Mt. Vernon Bands Finances
Our funding
Our sponsors help not only the Mt. Vernon High School band program, but also the community at large by building better students and citizens, one step at a time.
The Mt. Vernon band and color guard programs operate on a budget approximately $56,000 a year. Part of this amount is funded by the school corporation, but most of it is paid for through fund-raising efforts by the Mt. Vernon Music Boosters, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
How the money is used
All income goes toward fees and expenses, such as
performance music
contest fees
marching band uniform purchases and repairs
instruments purchases and repairs
transportation costs
show design costs
compensation for instructional assistants
How families contribute
The Mt. Vernon Music Boosters provide opportunities for families to offset costs. Here are some of the ways families work to support their students:
Partnering with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Offering opportunities to work at Conner Prairie
Individual fundraisers to defray the costs incurred by students for ALL ensembles, not just marching band
How you can help
However, we still need your help! Many families find it challenging to fund their child's participation in band or color guard. This shouldn't be a deciding factor against keeping a student in these programs which are so integral to their development. The participation in band and guard comes with so many positives for students, as well as provides a home in which students can grow their musical talents and social skills.
Please contact Christy Stiff to set up a meeting to talk to Director of Bands or a member of the Mt. Vernon Music Boosters.

Angels to the Band-$1,000 +
These sponsors receive an ad in all programs, have their company name/web address published on our website, name or logo on the band's sponsor banner, and name/logo on the band's trailer. Angels to the Band are also announced at football games, and receive a sponsor decal.
Directors of the Band-$500
These sponsors receive an ad in all programs, company name/web address published on our website, name or logo on the band's sponsor banner, and have name/logo on the band's trailer. Directors of the Band are also announced at football games, and receive and a sponsor decal.
Brooke Nigh, Realtor with Snyder Strategy Realty
Patrons of the Band-$250
These sponsors receive an ad in all programs, company name/web address published on our website, name or logo on the band's sponsor banner, and receive a sponsor decal.
Friends of the Band-$100
These sponsors receive an ad in all programs and have their company name/web address published on our website.
Club 50-$50
These sponsors receive an ad in all programs.