – Full year participation Uniquip fee - Light Touch Show Choir, Magic Touch Show Choir

3. $195.00 – Full year participation Uniquip fee - Touch of Class Show Choir (Due to advanced show costuming and performance needs.)

NOTE: STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN MORE THAN ONE CHORAL ENSEMBLE NEED ONLY PAY THE HIGHER FEE. STUDENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A UNIFORM, A GRADE OR BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM UNTIL PARTICIPATION FEES HAVE BEEN PAID!

II. UNIFORMS

MANY OF THESE ITEMS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AN ORDER PLACED BY THE BOOSTERS. DON’T RUN OUT AND PURCHASE ANYTHING UNTIL YOU SEE OUR ORDER FORM! ADDITIONAL PROPS AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE DISCUSSED AS NEEDED. SUPPLEMENTARY UNIFORM AND MAKEUP MATERIALS MAY BE ISSUED TO SHOW CHOIRS.

III. MATERIALS

All students will need to provide the following classroom materials: a rehearsal pencil and a black 1/2 inch 3-ring binder containing music and other course material.

NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY, AND CALL THE CHORAL MUSIC OFFICE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERY STUDENT IS PROPERLY PREPARED TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN HIS OR HER CLASS. THANKS, THE CHORAL MUSIC STAFF

Financial Calendar: Obligation Schedule

Choral Dept. trips and activities will average over $1200.00 per student for the year. Please plan accordingly and take full advantage of our fundraising programs throughout the year. This schedule is not only designed to keep you informed and assist you in keeping all costs and payments manageable, but it is a REQUIRED SCHEDULE designed to help us meet all of our financial obligations and deadlines in regards to your students activities related to this class. PLEASE do everything possible to keep up with this schedule. Turning in financial obligations early is preferred to receiving them late. Thanks.

Make all checks payable to "The Chantilly High School Music Boosters".

Fundraising does contribute but is not accounted until the month following the activity. Please keep up with this schedule. No one will be denied participation for a true shown financial need and with adequate fundraising efforts. In cases where students receive free and reduced lunches and an actual shown financial need is established, students must fundraise at least 50% of all financial obligations in order to be considered for financial aide form the school and or booster organization.