How will block scheduling affect music next year at the high school?
Mr. Fortino welcomes the opportunity to rehearse the music in greater depth with the longer class periods. He also plans to use the tutorial period for sectional practice. 4. I’m concerned that marching is a huge time commitment. Students usually rise to the challenge and become very good managers of their own time. Mr. Fortino acknowledged that marching programs are more time-intensive than they were 20-30 years ago. He is working to keep the schedule where it is, and does not plan to add additional rehearsal time on Sundays, like some other groups. 5. How much does it cost to participate in marching band? This year the cost per student was $775. That covers the uniform, a jacket, food, a polo shirt, competition entries, overnights, bus transportation and a portion of the stipends for the assistants. Parents may reduce this cost through volunteering…about 30 hours will reduce the cost by $350. After parent volunteer hours, the total cost this year was $425. Fundraising opportunities a
