2026 Marching Band Fees

Base Band Fee for All Students: $600 (includes $150 non-refundable deposit)

Guard and Percussion Additional Fee: $40

Other Fees not included in base fee:

Marching Shoes (if needed) - Our shoe vendor will be onsite during band camp for shoe fitting and purchase. Shoes are typically $60, however, we will confirm final cost with the vendor each season. Used shoes may be available at a reduced rate.

Guard Shoes - determined each season, typically $60

Guard Track Jacket - typically $95, determined each season

Guard may have additional fees for jewelry, gloves, track jacket, etc. These will be determined separately each season.

required deposit - due March 31

A non-refundable deposit of $150 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 March 31 for all returning marchers OR you can pay in full. See available discounts listed below.

available discounts

ONE WEEK ONLY SPECIAL! FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 6…Pay in full and receive a $100 discount! Pay only $500 (+$40 guard/percussion).

Early Commitment Discount - Pay in Full by March 31, receive a $50 discount. Pay only $550 (+$40 guard/percussion).

Multi-student/Sibling Discount: Families with multiple students participating will receive a discount of $50 per student. Use discount code SIBLING at checkout on payment portal. Pay in Full and Sibling Discounts CAN be combined to save you more!

All past due balances must be cleared to qualify discounts.

Not Paying in Full?

We understand it is not always feasible to pay in full. Below is the payment schedule. Please follow the payment schedule to ensure payments are made timely to avoid past due balances.

All fees for the 2026 season must be fully paid no later than the last day of August.

Students may not be able to attend various school and/or band activities, including Prom and Graduation ceremonies, if they have outstanding band fees. Students can help pay their fees through Individual Fundraisers.

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*, and card payments via Payment Portal. The Payment Portal is FREE!

*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. 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 SHS Band Treasurer at jennifer.odgers19@gmail.com.

Payments may also be mailed to:

Stratford High School Band Boosters

PO Box 1665

Goose Creek, SC 29445