FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who/what are the Centerville Choral Boosters?
The Centerville Choral Boosters (CCB) are made up of Centerville Music Staff and parent volunteers. We exist to support all vocal music programs in the Centerville City School District. We support the programs in spirit and financially. Our focus is on the high school programs, since they are the most active.
Who can be a booster?
All parents and guardians of choral students are automatically part of the Choral Boosters. This includes parents of students in all high school groups, middle school groups, and elementary school groups.
How can I contact the Boosters?
Send an email to [email protected].
how much does it cost to participate in a choir?
You can expect to incur costs in three different areas:
Booster fees
School classroom fees
Additional fees, such as travel
Booster fees
School classroom fees
Additional fees, such as travel
what is included in the booster FEES?
Please see the chart below.
What other costs will I incur?
We've done our best to list additional costs below.
Shoes
Your student will need shoes for concerts. Remember, these don't have to be the most stylish shoes in the world. If your student is only going to wear them a few times this year, consider going to Goodwill for a pair of black dress shoes/flats.
Shirt
Men provide their own white shirt.
Trips
Trips are optional. In addition to the cost of the trip, you should budget some money for meals.
Fall Choral Concert
This concert is a fundraiser for the choir program. Typically, part of the proceeds also benefit a chosen charity.
Forte CD Release Concert
This concert is a fundraiser and you must purchase a ticket if you would like to attend.
Shoes
Your student will need shoes for concerts. Remember, these don't have to be the most stylish shoes in the world. If your student is only going to wear them a few times this year, consider going to Goodwill for a pair of black dress shoes/flats.
Shirt
Men provide their own white shirt.
Trips
Trips are optional. In addition to the cost of the trip, you should budget some money for meals.
Fall Choral Concert
This concert is a fundraiser for the choir program. Typically, part of the proceeds also benefit a chosen charity.
Forte CD Release Concert
This concert is a fundraiser and you must purchase a ticket if you would like to attend.
Why do i have to pay booster fees and classroom fees?
Centerville City Schools and Centerville High School are extremely supportive of the choral program at CHS. However, the school simply cannot cover the cost of many of the things that make the choral program so attractive and so valuable to our students.
The school pays for the classroom and directors' salaries. Your classroom fee (billed separately by CHS) pays for some sheet music and that's about it. Every thing else comes from booster fees: uniforms, accompanists, competitions, more sheet music, custom arrangements, amplified sound, concert opportunities, workshops, festivals, awards, clinicians, travel, photographs, website, scholarships, etc.
The school pays for the classroom and directors' salaries. Your classroom fee (billed separately by CHS) pays for some sheet music and that's about it. Every thing else comes from booster fees: uniforms, accompanists, competitions, more sheet music, custom arrangements, amplified sound, concert opportunities, workshops, festivals, awards, clinicians, travel, photographs, website, scholarships, etc.
why does the choir have fundraisers?
Fundraising requirements vary from year to year; however, fundraising is generally not mandatory. The boosters organize and provide the opportunity for students to raise funds as a courtesy to students and parents. We firmly believe that every student should have the opportunity to participate in choir. Fundraising is an easy way to pay for fees
The choral department at CHS generally benefits from the fundraisers, as well. Again, this varies from year to year.
The choral department at CHS generally benefits from the fundraisers, as well. Again, this varies from year to year.
how do I make a payment for booster fees or fundraisers?
You can pay by check or PayPal. See details here.
Can you explain CHARMS?
CHARMS is a great tool that is not the most user-friendly. Sorry about that. However, it's really important that you keep you information updated in CHARMS, especially your email address.
We've provided some help with logging on to CHARMS and interpreting your student's account and statements. Click here to get that help.
We've provided some help with logging on to CHARMS and interpreting your student's account and statements. Click here to get that help.
When would I use CHARMS?
Log on to your student's CHARMS account whenever you want to check finances: Did we receive your check? Have you been billed correctly? Did your student get credit for fundraising? How much do you owe on a trip?
What are the uniform requirements?
The uniform varies for each choir.
Bass Choir and Symphonic Men
Bass Choir and Symphonic Men
- Choir tuxedo (provided)
- White shirt (you provide)
- Black socks
- Black dress shoes
- Choir gown
- Black flats (shoes) with closed toe
- No jewelry
- Choir gown
- Black flats (shoes) with closed toe
- Choir necklace and earrings
- Purple, gray, black approved clothing
- Forte T-shirt and jeans for casual appearances