What are Capital fundraisers?
The Capital Budget is used for the general running of the GH band program as a whole, not just marching. The band director receives very little in the way of funding from Wake County Public Schools, and therefore it falls upon the booster organization to subsidize funds so that items can be purchased to help provide the most complete program possible for our children. Capital funds are used to pay for, but not limited to, the following items: • Purchase of instruments (many kids use school instruments or play two different instruments —— one for marching and one for concert/symphonic, the percussion section, etc.) • Repair and maintenance of all GH owned instruments • Classroom sheet music (This is very expensive, and the boosters cover the majority of the cost.) • Classroom supplies and equipment (music software, the TV, etc.) • Cost to go to Festival in March (both bands attend this) • Payment of the instructional classroom staff that come in to help out with sectionals throughout th
