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Every student participating in the WHS Band is required to participate with an annual fee. This fee helps cover in part, the costs of marching season, clinicians, contest fees, etc. Some students who use a school owned instrument contribute an annual fee for maintenance. Percussionists will also contribute an annual fee.
Clinician/Tech Fee - $15
UDB App Pro Subscription - $25
Power Top - $50
Gloves - $5
Uniform Cleaning Fee - $25
Show Shirt - $10
Stick/Mallet Fee - $150
Clinician/Tech Fee - $15
UDB App Pro Subscription - $25
Power Top - $50
Uniform Cleaning Fee - $25
Show Shirt - $10
Clinician/Tech Fee - $10
Costume - $100
UDB App Pro Subscription - $25
Rifle - $35
Show Shirt - $10
Options to Pay
○ Pay full amount
○ Arrange a payment plan with the Willis Band Boosters
○ Participate in fundraisers to cover fair share costs:
They will place in Boosters lock box, Our booster board treasurer, collects and credits your payment to Student's Charms account.
Other forms of payments includes PayPal, debit or credit card through Square.
*Band and Guard Code: Students cannot hold a drum major or leadership position if they have not taken care of their fair share.
Note: There are fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Please, visit the Fundraiser tab for details or email us at wbboosters@gmail.com.
GEAR
All Instrumentalists must have the following items:
Purple Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Shorts
Black Willis Band/Guard Hat
Black Willis Band 1/2 Zip
BLACK Compression Shorts
BLACK Garment Bag that is labeled with the student's name/initials
All Color Guard members must have the following items:
Purple Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Shorts
Black Willis Guard Jacket
Black Garment Bag that is labeled with the student's name/initials
We have made some changes to our gear. Returning members are not required to purchase all new gear if they already have an item with the old logos. Everyone needs to purchase the 1/2 Zip or the Guard Jacket depending on which applies to them.
Compression shorts and garment bags can be purchased in stores like Walmart, Target, or Academy as long as they match the requirements listed above.
Visit the online store at:
The gear store is open now and will close on July 26th.
- Get registered as soon as you can! Contact the WHS Registrar as soon as possible, and set up an appointment to get registered for school and classes. Typically the Registrar's office is open until mid-June, and then again starting in early/mid-July. Be sure to read the WHS ISD website carefully about required documentation, immunizations, etc. Visit https://www.willisisd.org/ for more info.
- You'll get your Willis Student ID#. Don't lose this. You'll need it to set up your Charms account. See the Charms tab for more info.
- Once you know your move is definite, contact the Band Director to schedule an audition (for concert band placement). jdittfurth@willisisd.org
- Once you're registered for Band class, you'll be able to set up your account in Charms, our office management site where all private and personal information is kept. See the Charms tab for more information.
Every student participating in the WHS Band is required to participate with an annual fee. This fee helps cover in part, the costs of marching season, clinicians, contest fees, etc. Some students who use a school owned instrument contribute an annual fee for maintenance. Percussionists will also contribute an annual fee.
- Wind Instrumentalists: $350
Clinician/Tech Fee - $15
UDB App Pro Subscription - $25
Power Top - $50
Gloves - $5
Uniform Cleaning Fee - $25
Show Shirt - $10
- Percussionists: $495
Stick/Mallet Fee - $150
Clinician/Tech Fee - $15
UDB App Pro Subscription - $25
Power Top - $50
Uniform Cleaning Fee - $25
Show Shirt - $10
- Color Guard: $400
Clinician/Tech Fee - $10
Costume - $100
UDB App Pro Subscription - $25
Rifle - $35
Show Shirt - $10
Options to Pay
○ Pay full amount
○ Arrange a payment plan with the Willis Band Boosters
○ Participate in fundraisers to cover fair share costs:
- Boomtown Fireworks Stand, 2. Silent Auction etc.
They will place in Boosters lock box, Our booster board treasurer, collects and credits your payment to Student's Charms account.
Other forms of payments includes PayPal, debit or credit card through Square.
*Band and Guard Code: Students cannot hold a drum major or leadership position if they have not taken care of their fair share.
Note: There are fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Please, visit the Fundraiser tab for details or email us at wbboosters@gmail.com.
GEAR
All Instrumentalists must have the following items:
Purple Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Shorts
Black Willis Band/Guard Hat
Black Willis Band 1/2 Zip
BLACK Compression Shorts
BLACK Garment Bag that is labeled with the student's name/initials
All Color Guard members must have the following items:
Purple Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Drifit
Black Willis Band/Guard Shorts
Black Willis Guard Jacket
Black Garment Bag that is labeled with the student's name/initials
We have made some changes to our gear. Returning members are not required to purchase all new gear if they already have an item with the old logos. Everyone needs to purchase the 1/2 Zip or the Guard Jacket depending on which applies to them.
Compression shorts and garment bags can be purchased in stores like Walmart, Target, or Academy as long as they match the requirements listed above.
Visit the online store at:
The gear store is open now and will close on July 26th.
- Summer Band - This is our official start to band rehearsals. Please bring a lunch each day through August. Don't forget your 1/2-gallon water jug, sunscreen, and athletic shoes. Don't forget to reapply your sunscreen!! Get ready for your 'Band Tan!!'
- Your participation in Summer Band will depend on your transfer/move date. If you won't be in town by the start of Summer Band, please contact the Band Director(s) to discuss your personal situation.