High school marching bands have a lot of expenses to cover: uniforms, instruments, and often the most expensive part – traveling. Traveling to sporting events as well as different competitions can take a toll financially on high school bands. And while districts do typically supply the band with funds, they are not always enough to cover the full gamut of expenses. Some students don’t end up being able to participate in competitions that involve travel because they do not have the money required for the trip. It is times like this where fundraising might be the only solution.
The Lakota East Bands organization raises money through spirit wear sales
Here we share some ideas for band members to raise money for any unexpected or additional funds:
Car wash. There isn’t a much easier or lower cost way to raise money than a car wash. Students can bring old rags, sponges and t-shirts to use to clean the cars and all that is left is buying soap and putting up signs (the materials for which your school probably already has and would be happy to share).
Bake sale. Students and their families can whip up treats at home and bring them to the school to sell. These also do particularly well at sporting events or other off-site affairs.
Host a dollar sale. Organize an event where students bring in items to donate to a yard sale. Everyone has items in their home that they just want to get rid of, whether it is old clothes or knick-knacks that are collecting dust. Price everything at a dollar for convenience.
Sell high school apparel. Organizations like Rokkitwear let you create an online store for free to sell high school apparel. Simply sign your school up, work with a team of designers to customize your items, and sell the items to band members, the student body, families and anyone else in the community. A portion of all sales go right back to the school, so work with the administration to sell items to get funds for the marching band.
Whatever method you come up with for raising money for your high school marching band, we hope everyone can be a part of all the fun. Get creative with your ideas and good luck!
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