Your Support Makes a Difference

How Your Support Made an Impact Last Year

• New equipment: Purchased two new carbon fiber cellos to reduce long-term maintenance costs, along with new tuners and shoulder rests for Chippewa.

• Community Building: Donated snacks and treats for pre- and post-concert as well as end-of-year celebrations for MVHS and Chippewa orchestras; we also honored our directors and graduating seniors.

• Tour support: Provided stipends for all students participating in the MVHS international orchestra trip.

Looking Ahead: Sample Ways Booster Funds May Be Used

Here are examples of common orchestra maintenance, supply costs and other items to show potential ways booster dollars may be utilized:

• Single String Replacements: $10 - 50

• Shoulder Rest: $25

• Sheet Music: $55 – $65 / piece

• Violin Full String Set: $85

• Bow Rehair: $100

• Bow Replacement: $110 - 120

• Snacks/Treats for Community Building Events: $100 - 300

• Viola and Cello Full String Sets: $150

• Concert Venue Fee: ~$200

• New Cello Bridge: $225

• Transportation Costs for Events: ~$1500

• New instrument (for use at school): ~$3200

• International Trip Support (e.g. overseas cello and brass rental): ~$15,000