Statement of Need
Oakmont High School’s Royal Blue Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard asks each band-student family to consider a Fair Share pledge of $400 to help cover essential program expenses that extend beyond our annual budget. These costs include transportation to and from competitions, competition entry fees, instrument purchases and maintenance, music copyright fees, props, meals and snacks during competitions, uniforms, sound equipment, travel insurance, and other necessary program needs.
For comparison, many nearby high schools ask band families to contribute between $600 and $800 per student. We have worked hard to keep our request as affordable as possible, but reaching our fundraising goal is critical to providing students with a successful and rewarding season. With more than 90 students expected to participate in the Marching Band and Color Guard program this year, the need is significant. Participation in Northern California competitions is possible because of the generosity of our families and supporters. Our total fundraising goal is $63,000.
Financial Requirements
The salary for one full-time Band Director is paid by the School District.
The program is also partially funded through California Proposition 28 - Arts and Music in Schools Funding.
In addition, the program requires approximately $63,000 in pledges and donations. These funds come from band student families, local fundraising efforts, and Oakmont Field Festival proceeds.
Pledge Information
Please consider making a financial contribution in one of the following ways:
Make a pledge using the link below.
Hand-deliver a check made payable to Oakmont Parents Club and place it in the donations box in the Band room.
Whichever method you choose, please complete the link below so we can collect your information and track support accurately.
1. You will be directed to our pledge form, where you will be asked to provide basic information about yourself.
2. After submitting the form, you will be directed to our donation page at Givebutter.com
3. A minumum contribution of $400 per student is strongly suggested for each band-student family.
Your donation amount will always be kept confidential and will never affect your student’s grade or participation. Every Royal Blue Regiment family is encouraged to support the band to the extent possible through both financial contributions and volunteer involvement (visit our volunteer page).