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The Little Apple High School Band is pleased to present you with our budget proposal. Over the
next five years, our goal is to expand the program through a quality inventory, diverse music
library, and educational travel. This budget allows for growth in both areas through buying new
instruments, attending quality competitions, and acquiring essential repertoire.
Attached you will find a five-year budget overview divided into three sections: a yearly budget
summary, itemized description, and rationale. The rationale will explain why each of the items,
instruments, and materials are necessary for the success of our program.
Our music program community is constantly growing. To maintain our tradition of excellence
and diversity of music education, we must provide our students with the best equipment for a
positive musical experience. With this budget, we will be able to further develop our program,
increase membership, and broaden our repertoire curriculum.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for
your time.
Sincerely,
Meredith Casey
Little Apple High School
Director of Bands
mcasey@LAHS.org
417-569-0898
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Section 1: Budget Summary
2020-2021 Budget Summary
Music Department
Little Apple School District
Meredith Casey, Band Director
Anticipated Income
Source Amount
General Fund $ 6,500.00
Booster Account/Fundraising $ 5,500.00
Student Fees (103 students X $200) $ 20,600.00
Activity Fund (Staffing) $ 1,000.00
Total: $ 33,600.00
Anticipated Expenses
Line Item Amount
New Equipment $ 10,400.00
Replacement Equipment $ 195.00
Music Library $ 1,056.00
Travel $ 8,340.74
Awards $ 169.96
Printing/Publicity $ 389.50
Repair and Maintenance $ 5,710.00
Contest/Festival Fees $ 1,860.00
Contractual Services $ 1,600.00
Concert Wear Maintenance $ 1,376.00
Contingency $ 2,500.00
Total: $ 33,597.20
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2021-2022 Budget Summary
Music Department
Little Apple School District
Meredith Casey, Band Director
Anticipated Income
Source Amount
General Fund $ 6,500.00
Booster Account/Fundraising $ 5,500.00
Student Fees (103 students X $190) $ 19,570.00
Activity Fund (Staffing) $ 1,000.00
Total: $ 32,570.00
Anticipated Expenses
Line Item Amount
New Equipment $ 9,150.00
Replacement Equipment $ 524.99
Music Library $ 1,322.00
Travel $ 8,340.74
Awards $ 169.96
Printing/Publicity $ 389.50
Repair and Maintenance $ 5,330.00
Contest/Festival Fees $ 1,860.00
Contractual Services $ 1,600.00
Concert Wear Maintenance $ 1,376.00
Contingency $ 2,500.00
Total: $ 32,563.19
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2022-2023 Budget Summary
Music Department
Little Apple School District
Meredith Casey, Band Director
Anticipated Income
Source Amount
General Fund $ 6,500.00
Booster Account/Fundraising $ 5,500.00
Student Fees (103 students X $185) $ 19,055.00
Activity Fund (Staffing) $ 1,000.00
Total: $ 32,055.00
Anticipated Expenses
Line Item Amount
New Equipment $ 9,223.98
Replacement Equipment $ 195.00
Music Library $ 1,266.00
Travel $ 8,340.74
Awards $ 169.96
Printing/Publicity $ 389.50
Repair and Maintenance $ 5,000.00
Contest/Festival Fees $ 1,860.00
Contractual Services $ 1,600.00
Concert Wear Maintenance $ 1,376.00
Contingency $ 2,500.00
Total: $ 31,921.18
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2023-2024 Budget Summary
Music Department
Little Apple School District
Meredith Casey, Band Director
Anticipated Income
Source Amount
General Fund $ 6,500.00
Booster Account/Fundraising $ 5,500.00
Student Fees (103 students X $182) $ 18,746.00
Activity Fund (Staffing) $ 1,000.00
Total: $ 31,746.00
Anticipated Expenses
Line Item Amount
New Equipment $ 8,714.98
Replacement Equipment $ 524.99
Music Library $ 1,235.00
Travel $ 8,340.74
Awards $ 169.96
Printing/Publicity $ 389.50
Repair and Maintenance $ 5,000.00
Contest/Festival Fees $ 1,860.00
Contractual Services $ 1,600.00
Concert Wear Maintenance $ 1,376.00
Contingency $ 2,500.00
Total: $ 31,711.17
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2024-2025 Budget Summary
Music Department
Little Apple School District
Meredith Casey, Band Director
Anticipated Income
Source Amount
General Fund $ 6,500.00
Booster Account/Fundraising $ 5,500.00
Student Fees (103 students X $179) $ 18,437.00
Activity Fund (Staffing) $ 1,000.00
Total: $ 31,437.00
Anticipated Expenses
Line Item Amount
New Equipment $ 6,100.00
Replacement Equipment $ 2,825.68
Music Library $ 1,227.00
Travel $ 8,340.74
Awards $ 169.96
Printing/Publicity $ 389.50
Repair and Maintenance $ 5,000.00
Contest/Festival Fees $ 1,860.00
Contractual Services $ 1,600.00
Concert Wear Maintenance $ 1,376.00
Contingency $ 2,500.00
Total: $ 31,388.88
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Section 2: Budget Description
2020-2021
New Equipment
Item Qty Retail App. Bid Subtotal Running Total
Fox Renard Model 222 Bassoon 1 $ 7,020.00 $ 6,950.00 $ 6,950.00
Fox Renard Model 333 Protege Oboe 1 $ 3,510.00 $ 3,450.00 $ 3,450.00
Total: $ 10,400.00 $ 10,400.00
Replacement Equipment
Item Qty Retail Less Trade Subtotal
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack) 1 $ 195.00 $- $ 195.00
Total: $ 195.00 $ 10,595.00
Music Library
Ensemble Retail Subtotal
Marching Show Music & Copyright $ 700.00 $ 700.00
A Yiddish Lullaby- Abraham Goldfaden, arr. Sheldon $ 48.00 $ 48.00
Appalachian Morning- Robert Sheldon $ 55.00 $ 55.00
Carol of the Bells- arr. Gary Hoey, trans. Hodges $ 58.00 $ 58.00
Clarinet Hoedown- John Moss $ 50.00 $ 50.00
Foundry- John Mackey $ 145.00 $ 145.00
Total: $ 1,056.00 $ 11,651.00
Travel
Student Transportation Meals/Lodging Subtotal
School buses to KBA Marching Festival (Lawrence, KS) $ 2,496.00 $ 800.00 $ 3,296.00
School buses to KMEA All-State Auditions (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KSU Central States Marching Festival (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $ 800.00 $ 1,796.00
School buses to KSU Concert Band Clinic (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $- $ 996.00
Instructor
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Professional Development Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 8,340.74 $ 19,991.74
Awards
John Phillip Sousa Award $ 55.00 $ 55.00
John Philip Sousa Wall Plaque $ 99.00 $ 99.00
Musicianship Medals $ 15.96 $ 15.96
Total: $ 169.96 $ 20,161.70
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Concert Posters ($0.49/page, 150 copies) $ 73.50 $ 73.50
Programs, 150/concert (4) $ 216.00 $ 216.00
Promotional Posters/Brochures $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 389.50 $ 20,551.20
Contest/Festival Fees
KBA Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KMEA District/All-State Auditions (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KMEA District/All-State Small Ensembles (6 groups) $ 60.00 $ 60.00
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KMEA District/All-State Solos (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KSU Central States Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KSU Concert Band Clinic (20 students) $ 900.00 $ 900.00
Total: $ 1,860.00 $ 28,121.20
Contractual Services
Percussion Instructor $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Color Guard Coordinator $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Band Camp Staff (8 instrument specialists) $ 600.00 $ 600.00
Total: $ 1,600.00 $ 29,721.20
Contingency
Emergency Fund $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00 $ 33,597.20
Total Anticipated Expenses: $ 33,597.20
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2021-2022
New Equipment
Item Qty Retail App. Bid Subtotal Running Total
Fox Renard Model 555 English Horn 1 $ 5,760.00 $ 5,700.00 $ 5,700.00
Holton H378 Intermediate French Horn 1 $ 3,529.00 $ 3,450.00 $ 3,450.00
Total: $ 9,150.00 $ 9,150.00
Replacement Equipment
Item Qty Retail Less Trade Subtotal
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack) 1 $ 195.00 $- $ 195.00
Hamilton KB100 Music Stand Storage Cart 1 $ 329.99 $- $ 329.99
Total: $ 524.99 $ 9,674.99
Music Library
Ensemble Retail Subtotal
Marching Show Music & Copyright $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00
Acclaim- Rob Grice $ 47.00 $ 47.00
Gate City Snapshot- Nathan Daughtrey $ 65.00 $ 65.00
Halloween Waltz in Five- Robert E. Foster $ 45.00 $ 45.00
King's Court March- Bruce Pearson $ 65.00 $ 65.00
Total: $ 1,322.00 $ 10,996.99
Travel
Student Transportation Meals/Lodging Subtotal
School buses to KBA Marching Festival (Lawrence, KS) $ 2,496.00 $ 800.00 $ 3,296.00
School buses to KMEA All-State Auditions (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KSU Central States Marching Festival (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $ 800.00 $ 1,796.00
School buses to KSU Concert Band Clinic (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $- $ 996.00
Instructor
Professional Development Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00
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Total: $ 8,340.74 $ 19,337.73
Awards
John Phillip Sousa Award $ 55.00 $ 55.00
John Philip Sousa Wall Plaque $ 99.00 $ 99.00
Musicianship Medals $ 15.96 $ 15.96
Total: $ 169.96 $ 19,507.69
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Concert Posters ($0.49/page, 150 copies) $ 73.50 $ 73.50
Programs, 150/concert (4) $ 216.00 $ 216.00
Promotional Posters/Brochures $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 389.50 $ 19,897.19
Contest/Festival Fees
KBA Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KMEA District/All-State Auditions (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KMEA District/All-State Small Ensembles (6 groups) $ 60.00 $ 60.00
KMEA District/All-State Solos (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KSU Central States Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KSU Concert Band Clinic (20 students) $ 900.00 $ 900.00
Total: $ 1,860.00 $ 27,087.19
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Contractual Services
Percussion Instructor $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Color Guard Coordinator $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Band Camp Staff (8 instrument specialists) $ 600.00 $ 600.00
Total: $ 1,600.00 $ 28,687.19
Contingency
Emergency Fund $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00 $ 32,563.19
Total Anticipated Expenses: $ 32,563.19
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2022-2023
New Equipment
Item Qty Retail App. Bid Subtotal Running Total
Majestic X6535D 3.5-Octave Padauk Bar Xylophone 1 $ 1,667.99 $ 1,600.99 $ 1,600.99
Yamaha YBL-421G Intermediate Bass Trombone 1 $ 3,319.99 $ 3,219.00 $ 3,219.00
Yamaha YTS-480 Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone Lacquer 1 $ 2,965.99 $ 2,940.99 $ 2,940.99
King 1117 Ultimate Series Marching Bb Trumpet Lacquer 1 $ 1,493.00 $ 1,463.00 $ 1,463.00
Total: $ 9,223.98 $ 9,223.98
Replacement Equipment
Item Qty Retail Less Trade Subtotal
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack) 1 $ 195.00 $- $ 195.00
Total: $ 195.00 $ 9,418.98
Music Library
Ensemble Retail Subtotal
Marching Show Music & Copyright $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00
Korean Folk Song Rhapsody- James Curnow $ 60.00 $ 60.00
Shenandoah- Robert W. Smith, arr. Story $ 56.00 $ 56.00
Tanchozuru- Randall D. Standridge $ 50.00 $ 50.00
Total: $ 1,266.00 $ 10,684.98
Travel
Student Transportation Meals/Lodging Subtotal
School buses to KBA Marching Festival (Lawerence, KS) $ 2,496.00 $ 800.00 $ 3,296.00
School buses to KMEA All-State Auditions (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KSU Central States Marching Festival (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $ 800.00 $ 1,796.00
School buses to KSU Concert Band Clinic (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $- $ 996.00
Instructor
Professional Development Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00
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Total: $ 8,340.74 $ 19,025.72
Awards
John Phillip Sousa Award $ 55.00 $ 55.00
John Philip Sousa Wall Plaque $ 99.00 $ 99.00
Musicianship Medals $ 15.96 $ 15.96
Total: $ 169.96 $ 19,195.68
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Concert Posters ($0.49/page, 150 copies) $ 73.50 $ 73.50
Programs, 150/concert (4) $ 216.00 $ 216.00
Promotional Posters/Brochures $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 389.50 $ 19,585.18
Contest/Festival Fees
KBA Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KMEA District/All-State Auditions (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KMEA District/All-State Small Ensembles (6 groups) $ 60.00 $ 60.00
KMEA District/All-State Solos (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KSU Central States Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KSU Concert Band Clinic (20 students) $ 900.00 $ 900.00
Total: $ 1,860.00 $ 26,445.18
Contractual Services
Percussion Instructor $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Color Guard Coordinator $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Band Camp Staff (8 instrument specialists) $ 600.00 $ 600.00
Total: $ 1,600.00 $ 28,045.18
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Concert Wear Maintenance
Marching Uniform Repairs $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Marching Uniform Dry Cleaning $ 876.00 $ 876.00
Total: $ 1,376.00 $ 29,421.18
Contingency
Emergency Fund $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00 $ 31,921.18
Total Anticipated Expenses: $ 31,921.18
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2023-2024
New Equipment
Item Qty Retail App. Bid Subtotal Running Total
Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone Lacquer 1 $ 2,575.99 $ 2,550.99 $ 2,550.99
Yamaha YFH-631G Series Bb Flugelhorn 1 $ 1,969.99 $ 1,900.99 $ 1,900.99
Majestic 4.3-Octave Deluxe Series Marimba with Padauk Bars 1 $ 2,861.99 $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00
King 1117 Ultimate Series Marching Bb Trumpet Lacquer 1 $ 1,493.00 $ 1,463.00 $ 1,463.00
Total: $ 8,714.98 $ 8,714.98
Replacement Equipment
Item Qty Retail Less Trade Subtotal
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack) 1 $ 195.00 $- $ 195.00
Hamilton KB100 Music Stand Storage Cart 1 $ 329.99 $- $ 329.99
Total: $ 524.99 $ 9,239.97
Music Library
Ensemble Retail Subtotal
Marching Show Music & Copyright $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00
The Thunderer- John Phillip Sousa, arr. Stanton $ 60.00 $ 60.00
West Side Story Medley- Leonard Bernstein, arr. Bocook $ 75.00 $ 75.00
Total: $ 1,235.00 $ 10,474.97
Travel
Student Transportation Meals/Lodging Subtotal
School buses to KBA Marching Festival (Lawrence, KS) $ 2,496.00 $ 800.00 $ 3,296.00
School buses to KMEA All-State Auditions (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KSU Central States Marching Festival (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $ 800.00 $ 1,796.00
School buses to KSU Concert Band Clinic (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $- $ 996.00
Instructor
Professional Development Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00
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Total: $ 8,340.74 $ 18,815.71
Awards
John Phillip Sousa Award $ 55.00 $ 55.00
John Philip Sousa Wall Plaque $ 99.00 $ 99.00
Musicianship Medals $ 15.96 $ 15.96
Total: $ 169.96 $ 18,985.67
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Concert Posters ($0.49/page, 150 copies) $ 73.50 $ 73.50
Programs, 150/concert (4) $ 216.00 $ 216.00
Promotional Posters/Brochures $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 389.50 $ 19,375.17
Contest/Festival Fees
KBA Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KMEA District/All-State Auditions (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KMEA District/All-State Small Ensembles (6 groups) $ 60.00 $ 60.00
KMEA District/All-State Solos (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KSU Central States Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KSU Concert Band Clinic (20 students) $ 900.00 $ 900.00
Total: $ 1,860.00 $ 26,235.17
Contractual Services
Percussion Instructor $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Color Guard Coordinator $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Band Camp Staff (8 instrument specialists) $ 600.00 $ 600.00
Total: $ 1,600.00 $ 27,835.17
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Concert Wear Maintenance
Marching Uniform Repairs $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Marching Uniform Dry Cleaning $ 876.00 $ 876.00
Total: $ 1,376.00 $ 29,211.17
Contingency
Emergency Fund $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00 $ 31,711.17
Total Anticipated Expenses: $ 31,711.17
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2024-2025
New Equipment
Item Qty Retail App. Bid Subtotal Running Total
Jupiter JSP1100 Quantum Series BBb Sousaphone Lacquer 1 $ 6,300.00 $ 6,100.00 $ 6,100.00
Total: $ 6,100.00 $ 6,100.00
Replacement Equipment
Item Qty Retail Less Trade Subtotal
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack) 1 $ 195.00 $- $ 195.00
Yamaha RM-FC-S Field-Corps Aluminum Tubular Lift-Front
SFZ Marching Snare Carrier 4 $ 831.13 $- $ 831.13
Yamaha RM-FC-S Field-Corps Aluminum Tubular Lift-Front
SFZ Marching Bass Carrier 5 $ 999.75 $- $ 999.75
Yamaha RM-FC-S Field-Corps Aluminum Tubular Lift-Front
SFZ Marching Tenor Carrier 2 $ 799.80 $- $ 799.80
Total: $ 2,825.68 $ 8,925.68
Music Library
Ensemble Retail Subtotal
Marching Show Music & Copyright $ 1,100.00 $ 1,100.00
Zia Zia!- Claude T. Smith $ 65.00 $ 65.00
Zydeco Cajun Crawdad Dance- Roland Barrett $ 62.00 $ 62.00
Total: $ 1,227.00 $ 10,152.68
Travel
Student Transportation Meals/Lodging Subtotal
School buses to KBA Marching Festival (Lawrence, KS) $ 2,496.00 $ 800.00 $ 3,296.00
School buses to KMEA All-State Auditions (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KMEA All-State Solo & Ensemble (Emporia, KS) $ 1,076.37 $- $ 1,076.37
School buses to KSU Central States Marching Festival (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $ 800.00 $ 1,796.00
School buses to KSU Concert Band Clinic (Manhattan, KS) $ 996.00 $- $ 996.00
Instructor
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Professional Development Travel $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 8,340.74 $ 18,493.42
Awards
John Phillip Sousa Award $ 55.00 $ 55.00
John Philip Sousa Wall Plaque $ 99.00 $ 99.00
Musicianship Medals $ 15.96 $ 15.96
Total: $ 169.96 $ 18,663.38
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Concert Posters ($0.49/page, 150 copies) $ 73.50 $ 73.50
Programs, 150/concert (4) $ 216.00 $ 216.00
Promotional Posters/Brochures $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Total: $ 389.50 $ 19,052.88
Contest/Festival Fees
KBA Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KMEA District/All-State Auditions (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KMEA District/All-State Small Ensembles (6 groups) $ 60.00 $ 60.00
KMEA District/All-State Solos (20 students) $ 200.00 $ 200.00
KSU Central States Marching Festival $ 250.00 $ 250.00
KSU Concert Band Clinic (20 students) $ 900.00 $ 900.00
Total: $ 1,860.00 $ 25,912.88
Contractual Services
Percussion Instructor $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Color Guard Coordinator $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Band Camp Staff (8 instrument specialists) $ 600.00 $ 600.00
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Total: $ 1,600.00 $ 27,512.88
Contingency
Emergency Fund $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
$ 2,500.00 $ 31,388.88
Total Anticipated Expenses: $ 31,388.88
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Section 3: Support Information
2020-2021:
Instruments
Fox Renard Model 222 Bassoon: Link to Product
Fox is one of the number one brands for bassoons, including variations for beginner,
intermediate, and professional players. As we expand our program, there will be a need for more
than two students on this instrument. There are also used Fox bassoons for sale at a lowered
price. The Capital Outlay Fund would be used to purchase this instrument because of its long-
term use, price, and use to the school.
Replacement Equipment
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack): Link to Product
Many music stands go through wear and tear each year. To replace stands beyond repair, I plan
to purchase six music stands each year. This specific deal is cheaper than buying stands
individually. The number of cartons of stands I purchase may depend on enrollment, usage, and
budget.
Music Library
All music bought this year is essential to broadening a student’s musical repertoire. Several
pieces bought will be used as large ensemble festival pieces. Show music for marching band is
chosen based on a theme, student abilities, and athletic entertainment. In addition, this five-year
plan aims to diversify our library with world music selections.
Travel/Contest/Festival Fees
Educational travel to competitions, festivals, concerts, and other experiences promotes positive
student interactions and maximizes musicianship. We also represent the Little Apple Schools in
district and state-wide events, which showcase our students’ abilities and encourages them to
uphold high moral standards. Schools in our area and of similar size participate in many of these
travel activities. There are typically registration fees for students and groups to these events.
Students expose their minds to other perspectives with schools, learning, musicianship, and
people during these opportunities.
Awards
The John Philip Sousa Award is a nationally recognized award given to one of the most
dedicated students in the band program. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn
Musicianship Medals. The variations of this award (bronze, silver, gold, and platinum) are given
based on merit and achievement throughout the year. The qualifications for these awards are
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detailed in the band handbook. Awards increase ownership in the band, so I feel these are
essential to retaining membership and recognizing student success.
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Programs at concerts are essential to audience attendance and participation. Posters serve as a
great way to encourage people to visit our school and music program. These also support a
positive classroom environment because students can share their achievements with others.
Contractual Services
A team of instrument specialists is crucial for the success of any band, especially marching band.
Band camp sets the tone for the entire season, which means that the most help for each section is
needed. Music education students from surrounding colleges are apt to volunteer for these
teaching experiences. For the entire marching band season, a percussion instructor and color
guard coordinator are essential. The percussion keeps the tempo of the entire band, while the
color guard improves the visual aspect of the music and marching. These two sections have
individualized needs, so having these two instructors allows the director to focus on the other
instruments.
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2021-2022:
Instruments
Fox Renard Model 555 English Horn: Link to Product
Fox is a highly respected brand of double reed instruments, especially for the intermediate level.
Little Apple High School has never owned an English horn, but many musical works call for this
colorful instrument voice. There is a need for more double reed players in the band, and this is
one way to encourage their participation and train our double reed players in all aspects of their
playing.
Replacement Equipment
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack): Link to Product
Many music stands go through wear and tear each year. To replace stands beyond repair, I plan
to purchase six music stands each year. This specific deal is cheaper than buying stands
individually. The number of cartons of stands I purchase may depend on enrollment, usage, and
budget.
Music Library
All music bought this year is essential to broadening a student’s musical repertoire. Several
pieces bought will be used as large ensemble festival pieces. Show music for marching band is
chosen based on a theme, student abilities, and athletic entertainment. In addition, this five-year
plan aims to diversify our library with world music selections.
Travel/Contest/Festival Fees
Educational travel to competitions, festivals, concerts, and other experiences promotes positive
student interactions and maximizes musicianship. We also represent the Little Apple Schools in
district and state-wide events, which showcase our students’ abilities and encourages them to
uphold high moral standards. Schools in our area and of similar size participate in many of these
travel activities. There are typically registration fees for students and groups to these events.
Students expose their minds to other perspectives with schools, learning, musicianship, and
people during these opportunities.
Awards
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The John Philip Sousa Award is a nationally recognized award given to one of the most
dedicated students in the band program. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn
Musicianship Medals. The variations of this award (bronze, silver, gold, and platinum) are given
based on merit and achievement throughout the year. The qualifications for these awards are
detailed in the band handbook. Awards increase ownership in the band, so I feel these are
essential to retaining membership and recognizing student success.
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Programs at concerts are essential to audience attendance and participation. Posters serve as a
great way to encourage people to visit our school and music program. These also support a
positive classroom environment because students can share their achievements with others.
Contractual Services
A team of instrument specialists is crucial for the success of any band, especially marching band.
Band camp sets the tone for the entire season, which means that the most help for each section is
needed. Music education students from surrounding colleges are apt to volunteer for these
teaching experiences. For the entire marching band season, a percussion instructor and color
guard coordinator are essential. The percussion keeps the tempo of the entire band, while the
color guard improves the visual aspect of the music and marching. These two sections have
individualized needs, so having these two instructors allows the director to focus on the other
instruments.
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2022-2023:
Instruments
Majestic X6535D 3.5-Octave Padauk Bar Xylophone: Link to Product
Majestic is one of the most trusted brands for percussion instruments. Our program currently
only owns one of these xylophones, which only allows two students to play it at once. This
instrument is essential to increase percussion student involvement in concert ensembles as well
as in the front ensemble of our marching band.
Replacement Equipment
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack): Link to Product
Many music stands go through wear an tear each year. To replace stands beyond repair, I plan to
purchase six music stands each year. This specific deal is cheaper than buying stands
individually. The number of cartons of stands I purchase may depend on enrollment, usage, and
budget.
Music Library
All music bought this year is essential to broadening a student’s musical repertoire. Several
pieces bought will be used as large ensemble festival pieces. Show music for marching band is
chosen based on a theme, student abilities, and athletic entertainment. In addition, this five-year
plan aims to diversify our library with world music selections.
Travel/Contest/Festival Fees
Educational travel to competitions, festivals, concerts, and other experiences promotes positive
student interactions and maximizes musicianship. We also represent the Little Apple Schools in
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district and state-wide events, which showcase our students’ abilities and encourages them to
uphold high moral standards. Schools in our area and of similar size participate in many of these
travel activities. There are typically registration fees for students and groups to these events.
Students expose their minds to other perspectives with schools, learning, musicianship, and
people during these opportunities.
Awards
The John Philip Sousa Award is a nationally recognized award given to one of the most
dedicated students in the band program. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn
Musicianship Medals. The variations of this award (bronze, silver, gold, and platinum) are given
based on merit and achievement throughout the year. The qualifications for these awards are
detailed in the band handbook. Awards increase ownership in the band, so I feel these are
essential to retaining membership and recognizing student success.
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Programs at concerts are essential to audience attendance and participation. Posters serve as a
great way to encourage people to visit our school and music program. These also support a
positive classroom environment because students can share their achievements with others.
Contractual Services
A team of instrument specialists is crucial for the success of any band, especially marching band.
Band camp sets the tone for the entire season, which means that the most help for each section is
needed. Music education students from surrounding colleges are apt to volunteer for these
teaching experiences. For the entire marching band season, a percussion instructor and color
guard coordinator are essential. The percussion keeps the tempo of the entire band, while the
color guard improves the visual aspect of the music and marching. These two sections have
individualized needs, so having these two instructors allows the director to focus on the other
instruments.
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2023-2024:
Instruments
Yamaha YAS-480 Intermediate Eb Alto Saxophone Lacquer: Link to Product
For saxophones, Yamaha is the best brand for all skill levels. Although most students are able to
afford alto saxophones, many choose to use a professional horn for concert band and a school
instrument for marching band or pep band. Additionally, many woodwind students double-up on
instruments for jazz band. A few of our current alto saxophones are damaged, so purchasing
another could give clarinetists, flautists, oboists, or bassoonists the chance to play in jazz band.
Majestic 4.3-Octave Deluxe Series Marimba with Padauk Bars: Link to Product
Majestic is one of the most trusted brands for percussion instruments. Our program currently
only owns one of these marimbas, which only allows two students to play it at once. This
instrument is essential to increase percussion student involvement in concert ensembles as well
as in the front ensemble of our marching band.
Replacement Equipment
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack): Link to Product
Many music stands go through wear an tear each year. To replace stands beyond repair, I plan to
purchase six music stands each year. This specific deal is cheaper than buying stands
individually. The number of cartons of stands I purchase may depend on enrollment, usage, and
budget.
Music Library
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All music bought this year is essential to broadening a student’s musical repertoire. Several
pieces bought will be used as large ensemble festival pieces. Show music for marching band is
chosen based on a theme, student abilities, and athletic entertainment. In addition, this five-year
plan aims to diversify our library with world music selections.
Travel/Contest/Festival Fees
Educational travel to competitions, festivals, concerts, and other experiences promotes positive
student interactions and maximizes musicianship. We also represent the Little Apple Schools in
district and state-wide events, which showcase our students’ abilities and encourages them to
uphold high moral standards. Schools in our area and of similar size participate in many of these
travel activities. There are typically registration fees for students and groups to these events.
Students expose their minds to other perspectives with schools, learning, musicianship, and
people during these opportunities.
Awards
The John Philip Sousa Award is a nationally recognized award given to one of the most
dedicated students in the band program. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn
Musicianship Medals. The variations of this award (bronze, silver, gold, and platinum) are given
based on merit and achievement throughout the year. The qualifications for these awards are
detailed in the band handbook. Awards increase ownership in the band, so I feel these are
essential to retaining membership and recognizing student success.
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Programs at concerts are essential to audience attendance and participation. Posters serve as a
great way to encourage people to visit our school and music program. These also support a
positive classroom environment because students can share their achievements with others.
Contractual Services
A team of instrument specialists is crucial for the success of any band, especially marching band.
Band camp sets the tone for the entire season, which means that the most help for each section is
needed. Music education students from surrounding colleges are apt to volunteer for these
teaching experiences. For the entire marching band season, a percussion instructor and color
guard coordinator are essential. The percussion keeps the tempo of the entire band, while the
color guard improves the visual aspect of the music and marching. These two sections have
individualized needs, so having these two instructors allows the director to focus on the other
instruments.
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Concert Wear Maintenance
Students provide their own black dress clothing for concert band performances. However,
marching band uniforms are expensive and are worn by many students over multiple years. To
make these uniforms last as long as possible, they should be dry cleaned yearly. There should
also be extra uniform part replacements such as buttons, plumes, and zippers to make repairs as
necessary.
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2024-2025:
Instruments
Jupiter JSP1100 Quantum Series BBb Sousaphone Lacquer: Link to Product
The largest and most expensive brass instrument, the tuba or sousaphone, goes through lots of
wear and tear. Although these instruments can usually last for decades, it is a good plan to
regularly purchase a large instrument such as this, so a program does not have to buy ten new
ones all at once. Jupiter is a well-respected brand for sousaphones that are highly durable. With
large instruments, I plan to purchase at least one new replacement every five years. This
instrument will last the school many decades and is worth the cost.
Replacement Equipment
Manhasset M48 Carton of 6 Music Stands ($195/pack): Link to Product
Many music stands go through wear an tear each year. To replace stands beyond repair, I plan to
purchase six music stands each year. This specific deal is cheaper than buying stands
individually. The number of cartons of stands I purchase may depend on enrollment, usage, and
budget.
Yamaha RM-FC-S Field-Corps Aluminum Tubular Lift-Front SFZ Marching Snare Carrier: Link
to Product
The heaviest instruments in the marching band, the drumline, takes a toll on students’ health
unless they are supported with the proper equipment. The Yamaha snare carrier helps the
musicians support their instrument on their body. If the drumline carriers are not replaced
regularly, students could leave high school with severe back and posture health issues. I plan to
completely replace all drumline carriers at minimum every five years. This particular brand of
carrier is used by professional marching bands around the country because of their durability,
support, and affordable price.
Yamaha RM-FC-S Field-Corps Aluminum Tubular Lift-Front SFZ Marching Bass Carrier: Link
to Product
The heaviest instruments in the marching band, the drumline, takes a toll on students’ health
unless they are supported with the proper equipment. The Yamaha bass carrier helps the
musicians support their instrument on their body. If the drumline carriers are not replaced
regularly, students could leave high school with severe back and posture health issues. I plan to
completely replace all drumline carriers at minimum every five years. This particular brand of
carrier is used by professional marching bands around the country because of their durability,
support, and affordable price.
Yamaha RM-FC-S Field-Corps Aluminum Tubular Lift-Front SFZ Marching Tenor Carrier:
Link to Product
The heaviest instruments in the marching band, the drumline, takes a toll on students’ health
unless they are supported with the proper equipment. The Yamaha tenor carrier helps the
musicians support their instrument on their body. If the drumline carriers are not replaced
regularly, students could leave high school with severe back and posture health issues. I plan to
completely replace all drumline carriers at minimum every five years. This particular brand of
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carrier is used by professional marching bands around the country because of their durability,
support, and affordable price.
Music Library
All music bought this year is essential to broadening a student’s musical repertoire. Several
pieces bought will be used as large ensemble festival pieces. Show music for marching band is
chosen based on a theme, student abilities, and athletic entertainment. In addition, this five-year
plan aims to diversify our library with world music selections.
Travel/Contest/Festival Fees
Educational travel to competitions, festivals, concerts, and other experiences promotes positive
student interactions and maximizes musicianship. We also represent the Little Apple Schools in
district and state-wide events, which showcase our students’ abilities and encourages them to
uphold high moral standards. Schools in our area and of similar size participate in many of these
travel activities. There are typically registration fees for students and groups to these events.
Students expose their minds to other perspectives with schools, learning, musicianship, and
people during these opportunities.
Awards
The John Philip Sousa Award is a nationally recognized award given to one of the most
dedicated students in the band program. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn
Musicianship Medals. The variations of this award (bronze, silver, gold, and platinum) are given
based on merit and achievement throughout the year. The qualifications for these awards are
detailed in the band handbook. Awards increase ownership in the band, so I feel these are
essential to retaining membership and recognizing student success.
Printing/Publicity/Advocacy
Programs at concerts are essential to audience attendance and participation. Posters serve as a
great way to encourage people to visit our school and music program. These also support a
positive classroom environment because students can share their achievements with others.
Contractual Services
A team of instrument specialists is crucial for the success of any band, especially marching band.
Band camp sets the tone for the entire season, which means that the most help for each section is
needed. Music education students from surrounding colleges are apt to volunteer for these
teaching experiences. For the entire marching band season, a percussion instructor and color
guard coordinator are essential. The percussion keeps the tempo of the entire band, while the
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color guard improves the visual aspect of the music and marching. These two sections have
individualized needs, so having these two instructors allows the director to focus on the other
instruments.
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