Budget shows JSU BOA but calendar also shows potentially Orlando. Please explain.

�Why do we have new instruments/equipment for marching band and winds listed separately? Shouldn't they be included in appropriate grouping (i.e. Marching Band and Wind Band)?

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Is there the potential to finance these and spread out over 2-3 years as I know they are needed but a substantial cost to current band members?

The cost and time commitment both from the students and parents is excessive.

$1200-1500 + 30 hrs of expected volunteer time was manageable and I believe band including marching should stay within that budget.

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The expected cost and time commitment has risen to a point that I decided not to encourage my rising freshman to join the marching band for this school year and I have heard the same from several other 8th grade band parents. This was very difficult and saddened me especially given both my husband and myself participated in band all through HS and I marched 4 years in college so we are staunch supporters of band but I believe the cost and commitment has reached a point where it outweighs the benefits and puts a lot of pressure on these students that are already under a tremendous amount and does not leave room for balance between school, family and social life.

The portion in question is for Winter Guard. The hesitancy lies within the Winter Guard director providing the items listed in the budget. Last season resulted in only their salaries being paid...no uniforms, floor, transportation, meals, etc. Parents filled in the gap for most of the items.