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Since we are a new school, our site leaders and district collaborators have done an excellent job of getting us started. We were provided with high quality instruments and excellent equipment which allowed us to build our program. Like any music program, funding from these sources are limited and there are areas of need we need to fulfil on an annual basis. The vast majority of our competitions, staff, and programs are funded by parent donations. These donations are what we call "fair share" which helps us raise funds for the expenses and needs of our program. NO STUDENT WILL BE TURNED AWAY FROM OUR PROGRAM FOR THE INABILITY TO DONATE.
If you are making a match donation and are in need of the receipt with the music booster's tax ID, please email Mr. Tran.
Band 1 (No Marching)
Concert Band
Band 1 (No Marching)
Concert Band
Band 1 (No Marching Band) Link
$300 + $11 PayPall Fee = $311
Band Staff
Competition Fees
Equipment
Sheet Music
(This will NOT include the items in the marching band list.)
Band 1 (Marching)
Concert Band
Band 1 (Marching)
Concert Band
Band 1 (with Marching Band) Link
$850 + $26 PayPall Fee = $876
Band Staff
Competition Fees (CMEA Festival)
Equipment
Sheet Music
All marching band costs.
(Please see below for marching band breakdown.)
Band 2
Symphonic Band
Band 2
Symphonic Band
Band 2 Link
$850 + $26 PayPall Fee = $876
Band Staff
Competition Fees (CMEA Festival)
Equipment
Sheet Music
All marching band costs.
(Please see below for marching band breakdown.)
Band 3
Wind Ensemble
Band 3
Wind Ensemble
Band 3 Wind Ensemble
$850 + $26 PayPall Fee = $876
Competition Fees (CMEA Festival)
Equipment
Sheet Music
All marching band costs.
(Please see below for marching band breakdown.)
Band 3
Jazz Ensemble
Band 3
Jazz Ensemble
Band 3 Jazz Ensemble
$850 + $26 PayPall Fee = $876
Jazz Staff and Clinicians
Competition Fees (Folsom & Campana Big Bands Fees; No Combo)
Sheet Music
All marching band costs. (Please see below for marching band breakdown.)
Marching Band and
Color Guard
Marching Band and
Color Guard
Please note: The following list is for marching band which is already included in the period 4 and period 7 list. There is no separate donation for marching band. You can visit the marching band page to see everything we are doing this season!
Marching Band Staff (Caption heads and technicians)
Competition Fees (Please see calendar for 4 marching band competitions.)
Busses (Fairfield and Fresno)
Trucks (For 5 performances)
Uniform and Props
Equipment
Grub Club (Food for students for the competitions.)
Uniform Dry Clean
Gloves
These are Fall Marching Band costs only and do not include any Winter program costs (listed below).
Orchestra 1
String Orchestra
Orchestra 1
String Orchestra
Orchestra 1 Link
$300 + $11 PayPall Fee = $311
Staff and Clinicians
Competition Fees (CMEA Festival)
Sheet Music
Software - MakeMusic
Instrument Maintenance
Orchestra 2
Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra 2
Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra 2 Link
$300 + $11 PayPall Fee = $311
Staff and Clinicians
Competition Fees (CMEA Festival)
Sheet Music
Software - MakeMusic
Instrument Maintenance
Orchestra 3
Honors Chamber Orch.
Orchestra 3
Honors Chamber Orch.
Orchestra 3 Link
$1,000 + $35 PayPall Fee = $1,035
Staff and Clinicians
Competition Fees (CMEA Festival and Sonoma State Festival)
Bus for Sonoma State
Sheet Music
Instrument Maintenance
The ASTA National Orchestra Festival Field Trip (2 night stay at the hotel, competition fee, etc.)
Winter Guard
Winter Guard
Not asking for donations, yet.
Please note: These cost are separate from other donations asks.
Staff: Caption heads and technicians
Competition Fees (Please see calendar for competitions.)
Uniform and Props
Equipment
Winter Percussion
Winter Percussion
Not asking for donations, yet.
Please note: These cost are separate from other donations asks.
Staff: Caption heads and technicians
Competition Fees (Please see calendar for competitions.)
Trucks (to move equipment)
Uniform and Props
Equipment
Winter Drum Major
Winter Drum Major
Not asking for donations, yet.
Please note: These cost are separate from other donations asks.
Competition Fees
Equipment (If needed)
General Donations
General Donations
FAQs
FAQs
What happens if we do not reach our funding goals?
Realistically, we would need to start cutting opportunities to ensure we remain within our budget.What can I do to help?
Our programs are taking a leap this upcoming year. We need parents/guardians on our booster board to assist with logistics and fundraising. Mr. Tran can not do this by himself.Are these donations eligible for "company/corporate match?"
YES! These are donations made to our Emerald High Music Boosters. You can find more information about them here: https://www.emeraldmusicboosters.org/
Please note that funds take 4 months to reach us, so the early you can match, the better!What do these donations cover?
The music department operates very much like a business. We have transportation needs, specialized staff, and various fees we need to provide in order to participate in events. These operational items are funded by donations on an annual basis. Funding does not come from the district nor the site level. Many local and successful schools have systems like this for their students in place. To provide a world-class experience for our students, these items are essential. Below is a short list of common operational items the music department procures.
Bus and Transportation
The average cost of a charter bus is $3,000 per day, per bus.
Busses are not cheap. We have found that the yellow school busses are slightly cheaper but does not have the necessary storage space we need to transport our equipment.
Mr. Tran books busses when an event is farther or when we deem it is more economical to do so.
When we have the opportunity to carpool, we normally will.
All busses require School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) certified drivers which is an added safety net for our students.
We normally need 2 adult chaperones per bus (Mr. Tran is always on bus 1.)
Truck Rentals
Trucks normally cost $300 per day, per truck.
The farther we go, the more expensive it is. This includes the rental fee, insurance, mileage, and gas.
Trucks are NEEDED for every competition that uses percussion equipment.
Our equipment is large and can not fit under the bus nor in cars.
We also have a high quantity of large equipment.
This is generally 5 Marching Band performances and 5 Winter Percussion performances.
Volunteers drive the truck and need more adults to help load/unload equipment.
Music Department Staff
No, NOT Mr. Jasper Tran!
The music department employs coaches, specialists, and speakers to enhance our program.
For example, our marching coach will come in to work with our band students (photo above). Dr. Reed works with the Blue Devils, a prestigious organization and ensemble.
For example, we will have a battery technician work with our specialized percussion students.
For example, we will have clinicians come into work with Honors Chamber Orchestra to ensure we sound our best before going to Nationals.
Without this specialized staff, our program would remain stagnant.
Things you don't think about!
Competition Fees - We need to pay these in order to participate.
Membership Fees - We need this in order to register for competitions.
Repair Items - Our equipment requires regular maintenance. Mr. Tran will often to go the hardware store to buy items needed to maintain or repair equipment.
Batteries - So our electronics can continue to work.
Specialized equipment for each class.
Cables for audio technology.
Costumes for programs.
The designer floor (pictured above).
Gas for the generator (when we are out at marching band competitions).
Music Block - The patch students receive are paid for by the music department.
Awards we give to students.
Additional sheet music we want to play.
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