Payment of $185 per student is mandatory for participation in the orchestra program, regardless if your student is taking only one semester of orchestra. The fee covers a required Orchestra T-shirt, pop concert T-shirt, uniforms and cleaning fees, UIL All-Region and LISD Solo and Ensemble fees, music, competition fees, concert programs, trophies and engraving, clinicians, administrative expenses, website maintenance, outreach activities, and other program expenses. The booster club provides funding and coordination of all the orchestra activities throughout the school year including concerts, off-campus activities, parties, end-of-the year banquet, and orchestra room enhancements. Your membership in the booster club also gives you a vote at the orchestra booster club meetings.