Fees

A Message from the Rumba Executive Board

Support RUHS Band & Guard – Every Contribution Matters!

Part of RUMBA's mission is to ensure that every student who wants to participate in the RUHS Band and Guard programs has the opportunity to do so. In partnership with families, we work hard to keep fees as low as possible by fundraising throughout the year.

However, family contributions are needed to sustain the high-quality music education and performance opportunities our students receive. These contributions directly fund instructors, competition fees, transportation, uniforms, and other program essentials.

Your support—whether through fee payments, donations, or participation in fundraising events—helps keep this incredible program thriving for all students. Thank you for being a vital part of our band and guard community!

Cost

The actual cost for marching band participation can reach $1,200 per student. Through the fundraising efforts of the Rincon University Marching Band Association (RUMBA), EVERY student is offered $600 in program support.

Your account will be invoiced $600 for band.
Members can decline the program support and pay the full $1,200. RUMBA will redirect the $600 to our needs-based scholarship program.

Invoices may be paid in full at any time after registration, but all balances are due by June 1st.

Band Fees are invoiced to your student's Booster Hub account after May 1st.

Payment Plans

Families who need flexibility may request a payment plan by emailing president@rangerband.org.

Plan A: 2 Payments of $300. Due June 1st and August 1st, 2026.

Plan B: 3 payments of $200. Due June 1st, July 1st, and August 1st, 2026.

Scholarships

Needs-based scholarship information is available at this link. All applications are due by Friday, May 15th.

If your child registers for band after May 15th, you can email president@rangerband.org about scholarship availability.

Band and Guard Fees Policy

Band and Guard fees are assessed to cover program expenses, including instruction, staffing, equipment, uniforms, music, transportation, and camp-related costs. Because many of these expenses are incurred in advance, payment in full is required regardless of a student’s attendance at band camp.

If a student withdraws from the program within the first three weeks, a partial refund may be considered.

Any refund issued will be determined based on expenses already incurred and non-recoverable costs paid on the student’s behalf.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us maintain the quality and integrity of our Band and Guard programs.

Find more information here.

TUSD Fine Arts Fee

TUSD requires all students participating in the fine arts to pay a $50 fee. This is separate from the RUMBA fees and is paid directly to TUSD. These funds are used to support the band program.

Fall Semester: All participants are required to pay a $50 fee for band and guard participation.

Spring Semester: Students participating in Winter Guard and Winter Indoor Percussion pay a $50 fee.

TUSD policy requires that all students wishing to participate in the extracurricular competition competent of their team must have their fees paid before rehearsing or performing. This is enforced beginning the 10th day of school.

Pay your TUSD Fine Arts fee here.