Annual dues are $700. Please choose whether to pay the full amount at once, or set up scheduled monthly payments for each of your students. Please check out below, even if you are not paying online.
You may make payments one of three ways:
- Via Zelle using lakesidebandassociation@gmail.com. Please include student's name/Marching Band in memo section.
- Via credit card online; fees apply.
- Via check payable to Lakeside Band Association. Please include student’s name/Marching Band in memo section and turn into Dr. Fairchild or mail to:
Lakeside Viking Band
3801 Briarcliff Rd, NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
If you need financial assistance, please fill out this form.
Please choose below whether to pay the full amount at once or set up scheduled monthly payments for each of your students.
Funding for our program comes from several sources: Lakeside High School and Dekalb County provide funds for new instruments and equipment, and band fundraisers help to cover the one-time costs of new instruments and equipment, and the reconditioning of older equipment. To cover the everyday costs of keeping our band functioning and growing, the following student fees are applied. We have tried to keep this cost as low as possible and to be competitive with the other athletic events at LHS and with other bands in our region. If you need financial assistance, please fill out the form for scholarship.
What do marching band dues pay for?
Marching band dues cover a variety of essential expenses to ensure smooth operations and high-quality performances. These include the costs for designing and teaching drills, choreography, and securing performance licenses, as well as compensating staff and instructors. Funds also go towards meals during band camp and game days, transportation to and from events, contest registration fees, and end-of-season banquets and awards. Additionally, dues cover the purchase and/or maintenance of uniforms, including any necessary add-ons and cleaning stipends, as well as the procurement and upkeep of instruments and other show equipment and props. These dues ensure that all logistical, instructional, and performance needs are met.
REFUND POLICY
Although every possible situation cannot be addressed, the following are the general rules covering payment refunds.
- If a student moves out of the school district prior to band camp, or becomes medically unable to participate in the band program, a full refund will be provided.
- If a student withdraws from the program before July 15th, all funds paid IN EXCESS of $250.00 will be refunded.
- If a student withdraws from the program on or after July 15th, no refund will be made.
- Special circumstances should be brought to the attention of the LBA officers or the Band Director. If you cannot make a payment due to hardship, please contact Dr. Fairchild to set up a conference immediately.
