Wednesday 23 October 2013

Instrument Rental Fee

Many of you have been asking about the fee for your son or daughter's instrument for the year.  In case you were un aware, we are piloting a new on-line payment system for the year and it is now active.  Consequently, payments are now made on line @ - https://www.schoolcashonline.com



With regards to the fee, The school division sets an annual rental rate of $120.00 per year.  If the student is renting a second instrument from the school, that instrument's rate is $60.00.  Percussionists pay a fee of $60.00 for the year.  Thus, you will see a payment of Instrument Rental which is $120 and those of you renting a second instrument will see and additional fee of Half Instrument Rental and Percussionists will see a Percussion fee of $60.  

Note:  If your son or daughter is sharing their instrument with another student the both pay the half instrument rental fee.

So, here's what you need to do:

1) If you have not done so, create an account at - https://www.schoolcashonline.com
2)  Make the appropriate payment - (jazz people can also pay their first Brandon Jazz instalment, too)
3) Enjoy the wonderful sounds of music in your child's life.



IN ADDITION - the division asks that you fill out an instrument usage agreement.
[click on the underlined words for the form]   Please fill out and sign and I will put in the remainder of the information hopefully saving a step for you.

These fees are now all active, so feel free to get in an explore the site. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or the office.

All payments are due no later than December 6th.




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