Students are required to contribute $30 towards their class this year. This fee covers the cost of their music and a chorus t-shirt. The payment is due by September 1st. We encourage all payments to be made online at [LINK TO PAYMENT]. If you encounter any difficulties with this, we also accept checks made out to Surfside Middle School, with the chorus fee clearly indicated in the memo line. Your timely payment is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our chorus and music classes.
Extra-curricular programs, such as the arts and athletics, have financial needs that are not covered by the district. Just like private dance, music lessons, and sports teams, fees are necessary to cover participation costs. Our middle school chorus program relies on our budget to cover essential expenses that directly enhance the quality of our program. These expenses support accompanists, choreographers, and clinicians, as well as costs for music, group travel, concert recordings, MPA registration, classroom equipment, and technology. Each expenditure is crucial in creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment for our students. With the addition of musical techniques classes over the past four years, our annual budget has steadily increased and now stands at over $30,000. Your support is vital in helping us maintain and expand the offerings of our program. We appreciate your understanding and financial support in this matter.