Required Fees – All Students
School-owned instruments are checked out according to class needs, student needs, teacher recommendation, and availability. All students using school-owned instruments must pay the $30.00 rental fee. All students must also pay the $15 materials fee, which will cover necessary materials depending on the instrument.
All students in band & orchestra classes $15.00 per class
Students using school-owned instruments $30.00 per instrument
The following criteria must be met before a school-owned instrument can be taken home:
At least $20 of the total $45 in fees paid to Mrachek Middle School
Parent/Student Agreement and Instrument Rental Agreement pages of this handbook completed and returned
• Rental and Materials Fees should be paid by Friday, August 16, 2025 •
Make checks payable to Mrachek Middle School
Additional Fees – Advanced Band & Orchestra
2025-2026 Uniform Shirt: $15 (if paid by February 1, 2026) -or- $20 (if paid AFTER February 1, 2026)
Each year, students in Advanced Band & Orchestra will purchase a t-shirt for their Spring semester performances. These shirts feature student artwork voted on by students, as well as the names of students in these ensembles. These are required for all performances beginning in February.
Music in the Parks Festival / Elitch Gardens Field Trip: $70 (due April 10, 2026)
Advanced Band & Orchestra will perform at this annual festival in May, 2026. This includes a scored performance in the morning, followed by a field trip to Elitch Gardens in the afternoon. Please note, the total cost is an estimate based on previous years. This performance is optional, but highly encouraged.
Fall & Spring Fundraisers
Students can cover the fees for shirts and field trips, including the Music in the Parks Festival by participating in our fundraisers. These fundraisers do not require any cost to participate. Students will receive fundraiser information packets prior to each fundraiser period. Students will receive credit for a portion of the items sold, which is typically 40-50%.
Fees for Loss Or Damage
All other financial obligations acquired over the course of the year, such as lost or damaged music or folders, lost or damaged combination locks, instrument damage, etc. must be paid before the end of the school year. Students cannot graduate with an unpaid balance on their IC account.
Students are responsible for properly locking and securing the combination locks for their instrument locker. Replacement locks cost $10, and will be charged to your IC account.
IF YOUR SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT IS LOST, STOLEN OR BROKEN BEYOND REPAIR, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT COST.