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Below you will find information that pertains to ALL orchestra students at Calhoun MS.
Orchestra Handbook Agreement
Orchestra Dues
All students in the Calhoun Orchestra program pay Orchestra Dues. Orchestra Dues are $50 and go towards things like each student's orchestra binder and binder supplies, orchestra t-shirts, All Region entry, Solo and Ensemble entry, busses, classroom supplies/materials/equipment and more. More detailed information can be found in the Orchestra Handbook.
Orchestra Dues can be paid in cash or check (made out to CMS Orchestra) and turned in to either Mx. Bollinger (in person), the payment dropbox at the back of the Orchestra room, or into the receptionist in the front office. All monies should be turned in inside an envelope with the student's name written on the front, the amount enclosed and the purpose for the payment.
Orchestra Dues can be paid all at once or split up into payments if that suits your financial situation better. All payments should be completed by the end of the 1st quarter, October 11th. At Calhoun we ALWAYS do whatever is necessary to take care of students whose financial circumstances prevent them from paying their orchestra dues or instrument fee. If you need assistance, please reach out.
Students who would like to rent an instrument from a music store, please click the logos below for Saied Music or Dallas Strings
Below you will find information that pertains ONLY to students who are renting a school-owned instrument.
Instrument Usage Fee and Form
If you will be using a school instrument this year, you will need to turn in an instrument usage form (linked below), copy of the free/reduced lunch approval letter and payment for the school year.
The Instrument Usage Fee structure is as follows:
Student Qualifies For Free Lunch = $25 Usage Fee
Student Qualifies For Reduced Lunch = $50 Usage Fee
Student Does Not Qualify For Free or Reduced Lunch = Full $125 Usage Fee
The Instrument Usage fee is a one-time payment for the 2025-2026 school year. The student will be provided an instrument to use for the duration of the school year which will be turned back in at the end of the school year. The instrument can be used at school, at home, at concerts and other school functions.
School-Owned instruments should be treated with care, should never be left outside or in the car, should be kept safely when at home away from small children, pets, heating or air conditioning registers and exterior doors or windows. Instruments should be transported with care and should never be set on the bridge or set in such a way that it slides around inside the vehicle.
Instrument Usage Forms, Online Instrument Usage Payment Instructions and Sample Child Nutrition Approval Letter are linked below.
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